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Troy Lee Designs Red Bull Ducati announced on Thursday that Justin Barcia will miss round 4 of the Pro Motocross Championship this Saturday at High Point Raceway.
Per the team, “during qualifying at Thunder Valley, Barcia dabbed his leg in a corner, which ultimately compressed his back. Despite the injury, Barcia lined up and battled through Moto 1. However, following the opening moto, the pain intensified and prevented him from lining up for Moto 2.”
After further evaluation, Barcia is still experiencing effects back discomfort. He will spend the next two weeks focused on rehabilitation and recovery under the guidance of his medical team. The team will continue to monitor his progress and provide updates as more information becomes available.
“Justin is one of the toughest riders in the paddock and gave everything he had in that first moto in Thunder Valley,” said Josh Wisenor, team manager. “Right now, the priority is allowing him the time to recover properly, and we all look forward to having him back behind the gate.”
Through three rounds of the championship, Barcia is currently 15th in 450 points.
