Being on two wheels—whether racing, doing a track day, or riding on the road—brings us closer to that beautiful existence called a Life Worth Living, a life spent always looking ahead with great focus. When one of our two-wheeled family closes his or her eyes for the last time and is no longer able to look further through the corners, that moment moves us to sharpen our own sight, to force our gaze beyond the next corner to an even further apex, to stretch our vision and our souls into that which is not clear, not comfortable. It is our sport, our passion, our way of life. Now is the time to lower our eyes, to look back and reflect on what has been. We do so with deep respect and intense love for those who have shared our way of life and our way of living that life. But we will also lift our eyes again. Some will be dulled with questions, some moist still with tears; but all will soon sharpen and clear because we, each of us riders, will need to be keen, to be quick as we again push ourselves to be far-reaching in our lives, to pick up that ever-elusive perfect line that will lead us more deeply and steadily through our existence. I do not know Chris Spencer personally, but as a fellow rider he is closer to me than many people that I see on a regular basis in my life. The very best to his family and friends.
RIP Chris. Chris was a great guy and very proud of you, Jamie. I first met Chris when he bought a friend's SV from me when he and Jamie were first stepping up into "big bikes" from racing minis. Just a super nice guy that always had a smile on his face and a warm friendly demeanor at the track. No matter what was happening on the track, Chris was just glad to be there with his son. He will be sorely missed in the paddock. Scott P.
There aren't words to express.. I am going to truly miss having Chris coming in the shop talking about how to make there stuff better, he was a great guy with a true passion for racing. RIP friend. Jamie if you need anything you know the number.
You just said exactly what I couldn't put into words. RIP Chris and all the others we have lost prematurely this year. I for one am ready for 2010 to be over.