AFM & WERA Racer Christie Cooley’s Racing Blog, Passed by a Chick, Nominated for Shape Magazine’s 2011 Best Blogger Award West Coast women’s motorcycle road racing champion Christie Cooley’s blog, ~http://www.passedbyachick.com~, was recently nominated for SHAPE Magazine’s 2011 Best Blogger Award. SHAPE Magazine is a mainstream diet, fitness and beauty magazine that has long had a history of highlighting the achievements and victories of everyday women as they enhance their lives. The overall winner, as chosen by online poll, will star in a video series to be featured on SHAPE.com, as well as receive a mention in an upcoming issue of SHAPE magazine. In 2011, Cooley won the AFM’s Formula AFemme championship, WERA West’s Women’s Superstock Expert championship, and the California State Championship Formula Femme, while competing against nearly 30 other female racers throughout the season. She enjoys using her blog to help inspire other women to try motorcycling, or even racing. To review Cooley’s blog and vote for your pick, please visit ~http://www.shape.com/fitness/shape-best-blogger-awards-top-20-blogs-sports-nuts?page=5~