Thompson Splits With Aprilia AMA Team
Thompson splits with Aprilia AMA team
The two-time WERA national champion and the KWS Motorsports-run Aprilia team agreed to the immediate separation.
Thompson raced with KWS in 2008, riding a Suzuki bike in the AMA Superstock class, and re-signed with the team in December when it received factory support from Aprilia.
Its not been an easy decision but things simply werent working out the way I, or the team hoped they would, which wasnt good for anyone, says Thompson. Id like to thank the team, Millennium Technologies, and Aprilia for their faith in me starting the 2009 season.
After seven rounds, Thompson sits 25th in the standings, with his best result on the Aprilia RSV1000R coming in May 3 in the second race of the Barber Motorsports Park round.
I simply felt that I couldnt move forward with the bike. My performances werent what I, or the team, hoped theyd be, which I think everyone could see, says Thompson. I could never get the bike to work for me the way I wanted and needed. The team adjusted the bike, and I adjusted my riding style but it simply wasn't enough. The team worked hard to give me what I wanted but in the end I felt it was better to walk away. Id like to wish Millennium Technologies, KWS Motorsports, and Aprilia all the best for the rest of this season.
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