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Autotrader/Yoshimura/Suzuki Factory Racing Team's Justin Bogle sidelined for remainder of the Nationals
Justin Bogle (19) takes yet another holeshot at the Washougal National MX on his RM-Z450.
Brea, CA (August 6, 2018) – Autotrader/Yoshimura/Suzuki Factory Racing Team’s Justin Bogle will be sidelined for the remainder of the 2018 Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship. The Cushing, Oklahoma native underwent a successful submuscular ulnar nerve transposition surgery this morning to repair the damaged ulnar nerve in his upper right arm. Bogle had been dealing with fatigue and loss of strength in his hand since returning to racing last month following a long layoff due to a broken upper right arm sustained at the San Diego Supercross.
“I came into 2018 with high hopes, but I was hit with a number of uncontrollable circumstances,” stated Bogle. “The year went sideways and never straightened out. Originally I wanted to finish the last three rounds of the Nationals, but after further consulting with my doctors, we decided to get surgery in order to fix my arm and start with a clean slate moving forward. Unfortunately, I will miss the remaining Nationals. Thanks to the team for backing my decision after what has been a really difficult season.”
Autotrader/Yoshimura/Suzuki Factory Racing team manager Jeremy Albrecht understands Bogle’s situation and stands by his decision to get surgery. “Justin has had a tough year with injuries. He couldn’t seem to catch a break. I commend him on coming back and trying his hardest, despite the fact that he wasn’t 100 percent. Justin put the Suzuki RM-Z450 up front in six of the past eight motos and showed good speed. I hope he makes a full recovery and can get back on track.”
The Autotrader/Yoshimura/Suzuki Factory Racing Team will travel to New Berlin, New York on Saturday for round ten of the 2018 Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship. Please visit www.jgrmxraceteam.com for more team news.
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Bogle was pulllng some amazing starts and showing he has the talent to be up front. Hope he heals up 100% for next year
You can't deny that guys style on a bike.
He has won races before and even with a pinched ulnar nerve he could rip holies and run top 5 for 10 minutes. A second tier team would be smart to pick up him and get their name on the map. Phoenix racing? RM ATV ktm?(not second tier) HEP Suzuki?
the us series desparately needs more top 5 450 guys...
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Sucks for JB, hopefully he gets picked up by a team next year.
If not, this decision would be a sure sign that he has re-signed or signed elsewhere so he doesn't have to prove his worth in these last few races.
I had an elbow break in 2009 and they had to move that nerve around to get the plate and screws installed.
My hand was numb for a while and with aggressive physical therapy, stretching, exercise I got most of it back. It sure was hard to ride with one finger on the clutch after that injury. I lost my grip on the left grip plenty of times that summer due to lack of feeling.
The little finger and ring finger and that half of the hand are still about 10% to 80% numb depending on the temperature. In cold weather I can't feel much in those fingers.
I am sure that he is much harder on his arms than I am, so waiting on those muscles to anchor back down to the bone may take a bit longer in his case. Would not be surprised to see him on the bike and doing well by Anaheim 1, though.
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