Honda HRC Confirms Broken Collarbone For Shimoda
Cycle News Staff | August 12, 2024
This morning Honda HRC confirmed their rider, Jo Shimoda, suffered a broken collarbone on Saturday during the second moto at Unadilla. Shimoda was running a close second to Levi Kitchen for most of the race before crashing on lap 12 of 15. The awkward crash resulted in a broke collarbone for the Japanese rider, which further dampened Honda’s hopes as Chance Hymas also pulled off after a spectacular crash in the opening moto.
“I ended up with a broken collarbone, and I’ll have to get a plate put in,” Shimoda said after his crash at Unadilla. Photos: Alex Kelley
“It felt great to be up front and battling for the lead, but unfortunately the battle didn’t end the way we wanted it to,” Shimoda said. “I ended up with a broken collarbone, and I’ll have to get a plate put in. Obviously, that’s not how we wanted the day to go, but we’ll come back stronger once I’m healed.”
Shimoda ran a strong second for most of the moto before falling with a few laps to go.
Team manager Lars Lindstrom added, “I’m really bummed for Jo; he was riding really good, and I have no doubt he was going to win that second moto. On a positive note, his break is relatively simple, and he should be able to heal relatively quickly.”
