Kenny Zahrt was the ultimate motocross racer. He grew up in Southern California. A massive stroke took him away from us on November 14. On this day, family and friends came to say goodbye and to share their stories about the good times they had with Kenny.
Marty Tripes, a legendary name in motocross who raced against Kenny, came out to cook a fantastic meal for all in attendance. After that, deejay Greg Barbacovi passed around the microphone, and that was followed by a service. A group picture was taken, and balloons were released into the sky, bearing Kenny’s number-402 plate aloft.
This photographic feature starts with pictures of Kenny Zahrt racing plus memories from recent reunions, followed by photos of this day’s events.
Friends came from all over to say goodbye to their friend and hero, Kenny Zahrt.Super Bowl of Motocross, with Kenny Zahrt (20) taking the inside line on his mighty Bultaco.Kenny posing next to his bike and van on a Friday night at Indian Dunes.Kenny Zahrt (left) and “Flying Mike” Brown (right) make their grand arrival at the inaugural Indian Dunes Reunion in 2012.An old So Cal MX Pro reunion in 2012 with (from left to right) Kenny Zahrt, Kelly Bartlett and Larry WatkinsMike McAtee with Kenny, who was signing this item as well as shirts.Kenny with Tina Zahrt and a very collectible jersey at the second annual Indian Dunes Reunion in 2013.Kenny Zahrt, along with a long list of honored guests, gets his credentials at the 2013 Hopetown Reunion.One of Kenny’s Bultaco tanks. You can tell it went through some battles.A helmet and pictures of Kenny – priceless!Donny Hansen, a close friend of Kenny, puts his message on the poster.“DJ Greg” Barbacovi did an excellent job of playing just the right music and of keeping this celebration flowing.Once Marty Tripes starting serving the food, the line started getting real long. Say, that’s Jim Wilson getting his plate filled.Hey, that’s Ed Tashjian with the master cook, bib and all, Marty Tripes.Why, that’s Marty and Julie Jennings posing next to this photographer’s bike.Tami Greenhill (left) and Rolf “The Corona Kid” Greenhill (right) were in attendance.Kenny’s family gathers around the balloons, including Kenny’s sister Allain Zahrt Casteel (left, holding Kenny’s number plate) and Wayne Tackett (right, in baseball cap).
