450SX front-runner involved in scary opening lap incident.
Additional evaluations will determine the extent of Malcolm Stewart’s shoulder injury sustained at Anaheim 1, after the Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing rider was involved in the scary opening-lap incident during the main event.
After tangling with another rider before the triple, Stewart elected to double while positioned in the mid-field, leaving Troy Lee Designs Red Bull Ducati Factory Racing’s Justin Barcia with nowhere to go but to land on the 33-year-old.
In the aftermath of the incident, Stewart stated this afternoon that he has incurred a shoulder injury, with the extent of any damage to be confirmed through scans in the coming days.
“First and foremost, sending prayers to the Barcia family,” Stewart explained. “I’m gutted by how this situation unfolded and truly hope he’s okay. I did sustain a shoulder injury and will update you all after further evaluation. I’m going to do everything I can to be back out there. Appreciate all the love and support.”
Barcia has since explained that he is ‘extremely beat up’ following the incident, with the Anaheim Supercross opener delivering a tough night for both riders. No timetable has been provided for either rider’s return to racing.