Nathan Woods

[wildwest]

WORCS Champion and ISDE winner Nathan Woods passed away during practice for this weekends race at Honalulu Hills WORCS race in Taft,CA. He is survived by his wife Amanda and 2 children. Please keep them in your prayers. God please wrap this family in your arms and bring them comfort and peace in this tragic and sad time. This is from Cycle News:

Cycle News has learned that two-time WORCS Champion and ISDE Gold Medalist Nathan Woods lost his life today while practicing for this weekend's opening round of the 2011 WORCS Series in Taft,California.

Woods, from Paso Robles, California, reportedly was kicked off his bike over a tabletop jump and was airlifted to the hospital, where it was confirmed that he had passed away. Initially, we had heard that Woods died of head injuries, but we are hearing reports that he suffered internal injuries.

Woods was 32 years old and has a wife, Amanda, and two sons, Nate and Braxton.

Our prayers go out to the Woods family.

Here is an official release from WORCS Racing:

Today off-road Racing lost one of the greatest off-road Champions ever to throw a leg over a Dirtbike.

Nathan Woods while practicing for the tomorrows WORCS race passed. He will be missed, Our Thoughts and Prayers are with Mrs Woods his Two sons Little Nate and Braxton and the entire Woods Family

God Speed #54

[Motodad393]

Cara,
I am sorry to hear this and my heart goes out to his family. Let me know if the Garrett Berg Memorial Foundation can be of assistance to the Woods family.

I have added the name of Nathan Woods to the "List - Remembering Those Who Rode"

May Nathan Woods "rest in eternal peace."

In sympathy,
Mike Berg
"Motodad393"

[Tatonka]

Nathan Woods passed away on Friday, January 28, 2011 at the age of 32, from injuries sustained during the open practice session for the first round of the WORCS series in Taft, CA. Nathan is survived by his wife Amanda and their two sons, Nathan Jr. and Braxton.

Woods, with more WORCS’ wins to his name than any other rider in series history as well as two WORCS Championships to his credit, had joined the Carbon Raptor Stillwell Performance Racing for the 2011 season. Since joining the team, Woods had bonded well with his young teammate, Kevin Rookstool, and was very excited and motivated to begin the season with the new team and to help mentor Rookstool throughout the year.

“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,” said Team Owner Alan Stillwell.

“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.

Nathan’s local Templeton, CA Rabobank location has also started a Nathan Woods Memorial Fund and will be accepting donations by check or credit card at any of their locations nationwide with all proceeds going to the Woods family.

Powersport Grafx will be donating #54 Never Forgotten helmet stickers that will be available shortly.

Please stay tuned to www.stillwellperformance.com or their Facebook page at www.facebook.com/stillwellperformance for more updates and information on how to assist the Woods family.

RiderDown Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to helping responsible off road motorcyclists and ATV racers who have been injured while riding. Proceeds are used to provide assistance to the riders and their families when faced with medical expenses and related issues. Our Tax-ID for your year-end deduction is: 47-0955896

Carbon Raptor Stillwell Performance Pro Team is supported by:
Carbon Raptor Hard Carbon Coatings, KTM North America, FayMyers.com, Race Tech, Rekluse, Moose Racing, Leo Vince, Fasst Company, RidePG.com, Fastway, IMS, TM Designs, Bolts, Matrix and ThumperTalk.com

About Carbon Raptor
Carbon Raptor Coatings and Engineering Services were formed to focus on all levels and types of racing. From extreme suspensions to NASCAR high horsepower engines running on the edge, current customers know the HARD CARBON COATING by CARBON RAPTOR is the solution where excessive wear, galling, and friction cause part failures that traditional protective coatings cannot overcome. Check them out at www.carbonraptor.com.

About Stillwell Performance
Stillwell Performance is the largest Race Tech Performance Center in the USA. Having access to state of the art suspension products, technology and support that when combined with their custom valving specs are sure to create “ultimate suspension” for your ride. Check them out online at www.stillwellperformance.com

[BrandyBaron]

THE RACER’S WIFE
By Brandy Baron In dedication to Amanda Woods.
You know him, but you might not know her.
She stands in his shadow, sometimes even goes unnoticed.
Some don’t understand how she does it, but most don’t realize what she does.
She loved him before he got here. Her heart will be with him when he is not here.
She is the Racer’s wife.

She is in the crowd, and appears as any other in the stand.
She is more than just the average, ordinary fan.

She has no number on her jersey, but wears it on her heart instead.
She knows every single race, and each lap that he led.

Her stomach turns with the starting rumble.
If you are close, “Lord please keep him safe” you hear her mumble.

Her heart skips a beat each time that he bobbles.
Her head gets light and her stance wobbles.

Watching every turn and jump that she can see.
She counts the seconds that he is gone, and worries where can he be.

She both wins and loses with him, whichever the race outcome may be.
She feels just as much triumph and disappointment as he.

She knows sometimes he falls, gets injured or beat.
She accepts he will be at the next race, and again throw his leg over the seat.

She can not make him stop, and she would never ask him to sit.
It’s really not a choice, and she knows that he just can not quit.

There may come a day when the danger was too high,
She had to leave the track without him, and instead watch him fly.

If this were to happen, it is hard to even imagine her pain,
But her heart is lightened at the thought of what was to gain.

Each one of his friends and even his foe,
Now have an angel above them, wherever they go.

It will never be easy for her to again watch a race,
Without the thought of him on her mind and a tear on her face.

You know him, but you might not know her.
She stands in his shadow, sometimes even goes unnoticed.
Some don’t understand how she does it, but most don’t realize what she does.
She loved him before he got here. Her heart will be with him when he is not here.
She is the Racer’s wife.

[Tatonka]

Thank you Brandy, that is beautiful.

[dodging_roost]

wow awesome poem and could be said about every parent that has a kid that races too, what we do is a very dangerous sport and we happily accept those risks knowing all to well what the ultimate cost could be.

I guess if we were willing to give it up because of those costs none of us would be here, Nathan paid that cost and now my prayers are with his family.

Thanks
Scott

[KTMKIM]

Powersport Grafx will be donating #54 Never Forgotten helmet stickers that will be available shortly.

I just spoke with the good people over at PG and these stickers are now available for $5 each with all proceeds going to the Nathan Wood's Memorial Fund.
Phone: 336.903.0303

[Tatonka]

Glen Helen Raceway – February 23, 2011

The off-road motorcycle community was deeply saddened when the news arrived that 2-time WORCS Champion Nathan Woods had passed away in a motorcycle accident last Friday during a practice session for the opening round of the WORCS.

Woods is survived by his wife Amanda and their two sons Nathan Jr and Braxton. Woods 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.

[Wish2Ride]

My prayers go out to the Woods family. Very sad.

[Tatonka]

Bumping this back up there. We're still thinking of the Woods family and wishing them all the best!