Michael Conner obtained his motorcycle endorsement in 1998 and began his motorcycle days as a street rider.  In 2004 Mike "took it to the track" and began participating in track days.  With an increasing interest in the track riding and atmosphere, Mike joined the Mid-Atlantic Road Racing Club(MARRC) and completed their intense safety crew training in 2005.   In 2006 he graduated from the Cornerspeed Roadracing School , obtained his race license and partook in racing for the 2006 season. 

me getting lapped by tony m. 
my 2nd race weekend (pic by mirror images)


  
career highlight!

 

 

  
safety crew at Summit (pic by wendy)


me & cleo
safety crew at vir (pic by lucky)

The year 2007 brought focus to another passion, his fondness for photography and the idea of capturing a moment in time.  Bringing these two hobbies together, Mike began shooting at the track.  He spent almost every weekend of the 2007 racing season at one race track or another.  He's attended and shot everything from track days to AMA races.  Mike has shot at numerous tracks including Summit Point, Virginia International Raceway, Beaverun, Pocono, Mid-Ohio, and Road Atlanta.  He was able to obtain press credentials from both CCS and WERA, granting him all access to shoot for these race organizations.  Mike has provided pictures to numerous racers and fans and continues to make adjustments and changes in his equipment and shooting style to maximize capturing that moment in time.

 

2009 proves to be a year of continued growth and ‘fine tuning' in his photography.  Mike will continue to attend all types of motorcycle events as a photographer as well as continue to support and encourage the sport as a Safety Crew member.