Kurt Caselli
Foundation
MotoDoffo
Fundraiser
Another Hit
T
he 10th Kurt Caselli Founda-
tion (KCF) MotoDoffo Fund-
raiser at the Doffo Winery, June
8, was a perfect opportunity for
the motorcycle community to
gather and appreciate an evening
of fun and games, good food and
beverages, plus meeting like-
minded friends, old and new—all
with the underlying purpose of
raising money for the KCF's mis
-
sion of funding various safety
initiatives to benefit the off-road
racer and rider.
The foundation's namesake
died of injuries sustained while
leading the 2013 SCORE Baja
1000. At 30, he'd amassed an
enviable record of race wins and
numerous significant champion
-
ships. Still, his life philosophy
resonated, if not more, with his
legion of fans worldwide. "Be re-
membered as a person, not just
a racer" was one of his driving
mantras.
Among the latest beneficia-
ries of the KCF's programs were
Idaho's Cole Bailey and Ian Burke
from California. Both received
$6600 scholarships for the fall
2024 semester as they con-
tinue to further their educations.
(Why $6600? Caselli's chosen
racing number was 66.) Those
scholarships are possible due
to the money raised by things
like the raffles, silent auctions
and drawings for a variety of
prizes, with the top of the list at
the MotoDoffo event being the
2024 KTM 890 Adventure R Rally
donated by KTM North America.
This limited-edition machine
(one of only 100 allotted by the
factory to North America!) went
to Timothy Sammis of Illinois,
who was pleasantly surprised
when KCF President Donny
Emler Jr. called his phone live on
stage to give him the good news.
It will take a while to tabulate
the total amount raised at this
latest event. Consider that last
year's MotoDoffo fundraiser
generated $43,700. In contrast,
the 11th Kurt Caselli Ride Day
last December raised $64,251.
As a 501(c)3 organization, it has
enjoyed strong support from the
motorcycle community, raising
well over $2 million since its
inception in 2013.
The KCF's only other major
event this year will be the 12th
annual Kurt Caselli Ride Day on
December 7, at Fox Raceway in
Pala, California. For the latest
KCF news, including updated
MotoDoffo numbers when they
become available, visit www.
kurtcaselli.com.
Mark Kariya
WIND
IN THE
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KCF fall 2024 scholarship winners Cole Bailey (left) and Ian Burke
(right) accepted their ceremonial checks from Nancy "Momma" Caselli
(center) and the KCF Board of Directors.
PHOTOS: MARK KARIYA
The Doffo Winery is an excellent
venue for the KCF fundraiser.
