Tedesco Back Out, Bowers In At H&H
Tuesday, April 17, 2012 | 5:40 PM
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PrintWe just received word from Dodge Motorsports/Sycuan/Hart & Huntington Kawasaki Team Manager Kenny Watson that Ivan Tedesco is going to go back on the mend after giving the New Orleans SX a shot, but failing to qualify for the main event.
"Bottom line is, Ivan was off the bike for 10 weeks and only rode five days before New Orleans," says Watson. "He thought he was ready, but he wasn't. He stalled in the sand in his heat race because his arms were so pumped, he couldn't even pull the clutch in. And he wasn't even trying to pass Millsaps in the LCQ, he just got wrist lock and made a mistake. He doesn't think it's safe for him or for other riders to do that again. We're going to let him heal up and he can come back whenever he feels ready. If he rides this week and feels good, he could still even ride Seattle, but if not we will se what happens for Salt Lake and Las Vegas."
In the meantime, H&H will pick up Lites East rider (and 2011 and 2012 AMA Arenacross Champ) Tyler Bowers to ride the SX Class at the last three races alongside Kyle Regal. All four original 2012 H&H riders, Tedesco, Josh Hill, Josh Hansen and Kyle Partridge, are out at the moment. It has been that kind of year!
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Smart move on his part. But i would of thought he would have shown up race ready and in shape? It was only finger surgery right?
This should be interesting. Bowers looked pretty good on the 250 but can he keep up with these dudes on the 450s?
Much better long term for Bowers to be on the 450.
What is he (and Regal for that matter) doing outdoors??
he is done
Come on a finger injury, and your out of shape! IT has never done anything in the 450 class.Next thing will be "I was riding tight" Injury's have plagued his career ever since moving up to the 450 class.Sorry I am not buying it!!!
The lack of respect on the internet for some of the worlds best racers just blows my mind.
This team is star-crossed. Even Regal in his one race on the privateer Honda looked better and raced better than on the H&H Kawi. It is hard to believe how much bad luck they have had this year.
I agree Hamm. On the Yamaha he even did better (atleast he was just outside the top 10 and made a few top 10s) I hope he gets a ride on a Honda or Suzuki. When he was a privateer on a 1yr old bike he was knocking on the top 5s door every race and made it through the door once or twice! Even on BTO he was always like 8th with little testing time!
@thetoothperry116 agreed
nobody remembers Ivan Tedesco making a 1-1 less than three years ago into the AMA 450 National?
imho Tyler Bowers can make a better results in 450 than in 250 (best finish 8th this season)
and just for information, the Australian Monster Energy Kawasaki team is probably searching a replacement for Billy Mackenzie for the Oz MX National "With Australia’s leading contenders all locked in to seats for the full season, speculation is mounting that the Queensland-based team is looking toward talent in the U.S"/MotoOnline.com.au
Quantum Physics is mind blowing. Cowards hiding behind a monitor and keyboard thinking their criticism is relevant is common place on the internet.
His hand was badly damaged when Josh Grant landed on him! It wasnt just a finger problem. He had his hand torn apart when he got together with Grant! So obviously it was a serious injury that required him to stay off the bike
Hey keyboard warriors its time to get back to reality and realise that in the end he is a pro racer and you are not so he obviously is doing something right. I know it sounds funny to be of that long with a finger injury but like ^ said it was much more! No doubt he has had a lot of injuries but I hope he can get off this injury streak and get back racing at his old pace! Going to be interesting to see how bowers does! I was surprised he would switch to a 450 this late in the season.
Bowers is a very fast rider with a great head on his shoulders.... He is very good with the fans and a grole model for the young up and coming riders..... the only downside here is that he has to work with such a dousche like Kenny Watson... He will be way more worried about keeping his black hat straight bent over his fat face than taking care of a team that has had as much talent as this team has had all year, BOWERS FOREVER.... FFK (fat face Kenny) NEVER!
Sorry that came out wrong, It has had a lot of injuries since he moved up to the 450 class, and I think it has taken its toll on him.I just think there's more to this than whats being said. Hopefully he can put it all together and get healthy, he is a good rider that's for sure. H&H did pick two good guys that are hungry and deserve a chance,hopefully they will do well.
BOWERS deserves it. He rides the 250 good tho.Hey ROCZEN may actually give KTM their first 350 win on the big bike class this weekend.
Quit kidding yourself. Ever since Tedesco has been on 450's , he's always hurt. Never can count on him for more than a race. Maybe another tatoo and you and Carey can chill with Regal and Josh and not worry about a REAL professional team. It will be nice for Bowers to get a shot and can't believe I miss Hanny.
Here in the ole river valley where we cast a line from the buckeye or blueblood riverbanks its all good. Any good news for our locals (Bowers or the Sipes brothers) is good news. Get em Tyler. PS: How can you be done when you can run with the 20 fastest guys on the planet in AMA supercross? Ivan is a class act unlike many commenters.
I've been hacked. I personally didnt leave the previous comment and about the only thing accurate is that Tyler Bowers is a great addition. I know K Watson has been around forever and has been very positive for the sport, and the dildo that posted that is laughing his ass off at me right now.