Community Cares Brian Koski

Received Sad News from Paige Winfree: I am lost for words right now, Brian Koski passed away yesterday from a heart attack. Brian Koski #5 Late Model, raced at Altamont, Stockton 99, Roseville, basically all over California. He was the 2008 Westcar Champion.

Brian Koski Updates

• 05/01/2011 - Brian Koski Memorial
  The Brian Koski Memorial will be May 5th 2011 4 PM-7 PM at Canyon View. The address is: Canyon View Banquet Hall ...
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Prayers and Support For Brian Koski

• Greg Potts
  Our prayers and thoughts are with the Koski family. Brian was great to race with over the past several years . I'm SURE he will still be riding with all his racing buddies and will see a few more checkered flags!!!
• JEFF MACEY
  My life has been truly blessed for having had the opportunity to meet and befriend so many good people! Brian would have to be at the top of a long list of friends that I would call GOOD!! Always willing to help anyone, great personality, positive attitude,and a smile on his face! Ill truly miss him ,I pray my Father in heaven watch over his wife and family. JEFF MACEY
• j.turrigiano
  Godspeed, he is racing with the best now. My sincere condolences to family, freinds and fans.
• andrew livengood
  I'm at a loss for words, Brian was one of the best people I have ever met. I know he will be sorely missed. I am fortunate to have known him.
• charlie
  I am writing this difficult goodbye with a heavy heart, compounded by situations that will not allow me to attend on thursday, 5-5. It's so hard to accept the fact that Brian has loaded up and is off the track for good. I owe so many good times in racing the past 15 years to Brian. From his endless support to extremely cool headed way of racing. Brian was 100% beyond reproach after any race. No matter what the outcome Brian was a cool cat. A demeanor that is sorely missing from many racetracks today. Brian was a true role model, dedicated racer & father, a Champion, helpful & friendly to all and a talanted fabricator. His paint skills need no mention, I can only imagine how many racers had thier cars looking sweet because of Brian. My thoughts and prayers are with the Koski family. You will be missed Bro! See you in the pits again someday, "Krammster"
• Autumn Koski
  Thank you so much for your kind words. Please get the word out to everyone about the service this Thursday evening. Send emails, call people.... Our dad had so many friends and we just don't know how to reach everyone. EVERYONE who loved him and wants to say goodbye are welcome to join us for a celebration of his life! Thusday May 5th, 2011 4-7pm Canyon View (The old "Charlie Brown's") 680 Bollinger Canyon Way San Ramon, CA
• jake smith
  brian was an AMAZING man/friend/father/husband/everything in between. words cant express how how my family and i will miss him. i was one of the fortunate ones who was able to see and talk to him every day. i have so many great memories and stories about him that will never be forgot. RIP brian i know you, jeff, and mark are all banging doors up there!
• season koski
  We made an event page for the memorial on Facebook. If you have any pictures of my dad or any questions about the memorial, please post on the page. http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=161096873954357 Thank you everyone for everything you are doing for our family.
• Mark & Debbie Squadrito
  Brian was one of the nicest guys you would ever meet. One time I went to Groth Brothers for advice, he made me feel like he would do what ever he could to help me. It was fun racing with him too! He will be missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family.
• season koski
  Thank you everyone for your thoughts and prayers. The memorial will be May 5th, 2011 4 PM-7 PM at Canyon View. The address is: 680 Bollinger Canyon Way San Ramon, CA 94582 This is the link to get direction: http://maps.google.com/maps?client=safari&oe=UTF-8&ie=UTF8&q=Canyon+View+Banquet+Hall&fb=1&gl=us&hq=canyon+view&hnear=San+Ramon,+CA&cid=17547132486269934296&ll=37.770698,-121.950173&spn=0.008277,0.014999&z=16&iwloc=A If you have any questions please contact me at 925-413-6944.
• Mike & Kate Perry
  Absolutely shocking and hard to believe! We are going to miss driving into Groth Brothers Body Shop only to be greeted by Brians smirk and comment of "What did you do this time?" He always made us feel like a little kid or something, but we always knew he was family and could fix anything! Brian's passing is a incredible loss! What a great guy!
• Holly Hoatson
  My prayers go out to the koski family. The Koski's have always been my second family whether it was racing, cheerleading, holidays or just hangin out!!! Brian was and will always be a dad to me he is an amazing guy who many looked up to. Girls We are here if you need anything just like you were when we went through this. If there is anything let us know. Brian Koski a wonderful man taken too soon... Love you xoxo
• Robin Groth
  As Alice has posted, Brian was family to all of here at Groth Bros. He was with us for almost 37 years! He was my son's personal hero...we used to go watch Brian race as my son just lived to watch him! He put #5 on his quatermidget to be just like Brian. From our employees, our customers and our family, Brian will be fondly remembered and deeply missed. Our thoughts are with Vicki and all the girls and their families as well as his mom and brothers and sister. RIP Brian...
• Bobby Butler
  Brian was always a treat to be around both on and off the track. He will be greatly missed by all who had the opportunity of knowing him. Always such an uplift to be around with a positive outlook on racing and life in general. My heart, thoughts, and prayers are with the family in this very sad time. I'd love to do a Memorial lap in his honor in 2 weeks at Stockton if that is ok? Gone but never forgotten R.I.P #5 A TRUE racer and Friend!
• Zane Lovelace
  We are so sad to hear that Brian has passed. What a true gentelmen and a great race car driver. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Koski family.
• ALICE AT GROTH BROS.
  Brian will be missed by all of us at Groth Bros. He is our family! We loved him. If there is anything we can do to help Vicki/girls please just call 925 344-4852.Brian has so many friends I have received calls from some very caring friends of Brian's and they would love to help and get together with all of you for a memory of his life. Let me know if I can help in any way. Our Hearts and Love are with all of you.From All of us at Groth Bros.Chev.
• Matt Philpott
  Brian is the definition of a true racer and was a awesome guy to be around . You will be missed but never forgoten . Thoughts and prayers are with the entire Koski family . Love the Philpott family :
• Rod & Paige Winfree
  Brian always had a smile on his face. He loved racing and being at the track. Always possesing an overwhelming passion for racing and an inspirational never quit attitude. He was a great guy, went out of his way to help you. We will miss him, but we'll always remember the good times we had together especailly on our trips to Vegas, Irwindale and Reno. And of course all the good times at the race track. Our thoughts and prayers to Vicki and the girls and the rest of the Koski family.
• Jamie Koski
  Thank you all so much for the kinds words for my Dad.. Our family truly can't express words on how much it means. If anyone has any pictures or video of him racing if you wouldn't mind sending to vbkoski@comcast.net... We would really appriciate it.
• Chris_Scribner
  Very sad, tough to lose someone you raced against. He was a great example of someone who just loved racing. Brian will be missed by many. All Prayers go out to his family. This is tough.
• Tim Arnold
  Great guy and competitor, And of course a true friend of racing.
• Andy Scott
  What a big loss to the racing community.I met Brian at Roseville and he was a great person with a big heart.
• kristen newman
  wow i am in shock. been watching brian since atlamont and stockton days and then at roseville . he was such a wonderful person. and a awesome racer . he will sure be missed out on the track. sending prayers to the koski family. god speed
• Steve Fensler
  I am so sorry to hear of the loss of Brian. He was a true gentleman with a wonderful smile. My thoughts and prayers are with the entire family.
• eric nascimento
  Thoughts and prayers to the entire Koski family. He was a class act and was what racing represents. Good person, always willing to lend a hand or advise, he just loves racing. I'm sure he's up there with the hammer down. Racing will not be the same around here without you.
• Rick Faeth
  Very sorry to hear of Brian's passing. He competed at track's all over the west and was a loyal short tracker.
• Steve Ariana
  Brian was a competitor and friend to many. He will be missed. Our prayers to his family. Checkers forever, my friend...
• Dave Byrd
  This is a shock! I just spent time talking it up with Brian recently at the track. Brian was definitely one of the good guys. He will be missed. Prayers to the family.
• Tyler Thomas/Thomas Motorsports
  It was an honor to have raced my first of many races against Brian #5. Door to door, the man was a class act. Gods speed
• Mike Garcia
  Another fallen racer taken to soon. He will be missed by all. God Speed
• matt mawhinney Jonathan Mawhinney
  This is very sad news to hear our thoughts and prayers go out to the entire Koski family.
• Todd & Christine Lynch
  Our thoughts are with the entire Koski family. We will miss seeing you at the track Brian.
• Kris Keller
  Truly a sad day! Brian was a great person, always nice, and always had a smile. He will be greatly missed.
• David Hulsey
  Where do I start. Brian was an amazing man always willing to lend a hand to anyone. Not to mention has been a great person to drive for the last 4 seasons. It will not be the same racing without him. I will miss him!Go fast up there Brian.
• Bobby Hodges
  Brian was one of the first competitors to welcome me into the Westcar series when I first started out, told me good job even though I finished in the back. One of the nicest guys to hang out with in the pits, he will be missed both on and off the track.
• Jeanette Kennedy
  This is indeed sad news. Brian was always there for anyone who needed his help. He will be missed. My prayers go out to his family and friends.
• David Holman
  I've only known Brian since Stockton reopened, but he was always a pleasure to talk to. This is one that has me asking the question "WHY?" I would like to extend my deepest sympathies to family and friends. The racing community has lost another good one.
• Tim Barile
  A very sad day Brian was such a great driver and a pleasure to have around in the pits, he will be missed by all. Hearts and prayers go out to his entire family.
• Staci Whitlock
  I am in a total state of shock. I'll truly miss being part of the team and yacking at him on the radio. My heart goes out to his entire family.
• Joey Stearns
  Sorry to here of the loss.Brian will be missed my thoughts go out to the entire family.
• Tina Kollmann
  I am in complete shock. Brian was a pillar at Altamont, truly a sportsman in every sense of the word. I will miss him greatly. My prayers go out to his family - both kin and racing.
• Jason Fensler
  This is a complete shock. Brian always would go out of his way to stop and say Hi. He will be greatly missed at the track. My thoughts and prayers go out to the entire Koski family.
• Rick Erickson
  Brian will be missed. He always had a smile on his face and would aleays go out of his way to say hi. We will miss you.
• Steven Blakesley
  Brian was a great presence at Altamont and with Westcar and will be greatly missed. He was a great champion for our series in 2008. He was a driver you could always count on for being a great sportsman and a loyal supporter of motorsports in this area.

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