Motorsports Injury Report: Key Updates Ahead of Pro Motocross Season
As the 2023 Pro Motocross season approaches, several notable competitors are dealing with injuries that will impact their participation in the opening rounds.
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Max Anstie remains sidelined due to complications from a broken leg sustained in Birmingham. His recovery is taking longer than expected, resulting in his absence from the early races.
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Ryan Bennick is also set to miss the opening rounds following a significant concussion acquired in Philadelphia.
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Justin Brown continues his recovery from a fractured T5 vertebra suffered in Tampa. While he recently got back on the bike, no return timeline has been established.
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Mitchell Davies sustained a broken right arm and a broken nose during qualifying at the final supercross round. He has not provided a definitive return date.
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Tim Ferry is optimistic about returning to racing at RedBud after recovering from an Achilles tendon tear incurred during the A1 event.
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Austin Forkner crashed at Fox Raceway, resulting in cuts to his left thigh. Following treatment, he competed in the second moto without further incident.
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Cameron McAdoo is in recovery from a torn ACL, with no set timeline for his return.
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Derek Mumford injured his ankle in Birmingham but reports positive progress; however, he remains uncertain about his racing schedule.
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Mitchell Reynolds is targeting a return at Southwick after enduring a broken leg while practicing during supercross.
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Vladislav Romano dislocated his shoulder at Fox Raceway but is expected to participate in the Hangtown round.
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Jarrett Swoll, who tore his Achilles before A1, is projected to return at High Point.
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Jett Thrasher sustained multiple run-overs after crashing in the first moto at Fox Raceway but managed to finish the race. He is currently working towards a comeback for the Hangtown event.
- Zach Towers injured his foot following a collision with Forkner on a jump landing during the same event but is anticipated to race at Hangtown.
These developments highlight the ongoing challenges faced by competitors as they navigate both recovery and competition schedules leading into the season.
