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CR22: I can honestly say I'm blown away with the support. To each and everyone of you THANK YOU. #twotwolove FYI this old dog will be BACK...
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TwoTwo Motorsports has this morning confirmed that Chad Reed’s AMA Supercross season is over, now formulating a plan that could see him return in time for the AMA Pro Motocross Championship.
Reed suffered a horrific crash while challenging for the race lead on lap seven at Dallas’ seventh round of the season last weekend and was unable to finish the race.
Initial scans have revealed the Australian has torn his anterior cruciate ligament, broken his tibia and fibula, sustained two broken ribs and has a broken T6 vertebrae.
At this point in time doctors are waiting for the swelling on his knee to subside before they conduct surgery.
“To say I am hurting right now would be a major understatement,” Reed said. “I am just trying to figure out what hurts more, the injuries or the fact that I am going to be out for a while with knee surgery.
“This is bitterly disappointing, I felt like I had everything in my corner this time. I’ve never felt more comfortable, from the bike and team to my riding.
“I was genuinely in a position to fight for race wins week in week out and expected to be going to Las Vegas for a shot at the title.
“To my sponsors and fans thank-you for your messages of support, they mean a lot. This is a difficult time,” Reed added.
The TwoTwo Motorsports team and sponsors will regroup over the next week and work on a plan to move forward.
Reed is aiming to return for the outdoor season but that goal will be re-evaluated by doctors post surgery.
http://www.motoonline.com.au/2012/02/21/reed-ruled-out-of-ama-sx-remain…
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TwoTwo Motorsports has this morning confirmed that Chad Reed’s AMA Supercross season is over, now formulating a plan that could see him return in time for the AMA Pro Motocross Championship.
Reed suffered a horrific crash while challenging for the race lead on lap seven at Dallas’ seventh round of the season last weekend and was unable to finish the race.
Initial scans have revealed the Australian has torn his anterior cruciate ligament, broken his tibia and fibula, sustained two broken ribs and has a broken T6 vertebrae.
At this point in time doctors are waiting for the swelling on his knee to subside before they conduct surgery.
“To say I am hurting right now would be a major understatement,” Reed said. “I am just trying to figure out what hurts more, the injuries or the fact that I am going to be out for a while with knee surgery.
“This is bitterly disappointing, I felt like I had everything in my corner this time. I’ve never felt more comfortable, from the bike and team to my riding.
“I was genuinely in a position to fight for race wins week in week out and expected to be going to Las Vegas for a shot at the title.
“To my sponsors and fans thank-you for your messages of support, they mean a lot. This is a difficult time,” Reed added.
The TwoTwo Motorsports team and sponsors will regroup over the next week and work on a plan to move forward.
Reed is aiming to return for the outdoor season but that goal will be re-evaluated by doctors post surgery.
http://www.motoonline.com.au/2012/02/21/reed-ruled-out-of-ama-sx-remain…
Knew that wasn't going to be the way he wanted to go out of the sport.
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They would have been med flighting me out of there.
Those injuries take time, I know...new a.c.l. 8 weeks ago; however, TIng and Ortho's like him can have a guy like you back in the winners circle pretty damn quickly...maybe even by the 3rd week in May!
Thoughts and Prayers and keep the Ice on that knee!
Damn.....he took one hell of a hit too! I didn't expect to hear he messed himself up that bad.....dude was goin' for it!!
Heal up soon Chad , we all want to see you back!
God Damn tough son of a bitch!!
Reed isn't human...can't wait to see him in the outdoors!
Do the PT. Do as your doctor says on "protocols", too.
It DOES work!
Good luck and thanks for asking,
Manny
Pit Row
hope he heals up fast. he like windham keeps the sport fun to watch for us old guys. !
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