Christian Craig Out for Arlington Supercross
While the seventh round of Monster Energy AMA Supercross today in Texas will bring back two riders to the field, we will also see one rider sit this round out. Ty Masterpool and Grant Harlan with both make their respective season debuts in the 450SX Class as Christian Craig will sit out the Arlington Supercross.
The Rockstar Energy Husqvarna rider took to Instagram this morning to announce he will sit out today’s racing due to a lingering elbow injury.
His post (below) said the following:
“Bummed to say I will be missing the race today in Dallas. I've been dealing with elbow pain that's progressively getting worse since the season started. I've tried to push through it but unfortunately, it's to the point where I can't hang on after a few laps. Going to get some scans done and see what's going on.”
Through six rounds, Craig sits 15th in the 450SX standings with finishes of 20-14-20-14-13-12.
Update: 12:30 p.m. Eastern
Husqvarna sent out the following press release on Craig:
ROCKSTAR ENERGY HUSQVARNA'S Christian Craig TO SIT OUT ARLINGTON SUPERCROSS
RE-AGGRAVATED ELBOW INJURY PLACES 450SX RIDER ON THE SIDELINES AHEAD OF ROUND 7
Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing rider Christian Craig has been ruled out of Round 7 of the 2024 AMA Supercross Championship in Arlington after re-aggravating an ongoing elbow injury.
The 32-year-old missed much of last season after injuring his right elbow at Glendale and then requiring multiple surgeries, however, he will now seek further medical advice as a result of re-aggravating the injury in recent weeks.
An attempt to line up in Texas on the Husqvarna Motorcycles FC 450 Rockstar Edition saw Craig on track during Friday's press activities at AT&T Stadium, before deciding to sit out the round and focus on his recovery in order to regain 100 percent fitness.
Nathan Ramsey, Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing Team Manager:
"Christian's elbow has been slowly getting a little more irritated over the past couple of weeks. On Thursday before coming to Arlington, it was at its worst and then he tried to ride press day, but it just wasn't happening. He's re-aggravated it and unfortunately will not be riding this weekend. From this point, we will do everything we can to assess what's going on and to get him back out there, back at full form as soon as possible."
A possible return date is yet to be determined and additional information on his condition will be made available in due course.
