Triumph Factory Racing announced on social media on Saturday that Austin Forkner will miss round 4 of the Monster Energy AMA Supercross Championship in Houston due to a hand injury.
Per the team, Forkner sustained a hand injury in a crash at press day on Friday.
“Unfortunately @AustinForkner sustained a hand injury during a crash on press day and will not take part in today’s proceedings. Heal up fast Austin!”
Forkner also missed round 2 in San Diego due to a crash in qualifying. In his first three races since moving up to the 450SX Class as a fill-in for the injured Jordon Smith, Forkner has made two of three main events with finishes of 15-17.

