Kruger finishes second in Chinese series

By John Hopkins
Photo courtesy Dan Kruger

Canadian Dan Kruger has finished second in the 600 Super Sport class of the Chinese Pan Delta Series after a pair of fifth place results in the season finale at the Zhuhai International Circuit on Sept. 19.

The BG-Kawasaki rider survived a crash during practice that left him with a bruised leg and hip, and then scorching weekend temperatures in what was likely his last appearance on the team's ZX-6R. Kruger is planning a move up to the ZX-10R Superbike.

The Montreal racer was also hampered in the second race by a transmission issue as he lost third gear with two laps to go.

“We were aiming for the championship but as long as Chu Man Tat finished both events, winning the title was virtually impossible,” Kruger said in an email. "Kawasaki is still happy with a second overall but of course nothing replaces winning the title."

Kruger will make his first Superbike start in Asia at the end of October and has also signed on to compete aboard a race-kitted Ultra 260X in the major International PWC race in Sanya, China in December.

He may also make one final appearance on the ZX-6R in the FIM Asia GP, also in December.

Kruger is currently in talks with both Kawasaki and BG Performance with regards to the 2011 season.