Phoenix Honda Racing said rider Cullin Park dislocated his shoulder after his rear end kicked out in the whoops on the opening lap of the Birmingham 250SX East/West Showdown main event in Birmingham, Alabama. The incident ripped his foot off the peg and led to the shoulder dislocation before he fully crashed; Park was running 13th after the first lap but was forced to DNF and was later classified 22nd.

Park opened the day with a season-best fifth-place result in the first qualifying session and entered the event ranked 10th overall across the 250SX divisions. He earned a direct transfer to the main by finishing ninth in his heat; earlier this season his heat finishes were 9-8-9.

In a team release, Phoenix Honda Racing said the full extent of Park’s injury was still being evaluated, credited recent bike improvements and the crew’s work, and did not provide a timeline or specific medical details. Park said he felt optimistic about a quick return, thanked the team for their efforts and the bike improvements, and committed to working hard to get back as soon as possible. The team also reported that teammate Evan Ferry was fined and penalized for taking out Pierce Brown in a 250SX East heat — a penalty that pushed Ferry’s season points total into negative points.

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