RIP Joe Lopez

[trackpimp]

I don't think I knew him.. but RIP!


http://roadracingworld.com/news/article/?article=35273

[Czolgosz]

Bummer. RIP fellow rider.

[k0ncept]

WOW! I bet I can guess what turn it happened in :( Sad news indeed... RIP --->

[TahoeshateME]

R.i.p

[Gman]

My good friend was there sitting right by turn 9 when this happened. I was supposed to head out there but I was on call... They said he wasnt moving as they loaded him on the stretcher.


I guess he had very bad headshake and went straight into the air fence. His bike did manage to make it though the air fence and went into the wall by the bride.

RIP...

[Da Baddest Mofo]

Read about it yesterday. RIP. I'm glad they at least have the air fence, but they should do something about that chicane.

[Davey Cracker]

r./i.p

[Sidewinder]

RIP, I hate when I read about these things!

[BearKat]

Ride in peace brother...

Its really hard being one of the riders in the same race....very tragic.

[R-ggressive]

:rip
sucks

[MOOCHER]

rip:rip

[zamboiv]

I was at the end of the straight and the bike ended up damn close to the 4hundred foot cones going into turn 11. Joey ended up directly under the bridge and was doing a tank slapper from the chicane before he eventually got tossed.

Terrible. Too much of this stuff going on to end last season and start this season!!!

Godspeed!!

[Dee Dub]

Very sad...RIP

[Asian Dave]

:rip

Sad to hear. At least he was doing something he loved.

[gamboa527]

I went to watch a friend race and it was sad to hear about this guys passing rip

[OldnReallySlow]

So very sad to see and hear about. RIP Joe and Godspeed.

Saw the bike when they brought it in...and yes, they need to do something about turn 9. I had headshake throughout practice.

[k0ncept]

So very sad to see and hear about. RIP Joe and Godspeed.

Saw the bike when they brought it in...and yes, they need to do something about turn 9. I had headshake throughout practice.


Yup that dip/rut/bump sucks and without warning your heading for the wall with the bike flopping alll over, been there and always try to keep well inside of the bump, but everytime you get a good run off 8 you end up right on the damn bump!

[joeyz34]

http://www.ocmoto.com/index.php?topic=11945.msg181302#msg181302

they're doing a fundraiser for him at the dstore in costa mesa...




In honor of fallen Rider/Racer Joe Lopez we will be holding a bike/meet fundraiser at the D-store on January 18th at 12pm.
ALL PROCEEDS WILL BE DONATED TO THE LOPEZ FAMILY!!!

Raffle prizes are being added as I type, but here are the first confirmed prizes.

Your choice of a set of Pirelli Tires (exluding 16-5) courtesy of CT Racing.
Prizes from Cycle News
Donations from Swigz.com
Swag from Ogio
Donation from Bike911
Donation from Newport Powersports
Gift Certificates from Celestino's Deli
Product from ODI
Product from Lucas Oil
Free Track Days from Fastrack
From Metric Method:
1- free suspension setup
1- free $30.00 store credit
1- free $50.00 store credit
2- free tire change
1- free 1.5 hour service - labor only ($120 value)

Randy from In House Suspension will do set ups for $40 with all proceeds going to the Lopez family.

ARTICLE FROM ROAD RACING WORLD
**Fund Set Up For Wife And Children Of Racer Joe Lopez, R.I.P.

A fund has been established to benefit the wife and children of racer Joe Lopez, who died Sunday as a result of injuries sustained in a crash during a WERA West club event at Auto Club Speedway in Fontana, California.

Lopez, age 32, is survived by his pregnant wife Debbie; son Joseph, age 13; daughter Alyssa, age 11; and daughter Leih, age 18 months.

The In Memory Of Joe Lopez Fund has been set up at Wells Fargo Bank, under account number 163-500-9093.

Funeral services are pending. More information will be posted when it becomes available.

Lopez was involved in setting up a proposed AMA Superbike race team owned by Magic Johnson. When not racing, Lopez handled IT and websites for Johnson's companies.

http://www.roadracingworld.com/news/article/?article=35288**

[k0ncept]

man what sucks about racing is Insurance wont cover poo, heck on my last accident the insurance company was trying to prove i was racing!! I told them it was just a practice day, no timing, but they were fighting tooth and nail!

I hope alot of people show up and donate alot! I know his family needs it..

God Speed!