Rider #446 - Chris Dinoia - Slowpoke Racing

[R6racer708]

My thoughts are with Chris and his family. Larry the idea of getting his bike back together and presenting it to him is great. One you get the registry set up I will certainly be willing to help with parts. I don't know Chris, yet I race (rather far behind) with you guys and I hate to see this happen to anyone. Sounds like Chris has some great friends!

[dontpanic]

Whatever you decide to do I will contribute however I can.

Best wishes to all. Keep us posted.

[SVRACER01]

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Idk if I missed it or not but any word on how this went down?

[Slowpoke387]

Well the response seems to be favorable so I think we'll try it. I should have the bike stripped down by tomorrow or Thurs. and will have a list posted shortly thereafter. We may also set up a Paypal account for people who may want to help but don't have parts. Our goal is to help him help himself and this will help.
We will also be planning a fundraiser with donated items to be raffled. I'm told we may have an actual piece of the start/finish line from the old Bridgehamton, complete with white stripe still intact, possibly a brand new scooter, maybe a trackday or two, etc. Interesting stuff that can help Chris.

[senecak19]

I'm in.

Larry, I know you have your hands full right now with everything that's going on. I really like the idea of rebuilding his bike. Being close to you guys, I'll gladly manage the whole bike rebuild if you'd like. PM me your thoughts. I can start the wrenching, posting, rebuilding process as early as Saturday. My thought process here is that it would free up just enough time for you to focus on generating money to keep him afloat.

[Slowpoke387]

PM coming....also going to start a new thread with my email address if anyone might want to paypal over anything at all for Chris. (slowpoke387@att.net)

[Kitt]

Larry, I'll be in the area this weekend to help with the bike.

[Mr. Kurtz]

If I recall correctly, Chris's bike is a second gen R6? I've got quite a few spares for that bike, so if you can get me a list of parts it'll need, he's welcome to anything I have.

Also, contact Jim Rich about the Karen Hornbecker fund. That may help with covering some of the immediate costs as well.

[Slowpoke387]

Yep it's an '03. We should have a list up in a few days. I appreciate that...

[Mr. Kurtz]

Yep it's an '03. We should have a list up in a few days. I appreciate that...

Sounds good. Kitt can get a hold of me easily, or I'll just keep my eyes up here for it.

[Zukigirl]

Kitt and Larry,
I love all your ideas for fund raising .... I'd also like to suggest getting a ride together. Charge like $10 a head, or $15 a bike if it's 2-up, and all money goes to Chris.

[trider143]

PM coming....also going to start a new thread with my email address if anyone might want to paypal over anything at all for Chris. (slowpoke387@att.net)

Best wishes out to Chris and family.

Will help out when you confirm the details. (I don't have parts, but will help with $ donation.)

[yesterdayze]

I'll be keeping Chris in my prayers. I gotta check but I think I have access to some spare R6 stuff. I'll see if I do and what it is a shoot you a PM.

[BioSpeedBump]

C.Worker NHMS/LRRS turn 4/9
Im here in concern for Chris and his family, I wish you much streangth thru this ordeal, GodSpeed in your recovery!!! May I suggest a benefitt dinner where t shirts can be sold,and general donations can be accepted..I would be willing to help plan, cook,bookkeep,whatever!!

[Jaynnus]

My thoughts and prayers go out for Chris, his friends and family and to Dave.

For the second time this year I was in the wrong place..it has been a rough year.

If any of the parties involved need anything, as others have offered, this community is here and willing...

Get well soon Chris.

[Kitt]

racers, non-racers, cooks, and brewers... have a chance at helping out here

[patrick #668]

hey all sounds like chris is doing well at least i hope so.If your interested i have a Matt Mladin signed helmet i can donate.He signed it when he won his sixth championship.Id b happy to donate this up for auction to help raise money.I also have one of my photos of Mladin and Yates on the starting grid at V I R enlarged and signed and under glass.Let me know il b happy to help however i can.
Patrick

[Slowpoke387]

There will be a fundraiser and raffle/auction for sure, trying to get organized. Shoot me a pm with your contact info and we'll take you up on your offer. That's generous for sure.

[patrick #668]

I forgot but i also have an AMA hat never worn signed by Mladin,Yates,Russel,Hayes,Hayden in his first year in moto gp,he was at VIR watching his brothers race that weekend.Aslo curtis roberts,and a few others i also have a Niel Hodgson model motorcycle replica of his Fila Ducati when he won his world champion ships.I met him when he joined the AMA and he so graciously signed the model,and i have a mini model of Benny Bostrum RVT RC51,also signed.You r welcome to this stuff if you think these items will be helpful.Thanx again Go Slowpoke Racing.
Patrick

[patrick #668]

My email is pasoloman5000@yahoo.com or you can call me at 5185265171,thanx

[CEO]

Wow Patrick those are awesome items to offer up... cheers to you my friend

["Dangerous" Dan K]

Wow Patrick those are awesome items to offer up... cheers to you my friend

Those are some REALLY cool things to offer. I'll be bidding on some of that stuff for sure.

[FirstDuc-1098]

very generous

[Kitt]

dont have anything as cool as patrick, but meg wants to donate 5 High-Res photos to auction. (5 of same rider, package deal). 'CIA SPORTS Photography'

[6 Fingered Man]

I'm talking with my work to see if we can donate somthing. Any idea if it will be an online auction or somthing at the track??