From a press release issued by Proforma:

CRAIG CONNELL HAS SURGERY ON BROKEN ARM

Annandale Honda rider Craig Connell had surgery on Monday, June 30th on the broken right arm that he sustained in a fall at Brainerd International Raceway on Friday, June 27th during AMA Formula Xtreme timed qualifying.

The two-hour surgery was performed by Dr. Arthur Ting, who inserted a rod in Craig’s right humerus (upper arm bone), as well as screws and two wires to stabilize the bone, which was broken in three places. Craig will wear a hard cast for three weeks, from his shoulder to his fingers, to limit movement of the bones and muscles. After the cast is removed, Craig will be able to begin physiotherapy on the arm to regain strength and mobility.

“The accident was unfortunate, because we had really made a lot of progress on both bikes, but the 600 (CBR600RR) in particular, and I was looking forward to doing well on it,” said Connell. “We had changed some things in the front end and the engine felt really strong.”

Connell will join the Annandale Honda team at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca for the combined AMA/World Superbike event over the July 12-13 weekend, and is expected to return to racing for the team at Round 10 of the AMA Superbike Series at Virginia International Raceway, August 29th through 31st.

Cards and messages can be sent to:

Craig Connell
c/o Annandale Racing
PO Box 529
Cresson, TX 76035
E-Mail – [email protected]