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Todd Vescovi Dies from Injuries in Falcon Motorsports Show

Thompson, CT (5/28/06) - During the Falcon Motorsports show at the Thompson Speedway, Thompson, CT there was an unfortunate event involving two quad riders during a practice lap. The two riders, Kevin Kendrick of Colchester, Connecticut and Todd Vescovi of Easthampton, Massachusetts were in a final lap of the practice race involving quads, otherwise known as All-Terrain Vehicles, when the accident occurred. Both riders were sent to Hubbard Hospital in Webster, Massachusetts to be treated for injuries. Kevin Kendrick is still being treated, Todd Vescovi was pronounced dead at approximately 3:30 pm.

"We are shocked and are deeply saddened by this accident," said President Brent Sellew of Falcon Motorsports. "They were both pro-level riders and have been riding for a long time. Everyone at Falcon is really upset by this and offer our condolences and prayers to both families."

The event started early on Saturday morning at the Thompson Speedway with many different types of vehicles scheduled to race for the day. Vehicles such as All-Terrain Vehicles, Streetbikes, Pitbikes and Rhinos were showcased at the family event.

"Safety is always key with us," explained Sellew, " All riders are required to wear the proper safety gear, practice in a safe mode while driving and maintain respect for their fellow riders and crew. This accident was just so unfortunate. All our riders are professional athletes, they know the risks, but you just still never expect this to happen until it does."

Falcon Motorsports is a promoter of motorized events throughout Southern New England. Their emphasis has always been safety and professionalism, to give riders a safe place to ride and bring a new level of family orientated entertainment to the New England area. They have been operating since 2001 with future events planned in Worcester, MA and in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba to perform for the troops

Todd Vescovi also raced in the NE-ATV MX Series, which is New England’s premiere motocross series, and they are retiring Vescovi’s Pro racing number 35 to honor the lose of one of New England’s fastest ATV racers.

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