Webmaster posted on May 29, 2010 15:04
Determined to remain in the hunt for the 2010 title, Cougar Bourbon Honda Thor Racing Pro Open rider Todd Waters will race in this weekend’s MX Nationals round at Newcastle despite recent injury.
The 19-year-old is set to make a comeback following a torturous fourth round of the series where he broke his collarbone on Toowoomba’s Echo Valley Circuit, losing his championship lead.
Following an operation early last week to insert a metal plate, Waters is undergoing rigorous physiotherapy to regain his strength before taking to the track at Newcastle’s Barleigh Ranch.
Currently third in the championship on 171 points, the red plate holder is eager to show off his skills while ensuring the safety of his fracture.
“I am not counting myself out of the championship yet,” Waters said. “We have a lot of races to go and as there is a fair chance some of the other riders may have some bad luck as well, as we saw with Billy McKenzie in Canberra.
“My goal for Newcastle this weekend is to try and get through the event with a good result that will keep me in touch with Jay (Marmont) and Tye (Simmonds).
“After this weekend there is three weeks off which will give my collarbone a chance to heal. After that, it will be game on, I will be back out trying to win races,” he stated.
The Toowoomba track took no prisoners on May 16, after misfortune also struck teammate and Pro Lites contester Michael Phillips.
The New Zealander, who contested a round of the Victorian State Titles last weekend to ensure he hits form for the weekend, is hoping to turn his championship around at Newcastle.
The fifth round of the MX Nationals will be held at Newcastle’s Barleigh Ranch on Sunday the May 30.