Caselli Foundation Established
Murrieta, CA – KTM Motorsports and FMF Racing, LLC have
worked together with the Caselli family to set up a foundation to honor
Kurt Caselli, who passed away in a tragic motorcycle accident on
November 15, 2013.
“My son, Kurt, loved to learn and he loved to race,”
commented Kurt’s mother, Nancy Caselli. “He was inquisitive and
investigative. I am hopeful that this foundation will initiate learning,
inspire others and help raise the bar for increased rider safety. Kurt
would be proud, as am I, to promote this foundation’s effort to better
protect current and future racers for years to come. Thank you to all
for your support in his memory.”
A portion of the Caselli Foundation money will go toward a
scholarship for high school seniors. Caselli’s sister, Carolyn, works
as an English teacher at Corcoran High School, and she knows how
important it is to encourage students to follow their dreams. "My
brother Kurt had an amazing job doing what he loved. He inspired
thousands of young riders to follow their dreams,” stated Carolyn. “I
believe, and I know Kurt would agree, that the beauty of living your
dreams is not only in the courage to dream large, but also, and more
importantly, in the learning, dedication, and hard
work required for turning those dreams into reality. I am proud to
create this scholarship encouraging the hard work it takes to live your
dreams. In this way, Kurt's legacy will continue forward not just in the
off-road community, but in the lives of all young believers."
The Caselli Foundation Chairman position will be held by
Kurt’s fiancée Sarah White. White has worked with Factory FMF/KTM Team
Manager, Antti Kallonen, to also use proceeds from the Caselli
Foundation to help fund new technology for increased rider safety in
off-road racing competitions. “Any racing is dangerous but especially
desert racing because of high-speeds and the long distance covered. It
is harder to receive help right away since it’s not a closed circuit
format. We feel the Caselli Foundation would be a great opportunity to
help find suitable safety equipment that can be used in any kind of
racing in the US and across the world that can one day be compatible
with all promoters and competitions,” remarked Kallonen.
All proceeds from the Caselli Memorial Ride Day will be
given to the Caselli Foundation. All proceeds from any of the Kurt
Caselli memorial stickers or t-shirts sold through FMF will also be
earmarked for the foundation.
People interested in donating money for the foundation can send money to:
KTM North America, Inc.
c/o: Caselli Foundation
38429 Innovation Court
Murrieta, CA 92563
More details on the official site for the foundation will be released once developed.
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