TORTELLI OUT OF AMA NATIONALS
09 May 2005 - Suzuki Racing

Team Makita Suzuki factory rider Sebastien Tortelli is likely to miss virtually the entire AMA Motocross National season after damaging his wrist during a mid-week practice crash.

The 26-year-old Frenchman, who was one of the favourites for the outdoor crown aboard his RM-Z450, missed Saturday''s final AMA Supercross round in Las Vegas, but still finished seventh overall.

Team Makita boss Roger DeCoster said: ''Sebastien crashed during practice for the outdoor season and severely damaged his wrist. He underwent surgery the following day and has had it pinned to keep it in place.

''It''s hard to say how long he will be out as the pins have to stay in for at least six-to-eight weeks, then another four weeks for recovering and it could be up to another month after that before he can race properly. So at best, he may be able to compete at the final four rounds of the AMA Nationals,'' he added.

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