2019 Speedway New and Views

Chris Agajanian Released from Hospital
by Harald Zechner

It’s been a tough few months for Chris Agajanian. First one of his best friends Gene Romero passed. An unbelievable twist of fate as he and wife Laura had just celebrated with Gene at the Trailblazers Banquet

L/R: Gene Romero, Chris Agajanian, Laura Agajanian, Cheri Romero

   Gene Romero’s son Geno (center) with his Godfather Chris Agajanian and Laura Agajanian

Then two months later Laura Agajanian passed and Chris lost the love of his life and Mother of his two children Alexandra and Adam. Blindsided by these tragic events Chris did his best to cope. But we all knew he was hurting.

   A place to think and contemplate Chris Agajanian's office is his sanctuary for the mind and body 

After Laura’s death on July 16 Chris went into seclusion. His first public appearance was a month later at the August 18, Celebration of Laura. He seemed fine but distant.

A stressed Chris Agajanian addressed his guests at Laura’s Celebration of Life

Brother Cary Agajanian stayed by Chris’ side

Then last Saturday August 24 Chris was hospitalized. Doctors scrambled, their prognosis was MRSA, a type of bacteria that is resistant to several antibiotics and is difficult to treat.

MRSA can strike when your immune system is down and immune systems drop when met with severe stress. MRSA toxicities in humans and can cause serious infections where amputations are commonplace

Happier days as Chris Agajanian handles a miniature Ascot racer model

With good doctors and constant care Chris’ health has improved. On Tuesday the 27th After a four day stay at the hospital he was discharged and went back home. Not yet able to walk, a full recovery is expected but it will take a little while.

Chris Agajanian clowns around during 50s Night at Ascot Speedway

"It wasn’t a spider bite, it was a combination of having the stress of a shingles shot combined with the stress of Laura’s passing which depleted my immune system and some bacteria made its way in. Whew, I guess that’s the good news, since I’ve been hearing of the alternatives’ Chris told me.

A picture of Laura Agajanian stands behind Howie Zechner and Chris Agajanian

So send the Chris guy an email at chris@ascotmotorsports.com and wish him the best. Sometimes a hello from friends can be the best medicine.

   A Laura Jeanne Agajanian Celebration of Life story will be posted soon.

Thanks for listening
Harald “Howie” Zechner
Motor Press Journalist - Trailblazer