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Yamaha Update
Regarding Bill Ballance Accident Recovery
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Yamaha's
9x GNCC Pro ATV Champion, Bill Ballance |
Cypress, CA (4/12/2010)
- As previously reported, Yamaha sponsored ATV racer
Bill Ballance had an ATV crash while practicing
near his home in Kentucky last week. Ballance suffered
multiple injuries and since has received treatment
including surgery on one wrist at the Norton Hospital
in Louisville, Ky., to assist with his recovery.
Following his surgery, Bill was released from the
hospital and is now recovering at home. No additional
surgeries are known to be scheduled at this time.
“Bill and his family appreciate all of
the well wishes, thoughts and prayers from their
many friends and fans,” said Steve Nessl,
Yamaha’s ATV Group marketing manager. “Many
details are still outstanding, but we remain hopeful
that Bill will have a quick and full recovery.
So far, the news we’ve received from Bill’s
family has been positive. At this time, we hope
everyone will continue to respect the family’s
privacy and need for some quiet time at home.”
Ballance is a nine-time pro champion of the Grand
National Cross Country (GNCC) ATV racing series
and a veteran of the Yamaha ATV race team, as
well as owner and manager of Ballance Racing.
About Yamaha:
Yamaha Motor Corporation, U.S.A. (YMUS), a leader
in the outdoor power equipment market, offers
the highest quality generators on the market.
The company’s ever-expanding line of products
also includes outboard motors, motorcycles, ATVs,
side-by-side vehicles, scooters, personal watercraft,
snowmobiles, boats, race kart engines, accessories,
apparel and much more. YMUS products are sold
through a nationwide network of more than 4,000
dealers in the United States.
Headquartered in Cypress,
Calif., since its incorporation in 1977, Yamaha
also has facilities in Wisconsin and Georgia,
as well as factory operations in Tennessee and
Georgia. For more information on Yamaha, visit
yamaha-motor.com.
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