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Monster Energy Yamaha’s Aaron Plessinger sustained a dislocated wrist yesterday in a practice crash according to a post on his Instagram.
Plessinger said the injury will require surgery.
The start of the Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship has not been announced, but most expect the series to resume in mid-August. It’s uncertain at this time if Plessinger will be ready for the start of the championship.
Update: Friday, July 17
Monster Energy Yamaha announced today that Plessinger is expected to miss the next 12 weeks due to his wrist injury. The Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship is set to begin August 15 at Loretta Lynn’s.
“I spoke with Aaron last night after his surgery, and it sounds as if it went very well,” said Jim Roach, the Yamaha Racing Department Manager for Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA. “Unfortunately, a dislocated wrist can mean a long recovery time. Aaron was looking forward to the start of the outdoor season on his Monster Energy Yamaha Factory Racing YZ450F, but that will have to be delayed for him to return to full fitness. We wish Aaron the best during his recovery and look forward to seeing him back on the bike soon!”
Main image: Yamaha
