South Carolina Driver Now Home Recovering From Injuries Suffered Nov. 4 At Lowe's Motor Speedway
CONCORD, NC – Nov. 10, 2009 – The World of Outlaws Late Model Series is working with the Chris Francis Memorial Benevolent Fund in an effort to raise money toward the recovery of injured driver Jeff Cooke.
Cooke, 31, of Spartanburg, S.C., suffered facial injuries in an incident during the first heat race of the postponed WoO LMS Hungry Man Showdown on Nov. 4 at The Dirt Track @ Lowe's Motor Speedway. He received treatment at Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte, N.C., and was released on Tuesday to continue his recovery at home.
The Chris Francis Memorial Benevolent Fund (CFMBF) was set up in memory of 2007 WoO LMS champion Steve Francis's younger brother and longtime crew chief, who passed away unexpectedly in August 2001. Donations to the fund, which is administered by Bill and Debbie Reed, have been used to assist racers in need for nearly a decade and Cooke will be the latest to benefit.
“The racing community always comes together to help their own in a time of need,” said WoO LMS director Tim Christman. “We look at all participants in a World of Outlaws Late Model Series event as being a part of our World of Outlaws family, and utilizing a benevolent fund that exists in the memory of our former champion's brother is a great way to help the Cooke family and rejuvenate the foundation.”
All contributions to Jeff Cooke can be sent to the CFMBF at 4920 Raccoon Valley Road, Knoxville, TN, 37920. Checks should be made out to the Chris Francis Memorial Benevolent Fund and earmarked for Jeff Cooke; all proceeds collected in Cooke's name will go directly to the Cooke family.
The 2005 O'Reilly Southern Nationals tour champion and a two-time runner-up in the O'Reilly Southern All-Star Series points standings, Cooke faces an arduous recovery process. Christman spoke with Cooke's wife, Sandy, on Tuesday and she said that Jeff thanks everyone in the racing community for their thoughts, prayers and support during this difficult time but he also requests no visitors or calls until he feels up to receiving them.
“It is great news that Jeff Cooke is now home from the hospital,” said Christman, “and we ask that everyone in the racing fraternity keep the Cooke family in their thoughts and prayers.”
Cards can be sent to Jeff Cooke in c/o Clements Automotive, 6011 Melvin Drive, Spartanburg, SC, 29303.
For more information on the WoO LMS, visit www.worldofoutlaws.com.
The World of Outlaws Late Model Series is brought to fans across the country by many important sponsors and partners, including Arizona Sport Shirts (Official Apparel Company), Armor All (Official Car Care Products), Crane Cams (Official Valvetrain), Hoosier Racing Tires (Official Racing Tires), Fusion Energy Boost (Official Energy Boost), SuperClean (Official Cleaner-Degreaser) and VP Racing (Official Racing Fuel); in addition to contingency sponsors Champ Pans, Eibach Springs, Hoosier Tires, Integra Shocks, Jake's Custom Golf Carts, Ohlins Shocks, Racing Electronics, Quarter Master and Wrisco Aluminum; Crane Cams Engine Builder's Challenge participants Cornett Racing Engines, Custom Race Engines and Pro Power Racing Engines; and Chassis Builder Challenge participants Rocket Chassis and Team Zero by Bloomquist.
CONCORD, NC – Nov. 10, 2009 – The World of Outlaws Late Model Series is working with the Chris Francis Memorial Benevolent Fund in an effort to raise money toward the recovery of injured driver Jeff Cooke.
Cooke, 31, of Spartanburg, S.C., suffered facial injuries in an incident during the first heat race of the postponed WoO LMS Hungry Man Showdown on Nov. 4 at The Dirt Track @ Lowe's Motor Speedway. He received treatment at Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte, N.C., and was released on Tuesday to continue his recovery at home.
The Chris Francis Memorial Benevolent Fund (CFMBF) was set up in memory of 2007 WoO LMS champion Steve Francis's younger brother and longtime crew chief, who passed away unexpectedly in August 2001. Donations to the fund, which is administered by Bill and Debbie Reed, have been used to assist racers in need for nearly a decade and Cooke will be the latest to benefit.
“The racing community always comes together to help their own in a time of need,” said WoO LMS director Tim Christman. “We look at all participants in a World of Outlaws Late Model Series event as being a part of our World of Outlaws family, and utilizing a benevolent fund that exists in the memory of our former champion's brother is a great way to help the Cooke family and rejuvenate the foundation.”
All contributions to Jeff Cooke can be sent to the CFMBF at 4920 Raccoon Valley Road, Knoxville, TN, 37920. Checks should be made out to the Chris Francis Memorial Benevolent Fund and earmarked for Jeff Cooke; all proceeds collected in Cooke's name will go directly to the Cooke family.
The 2005 O'Reilly Southern Nationals tour champion and a two-time runner-up in the O'Reilly Southern All-Star Series points standings, Cooke faces an arduous recovery process. Christman spoke with Cooke's wife, Sandy, on Tuesday and she said that Jeff thanks everyone in the racing community for their thoughts, prayers and support during this difficult time but he also requests no visitors or calls until he feels up to receiving them.
“It is great news that Jeff Cooke is now home from the hospital,” said Christman, “and we ask that everyone in the racing fraternity keep the Cooke family in their thoughts and prayers.”
Cards can be sent to Jeff Cooke in c/o Clements Automotive, 6011 Melvin Drive, Spartanburg, SC, 29303.
For more information on the WoO LMS, visit www.worldofoutlaws.com.
The World of Outlaws Late Model Series is brought to fans across the country by many important sponsors and partners, including Arizona Sport Shirts (Official Apparel Company), Armor All (Official Car Care Products), Crane Cams (Official Valvetrain), Hoosier Racing Tires (Official Racing Tires), Fusion Energy Boost (Official Energy Boost), SuperClean (Official Cleaner-Degreaser) and VP Racing (Official Racing Fuel); in addition to contingency sponsors Champ Pans, Eibach Springs, Hoosier Tires, Integra Shocks, Jake's Custom Golf Carts, Ohlins Shocks, Racing Electronics, Quarter Master and Wrisco Aluminum; Crane Cams Engine Builder's Challenge participants Cornett Racing Engines, Custom Race Engines and Pro Power Racing Engines; and Chassis Builder Challenge participants Rocket Chassis and Team Zero by Bloomquist.
