Villopoto Pulls Out of Australian Super X
Press Release:
American supercross rider, Ryan Villopoto, has withdrawn from the Sydney and Brisbane Monster Energy Super X events due to length of recovery time from this year’s horrific leg injuries.
His US management confirmed today following a meeting with his race team, doctors and personal trainer that though his broken tibia and fibula are fully healed his lack of conditioning means he is not fit to race in the two Australian events on Saturday November 27 and Saturday December 4.
"I am really disappointed that I can no longer come to Australia to race in front of all of the supercross fans there and I apologise to any I have let down," said Villopoto. "If I was fit to race I would be there in a heartbeat because I was genuinely so excited about checking out the country and competing there."
Managing Director of Global Action Sports, Michael Porra, said the news highlighted is an unfortunate aspect of the tough sport of supercross, which takes such a physical toll on riders, but emphasised that Sydney and Brisbane fans are in for a real treat this year with the confirmation of more big name riders completing a lineup, which boasts the most depth in international talent that Australia has ever seen.
"We know that some fans will be disappointed by this news, but we have worked around the clock to secure a huge lineup of international riders to ensure fans at the Sydney and Brisbane Super X events are treated to the best and most competitive racing ever seen in Australia," said Porra.
International riders now confirmed to compete in the two rounds are:
- Troy Lee Designs/Lucas Oil/Honda/Red Bull’s Ben Townley (NZ); Fourth overall in the 2010 AMA Pro Motocross Championship
- Valli Motorsports Yamaha’s Ivan Tedesco (USA); One of the world’s top 10 riders
Townley and Tedesco will join the two US riders who are competing in the whole series:
- Monster Energy / Pro Circuit Kawasaki’s Josh Hansen (USA); 2008 and 2009 X Games Super X Champion (Competing in all rounds)
- Jagermeister KTM’s Mike Alessi (USA): Fifth overall in the 2010 AMA Pro Motocross Championship (Competing in all rounds)
They will compete against Australia’s greatest ever supercross rider and twice world champion, Chad Reed, as well as all of Australia’s best including Cougar Bourbon Thor Honda’s Dan Reardon, CDR Rockstar Yamaha’s Jay Marmont, Rockstar Motul Suzuki twins Matt and Jake Moss as well as young gun JDR Motorex KTM’s Tye Simmonds.
Tickets to the events are now on sale. To purchase tickets and series information visit www.superx.com.au
PR Contact
Jaime Mortimer
Global Action Sports
Ph: 02 9979 5322 or 0402 320645
Email: jaime@globalactionsports.com.au
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