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By Alex Kuretz • October 12, 2008

Please sign the guestbook for Clarkie.

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  1. Brian Childree Oct 14th, 2008 at 12:38 pm

    I’ve been out of town all weekend and just got back. Man, what terrible news to come back to. My thoughts are with you and your family Clarkie. Godspeed Aaron.

  2. Jeff Brown Oct 14th, 2008 at 12:38 pm

    Clarkie,

    Even though I know that you are aware that I have been there everyday/night, but I thought that I would give you something to read maybe.

    It has been great getting to know both you and Teddi over the last 3 years, racing both the MRA and MoM series. We have done a lot of traveling, and riding together over those 3 years…. what somewhere around 300 days total? And you have been nothing but a helpful, good friend the entire time. You have tought me a lot, and I admire your skills, talents, and true character!!

    You’re one tough cookie, so I know that you will fly right thru this little Chicane that has been thrown in your life, but just know that I am with you the entire way thru!!!

    See you tonight Peaches!……..

    ~Brownie, #277

  3. Jen Evenson Oct 14th, 2008 at 12:52 pm

    Hey Clarkie,

    It’s awesome to hear the latest update! I just wanted to post another message to let you know that I’m still thinking about you and sending you so much healing energy. Focus on the positive and getting better! :)

    Remember last winter when T and I went out with you, Scott, and Thor and we had to push T’s car out of the snow? I was looking forward to more shenanigans with you and Scott this winter. I guess I’ll just have to visit Colorado for it! I hope my BMW will be as capable as Tedi’s was! You know, if you wanted to start a tradition of alternating between Salt Lake and Denver each winter, all you had to do was *tell* me – you didn’t have to force the issue. ;-)

    In all seriousness, it’s great to hear that you are improving. I know that Tedi and Scott are making sure you get great care. Everyone at MMP is pulling for you. We all love you and you are our champion. We don’t care that you live in CO – we consider you a dual citizen between Colorado and Utah. :)

    OK, that’s enough smilies in this post. Like Kelly said, we’re looking forward to hearing your Kiwi accent here in SLC again soon.

    Hugs!
    Jen

  4. Brad Hendry Oct 14th, 2008 at 1:00 pm

    Dude, we are missing you a lot right now….please get better, and let’s go ride those dirt bikes like we said we would eh? I know you are a soft Kiwi and all, but I think you have done pretty dame well with this one you tough bastard.

    Get better Aaron. All of us in the Hendry family, my mom, dad, brother and my girlfriend wish you the best and send all of our love.

    B-Rad.

  5. Ryan Brand Oct 14th, 2008 at 1:30 pm

    Hey Clarkie, I was so sad to learn of you crash. Davina and I hope the best for you. Hang on you are a great guy and very gifted rider. I hope you can bounce back from this and get well soon.

    Ryan Brand

  6. Shannon Parmley Oct 14th, 2008 at 1:47 pm

    Everyone here at Rocky Mountain Kawasaki is praying for you.
    Hang in there, Aaron

  7. Corie McElwee Oct 14th, 2008 at 1:52 pm

    Clarkie!

    The news of your crash was so surreal after I’d just seen you the other day. I’m so happy to hear that you’re pushing through this and healing yourself. Don’t forget how many of us are out there praying for your speedy recovery to get you back on your feet and smiling! Get well soon, Aaron!

    Love,
    Corie

  8. Stan & Donna Elmore Oct 14th, 2008 at 2:27 pm

    Clarkie,
    I can’t believe it! You’ve just got to hang in there. Glad to hear the latest report, we’re praying for you and making sure Curtis keeps us ‘in the loop’.
    Love ya, Donna
    & Stan

  9. Alex Kuretz Oct 14th, 2008 at 2:33 pm

    Hey Clarkie,

    I’ve not been racing much this season and so haven’t been able to hang out with you as often as I’d like. You’ve always been a great and generous friend, from racing and sponsor advice, to letting me borrow tools trackside, and driving my bike up to Fort Collins after mapping it. And how many people can say they’ve been loaned the #1 plate holder’s GSXR100 shock for their SV650? :D

    There’s been so many times this summer that I’ve thought of you and meant to text or call, but never got around to it for whatever reason. Know that Lynn, Jack and I are sending you our best thoughts for a speedy recovery.

    Big Al

  10. Baxter Gillespie Oct 14th, 2008 at 2:33 pm

    Hang in there Clarkie, hope you recover fast!

  11. Brian Whipple Oct 14th, 2008 at 3:02 pm

    Hi Aaron -

    I was so very sorry to hear about your crash, but I know that your determination and competitive spirit, and even more importantly, the healing power of the love of your family and friends, will lead you to yet another victory – this time over any injuries or pain.

    You and your family are continually in our prayers. I look forward to seeing you soon.

    Wishing you healing and comfort,
    Brian Whipple

  12. Travis Wilson Oct 14th, 2008 at 3:38 pm

    It’s so good to hear that your doing better! There are a lot of racers out there you dont even know (like me) that look up to you and admire you. Your an inspiration to us all Clarkie, get well soon!!

  13. Jamie (Burton) Mehren Oct 14th, 2008 at 3:48 pm

    Aaron, Jodie York emailed me an article in Cycle News about your accident. I want you to know that you are in my thoughts.
    Even though I have not met your wife, I want her to know that she is in my thoughts as well.
    I am deeply touched by all the people who have signed your guestbook. You have an amazing network of friends, as well as family.
    By knowing this, I know you will have the best care in and out of the hospital.
    I hope and pray for a speedy recovery.
    Jamie (Burton) Mehren

  14. Kale Oct 14th, 2008 at 3:50 pm

    Clarkie, you don’t know me either, unless you remember everyone you’ve lapped at firebird in phx :) Anyway.. keep your mind strong, think/visualize of being back on the bike, racing in perfect condition, and it will come to pass. Have no doubts in your mind about returning to perfect working order.

    I look forward to getting lapped by you again!

    Peace, Love and Light

    Kale

  15. Alex, Al Guilbeault Oct 14th, 2008 at 4:42 pm

    Clarkie, Hang in there buddie where pulling for you back here in New Hampshire. Get well soon.

    The Guilbeaults
    #132 LRRS

  16. Gary Stiles Oct 14th, 2008 at 4:45 pm

    Claikie,
    I am so glad to hear of your recent improvments, I know it is just a matter of time until you are giving everyone around a good laugh. Thanks to Scott for the updated info! I just wanted to let you and Tedi know that everyone at MMI is thinking about you and wishing you a speedy recovery,

    Gary

  17. Fish Oct 14th, 2008 at 4:46 pm

    I just heard the news….my thoughts are with you all. Get well soon dude

    Fish
    LRRS#111

  18. Joy Rees Oct 14th, 2008 at 4:57 pm

    I love you guys and your in my thoughts all day long Tedi miss you and I wish I was there to give ya a hug and a kiss (just tell Scott to do it for me):)
    Kelly is coming down to see you he’s leaving Wednesday I wish I could go…
    Take care love you ALL!!

  19. Barry & the Interstate Cycle crew Oct 14th, 2008 at 6:02 pm

    Keep digging brother. Tons of people have you and your family in their thoughts and prayers. There is power in people and by the number of forums that have you posted, you can move mountains. Heal up so you can keep the target moving.

  20. Putter Oct 14th, 2008 at 6:49 pm

    Prayers sent to you guys from Minnesota. Heal up soon!

  21. Chrissy Oct 14th, 2008 at 6:57 pm

    Hey Aaron it’s your little cuz here sending lots of love and positive thoughts your way from NZ!! Hanging out for every text/phonecall from Uncle John and Megs with updates on your improvement day by day. What an amazing amount of support you have through this web page – it’s humbling and heart-warming to see how just how many people are behind you on your road to recovery. Here’s hoping you will be well enough soon to read all of these wonderful messages yourself!!
    You are in everyones thoughts on this side of the world – we only wish we weren’t so far away. Much love to John, Raye, Megs, Tedi Scott and all of the other special people who are keeping you company at your bedside. Chrissy. xxx

  22. Nicole Oct 14th, 2008 at 7:10 pm

    Hey Aaron, it’s your other little cuz here all the way from NZ! It’s so great to hear of your improvements. Lots and lots of love to you, Tedi, John, Raye and all the wonderful people looking after you. You’re a stubborn bugger and we thank god for that!
    Stay strong and know that we are thinking of you (wish you weren’t so far away!).
    Love and big hugs Nicole, Kelvin, Mia & Dion xxx

  23. Alan Chook Oct 14th, 2008 at 7:19 pm

    Get well soon Aaron, we are all pulling for you! Glad to hear of your improvements today.

  24. Virginia ( Ginny) Sharp Oct 14th, 2008 at 7:38 pm

    Hi Aaron
    thinking of you, get well soon
    big hugs to Ray,John and Megan
    lots of love from Ginny
    Queenstown NZ

  25. jeff hetzler Oct 14th, 2008 at 7:54 pm

    Hey Aaron, Hey buddy i don’t know but i praying for you and your family! You guys must remember ther is nothing the Lord can’t handle and it is his will not our’s. So ask him for strength and mercy on your life, just as i have done for you.

  26. KIWI 675 Oct 14th, 2008 at 8:09 pm

    Aaron,
    Hang in there buddy. Your race buddies here in Sun Valley are pulling for you every day. Looking forward to seeing you kick butt once again. Every day is a new challenge we know you can handle. Kiwi’s rule.
    Garth

  27. bre Oct 14th, 2008 at 8:35 pm

    hope u get better soon clarkie!!

  28. Charles Burns Oct 14th, 2008 at 9:57 pm

    Aaron,
    This is chuck, I helped Josh with his bike in the Aprilia cup series in 2000, I have to say my friend those were some of the most fun times in my life, and as old as I am now that is saying something!! You are one of the toughest guys I know so hang in there and beat this. I wish all the best for you and your family, take care and get well, chuck.

  29. Thor Oct 15th, 2008 at 12:41 am

    Dude…
    Its taken me 5 days to be able to get my thoughts together in some sort of coherent fashion to post to you. You have been in my thoughts since I heard the news Friday night. The Beer Fridge, you know all too well, got me thru the first night, but come morning I was reminded of a reality that has stifled me since. It pains me to see my friend all wadded up.

    You know all to well that I deal with life in humor and humility. I remeber when we meet and it was freindship instantly. I felt like I have know you since childhood. I atributed that to the fact we a lot a like; both grumpy types who didn’t care what anyone thinks about us…because “that’s how we ride”…clearly judging by all the posts here you have them all fooled…joking aside, it is heart warming to see the massive amounts of people you have touched.

    So many people need you back! Tedi & Scott need thier husband and friend back. The race community needs you back. I have witnessed this in our pit every weekend…who will tell them what knobs & screws to turn and what maps to run.

    I need you back. Without you who will I pit with? After 3 years of pitting with you, I still have no idea what to set my tire pressures at…I need you there to tell me. Without you I’ll have Scott picking solely on me about my dirt race bikes. Without you I am not sure what I’ll do when I put shop towels where there not suppose to be!! And most important I need you back to make me lol with your text messages.

    So buddy…you really need to stop F*%#ing around and get better!!! I know your stubborness and drive will pull you through this. I love man and my thoughts are with you…See you soon!!!

  30. Ray-Ray Gaimara Oct 15th, 2008 at 5:34 am

    Clarkie, Hang in there! Wish I could be there with you asking all my dumb questions. I know! You are probably sick of all my questions by now…. But you are always there to listen to me and I truly appreciate that. Anyways, I can’t stop thinking about you. Stay strong! I will come visit you soon!

  31. Jon Glaefke Oct 15th, 2008 at 5:47 am

    Hey Aaron,
    Hang in there man we know your a fighter and will win the race, just sorry to see you down. Scott, Tedi and family, hang in there because I know Aaron will be back to his old self before you know it. I look forward to coming for a visit once he wakes up and sharing a few laughs. My donation will be on it’s way before long. you guys just rest assured that we all love you guys and our hearts go out for you during this difficult time.
    All the best always,
    Jon G #94

  32. Megan Clark Oct 15th, 2008 at 7:41 am

    Hey there

    I’m Aaron’s sister, Megan, and I just thought I’d say hi. I’ve just finished the Clarkie Night Shift and we’ve had a good night. He’s now been exactly 24 hours breathing unassisted by the ventilator – go Aaron! That’s the fighting spirit of my little bro, that’s for sure.

    I’d like to take the cahnce to say a huge thank you from me and my parents, who are both here as well (and about to check to Clarkie Day Shift).

    We have been totally overwhelmed by the love, support and kindness from his many beautiful and caring friends here in the US. Unfortunately with living on the other side of the globe we don’t get to meet a lot of the people who have come into his life, apart from the AMAZING Tedi and Scott (sorry Scooter, I couldn’t resist using your favourite new word).

    Since we arrived on Sunday night we have met the most incredible bunch of people and I realise how lucky Aaron is to have such a cool group of friends. Brownie, Josh, Glenn, Shannon, Seagren, Kristy and Dave – you guys are very special not only to Aaron but now to the Kiwi Clark’s as well.

    Thanks as well to our family and friends in NZ and Australia for your messages on this site and your constant texts – they really are keeping us going at the moment.

    Clarkie Night Shift, over and out. Chat soon.

    Megan x

  33. tyler cenarrusa Oct 15th, 2008 at 8:58 am

    i am pulling for you aaron.

    tyler cenarrusa
    Mom #269

  34. Geoff H Oct 15th, 2008 at 11:59 am

    Aaron,
    Heard from Thor about what happened to you on Friday. We’ve only meet a few times at Miller when you’ve been hanging out with Thor and Holly in the garage but I’ve enjoyed getting to know you and Teri. Brie and I are pulling for you and know that we’ll see you back in the pits next Spring. Hang in there!

    Geoff

  35. David Lindsey Oct 15th, 2008 at 12:34 pm

    Aaron, Tedi & Scott,
    Thinking of you here in NH and keeping you in our prayers. Haven’t e-mailed in a while, but you’re usually right there when I fire up the RSV.

    Crikey. I’m beginning to think this is a ploy to throw the young up & coming competition off course so you can come back stronger. (Or you just like hospital food!) Total yourself out riding a dirt bike & proceed to take a National title. Snap your back and win multiples in LRRS, MoM & MRA. Rack yourself into a wall . . . the competition better watch out next year!

    Dig deep man. Get well and come back stronger than before!

    David

  36. Pete Rollins Oct 15th, 2008 at 1:09 pm

    Clarkie,

    I haven’t seen you since you left NH but I’ve been following your racing. Get better soon and keep fighting. I’ll be checking back here for more good news each day.

  37. Jeff Longbottom Oct 15th, 2008 at 2:13 pm

    Aaron, Tedi and Scott – you define racing and the racing community. As such, Aaron, I know your going to win this one, and as we have already seen, Tedi and Scott will lead the rest of us in supporting you all the way.

  38. Dave Gallant Oct 15th, 2008 at 3:22 pm

    Dude.

    Not only are you our sock-n-sandle fashion icon, but you are my drunken-nighttime pueblo aerial-bombing radio-controlled co-pilot.

    Clarkie is my copilot

    I know you can hear us when we talk to you. We didn’t really paint your supermoto bike pink. Yet.

    (I can’t promise you we won’t do it if you don’t come back to us soon though!)

  39. Ben Asaff Oct 15th, 2008 at 3:25 pm

    Get well. Good luck. Ben.

  40. Jed B. Oct 15th, 2008 at 3:40 pm

    Aaron,
    Sorry to hear of your mishap. The racing and motorcycling community here in the NorthWest is pulling for you.
    Heal up quick. Lots of support for you!!
    AllBest,
    Jed

  41. Jodie Oct 15th, 2008 at 4:49 pm

    Hey Aaron

    Jodie Glennan here (Brads little sister) from Down Under, I know we haven’t seen you since 2001 when Brad came over to help you out during the summer for those few weeks driving that big rig all around the country but I know that Dad still emails you sometimes and I just wanted to add my best wishes to you, I am sure you will back racing really soon.

    Cheers

    Jodie

  42. Jody Hubbard Oct 15th, 2008 at 5:30 pm

    Hey Aaron… our thoughts and prayers are with you! Keep your chin up! We’re all pulling for you to make a full recovery and get back in the saddle!

  43. Mike Applegate Oct 15th, 2008 at 6:49 pm

    Aaron, sorry to hear the news, It has truly been my pleasure getting to know you over the past few years. heal up soon so we can race wheelchairs through the hallways at the hospital! We’re all praying and hoping for a speedy recovery. Mike/Mark and the entire Applegate family.

  44. Phil Horwitz Oct 15th, 2008 at 8:07 pm

    “There is a mountain, and I am sitting on top of it which makes me King :) ”

    - Aaron Clark, Sunday Oct 22, 2006, after winning the MoM Championship and #1 Plate

  45. Kimberly Ring Oct 15th, 2008 at 8:08 pm

    Aaron – Tucson is sending you “heal up quickly” thoughts non-stop.
    Kimberly

  46. Terry Erdei Oct 15th, 2008 at 10:24 pm

    Aaron,

    It was always pleasure spending time with you and Tedi, I wish you well and will pray for your full recovery.

    Terry Erdei

  47. Megan Oct 16th, 2008 at 6:56 am

    Hey there

    Megan, Aaron’s big sis here. Well, Team Clarkie Night Watch about to sign off. Lil Bro has had a pretty good night…he is quite rested, his breathing is GREAT and I think he may even be starting to look very annoyed about having those massive tubes in his mouth. And for those who know him well, you’ll know that annoyed is a good thing!

    We have a big day today as they are going to try removing the tubes this morning and see if he manages that ok. This is a huge step so please all cross your fingers, toes and anything else that you can cross for our guy.

    Yesterday I got to meet Kelly who has done so much for us in arranging the fundraising auction and drove here 9 hours from Utah. Kelly – we are so grateful for your drive and determination in making this happen so THANK YOU.

    Thanks also to family and friends in New Zealand who have been in constant touch with such heartwarming messages and to Ingrid for the call from London last night. When he woke up this morning I passed all the individual messages on.

    That’s all from me today. Chat tomorrow.

    Megan

  48. Bryan Contestabile Oct 16th, 2008 at 7:40 am

    Megan, John & Mom:

    Ned told me of Aaron’s accident and I want you all to know that my thoughts and prayers are with you all. He has a wonderful family that loves him dearly and that alone will certainly make for a speedy recovery! If there is anything we can do to help, do know that you have friends in Texas.

    Love,

    Bryan, Carol and Jake XXOO

  49. Oleg Pianykh Oct 16th, 2008 at 12:38 pm

    Aaron, you are an inspiration to all of us. My best wishes to you and your family, hope to see you back on the track soon!

    #57

  50. Shannon Parrish Oct 16th, 2008 at 1:55 pm

    Hi guys. Just wanted you to know my thoughts are with you every day. When Jeff told me what happened I couldn’t believe it, but he tells me he has been there every night and that your progress is good. Your a tough bastard though so I know you will be fine.
    Miss you guys,
    Shannon

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