Anderson Out

Anderson to miss last two supercross races

The injured rider list grows longer in supercross with Kawasaki saying Jason Anderson won’t be racing the last two rounds of the year after his crash at Nashville, joining Cooper Webb (concussion) and Justin Barcia (broken collarbone) in a costly loss of talent for the series.

The statement reads: “Monster Energy Kawasaki rider Jason Anderson sustained a neck injury from a crash at Round 15 of the @supercrosslive Championship in Nashville, TN.

“With focus toward his recovery, Anderson will sit out the remaining rounds of the Monster Energy Supercross Championship and will take it week by week to determine his return to racing.”

Barcia Out for Final Two Rounds

Justin Barcia & Pierce Brown Sidelined for Final 2 SX Rounds

 

The hits keep coming for the Troy Lee Designs/Red Bull/GasGas Factory Racing team. Pierce Brown suffered a crash at the season opener and missed the first-round main event, although he would rebound with a fifth at the second-round San Diego Supercross. But it was the first of many eventual hits for the Pierer Mobility Group (KTM, Husqvarna, and GasGas).

Then Michael Mosiman had a crash at the Daytona Supercross that ended his night early, although the injury was not expected to be serious. However, Mosiman had yet to return to the starting gate since and finally provided an update on April 15, stating on Instagram that he would be out for the remainder of supercross as he shifts his focus to the AMA Pro Motocross Championship. Pro Motocross kicks off its season May 28 at the Fox Raceway National. Mosiman post on April 15 stated:

“LIFE UPDATE:
I am getting healthy and strong and will be focusing my efforts on making a splash in the coming motocross season. I will not be racing anymore SX races this season.
Fun Fact: Brain information travels up to an impressive 268 miles per hour.”

The team still had Justin Barcia in the 450SX Class and Brown in the 250SX West Region. Barcia found a mid-season spark and started a seven-race streak of finishing inside the top five, which was capped off with a win at the weather-delayed then muddy East Rutherford Supercross. Barcia was running in a podium position over the weekend at the Nashville Supercross before he went down hard on the dragon’s back and did not finish the race. Our man on the ground Aaron Hansel talked to Director of Racing at KTM North America Roger De Coster, who said Barcia suffered a broken collarbone. Barcia’s supercross season came to a screeching halt, but the #51 had a strong year until the injury. Strong enough that the now 31-year-old re-signed with the team for two more years (2024 & 2025). Barcia’s crash and DNF allowed Ken Roczen to claim third place on the main event podium and take over fourth in the championship standings as well.

Now, yet another injury has been announced. Brown took to Instagram early Wednesday morning to announce he suffered a broken hand on Friday while practicing for Pro Motocross. The Utah native said he underwent surgery on his hand, and also underwent surgery to fix a torn meniscus (in his knee) he has been dealing with as well.

“Tough news to break but unfortunately I broke my hand last Friday while prepping for outdoors and had to get it fixed up in surgery today. I’ve also been dealing with a torn meniscus for the last month or so and I went ahead and got that fixed up today too thanks to Dr. Greenbaum. We’re on the mend and imma be doing everything possible to get back ASAP. Bummed to let my team and supporters down as it’s been a tough ‘23 season. I’ll keep you guys updated on everything but I’m stoked to get healthy and come out swinging for outdoors. Thanks team❤️”

Through the first seven rounds of the 250SX West Region Championship, Brown has six main event starts with a season-best fourth at the Glendale Supercross Triple Crown. He sits eighth in the standings as the championship enters its final two rounds.

So now with Barcia and Brown sidelined as well, the Troy Lee Designs/Red Bull/GasGas team does not have any riders set to race these last two supercross rounds in Colorado and Utah. As mentioned, the Pierer Mobility Group already has a handful of injuries. For KTM, Aaron Plessinger had a crash that kept him out for the East Rutherford and Nashville SX rounds and Cooper Webb’s season came to an end in Tennessee after a heat race crash and concussion. And this is on top of Marvin Musquin, who has yet to race for KTM this season as he is recovering from a preseason wrist injury. Max Vohland in the 250SX West Region and Tom Vialle in the 250SX East Region remains the fully healthy riders on the roster.

As for Rockstar Energy Husqvarna, they are currently with only one of their four riders healthy: RJ Hampshire in the 250SX West Region. Jalek Swoll will miss the entire supercross season with a broken arm, Malcolm Stewart suffered a knee injury and underwent surgery, ending his season; and Christian Craig suffered an elbow and hip injury at the Glendale Supercross. Racer X is hearing the factory Husqvarna squad will more than likely not sign any 450 fill-ins for Pro Motocross. No GasGas fill ins have been announced at this time.

Is It OK to Exercise If You're Sore?

By Kisar Dhillon Updated On April 24, 2023

 

If you exercise regularly, you're no stranger to discomfort. It might be the burn you feel as lactic acid builds up in your muscle or the soreness that follows in the days after.

Delayed onset muscle soreness, or DOMS, is common, particularly for those who are new to working out or are returning to the gym after a long absence. The pain and discomfort level can become so high that it can discourage you from exercising.

Even though it hurts, you shouldn't skip a gym session.

DOMS arises from difficult workouts that cause micro-tears in the muscle. It's the tears that cause the feeling of soreness. Don't be alarmed; while it sounds like intentionally tearing your muscles would be a bad thing, these micro-tears cause the muscle to grow and become stronger.  Taking a muscle recovery supplement such as protein or BCAAs immediately post workout may help support muscle-repair.  Here are our top recommendations:

These tears do need time to heal. Because your muscles need time to recuperate and grow, prevailing wisdom states that you should give sore muscles 1 to 2 days of rest before exercising them hard again. So, if your chest and triceps are really sore from an exercise routine, you need to take some time off and let them rest before doing another chest and triceps workout.

That doesn't mean you can't exercise. Many workout programs are designed with this mind, and give muscles ample time to recover before working them out again. Classic weightlifting programs such as the push/pull workouts, or the legs/chest/back workouts, allow for 1 to 2 days between sessions for muscle recovery.

The upshot? You can work out if you're sore. Don't exercise the same muscle groups that are hurting. Do legs one day and exercise your upper body the next. By doing so, you'll still be able to get exercise and allow your lower body to recover and rebuild.

If you aren't following a pre-planned routine, just make sure that you're giving your muscles ample time to recover. For example, don't do a bunch of squats one day and a tough lunge workout the next. Break those workouts up by another day or so and you'll see improved results.

Remember, you get the results you want when you allow your body to rest. When your body is taking a nap, hanging with your friends or lounging, your body is rebuilding. If you keep doing chest exercises every day, you're going to create imbalances, and possibly injure yourself. 

These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

Webb Finished for SX Series

Works Connection Production Run

When you have a family business everyone pitches in to get product out. One of the Phipps twins hard at work.

Barcia at Millsaps Training Facility

No mud here, Barcia getting ready for outdoors and looking very spry.

MX Fox Team Rider?

Jorge Prado injured!

Currently second in the MXGP World Championship standings, the Red Bull GASGAS Factory Racing rider will miss round seven of the 2022 FIM Motocross World Championship, the Grand Prix of Italy, following a practice crash last week.

• Dislocated shoulder put back into place without any further damage.
• Prado hopeful that he’ll be able to race at the following MXGP round.
• Currently sits in second in the premier-class championship standings.

Jorge Prado sustained a dislocated shoulder in a small crash and, although his shoulder was repositioned without sustaining any further damage, a lack of strength has ruled him out of Maggiora. The injury is set to be re-evaluated in the days prior to Grand Prix of Sardegna, which will be run on May 15.

Jorge Prado: “I crashed in practice last week. It was not a very big crash, but I dislocated my shoulder. A shoulder specialist put it back in as quickly as possible and I am thankful for that. I’m working very hard right now, just to make sure that I can get back as soon as possible. Hopefully I will be at Riola Sardo, as long as everything goes well. That would be a big achievement for me! It is a pity that I cannot ride this weekend – I am second in the championship and in the fight for the title. Maggiora is a track that I like as well! I hope that I can put my GASGAS back on track in Sardegna.”

Red Bull GASGAS Factory Racing will be represented by Mattia Guadagnini and Simon Langenfelder on home turf this weekend. On behalf of everyone at GASGAS Factory Racing, we wish Jorge a speedy recovery and can’t wait to see him back in action on his MC 450F.

Bubba's View

James Stewart comments on the SX finals

It’s all coming down to the final 3 rounds!

Webb...Down to the Wire!

Webb needing ‘to throw everything’ at 450SX title this Saturday

Post: Troy Guenther

Gap now nine points to Tomac ahead of final three 2023 450SX rounds.

Image: Octopi Media.

450SX contender Cooper Webb has outlined the necessity ‘to rebound and throw everything at this championship next week in Nashville’ after losing points to title-rival Eli Tomac in the tough conditions at MetLife Stadium.

Early indications from East Rutherford would suggest Webb had a good opportunity to reduce the deficit at round 14 after Tomac suffered a heavy fall in Q2.

Webb later went on to finish second in heat one, while Tomac was fourth in the following qualifier, before the skies opened and drenched the track as the main events were delayed due to thunderstorms in the area.

Once 450SX finally got underway, Webb methodically picked his way through the ruts in the technical 18-lap affair, landing a fifth-place finish by race’s end, three spots back from Tomac in P2 meaning he is now nine points from the red plate.

“What a crazy turn of events with the insane weather tonight, making racing conditions extremely tough,” Webb recalled. “Not the way I’d hoped tonight would go as my goal was to close in on the championship and not lose points.

“We at least made it out in one piece and given the horrible racing conditions, I guess fifth overall wasn’t too bad. I need to rebound and throw everything at this championship next week in Nashville.”

2023 has proved to be a thrilling 450SX title fight, with the momentum shifting between Tomac, Webb and Chase Sexton (Team Honda HRC) at times throughout the season.

However, Webb has been off the podium in the last three races and will be looking to bounce back with a third victory of the season this Saturday at Nashville as round 15 of the Monster Energy Supercross Championship takes place at Nissan Stadium.