Michael is survived by; sister Shelly Hackett and father Larry Corning. Mike always had a passion to do whatever he wanted to do and he did it everyday. He had a close relationship with his mother and struggled with her loss six years ago. Because of his love for animals, he could usually be seen with a dog next to him. He loved hunting, fishing and just being outdoors in nature. But most of all he liked to go fast.
Growing up Mike was always on something with wheels. He didn't understand what brakes were for because they just slowed him down. He started racing before he had a drivers license at the age of 15. He had a natural ability to win. In the mid 1990's, he was in a terrible accident that would have shut most people down. It put Mike into overdrive and set him up to win a National IMCA championship that year. With hundreds of main event wins and dozens of track championships, Mike was a name to be reckoned with in the racing community. Yet Mike liked to have competition and would make sure everyone else had the to opportunity to race. He could usually be found under someone else's race car helping them out. He will be missed by many, including the racing community, the friends he's helped, and his family.
An evening visitation for Michael will be held Thursday, May 30, 2019 from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM at Glen Abbey Main Mortuary Chapel, 3838 Bonita Road, Bonita, CA 91902. A memorial service will occur Friday, May 31, 2019 at 10:00 AM, Bonita, CA 91902. A burial will occur Friday, May 31, 2019 at 11:00 AM. A reception will occur Friday, May 31, 2019 from 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM at Glen Abbey's "Little Lodge".
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.GlenAbbeysandiego.com for the Corning family.
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