Chance Hymas Out for Rest of SMX Playoffs
After a breakthrough season in Pro Motocross, Honda HRC Progressive rider Chance Hymas was considered a contender coming into the SMX Playoffs and World Championship. That hasn't materialized, as last week Hymas tweaked his already-injured knee and struggled throughout the day. He showed up to Texas yesterday with a massive amount of tape on the knee and attempted to ride, but has instead chosen to withdraw from action.
Hymas still plans to rehab and race for Team USA at the Motocross of Nations.
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We received this statement from Hymas' team:
After aggravating a previous injury to his left knee at the SuperMotocross opener, Chance Hymas and Team Honda HRC Progressive have made the difficult decision to have him to sit out the remainder of the SMX series. Hymas has been riding with a torn ACL all season but he has been able to compete at a high level. However, he suffered a bone bruise in the second moto at Charlotte and experienced discomfort during yesterday's practice sessions. Based on past experience, the team is confident Hymas will be ready to compete at a high level in a matter of weeks. The focus is to be totally prepared to race for Team USA at the Motocross of Nations on October 6.
"I'm excited to finally get healthy and put my best foot forward for Team USA," said Hymas in an instagram post.
Hymas tore his ACL last year and had it repaired, then re-tore it right before 250SX East racing kicked off this season.
