IN
THE
WIND
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MORE SURGERY FOR HAYDEN
N
icky Hayden underwent
more surgery on his trouble-
some right wrist last week in San
Diego, California, the Drive M7
Aspar rider hoping that this latest
procedure cures a problem that
has been an issue since 2011.
The surgery was performed
Dr. David Chao, a former team
physician for the San Diego
Chargers, at the Oasis Center.
Chao performed a proximal row
carpectomy with radial styloidec-
tomy, which involves the removal
of a row of small bones in the
wrist in order to increase mobility
in the joint.
Chao reported that the surgery
was a success and that Hayden
has increased the mobility in his
wrist. The 2006 MotoGP World
Champion will now rest and start
therapy in order to return to rac-
ing as soon as possible.
The MotoGP season resumes
on Friday, August 8 with prac-
tice for the Red Bull Indianapolis
Grand Prix.
Nicky Hayden underwent wrist surgery in San Diego, California, last week.
PHOTOGRAPHY
BY
GOLD
&
GOOSE
SPEEDWAY WORLD CUP:
TEAM USA HEADS TO
ENGLAND
T
eam USA manager Billy Hamill made a stunning choice by giv-
ing 17-year-old American speedway phenom Max Ruml a spot
on the starting line up for the Speedway World Cup semi-final at
King's Lynn, England this Saturday, July 26. The move came sud-
denly after it was learned that last year's team member Ryan Fisher
would not be able to compete due to a shoulder injury that requires
surgery.
Hamill paid tribute to Fisher.
"Ryan is devastated with the timing of this," Hamill said. "His
PHOTOGRAPHY
BY
STEVE
EVANS
Max Ruml will head to England this week to race in the Speedway
World Cup semi-final with the rest of the American squad.
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