BT101 Update

GuyB
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Edited Date/Time 1/26/2012 7:54am
Honda Red Bull Racing Ben Townley Update

Torrance, CA: American Honda announced today that Honda Red Bull Racing rider Ben Townley has successfully undergone surgery in Europe to repair an ongoing complication in his right shoulder. Honda Red Bull Racing team manager Erik Kehoe said, “Ben elected to have the necessary surgery, which also confirms his decision not to race the outdoor nationals due to the difficulties he was experiencing with his shoulder. We support him in his decision and hope to see him back to full health and racing as soon as possible.”

Townley flew to Belgium for the surgery, which was performed by Dr. Toon Claes. “It’s been an unfortunate two years in my career,” said the former MX2 World and SX East Coast Lites champion, “but the Honda Red Bull Racing team and all my sponsors have stuck by me. My shoulder was at the point where I could not commit to racing 100 percent and with further tests and medical opinions we were able to pinpoint the problem. Red Bull will be lending all their support through their athlete performance team and will help me focus on my rehab and getting back to full health. The next step after that will, of course, be getting back on the race track.”

It is likely that Townley will remain in Belgium for up to three more weeks before returning to the USA to refine his rehabilitation program.
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4/13/2009 12:29pm
Good luck to BT, we will miss him at the Nationals.
GuyB
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4/13/2009 12:32pm
Now that we know that BT's out for the Nationals, the question is...replacement rider? Guest rider? Three riders only?
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4/13/2009 12:41pm
What's Langston's status with Yamaha?

Probably go three riders.
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4/13/2009 12:45pm
well thats good news !

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4/13/2009 12:49pm
good news. hope BT recovers quickly!
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4/13/2009 1:01pm
Thanks for the update...hoping for a quick recovery...
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4/13/2009 1:04pm

Hey, let's give GG a ride on the RBH, OK ? - RXP



Better to speak in initials than tongues.
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4/13/2009 1:24pm
GuyB wrote:
Now that we know that BT's out for the Nationals, the question is...replacement rider? Guest rider? Three riders only?
Stanton...................They might as well.


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4/13/2009 1:27pm
Sucks for BT. On the other hand it may be great for another rider.
`ol Ger
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4/13/2009 1:27pm Edited Date/Time 4/16/2016 11:22pm
AoK
do it PDQ
BLT's for lunch
at FMF & YoT
go to UDF and grab a TCBY

CYA on AOL,


ptl,

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4/13/2009 2:16pm
Rupert X wrote:

Hey, let's give GG a ride on the RBH, OK ? - RXP



Better to speak in initials than tongues.
I think giving Gavin a ride is a great idea.
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4/13/2009 2:18pm
Rupert X wrote:

Hey, let's give GG a ride on the RBH, OK ? - RXP



Better to speak in initials than tongues.
jackson222 wrote:
I think giving Gavin a ride is a great idea.
Gavin had his chance twice. He didn't do all that well.
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4/13/2009 2:22pm
Gotta go with replacement rider Windham. It would be good to see Honda pick up a win or 2.
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4/13/2009 2:26pm
I would love to see Windham get the support, but how would the drink support work out?
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4/13/2009 2:35pm
So BT is out for the entire summer?

Or is there a chance of him hitting some of the late rounds?

4/13/2009 3:46pm
GuyB wrote:
Now that we know that BT's out for the Nationals, the question is...replacement rider? Guest rider? Three riders only?
J-law?
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4/13/2009 3:57pm
I hear Bradshaw is looking for a ride for the Nationals/ Hmmmmmmm

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