Slaw Dog
Christian Craig’s 250SX East Region title chances ended on Saturday in the worst possible way: due to injury.
Craig entered Saturday, round eight of nine of the East Region Championship, trailing his Monster Energy/Star Racing Yamaha teammate Colt Nichols by just eight points.
In the first qualifying session, Craig topped the boards and looked like his typical silky smooth self. But in the second qualifying session, Craig mis-timed a rhythm section, had to eject from his bike and landed hard.
Craig tried to race his heat but made it just a lap before pulling off. Probably because he’s dealing with a FRACTURED fibula and ankle sprain, as he explained after the race.
“And in the blink of an eye it all changes. Crazy how one minute everything is clicking and the next you’re on the ground. This sport is no joke. I tried everything to race but just couldn’t put any pressure on my leg. As of now, it looks like a fractured fibula and ankle sprain. Going to get checked out at home and get ready for outdoors. Thanks everyone for the support. Going to keep my head held high. Big thanks to everyone at alpinestars mobile medic.”
Craig dropped to third in points after Jo Shimoda won his first career main event and will likely drop another spot to Jett Lawrence, who is just seven back of Craig.
His title is over, but damn, he showed a lot of heart on Saturday.
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