Originally Posted by
HawgZWylde
No, this predates Casselli's death. The memorial was started by district 37 rider Jim Erickson's family and friends after his death in 1987. Man Casselli's death was a punch in the gut, just like Danny Hammel's. Both died racing Baja. And both were the fastest on the planet at the time of their tragic and untimely deaths.
I've been to this memorial a few times OPF, absolutely loved riding out in the high desert. My favs were Jawbone canyon and Dove Springs (Red Rock canyon) OHVA. From Dove Springs we used to ride up to a cabin way up in Sequoia National Forest among other destination rides including the old Borax mines. Good times for sure...