RIP...this sucks

RIP.

 

I met Chris four years ago at our company Christmas party. He had just joined our company and I didn't know much about him. As we chatted he mentioned something about racing motorcycles and I told him about my boyfriend that was interested in learning more.

Four years later, there have been a lot of days at the track. Each time Brian would go down, Chris would get on him telling him to get back on the bike so he could learn how to keep it up on two wheels. So then I yell at Chris to leave Brian alone....and that was our group's routine. We had it down pat.

Last year Brian and I married. Prior to the engagment, Chris and Brian actually called my ring the "R6". I would buzz around cooking my experimental meals (since I am still mastering the art of cooking) and they would talk away about getting the R6 with out ever getting my attention. They thought they were so cute.

When we did get engaged my mom even said something about getting two for one with the guys. Chris was a friend to both of us and that suited me fine.

Lately, there haven't been as many track days. Instead Chris comes over on occasion, usually to eat, and every evening, Brian and I will hang out until 10pm and then Brian and Chris "battle" on their video games with their head sets. I even watch sometimes because it was so funny to see them chase each other around and gripe at each other about what a sorry player the other one is.

Chris was a great man, with a big heart. He made our everyday lives better.

Chris, we know you're looking down on us. Please keep us safe and know that we would do anything to have you back. Rest in peace.

Jessi

 

My deepest sympathy to Chris's family and friends and the WERA racing community. This is one of the toughest aspects to deal with in this sport we all love.

Rest in peace brother.

 

Big Purm, you were my best friend I ever had. I miss you so much. Keep an eye over your loved ones. Send me a sign once in a while so ill know your checking up on Jess and I. We love you and will miss you Purm.


Brian and Jess

 

So Sad. Gods Speed. -John Deuser

 

I didn't personally know the guy but I wish I did. I'm sure I saw him around the paddock area somewhere.
Can anyone post a picture of him? I would like to put a face with the name.

R.I.P. Chris Stevenson

God Bless.

 

RIP and godspeed to Chris........our prayers go out for your family and loved ones........

 

Chris was pretty much the first person that my wife met when she moved back to America. She got a job at the same company as him, and they hit it off immediately. So when I moved over, I was a tad suspicious of this tall good looking dude my (then girlfriend) wife kept talking about. I started working as a contractor at the same company a few weeks later, and met Chris. He is probably the nicest guy I have met since moving here, and he was always really friendly, and always helped you out when you needed it. My wife even set him up with her sister (how many people can you say you have done that for? ).

About 3 months after he left that job, he called me and asked if I was interested in working somewhere else. 2 weeks later I was working with him again. 3 weeks after that, my wife joined this company as well. So Chris has been fairly influential on my career over the last couple of years.

Then he persuaded me to buy a bike, and I have been to the track with him a couple of times. I always the slow one out there, but he was really good about encouraging people, and I always had a good time. I just wish we had done it more often.

So wherever you are now mate, we both miss you. Who am I going to chat with every monday morning about how crap those MotoGP boys are?

Rest in peace mate.

Love

Richard and Angela

 

I wasnt at cycle jam due to a previous committment...I'm glad I wasnt there. Chris was a friend of mine, one of the first I met at the track in 2000 when I first started. He helped me quite a bit as we both rode EX500s with the big motors and all of they're inherent problems. We pitted together off and on through the years and it was truly a pleasure to be around him and his mom and dad at the track. Actually, Chris got his dad on the track and he raced a few times. When I was a novice at RRR, Chris came past me on the front straight and flipped my kill switch as he rode by. I'll never forget the grin he had..he'll probably never forget the terror on my face ! I saw Chris not long ago at the Vortex on his Harley, we had a good talk. I didnt know it would be the last. I'll miss you a lot, thanks for everything....

Kith

 

Does anyone have arrangement or contact info? Chris told us Sat that his parents had moved back to NC a few months ago and that's all we know. Thanks.

 

RIP Chris. Prayers to all family members.

 

thats a great picture because thats how i remember him everytime i saw him in the pits.

 

Memories of Chris

This sad news has weighed heavily on me. I met Chris when he started riding his dads RD350 in F-RD and F-500 around 2001/2002 he always had a smile on his face and more than made up for being outgunned HP wise with his riding ability. He pitted with us on a regular basis, Lyn Garland doing the mechanical work on the RD. He was an inspiration to me as I started racing again, always encouraging me, showing me repeatedly just how fast an RD could be ridden. I had many memorable races with Chris in that period, the wheel to wheel 3 way battle at the spring opener at Roebling in 2002 between Lyn Garland, Chris and myself was a fantastic race (I may have some pictures of Chris from this race). I believe I last spoke with him at Road A last July, I will miss him at the track… My thoughts and prayers are with his family…… Gods Speed Chris….

 

Wow......we are speechless. We talked in our pits Saturday during the races.

RIP Chris.

 

RIP and Godspeed fellow racer!!!

 

godspeed Chris

 

The Greensboro News and Record has a short orbit today and it said the arrangements are incomplete at this time.

I still can't believe he's gone.
The picture of him with hair was cool. Thank you.