Jason Anderson Injured and out of 2019 Supercross Championship
Cycle News Staff | January 22, 2019
Rockstar Energy Husqvarna’s Jason Anderson was injured in a practice crash and is out of the 2019 Supercross championship chase. Anderson broke his left arm in two places and fractured a rib. The injury occurred during practice on Monday, January 21st following round three of the 2019 Monster Energy AMA Supercross Championship. He was scheduled for surgery on Tuesday.
Below is a full statement released by Husqvarna:
During a routine practice day following Round 3 of the AMA Supercross World Championship series, Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s, Jason Anderson, sustained an injury to his left arm. Anderson has broken his arm in two places, as well as a fractured rib. The injury requires surgery, which will take place today and has an expected recovery time of at least eight weeks. His return to racing is to be determined and further recovery updates will follow. Jason Anderson currently sits in seventh place in the points standings for the AMA Supercross World Championship series.
Jason Anderson injured his left arm and is out of 2019 Supercross championship chase. Anderson undersent surgery on Tuesday, January 22nd and his recovery is expected to be at least eight weeks. Photo: Steve Cox
Jason Anderson: “I am really bummed to have to say that I am out for an injury. I was struggling to find my groove but had high hopes of pushing forward to the podium in all of the upcoming rounds. I will be back stronger. Thank you for the support.”
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