by Aaron Hansel
Injury Report: Houston
Thursday, March 29, 2012 | 4:00 PM
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PrintCole Thompson - Concussion
Comment: Thompson knocked himself out in Toronto after crashing hard in practice. Thompson plans to return to racing in New Orleans.
PJ Larsen - Foot and Knee Injury
Comment: In Toronto, Larsen went down hard during practice in a rhythm section, sustaining injuries to his knee and foot. Larsen will not be racing in Houston.
Josh Hill - Broken Tibia
Comment: Hill suffered a broken tibia (lower leg) in his first turn crash at A1. The injury is not related to Hill’s previous leg injury that kept him away from the races last year. According to a press release from the Dodge Motorsports/Hart and Huntington team, Josh Hill will finally make his return to racing this weekend in Houston.
James Stewart - Head, Hand and Knee
Comment: Stewart crashed in his heat race in Indianapolis, and took a hit to the head in the process. He also tweaked his knee and incurred a broken bone in his hand. Stewart tried riding this week, and is currently on a day to day basis for this weekend in Houston.
[UPDATE: James Stewart WILL be racing this weekend in Houston]
Stewart announced today that he will be racing in Houston.
Simon Cudby photo
Gareth Swanepoel - Knee
Comment: Swanepoel tweeted earlier this week that he “had a little tune up on” his knee earlier in the week to repair some wear and tear.
Josh Hansen - Ankle and Knee
Comment: It was originally thought that Hansen’s ankle was twisted, but Hansen found out before Indianapolis that he does indeed have a small fracture. Then he twisted his knee in Indy practice. Hansen will not be racing this weekend in Houston.
Kevin Windham – Back
Comment: Windham tweaked his back during a crash in Indianapolis with Mike Alessi in the main. After undergoing therapy, Windham was able to race in Toronto. Windham has continued with therapy this week, and is in for Houston.
Kyle Cunningham – Cracked Wrist
Comment: After crashing hard and hitting his head in Indianapolis, Cunningham took last weekend off, but is planning to return to racing this weekend in Houston. Cunningham is still suffering from a small fracture in his wrist incurred at the Eastern Regional Supercross Lites opener in Dallas.
Nick Wey – Hematoma and Muscle Tears
Comment: After a big crash in his Indianapolis heat race, an initial CT scan indicated no hernia for Wey, but he has a hematoma and three tears in his adductor and low abdominal muscles. Wey says that he is still hurting from the crash, and will not be racing in Houston.
Ryan Dungey - Broken Collarbone
Comment: Dungey underwent surgery to repair the damage sustained in a crash prior to St. Louis. Dungey is expected to be back on the bike within two weeks, but at this time it is unknown whether or not he will race the last few races of the supercross season.
Kyle Partridge - Cut Foot, Broken Toe and Broken C3 and C4 Vertebrae
Comment: Partridge had a run-in with the over/under bridge during practice in St. Louis, which resulted in several injuries. Partridge, who has full movement of his limbs, underwent surgery to stabilize his neck. Currently, there is no timetable for his return.
Ben LaMay - Concussion and Fractured Right Hand
Comment: LaMay crashed hard in his heat race in St. Louis, prompting a red flag. LaMay’s hand has not healed yet, and he will not be racing in Houston.
After missing all but one race in 2012, Anaheim 1, Josh Hill is scheduled to make his return in Houston.
Simon Cudby photo
Jimmy Decotis - Torn ACL
Comment: Just when it seemed that Jimmy D would be able to return to racing after suffering multiple fractures in his feet, he crashed while practicing and tore his ACL. The injury effectively takes Decotis out of action for the rest of the season.
Chad Reed - Broken Tibia and Fibula, Broken Ribs, Broken T6 Vertebrae and a Torn ACL
Comment: The injuries that Reed sustained in Dallas have forced him to withdraw from the remainder of the 2012 Monster Energy AMA Supercross series.
Austin Stroupe - Cracked Collarbone
Comment: Stroupe had a big crash in Dallas, and was forced to undergo surgery for an injured collarbone. Stroupe is recovering in Northern California, and although he initially hoped to return to racing in Houston, he will not be lining up on Saturday night.
Gannon Audette - Broken Wrist
Comment: Audette broke his wrist during practice in Dallas, and will be out for the rest of the season. Audette plans on being ready for the Nationals.
Tyler Sjoberg - Two Broken Ribs
Comment: Sjoberg suffered some broken ribs during practice in Dallas. There is currently no timetable on his return.
Justin Starling - Torn ACL
Comment: Starling was the replacement for Gannon Audette, but now he will be out for the rest of the supercross season with a torn ACL. Starling hopes to return for the Nationals.
Eli Tomac - Fractured Elbow
Comment: Tomac suffered a minor fracture in his elbow in San Diego. Tomac is back on the bike and is preparing for his return to racing when the Western Regional Supercross Lites series resumes in Seattle.
Gannon Audette underwent surgery this week on his wrist and tweeted out this photo.
Andrew Short - First Degree Separation of AC Joint
Comment: Short was injured after going down and getting run over on the start of the San Diego supercross. Short participated in practice in Dallas, but the pain was too great to race. After undergoing therapy, Short has begun riding again. We will not see him line up this weekend in Houston.
Scott Agostini - Fractured Talus, Lateral Ankle Ligament Tear, and Bone Marrow Edema of Distal Tibia
Comment: Agostini plans on returning to racing in Salt Lake City or Las Vegas.
Ryan Sipes - Broken Hand and Separated Shoulder
Comment: Sipes underwent surgery on February 9, but has begun riding. Sipes is planning on being ready to race when the Western Regional SX Lites series resumes in Seattle.
Tyla Rattray: Vertebrae
Comment: Rattray suffered a concussion and a fractured C-7 vertebrae in his heat race in Oakland. Rattray’s bone has not yet healed, and so far he has been unable to get back on the bike. At this point, it is unlikely that he will compete in any of the remaining supercross races.
Ryan Morais - Broken Jaw, Several Fractured Vertebrae, Collapsed Lung, Concussion and Broken Ribs
Comment: Those wishing to donate to Morais’ recovery fund can click here: Donations can also be made through Road 2 Recovery.
Trey Canard - Injured Back
Comment: After a terrible crash in Los Angeles, Canard was released from the hospital on January 29 and was able to return home. Canard is not expected to ride for six months. Canard underwent surgery earlier this week, but it was to remove some hardware from previous injuries.
Chris Blose - Injured Shoulder
Comment: Blose suffered an avulsion fracture, severe bone contusion and a slight labral tear in L.A.. Blose is currently in rehab, and expects to be 100 percent in a few weeks.
Hansen has been ruled out for Houston with ankle and knee injuries.
Simon Cudby photo
Chris Johnson - Broken Scaphoid and Dislocated Wrist
Comment: Johnson hopes to be riding by the end of April, and is planning on being ready for the outdoor season.
Ivan Tedesco - Broken Finger
Comment: Tedesco got landed on in L.A., and although he initially hoped to return to racing in Houston, he will not be racing this weekend.
Don Parsons - Broken Leg
Comment: Parsons is planning on being ready for the start of the outdoor season.
Antonio Balbi - Broken Wrist
Comment: It is unlikely that Balbi will return to racing before the supercross season ends.
Chris Plouffe - Separated Shoulder and Torn MCL
Comment: Plouffe is planning on being back for the final three rounds of the 2012 Western Regional SX Lites series.
Tommy Hahn - Broken Fibula
Comment: Hahn is back on the bike and hopes to return to racing in Seattle.
Michael Byrne - Broken nose and C-6 in Neck
Comment: After spending several weeks in a neck brace, Byrne’s recovery is going well. Byrne is now back riding and preparing for his return.
Christian Craig - Wrist Problems
Comment: Craig will be sitting out most of the remaining Western Regional SX Lites rounds. Due to a broken wrist suffered at Southwick, Craig has not been at 100 percent, and underwent surgery to fix the problem.
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Thought Stewie said it was not his head.
Christ, that's a long list... That's a lot of $ spent on hospital bills.
Yeah its my head.....wait, its my head and hand...Yeah thats right its my head and hand !!!!......I mean wait.......Its my head, Hand AND knee...Yeah thats right its my head, Hand and knee....
Come to think of it, I was a little constipated today also..................
Next time someone is watching supercross with you and says that looks easy and that they could do that. Just print this list out of mostly top paid pro racers and ask them if it looks easy now because it were then these guys wouldn't be hurt.
He doesn't say what's wrong and he's Mr. Secretive. He says whats wrong and he's Mr. Excuse Maker. I guess Bubba can't win either way.
I agree with the Overweight Pig 4 Strokes playing a part injuries. Broke my back and I blame it 100% on a 4 stroke. I could have saved it if it would have been a 2 stroke.
Riding a 2 stroke is also funner
HandlebarDragger, I decide that you don't quite have your facts straight. The AMA and FIM never tried force four-strokes down anyone's throat. They rule about allowing four-strokes to run a larger displacement was in the books for years and years before any of the manufacturers took advantage of it. Nobody forced anything on anyone. Also, there were PLENTY of injuries in the two-stroke days as well. If anything, four-strokes are safer in some situations because the added power allows guys to get out of a jam. Remember the 125 days and triples right out of corners? SKETCH CITY!! Four-strokes are popular these days because they are better. It's progress man.
Well i guess we flatten out the track hand out 2 strokes and nobody will get hurt huh? I dont think so come on this sport is super dangerous and injuries will happen. It has nothing to do with a 2 stroke or 4 stroke. I watched Yogi wad himself up in SLC and he was on a 2 stroke so your theory is wrong. Im so tired of these 2 stroke goons blairing about how awesome a 2 stroke is.. Fact is i dont see a single pro rider riding AMA SX or MX riding a 2 stroke why is that?
Antonio Balbi returned to Brazil after his injury and is already recovered. He is already back the tracks and running the outdoor season in Brazil, where it occupies the fifth placement.
MY God ! When will all the madness stop! Lordy lordy, got to get me a factory ride, so I can get injured !
I hope that list does not get any longer. We won't have anybody to line up for the outdoors.
I ate sh*t more on a two stroke cause I couldnt be lazy. 2 strokes are fun to ride but anyone who thinks they should replace 4 strokes are age 45 and above and or ride enduro/trails.
Grow up
MxBob,
Come on. Really? Let's not be generic, but very specific. BIke143 is clearly poking some fun at what is truly a very vague messaging from the JS camp.
Look at every other team and rider and how quickly they get out very specific injury information. JS continues to stay vague and history has always shown that situations like that are masking team issues.
What those team issues are can range widely, but it is clear it is not really about the injury, or what is being reported as an "injury".
Two strokes are the best!!!!! Yeah right! They were good, but the technological advances with these four strokes make them way better. I think if the manufacturers would have spent the same r&d on re developing two smokers they could be really good, but they did no such thing. They are never going to come back for one simple reason, they are developed far enough, that they are extremely durable, (when taken care of properly) and manufactures cannot rake in the money on parts that they get us idiots to pay for when the beloved four stroke grenades. Manufacturers are actually "dooming" our sport because it is slowly getting to the point where only the rich will be able to afford to participate. Makes me sad it's going this way, because the truth is, there are way less rich people than middle class, and the middle class guys, (the core of moto) are slowly going to have to take up other hobbies to occupy our time while we save our funds to be able to re-build our four stroke engines.
And another thing... What is up with four stroke exhausts? What in the heck are these aftermarket companies thinking charging what they are. I will bet if you throw both of them on a scale, The four stroke exhaust doesnt contain three times the metal required to make them, so why are some of these companies charging three to four times more for a complete exhaust??? That is complete BS!!!! I remeber the good old days when you could buy a pipe and silencer combo for three hundred bills... It is insane they charge what they do. But, we as idiots, I mean, mx riders keep on getting kicked in the balls, and asking for another... the rate at which prices are going up for parts is in now way on the same track as the rate of inflation in the us market, and as much as I will say the new four strokes are really good machines, I will also say they are getting to advanced and that is going to shoot our sport straight down the tubes. That is a real shame, because the sport has shown great growth over the last decade, but it is still doomed for a major fall out.
redrider121 speaks the TRUTH!!!
And for all those folks out there whining about how much more expensive 4 strokes are - then BUY A TWO STROKE. There's no law that says you can't! Most people CHOOSE to buy a four stroke because they are better race machines.
Four strokes are disgustingly expensive to rebuild, but it doesn't change the fact that they're better.
GraciousOne
Both 4 strokes and 2 strokes both have their strengths and weaknesses, but you have to agree with joshuamccollum802 regarding that the 4 strokes are making it very hard for the average guy to race, maybe if your just trail riding its not so bad - but racing is another story.
And you also have to ask yourself - if 4 strokes are that much better why won't the AMA let the 2 stroke race heads up 250cc against 250cc 4 stroke in supercross or the outdoors. and just in case you were not aware the stock yz250 2 stroke has 12 more HP and a bunch more torque then the yz250F.
Just say - an!
Stewart said he's in for Houston.
With all these serious injuries taking out even the top riders, you would think the AMA would look at the track design or other factors that might be causes to this problem. There is a problem somewhere down the line. By the time the outdoor season gets here the riders list of favorites will be short. Is Somebody going to do something ???????????
Cole Thompson crashed in practice at Toronto and has a concussion. He will be back for New Orleans
Four strokes are crap, only a hand full of people can ride the 450 to its potential, I said from the very beginning they were hurting more and more people, compare to the 500 class it took a bad ass to ride them that's why not every rider rode the 500 nationals really stew doesent owe anyone anything, since when is a rider obligated to tell any one anything keep ya head up James your still the fatest rider out there.
I've never ridden a "modern" 4stroke...I had a '86 XR80, but that wasn't much!!
Just a wild and pointless thought. Imagine RV broke his leg today practicing (or taking out the trash...you think of a scenario), and was sidelined for the rest of the championship. I haven't looked at the points situation, but who would have to do what to make a run at RV's massive points lead to even have a shot at taking the title. I think we would basically see LCQ quality bar banging right through to the last race. I think guys would get so crazy panicky that it would make hilarious/spectacular racing.....again just a wild thought and not wishing anything bad on RV...
Hey guys just wanted to let you know Josh Hansen is racing I spoke to his mechanic Kenny Germain last night so H&H will have Hansen Hill & Regal for Houston just in case you wanted to update this you have Hansen listed as out!
Ok I just got a text that Josh Hill is out with a arm injury so no Hill in Houston. Like I said in my previous post Hansen is in it to win it or at least try. He will be in morning practice and see where it goes from there!!! I am bummed I wanted Hill back but due to a hurt arm he is postponing one more race.