Monster Energy Star Racing Yamaha announced today that the defending Monster Energy AMA Supercross Champion, Cooper Webb, will miss the remaining rounds of AMA Pro Motocross due to a knee injury that requires a “minor surgery”.
Webb caught his foot in a rut during the second qualifier at RedBud and retired from the session early. He still managed to finish 15-8 in the two motos and logged ninth overall on the day. Webb currently leads the overall SuperMotocross point standings but will now focus on returning at the opening round of SMX in Charlotte, North Carolina.
“I caught my foot in a rut and pulled out of the second qualifier early at RedBud,” said Webb. “I was in pain with my knee, but hopeful it was just a stinger and finished the day. I’m extremely bummed that I’ll be missing the upcoming rounds of Pro Motocross. I had a personal goal to make all 31 rounds this season and I’m disappointed to surrender the SMX championship lead this way. On the positive side, it’s a quick fix and recovery. I’ll get a small procedure done on Monday and should be back on the bike in around a month so that we can prepare for the opening playoff round in Charlotte.”
Webb is currently seventh in the 450MX standings for the Pro Motocross Championship with a best finish of sixth (6-7) coming at round three at Thunder Valley in Lakewood, Colorado.
