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Community Cares MK Kanke
WILTON, California (April 22, 2008) – Flashco SRL veteran Mike “M.K.” Kanke suffered a hip injury when he suffered a 12 foot fall while working on the bucket of his 1937 tractor. Kanke has just had what he called phase one surgery. The hope is that this initial surgery will do the job, but he will have to wait a couple months to make sure everything has healed properly. “I was up about 12 feet, repairing the bucket of my grandfather’s tractor and assumed that the tractor weight would hold the bucket and me up there. Unfortunately the tractor tipped dropping the bucket and me to the ground”, said Kanke from the hospital. “The surgery went well but I won’t know how well for about 60 days when they will check again,” continued Kanke. Mike expressed how much he will miss racing with the SRL the next few months, but we are most interested in his recovery form this injury and hope that this initial surgery will be all he needs. We would ask that those who know him or have followed his career keep him in your thoughts and prayers as he recovers. About the FLASHCO SRL Southwest Tour Series: Celebrating its eighth season in 2008, the FLASHCO SRL Southwest Tour Series is a regional stock car series competing on paved ovals in the southwestern portion of the U.S. The series utilizes cars based on the former NASCAR Elite Division Series rulebook. |
MK Kanke Updates
- 06/21/2004 - SWT Driver M.K. Kanke Hospitlized After Crash at Sears Point
On: 06/22/2001June 22, 2001 Afternoon-- "Clueless" update (well, it's not the first time): "The surgery went well. Looks like 6 to 8 weeks recovery time. Hope to see him up and around soon." ...
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Prayers and Support For MK Kanke
- Burry Dolbeare
When you get well, please stick to fixing race cars and not tractor buckets. Get well soon. - LaMoure
MK aren’t you a bit old to be playing on the monkey bars? Gods Speed brother, if you need something don’t hesitate to call. Darrell & Shelley - Brennan Newberry
You are a very strong individual Mr. Kanke and i know that you will get through this with no problem. See you at the races very soon! Best of luck -Brennan Newberry- - BRIAN HOLLEY
hurry back, hint hint (DUSTIN ASH) - Josh Combs
Mike, I hope you have a safe and quick recovery...Will miss racing with you but when you are back I am sure you will be back at full force...Be safe. - Al Gonella (Spotter9)
Get well soon Mike! You're one of the best danm drivers I've ever seen! - Steve Fensler
Please take the time for a full recovery, and you will be back stronger than ever. Your racing family will be thinking of you and that big smile. - Marjie Schwartz
A life altering injury sure sucks. That I know. Get well fast and apreciate the ones who love you. You will be in my thoughts. - dena daniel
Damn the luck. Get weell soon - Michael B. Medlin
MK, We wish you a very speedy recovery, and hope that you are back on your feet soon. From all of us at Rip Michels Racing, Inc. - Bob Strandwold
Mike, Both of our race teams will miss your competition and hope for a speedy and healthy recovery. - dgrill
get well mike call me if you need anything Danny Grill - janet
I sure hope you get well quickly. All us SRL SWT fans will missya!
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