The unlucky Austin Forkner, who got knocked off in mid-air by a wayward Jett Lawrence has reported a broken collarbone as a result of the clash.
This time, through no fault of his own, the luckless Forkner will now be forced to sit on the sidelines for another supercross season.
Austin said: “Well, collarbone is broke but after watching how hard I hit, lucky it wasn’t worse. Same one from last year just broken around the plate and through a couple of screws. I knew it was broken as soon as I got up.
“I’ve just been dreading making the post about it, but I guess here it is. You know, I really was trying to make changes this year to my riding and my mentality to be ok with not being the fastest guy at every race, or settling for a 3rd or a 5th at times so I would be at every race and make it to the end of the season. And if that left me with a championship then great, but if not then so be it. But that’s why this sport is so damn tough because sometimes none of that matters and things just happen. Anyways, it is what it is. I do really appreciate all the support from everyone, it means a lot. I’ll be back.”
