Slaw Dog
A late change to the 250SX Regional classes for Triumph.
With Jalek Swoll injured and likely to miss the entire Monster Energy Supercross season, the team has moved Austin Forkner from the West Region to the East Region and Stilez Robertson from the East to the West. Jordon Smith will remain on the West Region. The team is expected to sign a fill-in for the East Region.
Swoll posted the following on Instagram yesterday regarding the injury:
“In shock at the moment, I had such a good off season and finally all the hard work was starting to show, speed, fitness, and mental were all aligned and I was ready to win this year and I feel everyone on the team could see that day in and day out…… unfortunately it’s just not my time to show what I’m capable of….. this is the only video I could get out without tearing up so this will do, thank you to my team and everyone who’s on my side through this tough time, I feel I unlocked some new speed and I’m looking forward to getting back to where I’m leaving off from now…. Crazy thing is it wasn’t even a crash just a routine day jumping a jump I’ve done 1000x.”
Jeremy Coker – General Manager, Triumph Racing America
“This is a very unfortunate injury for Jalek as he was riding very well, and I do believe this will just be a small speed bump for him and he will return stronger than ever. Triumph and the team will be here ready to go for him when he returns to form.”
Ian Kimber – Head of Global Racing Programs, Triumph Motorcycles
“It’s a real shame for Jalek to be injured this close to the season, especially after seeing how well he had been riding in off season practice. He was the backbone of the team last year, and I’m hopeful he makes a speedy recovery, so we can see him step it up again this year. Swapping coasts for Austin and Stilez will ensure that we have the best representation on the gate possible and continue to build on the successes we had last year.”
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