From a American Honda press release:

Erion Racing/Parts Unlimited/PJ1 Superbike racer Kurtis Roberts is on the road to recovery following his crash during Friday (4/5/02) qualifying at the Fontana, California, round of the AMA Superbike series.

Roberts, aboard his Honda RC51, was among the fastest riders on the track when he took a spill, slightly injuring his left knee and sustaining a more severe injury to the soft tissue in his left thigh.

Following initial treatment and tests, Roberts saw Dr. Arthur Ting, who performed procedures to remove a hematoma from the Honda rider’s left thigh. Last week, Dr. Ting called on the services of Dr. Sandhan, a specialist in ultra-sound testing and analysis. Dr. Sandhan issued a very positive report, saying that no further tissue damage was found.

Roberts is resting comfortably in his Turlock, California, home, and is expected to return to racing within six to eight weeks. “I’m feeling better every day, and hope to be back for either the Pikes Peak or Road America rounds”, said Roberts.

(Editorial Note: Sources from American Honda, including American Honda Racing Team Manager Chuck Miller and Roberts’ chassis tuner Danny Hull, originally reported to Roadracingworld.com that Roberts’ injuries were to his right knee and left ankle. Contacted Monday, April 22, American Honda Motorsports Media Coordinator Greg Wright confirmed that report as correct, adding that the injury in Roberts’ left thigh was discovered later.)