From a press release issued by Proforma:

CRAIG CONNELL ON THE MEND

Annandale Honda rider Craig Connell continues on the road to recovery following a broken right arm sustained in a vicious crash at Brainerd International Raceway on Friday, June 27th during AMA Formula Xtreme timed qualifying. The rear axle on Connell’s bike backed out after a wheel bearing seized, causing Craig to lose control entering Brainerd’s turn three at high speed.

Craig had surgery on Monday, June 30th 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 flew back to see Dr. Ting for a check-up on Monday, July 28th, where the doctor determined that Craig’s arm was healing properly, though slowly.

“The two ends of the bone are starting to knit together, so that’s good,” said Connell. “Dr. Ting was pretty happy with how it looked. He modified my splint so that I can start getting some movement back in my elbow, exercising it a bit.”

In the meantime, Craig continues to train and exercise those parts of his body not affected by the broken arm. “All I can do is the lower half of my body, so I do about 15 miles on the stationary bike, then I do the rest of my leg routine,” said Connell. “I do this every second day as to give them a bit of recovery time. Nothing too bad, but enough to keep the body and mind going. Other than that, I’ve been doing a bit of shopping with Helen and mum-in-law Joanie, who’s over here for a few weeks.”

Though not able to race yet, Connell hopes to join the Annandale Honda team at Round 10 of the AMA Superbike Series at Virginia International Raceway, August 29th through 31st. Craig’s return to racing will be determined during his next visit to see Dr. Ting, scheduled for the 19th of August.