Racer X Injury Report
January 28, 2010 2:38pm
Ben Evans (Shoulder)
Comment: The BTOSports.com/BBMX/Palmetto Suzuki rider will sit out San Francisco and is hopeful for San Diego.
Ryan Morais (Entire body)
Comment: According to team manager Bill Keefe, Ryan is at home resting and will be seeing his own physician on Monday for further evaluation. Ryan is not expected to race in the upcoming San Francisco round but will likely be back on his bike in time for San Diego.
Tommy Searle (Right shoulder)
Comment: Says FMF KTM team manager Casey Lytle, “At this point it is not certain if Tommy will be able to ride in San Francisco. He is focused on recovering and hopes to be ready for this weekend.”
Trey Canard (Achilles’ stinger)
Comment: Sources report that it still hurts, but Trey will be a go for San Francisco.
Dan Reardon (Head)
Comment: Sat out Phoenix and A2 to recover and is still a question mark for this weekend. “We will make the call on Friday,” says team manager Michael Young.
James Stewart (Wrist/shoulder)
Comment: Though he’s still sore from Phoenix, James is in for San Francisco. “I feel a little bit better this week, so I'm excited to get back in there and try and get another win,” he said in this video. There’s also a rumor of a huge gash in his knee that reopens every time he bends it.
Previous injuries:
Chad Reed (Hand)
Comment: He had a plate inserted and will be out for at least six weeks.
Josh Grant (Shoulder)
Comment: Recovering from shoulder surgery.
Nate Adams (Thumb)
Comment: Dislocated his thumb following Anaheim 1. Will not return to supercross in 2010.
Topher Ingalls (Ankle)
Comment: According to his website, Ingalls suffered a broken ankle in the second qualifying practice at Anaheim 1 and underwent surgery; a plate and screws were inserted to aid in recovery. No word on when he’ll return.
Brett Metcalfe (Sprained ankle)
Comment: Moved from West Region Lites to the East for GEICO Powersports Honda.
Christian Craig (Broken back)
Comment: Currently has rods in his back and won’t be back on a bike for well over a year.
Matt Goerke (Broken right leg)
Comment: No word on when the Moto Concepts rider hopes to return.
Matt Moss (Broken back)
Comment: Told our own Steve Cox that he's probably good to go for round one of the East, but on a 450, even though he'd like to ride a 250F at this point.
Jake Moss (Wrist)
Comment: Injured at the opening round of the Australian Super X Series.
Dean Wilson (Thumb and shoulder)
Comment: Should be 100 percent ready for the East Region Lites opener on February 20 in Indianapolis.
Steven Clarke (wrist)
Comment: The Suzuki City rider started riding a few weeks ago after breaking his wrist in the off-season. He will be ready for Indianapolis.
Teddy Maier (Broken leg)
Comment: Teddy broke his tib/fib while training at the Millsaps Training Facility, also bending the rod in his leg from an injury the previous year. He plans to be ready for the East Region supercross series.
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Comment: The BTOSports.com/BBMX/Palmetto Suzuki rider will sit out San Francisco and is hopeful for San Diego.
Ryan Morais (Entire body)
Comment: According to team manager Bill Keefe, Ryan is at home resting and will be seeing his own physician on Monday for further evaluation. Ryan is not expected to race in the upcoming San Francisco round but will likely be back on his bike in time for San Diego.
Tommy Searle (Right shoulder)
Comment: Says FMF KTM team manager Casey Lytle, “At this point it is not certain if Tommy will be able to ride in San Francisco. He is focused on recovering and hopes to be ready for this weekend.”
Trey Canard (Achilles’ stinger)
Comment: Sources report that it still hurts, but Trey will be a go for San Francisco.
Dan Reardon (Head)
Comment: Sat out Phoenix and A2 to recover and is still a question mark for this weekend. “We will make the call on Friday,” says team manager Michael Young.
James Stewart (Wrist/shoulder)
Comment: Though he’s still sore from Phoenix, James is in for San Francisco. “I feel a little bit better this week, so I'm excited to get back in there and try and get another win,” he said in this video. There’s also a rumor of a huge gash in his knee that reopens every time he bends it.
Previous injuries:
Chad Reed (Hand)
Comment: He had a plate inserted and will be out for at least six weeks.
Josh Grant (Shoulder)
Comment: Recovering from shoulder surgery.
Nate Adams (Thumb)
Comment: Dislocated his thumb following Anaheim 1. Will not return to supercross in 2010.
Topher Ingalls (Ankle)
Comment: According to his website, Ingalls suffered a broken ankle in the second qualifying practice at Anaheim 1 and underwent surgery; a plate and screws were inserted to aid in recovery. No word on when he’ll return.
Brett Metcalfe (Sprained ankle)
Comment: Moved from West Region Lites to the East for GEICO Powersports Honda.
Christian Craig (Broken back)
Comment: Currently has rods in his back and won’t be back on a bike for well over a year.
Matt Goerke (Broken right leg)
Comment: No word on when the Moto Concepts rider hopes to return.
Matt Moss (Broken back)
Comment: Told our own Steve Cox that he's probably good to go for round one of the East, but on a 450, even though he'd like to ride a 250F at this point.
Jake Moss (Wrist)
Comment: Injured at the opening round of the Australian Super X Series.
Dean Wilson (Thumb and shoulder)
Comment: Should be 100 percent ready for the East Region Lites opener on February 20 in Indianapolis.
Steven Clarke (wrist)
Comment: The Suzuki City rider started riding a few weeks ago after breaking his wrist in the off-season. He will be ready for Indianapolis.
Teddy Maier (Broken leg)
Comment: Teddy broke his tib/fib while training at the Millsaps Training Facility, also bending the rod in his leg from an injury the previous year. He plans to be ready for the East Region supercross series.
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