Reigning Australian Supercross Champion Jimmy Decotis will sit out the
remaining 4 rounds of the Australian Supercross Championship following a
serious concussion sustained in round 2 of the championship at Toowoomba.
Decotis hit the ground hard whilst challenging for the lead in his heat
race. The team and Jimmy discussed his options and decided it would be best
that he took as much time as required to recover -
"The team have been fantastic. I couldn't remember anything following the
crash and I have been getting headaches. Head injuries can ruin careers and
we decided that I should take as much time out as I need to recover and I
need to thank the team for being so patient and understanding" - said
Decotis.
Team Owner Yarrive Konsky looked at all options and decided it was best for
Jimmy to go home and recover in an effort to be fully fit for the up and
coming AMA Supercross Championship -
"Jimmy crashed very hard; we have all seen the footage. We all know a bone
takes 6 to 8 weeks to heal, however we can't determine how soon a rider
should return from a serious head injury. I spoke with Racesafe and they
suggested a minimum 10 to 14 days off the bike was required. Jimmy was more
conservative, suggesting he would like to take between 14 and 21 days. I
need to respect that Jimmy knows himself better than anyone" - said Konsky.
Following a group discussion Jimmy and the team decided that it would be
best for him to take as much time as he needed and that his priority was to
regain full health in preparation for America. Jimmy appreciated everything
the team has done as well as their understanding -
"I am really disappointed. I came here to win another championship and I
never imagined this was how I would be going home. I was honest with the
team and told them I wouldn't be 100% until the final round and that they
should look at putting someone else on. I need to consider my health and the
safety of others first. I can't thank the team and the sponsors enough and
I am sorry this is how it's ended up. I wish them and Luke Clout the best
for the remainder of the series".
