Lucas Oil/Troy Lee Designs KTM rider Jessy Nelson is still technically in contention for the 250SX West Region Monster Energy Supercross Championship. But his chances are dashed, now, because a huge practice crash suffered while outdoor testing at Glen Helen has ended his supercross season. He'll return for the Lucas Oil Pro Motocross opener at Hangtown next month.
This from a team press release today: "Nothing was broken in the crash, but Nelson is still feeling the effects and decided, with the support of the Troy Lee Designs team, that it would be in his best interest to take the extra time to heal 100 percent."
"It's definitely tough to make that call, especially when you are sitting second in points," Jessy said of his decision. "I have good people around me and we all think the smart move is to take the time I need and line back up when I'm completely ready. I'm already looking forward to Hangtown."
Tough break for Jessy, who was having a breakout season.
