Wow- where to begin.  This section will be a work in progress as we look back on his short 14 years that Connor had with us.

I will start with his accident and work backwards at this point.

Connor passed away in Birmingham Alabama on September 21, 2007.  He was prepping for the Red Bull Rookies Cup tryouts the following weekend at Barber Motorsports Park.  He was out on his CRF450 getting some sight-in laps under his belt while I was getting his RS125 ready to go.  He was out for his second session when, as I understand, Connor sat up on the bike coming down the straight between turns 8A and 9.  Before the entrance to T-9, Connor raised his left arm to signal he was slowing down and when he looked over his left should to clear before he entered T-9, he veered RIGHT off the track and impacted the ARMCO barrier.   He crashed right near a waiting ambulance crew who treated him until a Life Flight could arrive.  Connor was airlifted out to Birmingham Childrens Hospital which is a Level-1 Pediatric Trauma treatment facility.  Connor fought for 6 hours, which was enough time for his mom to fly down and kiss him goodbye before he passed.  Connor had turned 14 on June 1st and left behind his two sisters Brittanie and Emily.  He was one of the most focused, talented young racers in the country.  He was also one of the most  compassionate, humble, funny, kids around.  He picked on his sisters as brothers should:) and he had MANY friends of all ages and all walks of life.  I can't wait to see all the different stories that will get posted in the Guestbook section!....

More to come.   abCde