The crash occurred in the final turn of a race at Buttonwillow. Earlier in the day Kenny had won the 250cc Production race. In a statement made by his father Eric Andersen, “He died doing what he loved, and what he excelled at. I have no doubt that there was nowhere on Earth Kenny would rather have been last weekend than at the racetrack, racing his motorcycles and hanging out with his friends. I’m sorry that all the thoughts and prayers we have received were not enough to bring him back, but please know that your love and comforting words really helped us get through the past week. Please keep Kenny The Iceman #12 in your thoughts. Live your lives to the fullest, and hug your children every day.”
The memorial benefit event and shop open house was held on Wednesday July 17 began at 6:00 and went on into the night. The Motorcycle Performance Services’ parking area eventually filled to overflowing as individual riders and groups of club riders made their way into the core of Los Angeles, from all around the county. Most were longtime friends and customers of Alex and those who had followed Kenny’s racing exploits.
Memorial T-shirsts and raffle tickets were sold, the proceeds going to help with the Andersen family’s hospital expenses and toward sponsoring the WERA series renamed in Kenny’s honor. Along with Motorcycle Performance Services, several companies contributed products and services as raffle prizes including VanLeuwen Enterprises, Motoyard race school at Willow Springs, Cycle Gear, Galfer brakes and Ed Sorbo of Lindemann Engineering.
Motorcycle Performance Services
1338 S La Brea Ave.
Los Angeles, CA
www.mcperformance.com
