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Misc Forums => Health, Welfare, and Passings => Topic started by: Seldom Seen Slim on October 26, 2023, 09:04:47 PM
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Mike died today. May he rest in peace.
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Oh no! That is terrible news. Condolences the the Cook family. God speed my friend.
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I grieve for few losses, but I will for Mike. He was and is a true legend! He will be missed.
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Mike, I enjoyed the times we spent at Bonneville and Bolivia... for all that did not have a chance to know Mike you have my condolences, you missed meeting a true LandSpeed legend. Mike you will be missed... your family has my thoughts and prayers.
Folks, we have lost another of the good guys...
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what a sad news
whenever I came to the salt, Mike's pit was one of the first places I showed up, always looking for to talk with him
his Shootout, he organized, was one of a kind....he also maked the meet in Bolivia possible
Mike was not only a great competitor and team owner at the salt....he also was a man with a big heart for everyone
the salt lost a great man
Mike, thanks for all you done, it was great to knowing you as a friend
R.I.P. ....you will be missed...and never forgotten
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I had the pleasure of working for Mike at the Shootout a few years. Gonna miss him. :-(
Wayno (Or as he said one time "Gino". Ya woulda had to be there.)
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All of us from USFRA extend our condolences to Mike's family and friends.
On a more personal note. He was very instrumental in helping me get my feet under me when I took over the job on the starting line. Had many interactions with him over the years, most of them very pleasant a few were less than. He was always very passionate and earned my deep respect. May he rest in peace and hope he is enjoying some happy reunions.
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The thing i remember about Mike was how he treated all with respect. From newbies to old pros we all got a fair shake. RIP Mike
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Mike was a giver who gave so much to LSR for a whole lot of years. RIP M8!
Was the trunk lid hit to his head a contributing factor to his untimely passing?
Sid.
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The thing i remember about Mike was how he treated all with respect. From newbies to old pros we all got a fair shake. RIP Mike
I could not agree more, god speed Mike :-(
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A truly sad day for the LSR community. I pray for his family. Mike and his family were true friends to our family as Penny and Mikes children played with ours on the salt.
He will be missed by all of us?.
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The real deal! Sad day! :cry:
Once you met Mike he treated you like he had known you forever! :cheers:
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Awww...damn! Sorry to hear this- another LSR legend gone. "The olde Order passeth away..."
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May his memory be eternal.
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My condolences to Mike's family. Godspeed Mike Cook.
Tom G.
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Just saw on a Facebook post that Mike Cook has passed away :-( Anybody else have this info? If true, that really sucks!
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Yup, just saw all the posts on the HWP post on here. What a bummer! :-(
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RIP MIKE ! very seldom is a son of a famous ICON as well know as his dad, but Mike is and deservedly so ! It was a truck tailgate. he got a sever head injury and I got a whole lot of blood and a bad headache and a few stitches!
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RIP MIKE ! very seldom is a son of a famous ICON as well know as his dad, but Mike is and deservedly so ! It was a truck tailgate. he got a sever head injury and I got a whole lot of blood and a bad headache and a few stitches!
Can someone please tell me what happened?
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Neil, the head injury was almost 5 years ago, but I don't think Mike ever fully recovered from that incident. He is and always will be remembered for being fast, friendly and a major influence in LandSpeed Racing around the world. Not only was he involved in multiple cars over the years, he was the Shootout promoter that brought the FIA and FIM back to Bonneville and to Bolivia.
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Neil, the head injury was almost 5 years ago, but I don't think Mike ever fully recovered from that incident. He is and always will be remembered for being fast, friendly and a major influence in LandSpeed Racing around the world. Not only was he involved in multiple cars over the years, he was the Shootout promoter that brought the FIA and FIM back to Bonneville and to Bolivia.
Thanks, Bob... but how did he get that head injury?
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Neil, Mike told me he put the tailgate up on his truck and was plugging in a trailer hitch when the tailgate fell and knocked him out. This happened late 2017 to early 2018 before Bolivia (July). He told me his head hurt and he had trouble remembering things. Most of the time in Bolivia he was just fine, but occasionally a little off kilter... Move on to Speedweek 2020 I think, saw Mike and asked how he was doing. He said fine, but I wasn't certain he knew who I was... later in the week he came up and told me he knew he knew me, but couldn't remember my name till after we talked.
I don't know if this accident led to his demise, but I know it distracted from his life and plan.
GodSpeed Mike... I'll bet with all the racers that preceded that you are organizing one hell of a race!!!
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This post from Mike Jr. has always stood out in my mind. As a metal fabricator who has done a fair amount of welding speaks volumes to the kind of guy Mike Sr. was.
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Neil, Mike told me he put the tailgate up on his truck and was plugging in a trailer hitch when the tailgate fell and knocked him out. This happened late 2017 to early 2018 before Bolivia (July). He told me his head hurt and he had trouble remembering things. Most of the time in Bolivia he was just fine, but occasionally a little off kilter... Move on to Speedweek 2020 I think, saw Mike and asked how he was doing. He said fine, but I wasn't certain he knew who I was... later in the week he came up and told me he knew he knew me, but couldn't remember my name till after we talked.
I don't know if this accident led to his demise, but I know it distracted from his life and plan.
GodSpeed Mike... I'll bet with all the racers that preceded that you are organizing one hell of a race!!!
Thanks for that clarification, Bob. That sounds like something that happened to the daughter if a fiance of mine in the mid-90s. She was in a car accident and hit her head, causing a severe concussion. The symptoms sound the same. RIP, Mike.
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Whenever I think of Mike this is what I'll see! :cheers:
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Thanks Woody... that's the Mike I remember as well... always a smile for a friend...
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I visited with him at El M in 19 and we were visiting and and exactly the same thing he said he knew that he knew me but had trouble remembering names name since his accident with the tailgate. WOW I said had almost the exact same thing happen to me but mine produced a scalp wound and a lot of blood but went to my dermatologist because I remembered that his PA was an Army medic and has sewn up lots of folks..Sure enough he whipped me in and out in less that 10 minutes with 7 stitches, and a shaved spot on side of my head.
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Does anyone know when and where Mike Cook's service will be?
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Neil, the head injury was almost 5 years ago, but I don't think Mike ever fully recovered from that incident. He is and always will be remembered for being fast, friendly and a major influence in LandSpeed Racing around the world. Not only was he involved in multiple cars over the years, he was the Shootout promoter that brought the FIA and FIM back to Bonneville and to Bolivia.
RIP.🙏🏻✝
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1st time I saw Mike he was getting into a fuel coupe [around 1987] and saying ''I FEEL THE NEED FOR SPEED''
AND he took off like a bat out of Hell. WOW
God Speed Mike
jl222
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Does anyone know how to find out where and when Mike's service will be? I would really like to send flowers. He was such a neat guy to be around.
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I do not know of any services but there is a planned gathering at his home in Norco Ca. on November 18th at 2:00. I believe its on the SCTA Facebook page.
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Mike Cook Memorial
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Try this again
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Having met Mike Cook once, briefly -- I think it was about 7 years ago -- at one of his Top Speed Shootouts at Bonneville,
I wish to express my gratefulness and appreciation for all he has done in his participation with and support for the community of land speed racers everywhere. Inspirational people like this are valuable and treasured . . . and missed when they are no longer with us.