PJC - 6-4-2007 at 03:55 PM
I am sorry to say that the fatality at the 500 was of a guy I knew briefly and Fidel (Baja Superman) and Alex (Mexicali)met as well.
His name was Chris Lokken, he leaves behind a wife and baby daughter. Chris was a very kind man that lived for the moment of racing in Baja.
He was the co-dog in car 157 of Red Belly Racing. They broke down at rm 195 and he hitched a ride down the course in sportsman truck 1505, evidently
to Baja Pits at rm 208.
Unfortunately 1505 left the course, likely in the night fog and rolled down a steep embankment at RM 197. Chris was in the back of the stretched cab
race truck where there were no belts or seat per reports.
The 1505 driver and co-driver were uninjured. Chris was pronounced dead at the scene.
Here is a picture of Chris taken at Rasor Road, earlier this year.
http://www.unlimiteddirt.com/offroad/photos/?g2_itemId=4301
Chris is in the white baseball cap, introducing himself to my daughter.
There are many more images at http://thh.fbox.net
Info is forthcoming for a memorial fund etc.
RIP, Mr. Nibbles.
[Edited on 6-4-2007 by PJC]
DonBaja - 6-4-2007 at 03:59 PM
I was listening to the weatherman at about midnight when this happened....very very sad, I'm sure he was a great guy, father, brother, son and friend.
PJC - 6-4-2007 at 04:47 PM
Update Posting from http://thh.fbox.net/index.php?showtopic=1896&st=0&#e...
Christopher R. Lokken
a.k.a. "Mr. Nibbles"
April 18th, 1976 to June 2nd, 2007
Chris Lokken, affectionately known as "Mr. Nibbles", was tragically taken from all of us on June 2nd, 2007. He was killed while participating in one
of the most prestigous off-road races in the world, the SCORE Baja 500 in Ensenada, Mexico. Chris was filiming on board a chase helicopter during the
first few hours of the race, after which he was the co-driver in a Class-1 race car, #157.
#157 suffered a mechanical failure near race mile 197. Chris hitched a ride in a passing race vehicle, Sportsman Truck #1505, in an attempt to get to
a nearby checkpoint. Shortly thereafter #1505 lost control while negotiating a steep incline and rolled over, off the steep hillside. Chris was thrown
approximately 100 yards to the bottom of a ravine where he died instantly from blunt head trauma.
Chris had a genuine good 'ol boy Southern-hospitalilty personality, having spent much of his young life in Alabama. He embraced life and everything it
had to offer. There will forever be a large hole in the lives of many people now that he is gone. Chris was loved by everyone he knew.
Chris enjoyed many, many outdoor activities. He was an integral part of a large group of friends that camp and ride throughout Southern California.
Chris will always be remembered as an easy-going, fun-loving guy who was the life of any party. He was intelligent, funny, charming, and boisterous.
Chris was the CEO of Red Belly Racing, an upstart company recently founded by a small group of friends dedicated to off road motorsports and the
family oriented lifestyle associated with it. Chris took on this challenge like any other, he jumped in with both feet and gave it 110%.
Above all else in Chris' life was his devotion to his family. Chris is survived by his lovely wife Megan, and his infant daughter Lauren who are in
the greater San Diego area. Chris was an excellent father, the birth of his daughter being one of the highlights of his life. Megan always supported
Chris in persuing his dreams. At one point during the Baja race Chris called her just tell her what an amazing time he was having.
A Wells Fargo bank account, and a PayPal email address link, has been established for the purposes of collecting donations to benefit his family. All
existing Red Belly Racing clothing will be sold and/or auctioned off with ALL proceeds going directly into this account.
Please direct all donations to either of the following...
Wells Fargo Checking Account #5076550887
PayPal Account: chrislokkenfund@hotmail.com
Please feel free to post memories, feelings, wishes, stories, or pics of Nibbles. I know there are volumes of them out there.
TMW - 6-4-2007 at 06:00 PM
I'm so sorry to here this. May he rest in peace.
BAJACAT - 6-4-2007 at 07:55 PM
Our thoughts are with his family
Vaya con Dios 
Gadget - 6-4-2007 at 08:14 PM
On behalf of Baja Pits and Team Locos Mocos we ask that everyone keep Chris' family, loved ones, and friends in their prayers as we are.
We just met him and everyone was impressed by his excitement regarding their new race venture. We waited anxiously for the car to come through our
pit after many hours of updates on their progress. They came through late but motoring, then we listened very soon after in disbelief to the radio
relay drama as crews tried valiantly to save him. So sad.
Von - 6-4-2007 at 09:23 PM
Im very sorry to here this, Im always so scared when imin those races especially when you break, dwn going the opposite way on the course, night time
driven, all that, we all know the dangers. God be with you.
latortugaguera - 6-5-2007 at 09:53 AM
Our prayers and deepest sympathy for Chris Lakken family.