Team Ohlins/Langston Motorsports/KTM Catanzaro Down But Not Out

AJ
Catanzaro (#93) rode well in timed qualifying this past weekend and
has made some recent changes to his program that have really improved
his pace. AJ got a good jump off the gate in his heat race but was
caught up in a first turn crash that involved several riders.

AJ
ended up at the bottom of the pile and was unable to finish the heat
race. He sustained a deep laceration on his back and an injury to his
hand that left it severely swollen. AJ was attended to by the
Asterisk Medical Crew. The X-Rays on his hand were negative and he
received several stitches in his back. With this weekend off, AJ is
expected to be ready for New Orleans.

AJ
commented, “I felt really confident coming into the night and I am
really comfortable on the bike right now.” He also said, “I am
bummed about the crash and related injuries but I heal fast. I am in
NY working with a trainer now and I will be ready in New Orleans.”

The
team’s other two riders Les Smith (#46) and Taylor Futrell (#86)
also made it to the night program with Les Smith moving on to the
main event finishing 13^th
overall.

Les
said, “With AJ getting hurt, it was a tough night for the whole
team. I never really felt comfortable with the bike set up so I did
the best I could.” He went on to say, “I made a tire change for
the main that wasn’t the best choice so I kind of struggled a bit
with that. I came away with an OK result so all I can do is look
forward now to New Orleans.”

Taylor
commented, “It was better for me but still nowhere near what it
needs to be. I have a lot of work to do and will stay focused to get
back where I need to be.”

Grant
Langston, Team Manager, said, “I am disappointed for AJ as he
really is riding much better. We as a team will take the time off to
heal up and be ready for the next event.”