Chance Hymas has withdrawn from the SuperMotocross Playoff finale at Thunder Ridge Nature Arena in Ridgedale, Missouri, after breaking his wrist Friday in Free Practice.
“A slight mistake yesterday and I over jumped the triple, jammed my left wrist pretty bad,” Hymas announced on social media. “But after further evaluation a CT scan showed small fractures in two wrist bones and it raised concern about an injured ligament between the bones.
“We’ve had to make the difficult decision to withdraw from MXON. There are a lot of people involved in this decision, and so many factors that have to be considered beyond just me.
“I will always step up for my country. This decision is about giving Team USA the best possible chance at a great result. I know I wouldn’t be at 100%, and I don’t believe that would be fair to Coop, Levi, or the entire USA team.
“Representing my country is something I will always be proud of, and this was an incredibly difficult decision to make.”
Hymas entered the weekend eighth in the SMX Playoff standings after finishing seventh in the muddy opener in Columbus, Ohio, and 13th last week in Carson, California.
Hymas was also forced to withdraw from the 2024 Motocross of Nations team. Cooper Webb, who is part of this year’s Team USA, was pressed into service shortly before the international classic began.
