Monster Energy/Yamaha Star Racing rider Pierce Brown announced on social media that he suffered a broken collarbone and a dislocated wrist in a crash at the Birmingham Supercross. Alpinestars’ medical crew attended to him at the track and he was able to walk off under his own power. In an Instagram post Brown apologized to his team and supporters, said there is no timeline for his return and vowed to ‘do everything possible to return as soon as he can.’

Brown entered the 250SX East/West Showdown two points off the 250SX East lead — one of four riders separated by just two points — and, given the severity and timing of the injuries, they appear likely to end or at least seriously jeopardize his championship bid. Earlier this season he won the Arlington opener, finished on the podium in Daytona and placed fifth in Indy; his title hopes remain uncertain pending recovery details and any missed rounds.

Accounts differ on exactly when the crash occurred: one report said it happened a few laps into the 250SX East/West Showdown main event, while another described it as a late-race incident. Both reports noted Brown had been taken out on the final lap of his 250SX East heat and was forced through the Last Chance Qualifier to reach the main. Brown said he caught a rock on a jump while attempting a pass.

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