Monster Energy Pro Circuit Kawasaki was the first team to be hit by a flurry of injuries, now Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing is working through some rough patches. Husqvarna Motorcycle has just confirmed that Jalek Swail underwent surgery today to repair a broken bone in his arm, which he sustained in a practice event on Saturday.
“Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing Team rider Jalek Swallow has successfully undergone surgery this morning to repair a broken bone in his hand suffered during a practice crash on Friday in Florida. @js352 to compete with @SupercrossLIVEl The 250SX Eastern Regional Championship will miss the opening round next Saturday, February 4 in Houston, Texas. Details of the timeline of his recovery have not yet been determined.”
Swale was tenth in the 250SX West last season, with a season-best finish at Anaheim 2, and is in the final year of his contract with Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing. Speaking of which, at the time of writing the team does not have a rider for the 250SX Ex.