|
New Date: March 31, 2012
March 31 has been set for the 2012 CCMA Nathan Woods Memorial Off-Road Poker Run & BBQ. The Poker Run will start at Turkey Flats. First rider out at 9:00 a.m. Last rider out at 11:00 a.m. Last check in at 1:00. The format will involve alternate course selections so riders can pick length and difficulty of course.
BBQ fundraiser at the the Pozo Saloon to follow. You need not attend Poker Run to attend the BBQ. It will be an afternoon of fun at the Saloon and everyone is invited.
All funds go to the Nathan Woods Memorial Fund. More info to come!
Directions to Turkey Flats: Take Santa Margarita to Pozo Road. Follow Pozo Road past the Pozo Saloon (point B on the map above). Continue on Pozo Road to Parkhill Road. Without turning, you will be on Parkhill Road. It can be confusing because the intersection of Pozo Road and Parkhill Road is not well marked. Pozo Road actually splits off to the Right -- DON'T GO THAT WAY. Just continue on up to Black Mountain Road (aka ForstRoute 29S02). This will take you to Turkey Flats (point A on the map above). If you need more directions, click here to be linked to Google Maps.
Earlier posts:
I would like to take this opportunity to say a heart felt thank you for all your prayers, encouragement, thoughts and donations. This has been a difficult time for our family and the out pouring of support from the industry has been amazing. We would like to invite you to the Celebration of Life to honor Nathan. He was an amazing athlete, but more importantly he was a truly remarkable husband, father, and friend. Please join us in his celebration.
Sincerely, Amanda Woods
Nathan Woods #54
Posted on January 28, 2011:
While practicing for the Taft WORCS race on January 28, 2011, Nathan Woods was fatally injured. He leaves behind family, friends and fans. Our hearts go out to Nathan's wife, Amanda, and his two sons, Braxton and Nate.
Nathan's accomplishments include the most WORCS wins of any one person, two WORCS championships, a participant on the US World Trophy Team in the ISDE in 2009 and 2010, earnng a gold medal in 2010, multi-time winner of the Oceano Dunes Beach Race, and our own King of Pozo on several occasions. Last Sunday at our annual "Hangover Ride" he was awarded the CCMA Rider of the Year. Our local hero will be greatly missed by all.
February 1, 2011
All, As you may have imagined the financial impact of Nathan's passing on his wife Amanda and their children Nate and Braxton is enormous. We learned yesterday afternoon that a Nathan Woods Memorial account has been set up at Rabobank. Magazines, businesses and others involved in the sport are making a big effort to encourage contributions to this fund.
If you are interested in contributing to this fund you may make a check payable to "Nathan Woods Memorial" and mail it to the CCMA at; P.O. Box 4942, San Luis Obispo, CA 93403. We will deposit the check into the Rabobank account. Or, if you see a memorial fund link on another website you can use that method as well. If technology permits, the CCMA may be setting up a link on its website today or tomorrow.
Thank you all. Dennis Law, secretary (805) 801-8829
On, Jan 26, 2011, 7:21 a.m. Carbon Raptor Stillwell Performance Pro Team made this announcement:
Stoked to announce the Carbon Raptor Stillwell Performance Racing team for 2011. Headlining the team will be multi time WORCS champion Nathan Woods, and rising star Kevin Rookstool. 13 sponsors are on board with the team, we will be competing in the WORCS Series and the AMA National EnduroCross Series this year. Check out the press release here:
Just two days later, the Team's Owner, Alan Stillwell, said, “The entire team is extremely saddened by Nathan’s tragic passing. We were all so excited about this season and the opportunity to work with a great man and champion like Nathan and were confident he would have been a front runner in both the WORCS and EnduroCross series. We will race this season with heavy hearts, but knowing that Nathan will be with us, as demonstrated by Kevin’s amazing 6th overall finish yesterday despite the circumstances,”
You can visit Stillwell Performance at www.stillwellperformance.com or their Facebook page at www.facebook.com/stillwellperformance for more updates and information on how to assist the Woods family.
February 1, 2011 We've just learned that MotoXcinema.com wiill be depositing all proceeds from the purchase of the "Nathan Woods Offroad" DVD directly into the Nathan Woods Family Memorial Account for the next two weeks. (You can also donate directly using your PayPal account or Credit Card by visiting the MotoXcinema.com web-site.) Click Here to Purchase Your Copy
“Everyone at the RiderDown Foundation is deeply saddened by the loss of Nathan Woods this past weekend,” said Bruce Vermeulen, President of RiderDown. “He was a great ambassador for our sport and will be missed greatly. We are accepting donations to help the family during this very difficult time and will be sending an initial check from previous fundraising efforts immediately in memory of Nathan. 100% of all donations mentioning the Nathan Woods Memorial Fund will be given directly to the family.” Payments can be made through your PayPal account or with any major credit card with all proceeds going to support Nathan’s family. When submitting your donation please enter into the notes field that it is for the Nathan Woods Memorial Fund. Please visit www.RiderDown.org and their Donate Page at http://www.riderdown.org/forum/awcl_dsl.php?do=donation to help.
You can also purchase Nathan Woods Memorial Decals from RiderPG.com
Glen Helen Raceway – February 23, 2011Woods long-time friends FMF/KTM rider Kurt Caselli and his former mechanic Charles Jirsa have gathered some of Woods’ closest friends to organize a ride day with all proceeds going directly to the Woods family. The ride day will be held at Glen Helen Raceway on February 23, 2011. A $20.00 admission fee will be charged to all riders with 100% of the proceeds going directly to the Woods family. Gates will open at 9:00am on the morning of the ride day and an open practice session will be held from 10:00am to 4:00pm. A silent auction will also be held until 4:00pm with all proceeds going to the Woods family. If you have any items you would like to donate to the silent auction please bring them to the track on the day of the ride. Please help us spread the word by encouraging your whole family and friends to come out and ride to raise money for the family of an off-road icon that will never be forgotten. |
