US Supercross Series: 9th round Indianapolis, IN
By TMX Archives on 2nd Mar 08
MDK KTM Factory Team rider Nick Wey was unable to compete at the Indianapolis Supercross in order to spend a week recovering from pneumonia.
"The goal is for Nick to rest this week in order to be back in time forDaytona," commented MDK KTM Factory Team Manager Steve Lamson.
MDK KTM Lites Team rider Billy Laninovich was on hand at Indy, however,instead of contending the Lites class like he does out West he came to Indy tocompete in the Supercross class aboard his KTM 450SX-F. Laninovich looked fastand felt good as he put in laps during first practice. Unfortunately, in thelast minutes of practice, he suffered a big crash in the whoops and injured hisshoulder. He rested up and tried to come back for the second practice butdecided to opt out to prevent further injury. "I want to play it safe and makesure I am 100% before I compete in the Supercross class, therefore, I won't racetonight but intend to come out and try it again in a couple weeks. I like the450 and want to show the fans and my team what I can do," reported Laninovich.
Results
1 22 Chad Reed Yamaha
2 40 Joshua Hill Yamaha
3 29 Andrew Short Honda
4 28 Ryan Dungey Suzuki
5 14 Kevin Windham Honda
Standings
1 22 Chad Reed Yamaha 209
2 14 Kevin Windham Honda 175
3 29 Andrew Short Honda 141
4 15 Tim Ferry Kawasaki 137
5 118 David Millsaps Honda 127
8 27 Nicholas Wey KTM 84