FOR
IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Chip
Spalding, Team Manager
KWS
Motorsports
4657
Franchise Street
North
Charleston, SC 29418
Phone:
1-877-RACE-KWS
Millennium/KWS Suzuki Rider Ben Thompson Injured at California Speedway
Fontana, CA Ð April 2008 -- Millennium/KWS Suzuki sponsored by Suzuki of Orangeburg
rider Ben Thompson was injured in Superbike practice at California Speedway
Friday morning. Thompson is coming off his first top five AMA finish last week
at Barber Motorsports Park and was seventh quickest in Friday morningÕs Superstock
practice before his crash.
Thompson sustained injuries to both hands after a violent high side crash going
into the last turn before the front straight. ThompsonÕs right hand has two
broken bones and his left hand has severe abrasions. Thompson is scheduled
to have surgery Monday morning. Recovery time cannot be determined at this
time but Ben and Millennium/KWS Suzuki are hopeful for a return at Infineon
Raceway in three weeks.
Ben Thompson Ð ÒI was at the end of a really good lap when the rear end just
snapped sideways. I thought I had it saved, but I hit the sealer strip and
it just launched me. This was by far the biggest crash I have ever had. I really
want to thank Bell Helmets, Fieldsheer Leathers and Puma Boots for keeping
me safe.Ó
Kevin Hunt (Team Owner) Ð ÒFalling off is a part of racing. Every once in a
while you are going to fall off and get hurt; this is part of the game. We
are very lucky Ben was not hurt worse given the severity of the crash. Ben
is having hand surgery at Dr. TingÕs on Monday and we will make a decision
as to whether he will be able to make Infineon shortly after.Ó
Millennium/KWS Suzuki is proudly sponsored by:
Millennium Technologies, KWS Motorsports, American Suzuki, Suzuki of Orangeburg,
Dunlop Tires, Pit Bull, LeoVince Exhaust, GP Tech, Galespeed, Active, Sebimoto
Bodywork, Yoyodyne, Bazzaz Performance, VP Fuels, EK Chains, Wiseco Pistons,
BG Lubricants, Webcam, Performance Friction Brakes, Shock Doctor, Worldwide
Bearing, Zero Gravity, XT Racing, APE, CTR Suspensions, Chicken Hawk Racing,
K&N Filters, Hel Brake Lines
For Pictures
and more Information: http://www.kwsracing.com or
Contact: chip@kwsmotorsports.com
Phone: 1-877-RACE-KWS
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