RICHMOND, CA – June 24, 2010 – (Motor Sports Newswire) – In front of 70,123 race fans, Ben Spies started Sunday’s race from the second row of the grid, in 7th place. On lap 17, Ben was able to pass Randy Depuniet and his Team LCR Honda for 4th place. An amazing last lap pass through Abbey Corner on fellow American rider Nicky Hayden put Ben within site of his first podium. Ben was then able to defend his position through the last few turns and come away with the podium!
This also is the second race that the Monster Yamaha Tech3 Team has used LeoVince GP Silencer, a newly designed titanium silencer and external sleeve that is 20% lighter than the previous model.
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