Chance Hymas Out

What happens to Team USA now?

Chance Hymas has had to withdraw from Team USA for the second time in his career, as he overjumped a triple yesterday in practice and injured his wrist. He announced: “After further evaluation a CT scan showed small fractures in two wrist bones and it raised concern about an injured ligament between the bones.”

Hymas worked with his Honda HRC Progressive team and the AMA to make his next decision, and they all decided it would not be fair to Team USA to ride at possibly 60-70 % next weekend. “This decision is about giving Team USA the best possible chance at a great result,” said Hymas. “I know I wouldn’t be at 100%, and I don’t believe that would be fair to Coop, Levi, or the entire USA team.”

So who fills Hymas’ 450 slot? There’s sure to be some major scrambling and negotiating going on in the AMA truck this weekend.