I've gotten several concerned calls today regarding Cory's accident at the ISDE and wanted to update everyone on his condition. I just got off the phone with Cory's mom and the good news is that Cory was evaluated by the American medical staff and it was decided that he didn't need to be hospitalized.
Cory's accident occurred near the end of Day 1 when he was passing a rider and struck something on the trail. Apparently, he then got tangled up in the crash and ended up in a ravine with the bike on him. Cory's wrist's were badly beaten up by the bark busters and even Cory couldn't believe that his wrists weren't broken...they may still be, but we won't be entirely sure until he is evaluated here in the States. The other deal breaker was an injury to his leg that was too debilitating. He is also apparently scratched, cut, bruised and torn-up from head to toe. As a testament to Cory's toughness, he was still able to finish the day!
Cory was chosen to be the Junior Trophy Team Captain this year and was very, very proud to be representing us again at the ISDE. He has earned a reputation for being not just fast, but very consistent and error free. If you look at his results for Day 1 you can see that he was turning in some incredible times, even besting Caselli and Brown in some of the tests. Needless to say, he is very disappointed to be out of the competition and unable to contribute to the team's success out on the track. Despite his injuries, Cory has elected to not come home for treatment/recuperation, but to stay in Mexico and attempt to help his teammates in any way possible.
I know many of you have been closely following Cory's racing adventures, so I asked his mom to please tell him that he is in our thoughts and that we're very proud of him.
Kent
Any way we can get a mailing address to send Cory some words of encouragement?
Steve Minor
Wilmington, NC
Day 2 for AMA Team USA is more of the same
http://amateamusa.com/news/article.aspx?id=2353
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Sign on a true Six Day rider...staying to help his team and ignoring his own injuries. True spirit! Sad to see Cory out as he is blisteringly fast.
Jeff DeBell
I dont like some of the guys who have their helmets painted white with blue stripes. I know that was the original US team color, in the early 60s at Le Mans the US cars were painted white with blue stripes. I would rather see them the traditional blue with white stripes.
Brian
Quotequote:Originally posted by brian kirby
I dont like some of the guys who have their helmets painted white with blue stripes. I know that was the original US team color, in the early 60s at Le Mans the US cars were painted white with blue stripes. I would rather see them the traditional blue with white stripes.
Brian
Cory's Dad, Dennis, said that the new paint scheme was done by the Trophy team and a couple of the Junior team members on their own, and was not approved by the team manager, Gunnie Claypoole. In fact, Gunnie did not know anything about it until they were already in Mexico. He said that he was surprised that the FIM even let the riders use the helmets.
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Cory carried the tradition paint scheme on his helmet.
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How is Cory recovering from his ISDE accident ? Nelson McCullough
Hi Nelson,
He's doing well. Last weekend was the first time he's been on a bike since his crash two weeks ago. Right now, he's in Japan to race a JNCC, which is the equivalent to our GNCC series.
Here's are updates and photos from Japan:
http://www.gnccracing.com/articles/2621_buttrick-prepares-for-jncc-race
http://www.gnccracing.com/articles/2626_japan-day-1
http://www.gnccracing.com/articles/2627_japan-day-2
Hello Gary, Pleased to hear that good news, and Thank You !! The trip to Japan sure looks to be a wonderful experience and opportunity. I hope it goes well for him. Regards, Nelson
Cory won the Japan JNCC today! Here's a race report:
http://www.gnccracing.com/articles/2628_buttrick-wins-jncc-finale]
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Hey Gary, thanks for the posting! But really, are people actually calling Cory "C-Butt"?! :D
Mick
Quotequote:Originally posted by Mick Milakovic
Hey Gary, thanks for the posting! But really, are people actually calling Cory "C-Butt"?! :D
Mick
Hi Mick,
Yep. Cory is C-Butt, his Dad is D-Butt, and his Mom is V-Butt.
Here's a link to a video of the race in Japan:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QomOk5L_VZI