Josh Cachia to miss Aussie MX Nationals opener
Friday 28 March: Penrite Oil Honda Racing’s Josh Cachia will sit out the opening round of the MX Nationals at Broadford State Motorcycle Sports Complex this weekend.
Josh Cachia has been racing the clock to return to full fitness, following a series of operations to his left wrist.
While every effort was made to ensure Cachia return fully fit, his
recovery suffered a setback and has not progressed to the desired
level.
With the 2014 MX2 title still firmly in their sights, the Penrite Oil
Honda Racing team and Cachia, agree it is best to delay his comeback until
he is 100% ready.
"My plan was always to get this fixed then come back 100% fully
fit at the start of the season and fight for the MX2 title,” Cachia
explained.
"It is frustrating because I want to be out there more than
anything but I can’t force this and risk further injury. I want
to be able to come straight out and win races.
"We will assess the situation before Round 2 and see how it is
progressing,” Cachia added.
Team Manger Mike Landman said Cachia remained a championship contender
and every effort was being made to ensure he return to the series in peak
fitness.
"While it is disappointing that Josh will miss the opening round
we need to make sure that when he does return, he is fully fit and able to
challenge for race wins,” Landman explained.
"It has been a long and difficult injury for Josh and we
don’t want him out there risking further damage if he is not
100%.
"Every effort is being made to ensure he will be at the start
gates within the next two rounds,” Landman continued.
Teammate Cody Cooper will make his Penrite Oil Honda Racing debut in
the MX1 class at the opening round of the MX Nationals at Broadford
Motorcycle Complex this Sunday.
Copy and image courtesy of Martine Cousins from Fluid PR