"Hey guys, I've seen some stupid shit online since Budds Creek and just want to clear it up. I haven't quit or anything like that. Like everyone knows, I'm not the only rider in this situation. We have been dealing with broken/fading shocks all summer. The team and I can see in the data that the shock isn't working properly and something happened early in the moto.
"It's been really tough for me the last couple races with the shock, but I still wanted to keep racing and giving it my all like I always have my whole career. But, after the shock broke once again in moto one at Budds Creek, I decided not to race the second moto for my own safety. I'm sure everyone gets that.
"KTM and the team are working on it, and I'm confident we'll be good to go for SMX. See you guys there."