Rennie Scaysbrook | August 8, 2016
Bodak is survived by his wife, Season Bodak, son Thane, father Steve, mother Marcia as well as sisters Stephanie Nicholson and Stacey Scott.
Texas Tornado Boot Camp instructor Steven Bodak has tragically passed away following an accident with a car while cycling in his hometown of Willis, TX, on Wednesday August 3.
Bodak, 44, was hit from behind while riding at dusk and was pronounced brain dead shortly after arriving at the Conroe Regional Medical Center in Conroe, TX. He was placed on life support as an organ donor, the decision to switch it off being made at 9:30pm on Saturday, August 6.
Bodak was one of the Texas Tornado Boot Camp’s most important members and a close friend of Colin Edwards for over 20 years. A respected builder, Bodak was responsible for constructing the many buildings and fixtures that make up the camp and also helped out as a riding coach for younger or inexperienced campers.
The TTBC team makes it to the finish of the 2013 Baja 1000. From left, Joe Prussiano, Mike Myers, Colin Edwards, Steven Bodak and Shea Fouchek.
“Bodak is an organ donor,” said Colin Edwards in a statement. “Even with his passing, he gives others the opportunity of life. Steven will save up to eight lives and help many, many more. He will certainly be their miracle. We have all strived and will continue to strive to be the man that he was.”
Tributes from the MotoGP paddock and various other race series have flowed in from the world for Bodak, with British Superbike riders James Ellison and James Rispoli both running Bodak’s #4 at last weekend’s Brand’s Hatch round.
Bodak’s calm and patient nature made him a perfect riding instructor to children.
“He was the kindest, gentlest, giving person I have ever had the pleasure to know,” said Edwards’ wife, Aly. “He never had a bad word to say about anyone, but would fiercely stand up and protect those he loved. He was one of the good ones. Good to the core.”
Steven Bodak is survived by his wife, Season Bodak, son Thane, father Steve, mother Marcia as well as sisters Stephanie Nicholson and Stacey Scott.
Cycle News sends its deepest condolences to Steven’s many family and friends. We had the wonderful pleasure of enjoying Bodak’s company on our many visits to the TTBC and will deeply miss him.
A Go Fund Me account has been set up to contribute to the funeral and to assist the Bodak family. If you would like to donate, click here.
Bodak (left) with MotoGP star, Scott Redding.
