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Millennium/KWS SuzukiÕs David Weber in the Top Ten at Road Atlanta
Braselton, GA Ð Sep 2007 -- Millennium/KWS Suzuki sponsored by Ron Ayers Motorsports rider David Weber rode through injuries to his foot, shoulder, and wrist to get his best AMA finish of his career. John Haner was back with the team for Road Atlanta after suffering from a severe case of pneumonia and was riding well, but mechanical problems put a damper on his come back weekend.
Superstock qualifying was canceled because of water seepage on the track so the grid was set from Practice times from Saturday morning. The Millennium/KWS riders started from the third row with Weber in the eleventh position and Haner in the twelfth position. The second Superbike qualifying session was also canceled, but Weber and Haner were able to qualify in the fourteenth and fifteenth positions based on the first qualifying session. Weber rode his Dunlop shod Suzuki GSX-R1000 to a time of 1:25.521. Teammate Haner was right behind Weber with a time of 1:25.983.
In Superbike Race One both riders got excellent starts and raced together for most of the race. The Millennium Technologies sponsored riders crossed the finish line back to back once again. Weber finished in the thirteenth position and Haner finished right behind his teammate in the fourteenth position.
Sunday morningÕs Superstock race started well with Haner running as high as sixth on lap one. Unfortunately he suffered a mechanical failure coming out of the last turn, ending what would have certainly been a top ten finish. Meanwhile, teammate David Weber was locked in a race long battle with Halof SuzukiÕs Scott Jensen which culminated to a ninth place finish for the Dunlop equipped Weber. This ties WeberÕs best AMA finish to date, matching his ninth place finish in Superstock earlier this year at Road America.
Superbike Race Two was only and hour after the Superstock race and was going to be challenge for WeberÕs injured right wrist. Weber rode a smart race, only pushing when he needed to and conserving the strength in his wrist to get another top fifteen finish. HanerÕs bad luck weekend continued when the clutch failed at the start forcing Haner to retire on lap three.
David Weber Ð ÒIt was a really good weekend, although a bit painful. My wrist was pretty good throughout the week, but long runs on the bike made it really sore. I got some good results and I owe it all to my guys, Rick Matheny and Matt Hill. They worked super hard was usual. I want to thank Dunlop, Suzuki, Penske and the entire Millennium/KWS Suzuki team. These guys work really hard to give me the best equipment every weekend.
John Haner Ð ÒIt was a tough weekend. We had a lot of bad luck but thatÕs racing sometimes. This is a great team and we will get it right for Laguna in two weeks. I want to thank Michael Godin for all his hard work this weekend. He is the hardest working guy in the paddock and I appreciate every hour he puts in. I also have to thank Rockstar Energy Drink for coming out and supporting us.Ó
Kevin Hunt (Team Owner) Ð ÒIt was a pretty good weekend. We had some bad luck, but as usual the team pulled together and made the most of it. I want to thank the John and David for riding 100% even with the injuries and the illness and I want thank the crew for all the hard work. Nobody works harder than these guys.Ó
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, Hel Brake Lines
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