Another one bites the dust. Troy Lee Designs Red Bull Ducati Factory Racing rider Dylan Ferrandis will miss this weekend’s round nine of the AMA Supercross Championship in Indianapolis as he continues to recover from injuries sustained during last Saturday’s race at Daytona International Speedway. Ferrandis hyperextended his thumb during the heat race but still lined up for the main event where he suffered another crash. Ferrandis is currently ninth in the 450SX championship points with a season best finish of ninth (four different times).
“I had an MRI on Tuesday and the results were positive with no broken bones and no ligament damage,” said Ferrandis. “I tried to ride today (Thursday) before I was planning to fly to Indy, but right away on the first lap I felt my thumb was not capable of pushing or holding onto the handlebars, so I have decided not to race this weekend. It is very frustrating and I am very bummed for myself and the team.”
According to the team, “An MRI conducted earlier this week showed no broken bones or ligament damage. However, significant fluid buildup, inflammation, and bruising remain in the injured thumb. After attempting to ride during practice on Thursday, Ferrandis experienced weakness in his grip and determined he would be unable to safely compete in Indianapolis. Ferrandis will use this weekend and the upcoming off weekend to focus on rest, rehabilitation, and recovery with the goal of returning for Round 10 of the championship in Birmingham, Alabama.”
