John Mark - "Dr. Know" here on SBW Passed Away Sat May 10, 2001

SPEED · 05-12-2008, 11:32 AM

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May 10, 11am, Buttonwillow raceway John-Mark went out for a second practise session of the day on his GSXR 1000. He was extremely excited about and confident in this bike. After a year and a half of not getting along with a 2006 ZX-10, he felt he could really be fast on this bike, get back to some of his old times on it at the racetrack. He worked in preparation for this race weekend for days on end, even after the bike was essentially race ready he fiddle with every little thing on it to make it exactly how he wanted it. He didn't always pay such close attention to his bikes, only the ones he loved and had a lot of confidence in, like this one and like his Moto Guzzi street bike. After 4 or 5 laps, someone behind him saw him lose the front through the esses near the little back straight, with no time to react and no cause that was seen. He and the bike tumbled. When the ambulance arrived he was unconcious but breathing on his own, with a steady pulse. Evidently his pupils were dialated and unresponsive to light. No one who was not with the ambulance was told this. He stopped breathing on his own in the ambulance and was put on a respirator. His heart stopped and was started more than one time in the ambulance ride. When he arrived at the hospital, he had no pulse.They tried for 45 minutes to revive him but were not successful. IThe cause is suspected neck injury but as of yet unconfirmed. John-Mark always said he did not want a fuss over his death, that he just wanted everyone to have a party and have a good time .That is what we will do.
Rest in peace Dr.Know.We did not have enough time with you.You are already incredibly missed.

Cyanide41 · 05-12-2008, 11:38 AM

This is very sad. RIP JM.

SPEED · 05-12-2008, 11:47 AM

For those that don't know, he was the husband of Britt Arechiga (PeanutBritt) . Britt is known for being a very fast expert 125cc racer with the local race orgs. She is an awesome person & we wish her the very best. I'm waitng on information about setting up a donation to help out.

Here's their website: Little, Big Racing

Draconius · 05-12-2008, 11:52 AM

Though I didn't know him or his relatives, it is always a sad day when the MC world loses a great person.

Dawn · 05-12-2008, 01:22 PM

RIP

Speed please let us know how we can help the family.

phydeaux · 05-12-2008, 01:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Draconius

Though I didn't know him or his relatives, it is always a sad day when the MC world loses a great person.

R.I.P.

DC_in_SD · 05-12-2008, 03:22 PM

Wow.. that sucks..

RIP JM!

Disco · 05-12-2008, 07:30 PM

I dealt with him for tires and only met him once, but he seemed like a great guy. RIP JM

BigBadBikerWolf · 05-12-2008, 07:42 PM

My condolences and sympathy go out to his family and friends.

SPEED · 05-14-2008, 01:16 PM

Memorial Service Set For Racer John-Mark Arechiga News Article // RoadracingWorld.com

05-12-2008, 11:32 AM	#1
SPEED Administrator Tournaments Won: 2 Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: So Cali Bikes: '07 Honda CBR600RR, Cag Pocket bike Age: 43 Posts: 10,815 iTrader: (5) Rep Power: 15 (42)	John Mark - "Dr. Know" here on SBW Passed Away Sat May 10, 2001 Copied from littlebigracing.com LATEST NEWS May 10, 11am, Buttonwillow raceway John-Mark went out for a second practise session of the day on his GSXR 1000. He was extremely excited about and confident in this bike. After a year and a half of not getting along with a 2006 ZX-10, he felt he could really be fast on this bike, get back to some of his old times on it at the racetrack. He worked in preparation for this race weekend for days on end, even after the bike was essentially race ready he fiddle with every little thing on it to make it exactly how he wanted it. He didn't always pay such close attention to his bikes, only the ones he loved and had a lot of confidence in, like this one and like his Moto Guzzi street bike. After 4 or 5 laps, someone behind him saw him lose the front through the esses near the little back straight, with no time to react and no cause that was seen. He and the bike tumbled. When the ambulance arrived he was unconcious but breathing on his own, with a steady pulse. Evidently his pupils were dialated and unresponsive to light. No one who was not with the ambulance was told this. He stopped breathing on his own in the ambulance and was put on a respirator. His heart stopped and was started more than one time in the ambulance ride. When he arrived at the hospital, he had no pulse.They tried for 45 minutes to revive him but were not successful. IThe cause is suspected neck injury but as of yet unconfirmed. John-Mark always said he did not want a fuss over his death, that he just wanted everyone to have a party and have a good time .That is what we will do. Rest in peace Dr.Know.We did not have enough time with you.You are already incredibly missed. __________________ Live to ride another day!" SIGN UP HERE --> "Zoomsplat" -Wingers" SPORTBIKES WEST.COM User Maintenance General Forum Usage Reading and Posting Messages

05-12-2008, 11:38 AM	#2
Cyanide41 Know It All Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: San Diego Posts: 452 iTrader: (0) Rep Power: 4 (20)	This is very sad. RIP JM. __________________ ..::JAMES::..

05-12-2008, 11:47 AM	#3
SPEED Administrator Tournaments Won: 2 Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: So Cali Bikes: '07 Honda CBR600RR, Cag Pocket bike Age: 43 Posts: 10,815 iTrader: (5) Rep Power: 15 (42)	For those that don't know, he was the husband of Britt Arechiga (PeanutBritt) . Britt is known for being a very fast expert 125cc racer with the local race orgs. She is an awesome person & we wish her the very best. I'm waitng on information about setting up a donation to help out. Here's their website: Little, Big Racing __________________ Live to ride another day!" SIGN UP HERE --> "Zoomsplat" -Wingers" SPORTBIKES WEST.COM User Maintenance General Forum Usage Reading and Posting Messages

05-12-2008, 11:52 AM	#4
Draconius Squid Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: SDSU Bikes: '07 GSXR600 Posts: 187 iTrader: (0) Rep Power: 2 (23)	Though I didn't know him or his relatives, it is always a sad day when the MC world loses a great person. __________________ '07 GSXR600 - Black/Black

05-12-2008, 03:22 PM	#7
DC_in_SD Squid Join Date: May 2007 Location: San Diego Bikes: 05 CBR1000RR Age: 40 Posts: 122 iTrader: (0) Rep Power: 2 (10)	Wow.. that sucks.. RIP JM! __________________ Doug '05 Honda CBR1000RR (race) PCIII, Akropovic Exhaust, Penske 3-way in back, Ohlins cartriges up front, HotBodies Bodywork, Vortex Rearsets, Pazzo Levers, Galfer Wave Rotors, Galfer Braided Front Brake Lines.

05-12-2008, 01:22 PM	#5
Dawn Squid Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Murrieta, CA Bikes: 03 CBR600RR/ 04 CBR600RR/ 99 CBR600F4/ 01 R6/ 98 GSXR750 Age: 39 Posts: 166 iTrader: (0) Rep Power: 2 (21)	RIP Speed please let us know how we can help the family.

05-12-2008, 07:30 PM	#8
Disco Squid Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: San Diego Posts: 225 iTrader: (0) Rep Power: 2 (10)	I dealt with him for tires and only met him once, but he seemed like a great guy. RIP JM __________________ WERA West #415 WSMC #715

05-12-2008, 07:42 PM	#9
BigBadBikerWolf Spammer Join Date: May 2008 Location: San Diego Bikes: 2007 Yamaha Fz6 Age: 33 Posts: 6 iTrader: (0) Rep Power: 0 (10)	My condolences and sympathy go out to his family and friends.

05-14-2008, 01:16 PM	#10
SPEED Administrator Tournaments Won: 2 Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: So Cali Bikes: '07 Honda CBR600RR, Cag Pocket bike Age: 43 Posts: 10,815 iTrader: (5) Rep Power: 15 (42)	Memorial Service Set For Racer John-Mark Arechiga Memorial Service Set For Racer John-Mark Arechiga News Article // RoadracingWorld.com __________________ Live to ride another day!" SIGN UP HERE --> "Zoomsplat" -Wingers" SPORTBIKES WEST.COM User Maintenance General Forum Usage Reading and Posting Messages

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