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HUSKY ’ S HAMPSHIRE OUT OF OUTDOOR SEASON OPENER
After claiming the 250SX West Championship in AMA Supercross , Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing ’ s RJ Hampshire has had his hopes of a double championship all but ripped away due to a wrist injury .
“ The highs and the lows of this sport are sometimes tough to swallow , but unfortunately with RJ taking a spill on press day here at Pala , he has injured his wrist ,” explained Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing Team Manager , Nathan Ramsey . “ It ’ s a setback , but we can all get through this – I know that RJ and the crew will stay positive .
RJ ’ s tough and he ’ s mentally strong , so he ’ ll be back as soon as possible .” 28-year-old Hampshire was looking in great form ahead of the outdoor championship after capturing the 250SX West Championship in AMA Supercross two weeks ago , underwent immediate surgery yesterday evening , but it remains unclear when he will be fit to return to the 11-round outdoor series . While Hampshire is out of action , the Husqvarna team will field a three rider lineup of Malcolm Stewart and Christian Craig in 450MX , as well as rookie Casey Cochran in 250MX .
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