Posted: Monday, 23rd April, 2012 : 3:38 PM - - 4,137 Reads

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The number 18 on Billy Mackenzie's Monster Energy Kawasaki will be replaced by the #15 for Dylan Peterson at Wonthaggi - Credit : Garry Morrow

Billy Mackenzie will miss up to 3 months of racing due to ligament damage in his left wrist. The Scottish champion injured his wrist in a race crash at the 2nd round of the 2012 Monster Energy MX Nationals at Coonabarabran, NSW on 15 April.

The injury is a real blow to Mackenzie who proved himself to be a legitimate contender for the championship crown in 2012, racing up the front for the majority of the races so far. Surgery to repair Billy Mackenzie's injured wrist last Friday was successful with the extent of the injury not as serious as first presumed.

"Obviously this is a setback." said Mackenzie. "I've been riding well so far this year."

I don't have a bad conscious about getting injured because I was trying my best in the race." he stated.

"I was in 2nd place and going for the win, leaving nothing on the table. These things happen. I didn't crash through lack of effort or speed, I just got caught out." Mackenzie continued

"I'm going to take a couple of weeks to let the pain and swelling from the surgery subside before starting my training again." he concluded



"It's a real shame Billy got injured this season. He was fast and fit and had all the tools to win. We look forward to his return." commented team manager Troy Carroll

Main Photo : Dylan Peterson has had some solid results at the opening rounds of the Monster Energy MX Nationals and will get the chance to shine when he steps aboard the Factory team this weekend a Wonthaggi.
Credit : Garry Morrow

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