Kruger wins big in China

By John Hopkins

Despite riding with a broken wrist and finger Canadian Dan Kruger won the opening round of the Chendu Race Series in Chendu, China last weekend.

The Montrealer qualified his BG Motorsports Kawasaki ZX-10R on pole and led virtually all the way in a fitting display, as BG Motorsports is also promoter of the series!

"The real story this weekend was the weather," Kruger said in an email. "With the weather changing every hour, it was impossible to determine if the guys should be on rain tires, DOTS, slicks, or a combination of both."

Indeed, Kruger took advantage of the variable weather in qualifying to claim pole by over 3.5 seconds, making a late switch to slick tires on a drying track.

The race was run in dry conditions and Kruger took the lead from the start, only to have the race red flagged for a crash. On the re-start, Kruger had a poor getaway and took half a lap to pass the race leader. He put in a fast lap of 1:37.220  on his way to a comfortable win.

Kruger broke a few bones in his hand during Round One of the Pan Delta Event in Zhuhai last month. He rode with some pain last weekend but the win and huge fun kept the discomfort off his mind for the most part.

Kruger will be back in action June 1 for a private track/press day with Rueben Xaus promoting Arlen Ness/Berik Leathers, then compete in Round Two of the Pan Delta Series in Zhuhai in mid-June.

Kruger and the BG Motorsports team are sponsored by Titanic Kawasaki, Speedmaster, Pirelli, Arlen Ness, Berik, Ohlins and Suomy.