250SX Rookie of the Year recovers from injuries sustained in Salt Lake.
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New Zealand teenager Cole Davies has returned to riding after a lengthy stint on the sidelines, with the Monster Energy Yamaha Star Racing rookie recovered from a broken arm and nose sustained during Salt Lake City’s 250SX West qualifying session in May.
Davies had opted out of completing a rhythm lane during the session, which led to a fully-committed Jordon Smith (Triumph Factory Racing) landing on the back of the number 100, ultimately resulting in a frightening clash for both of them upon impact.
Sidelined since the event while recovering from his injuries, Davies began riding yesterday as he continues to build towards a return to competition.
“Man, I’ve missed this,” the 17-year-old said. “It’s been a tough few months since Salt Lake, and the whole injury process was something pretty foreign to me. I watched the boys ride once during that time, and I won’t lie… it sucked.
“The team has been unreal through it all, and so have all the people who reached out to show support. Today’s the day I’ve been waiting for. I’m back on the bike and all in!”
No official timeline has been released regarding Davies’ return to racing as five rounds remain in Pro Motocross, with a two-week break between the Washougal and Ironman Nationals. He currently sits P13 in the SuperMotocross World Championship (SMX) 250 Class standings.