JOSH HILL INJURED; TRYING TO BACKFLIP FOR THE X GAMES:
Josh Hill (75) with L&M teammate James Stewart (1) at A2.
Josh Hill, who finished sixth in the 2010 AMA Supercross series, reportedly broke his femur attempting a back flip at Deft Family facility. Hill, who has not been racing the AMA 450 Nationals, was preparing for the X Games, which starts next week.
L&M Team manager Larry Brooks posted this on the Vital moto board:
“Broken Femur, broken shoulder and a couple fractures on his pelvis.
“Parents please tell your kids, “Racers should stick with racing and leave back flips to the Freestyle guys.” I’ve been trying to tell Josh this for weeks and he just wanted to show everyone that he could do a back flip in Speed & Style. Was it really worth it? Was anyone really going to be that pumped that he pulled a back flip? The risk was and is just way too high and for a guy that races motorcycles for a living, injury’s are just devastating to their career. I’m really bummed for Josh.
“Yes, I know he’s a kid and doesn’t always make the best decisions, but he is a really good kid and has huge talent racing motorcycles. Right now I’m a little upset at him and trust me I’m holding back not to say “I told you so”, but please don’t bash him too hard, he was just trying to do something spectacular for you guys?the fans.”
In related news, L&M Yamaha’s James Stewart pulled out of the X Games last week.
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