05/28/2020
It has been a difficult week for the New Paltz Motorsports family. While we have been remotely celebrating the bittersweet departure of our 2020 Graduates, of which many of whom contributed to the initial formation of the Baja program, we have learned of the tragic passing of one of our members.
Throughout Steven Ziskind’s tenure in SAE Baja, he proved himself to be caring, outgoing, and kind. Above all, he showed selflessness in all aspects of life, oftentimes putting others before himself. Steve was heavily involved in SAE Baja since its inception and his automotive expertise and knowledge were an invaluable asset to all engineers in the department. He quickly became a leader in the club, from his position of SA coordinator, on account of his ability to bring people together. Prior to the news of his passing, it was anticipated that Steve would be notified of his future position of vice president of the SAE Baja club for the Fall 2020 semester. While his skills and intellect will be a great loss to our team, the loss of his friendship is far greater.
We’d also like to extend our condolences to our supporters and friends at Rider's Corner Powersports, who have lost a family member to COVID-19. Cheryl and Wes are wonderful people, who are incredibly hard working and deserving of support.
Please be safe out there. Drive carefully, keep an eye out for motorcyclists, wear a mask, and maintain CDC guidelines. These are difficult times but despite our physical distance, we are all in this together.
