FOR
IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Chip
Spalding, Team Manager
KWS
Motorsports
4657
Franchise Street
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Charleston, SC 29418
Phone:
1-877-RACE-KWS
Millennium/KWS Suzuki compete without injured John Haner at Fontana
Fontana, CA Ð April 2007 -- Millennium/KWS Suzuki sponsored by Ron Ayers Motorsports rider John Haner was injured during Friday morning AMA Superbike practice at California Speedway and was unable to ride the rest of the weekend. Haner was entering the turn eight section of the track when he was violently highsided landing in turn nine where he was then struck by his own motorcycle. Haner suffered a broken right foot and severe swelling and bruising of his back, ankle, and right shoulder. Haner was transported to a local hospital and was released early Friday evening. He will be seeing a specialist the beginning of this week and a decision will be made by Haner and the team if he can ride at Infineon Raceway in three weeks time.
Due to Haner's unfortunate injuries, teammate David Weber was tasked with carrying the Millennium/KWS Suzuki flag alone. This was Weber's first visit to Fontana and he progressed steadily all weekend. Weber went faster every time he went out on track ultimately qualifying in the thirteenth position in Superstock with a time of 1:28.107. In Superbike Weber improved his time to 1: 27.784 to qualify in the twenty-third position on his Dunlop shod Suzuki GSX-R1000.
The attrition filled Superbike Race One was a challenge for all involved as several teams suffered crashes and mechanical failures. Weber rode a smart, drama free race to finish in a Superbike season best fourteenth position. In the Superstock race Weber was able to continue his string of strong results by netting a thirteenth place finish. The last race of the weekend was Superbike Race Two which saw Weber turn his fastest lap of the weekend of 1: 27.699 and finish in the sixteenth position. Although Weber and the team are convinced that top ten results are right around the corner, Weber's consistent, incident free races has elevated the young rider to thirteenth in Superbike points and fifteenth in Superstock points.
John Haner Ð "The bike is very fast and we are developing a competitive set-up with Penske despite our late start with the 2007 GSX-R1000. We had a lot of confidence going into this weekend but crashing is a part of racing and sometimes when you crash you get hurt. I am seeing a specialist at the beginning of the week and we will make a decision soon as possible as to whether I can ride at Infineon Raceway. I really want to thank the team and the sponsors for all their hard work, especially Tim Calhoun from LeoVince for coming out this weekend and supporting us."
David Weber Ð "I had a really good weekend. I wish we had more time to learn the nuances of the track, but we made great progress and I am happy with the results. I want to thank the team and my mechanics Rick Matheny and Matt Hill for all their hard work this weekend. I also want to wish Haner a speedy recovery. He has been a huge help in getting me up speed at some of these tracks I have never been to. Get well soon John!"
Kevin Hunt (Team Owner) Ð "The team did a great job this weekend and we are very fortunate that Haner was not hurt more. He suffered a very violent crash and thanks to his Komodo gear he was not seriously injured. David did a wonderful job at a track he has never been to and I am thrilled with his points standing in Superbike."
Millennium/KWS Suzuki is proudly sponsored by:
Millennium Technologies, American Suzuki, Ron Ayers Motorsports, Dunlop Tires, Pit Bull, LeoVince Exhaust, GP Tech, Penske Suspension, Komodo Gear, Catalyst Racing Composites, VP Fuels, EK Chains, Wiseco Pistons, BG Lubricants, Webcam, Performance Friction Brakes, Shock Doctor, Worldwide Bearing, Zero Gravity, XT Racing, APE, CTR Suspensions, Chickenhawk, K&N Filters, and Hel Brake Lines.
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