Post by daj on May 18, 2005 22:13:07 GMT -5
Cohen hoping to return to the saddle in Ohio
Courtesy of Bill Walters
CMKXtreme Racing
COLUMBUS, pre-race: CMKXtreme Pro Stock Motorcycle competitor, Connie Cohen, will attempt to return to racing this weekend follow a top end spill in Atlanta, one week ago. Cohen was only slightly hurt but it will be a major challenge for her husband and crew chief, Marc Cohen, to prepare a new ride for his wife in time to compete at this weekend’s Pontiac Performance NHRA Nationals.
Cohen’s incident took place following her second qualifying attempt Friday afternoon. Just after crossing the finish line, the brakes locked up on her CMKX Suzuki twice and she kept the bike upright both times before finally exiting the seat at well over 100-mph. Despite being able to walk away from the incident, she was taken to a local hospital where she received treatment for a broken toe, returning to the track later that evening.
Cohen will need clearance from the NHRA before being able to compete at the race in Columbus, but her bigger concern is having a motorcycle ready in time to race.
“I really want to extend a huge thank you to Vason Leathers for saving me from a serious case of road rash in Atlanta,” said a grateful Cohen. “I also want to thank HJC Helmets for once again providing me with a product that definitely helped save me from much more serious injuries.
“I’m very grateful for the tons of get well wishes I’ve received from all of my fans and CMKX shareholders,” continued Cohen. “I want to thank Urban and Carolyn Casavant and CMKX team manager Ron Casavant for their continued support. They’ve been tremendous. Hopefully we’ll be ready for Columbus, but if not you’ll definitely see the CMKXtreme Suzuki in Chicago.”
Cohen will be appearing at the Dave Gill-Pontiac GMC Dealership Fanfest on Wednesday, May 18, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. and will also be joining CMKX teammate Jeff Arend and members of the GM Race team as they visit Columbus Children’s Hospital on Thursday, May 19.
Courtesy of Bill Walters
CMKXtreme Racing
COLUMBUS, pre-race: CMKXtreme Pro Stock Motorcycle competitor, Connie Cohen, will attempt to return to racing this weekend follow a top end spill in Atlanta, one week ago. Cohen was only slightly hurt but it will be a major challenge for her husband and crew chief, Marc Cohen, to prepare a new ride for his wife in time to compete at this weekend’s Pontiac Performance NHRA Nationals.
Cohen’s incident took place following her second qualifying attempt Friday afternoon. Just after crossing the finish line, the brakes locked up on her CMKX Suzuki twice and she kept the bike upright both times before finally exiting the seat at well over 100-mph. Despite being able to walk away from the incident, she was taken to a local hospital where she received treatment for a broken toe, returning to the track later that evening.
Cohen will need clearance from the NHRA before being able to compete at the race in Columbus, but her bigger concern is having a motorcycle ready in time to race.
“I really want to extend a huge thank you to Vason Leathers for saving me from a serious case of road rash in Atlanta,” said a grateful Cohen. “I also want to thank HJC Helmets for once again providing me with a product that definitely helped save me from much more serious injuries.
“I’m very grateful for the tons of get well wishes I’ve received from all of my fans and CMKX shareholders,” continued Cohen. “I want to thank Urban and Carolyn Casavant and CMKX team manager Ron Casavant for their continued support. They’ve been tremendous. Hopefully we’ll be ready for Columbus, but if not you’ll definitely see the CMKXtreme Suzuki in Chicago.”
Cohen will be appearing at the Dave Gill-Pontiac GMC Dealership Fanfest on Wednesday, May 18, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. and will also be joining CMKX teammate Jeff Arend and members of the GM Race team as they visit Columbus Children’s Hospital on Thursday, May 19.