Injury Update - Martin Davalos

b0y2k (76)in #supercross • 7 years ago

So it's no surprise that Martin Davalos has got to this point... It's no secret that he is riding with back problems and on top of that he now has arm issues and also a torn ACL... That steemers is no joke!

Martin Davalos

Monster Energy Pro Circuit Kawasaki

"Hey everyone, I’m disappointed to announce that I won’t be racing this weekend.... after the Dallas incident I’ve tried my hardest to race, despite doctors recommendations but doing it while injured has really only hurt me worse. I sustained 3 herniated discs in my C-spine that’s caused neuralgia in my left arm and a torn MCL in my knee, trying to be competitive like this has been impossible. I’ve tried my hardest but my body just doesn’t allow me to preform and it has become too risky to race. We’ve made the decision to allow my body to heal. I wanna thank everybody that’s supported me and that understands how gnarly this sport is. We all work so hard to be out there racing and and we push our bodies to the max. Also thanks to the team @pcraceteam for sticking behind me and providing me with the best motorcycle out there. I’ll be back when I feel like I did in Dallas ready to battle at 💯%"

I for one am surprised how far he has come this season carrying even one of these injuries would have stopped any other normal rider in their tracks. He has bowed out of this weekends race and to me he has done this with his head held high. I hope he has enough time in the break to come back fighting but if not, no biggie, just heal up mate and come back fresh.