RIP Acapelo

[HandleThis66]

Condolences to all that knew Acapelo.  He was a great guy.  When I arrived at Daytona this year solo, Acapelo was the first to come over and lend a hand unloading bikes and equipment.  I was looking forward to being on his race team.  Sean approached me at the end of the season and said Acapelo and he wanted me to ride for the team.  I was so flattered.  After meeting with them, I was even happier.  They didn't want to exploit me as 'the girl'.  Everything proposed was professional and very organized.  I am sorry I didn't get a chance to give the team all that I had, but I know Acapelo will be watching in seasons to come, and I will be thinking of him.  Godspeed. :'(
Rhiannon

[adiaz]

Our condolences go out to Acapelo's family and everyone with Race Team Acapelo.  Acapelo was a great guy and a great friend.  It just will not be the same at the race track without him.  He will be missed greatly.



CCS Staff and S.A.M. Club

[Speedballer347]

I am really sorry :'(
....Acapelo, his family and friends are in my prayers

[Speedballer347]

Dear Acapelo,

Thanks for the Best Time of My Life   :'(  ;D  :-/  :)  :'(  :)

Ike



 

 

 

 

 


 
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Thanks K-3, CCS, * ALL * my new friends, Track officials, Cornerworkers, ...That one cleaning guy at bhf :) (he's an original ;D ) , * ALL * the Racers with on-track experiences !!!, the remaining of the racing comunity (Weggie/Jack@SliderSuperPictureGaragePlace :D, Rick/crew/LCR, S_D@VRS, BRG, Andy/Dunlop, Traxxion) S.A.M., You Board Members (another Apology for good measure against any offenses), Mike Cacherre and Larry@Tech REALY helped me get turn-4 BHF Rite !!!, mike put me in a good rythm "no one is gonna pass you" (after bus stop), larry said "THERES A LINE THRU THERE, GET ON IT, AND GO." (i was notchy). Tez Stewart and Reese Golladay (Old School)
                Dwight, Lonnette and Red...
   K3, Acapelo wanted to race, he didnt want to risk injury. He didnt want to see anyone injured .....   2Fingers ...  8)

[DRU2]

Acapelo, looking forward to are next meeting. Thanks for the kind words at the track this past year.I will think about you always,Godspeed ...youll always be remembered..       Joe #597

[wanderson]

As Ike's mother, I decided to reply.

I watched each time they prepared to go to a race and saw the hyped up energy and enthusiasm that they had.  (I even got them the fold-up table that they carry with them and was told that Acapelo said that it was a keepsake.)

The question is:  Is this the end or the beginning.  Do you end up letting your guards down and losing the energy and enthusiasm because of your loss or do you begin to build on the memories  of the things you shared and go on to bigger and better things in memory of Acapelo?

Think about it.

[Chef]

Thanks Again, Everybody.
(speedBaller347, cape coral, kim, sdiver68, ytak, BRG, r1owner)
ike

[dahustler]

As Ike's mother, I decided to reply.

I watched each time they prepared to go to a race and saw the hyped up energy and enthusiasm that they had.  (I even got them the fold-up table that they carry with them and was told that Acapelo said that it was a keepsake.)

The question is:  Is this the end or the beginning.  Do you end up letting your guards down and losing the energy and enthusiasm because of your loss or do you begin to build on the memories  of the things you shared and go on to bigger and better things in memory of Acapelo?

Think about it.

To Sean, Ike, Chris, and the rest of the crew,
I agree with Ike's mom. You guys must find a way to keep the team going. I know this probably isn't what you want to hear right now, but you know it's what he would have wanted? Don't give up guys!!Stay strong!!
Dave

[K3 Chris Onwiler]

I've got to side with my teammate here.  Can you bear to let Team Acapelo die?  I've decided to put the letter A on my fender.  That will be my tribute.  You boys were his team.  You've gotta roll in the man's memory.  He was too good a guy not to.  Besides, the track would be a lonely place without ALL the members of Team Acapello!
K3

[roadracer797]

I also agree with the guys from Chi-Town, for the memory of the man who brought you together and gave you your start you should race in his honor and let everybody know it. I too would like to but an A on my bike and race in his memory. You shouldn't let his dream die with him.
Craig

[Chef]

I've been dreading this, but it has to be done.
Acapelo was my friend.  I'm really going to miss him.

 Acapelo loved motorcycle road racing and wanted to see talented riders of color get a chance to participate in our sport.  

To that end, Acapelo started a race team.
  No one on the team had been involved in racing before, but for what they lacked in experience, Team Acapelo made up double with enthusiasm.  

   It's amazing how the right group of people can take a radio, a charcoal grill, and a cooler of beer, and make so many memorable evenings.  

Acapelo himself , he would sit off to the side, smoking a cigar and smiling as he watched his team enjoy themselves.  It reminded me of a father watching his children play.   Acapelo was a very smart man, and you could learn a lot from talking to him.  
Wherever Acapelo is now, I hope he's surrounded by bikes and the people who race them.  The man will be missed
K3  

<sappy>
you gotta love these guys !!!
mom said "think about it"   :-/
she's always good to kick some sh t off (start stuff)..
anyway, thnx for the motivation fella's !! i am very short on it now.
i think i will try to afford myself a class  per weekend or so
under the Race Team Acapelo banner, however the team was already set to
split.    ike

[Dawn]

<sappy>
you gotta love these guys !!!
mom said "think about it"   :-/
she's always good to kick some sh t off (start stuff)..
anyway, thnx for the motivation fella's !! i am very short on it now.
i think i will try to afford myself a class  per weekend or so
under the Race Team Acapelo banner, however the team was already set to
split.    ike

Ike:

I kinda thought you would be on your own based on earlier posts.  Well - Welcome to our world where you run what you brung, and race when you can afford to.

Dawn   ;)