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Drama for Team USA at the MXoN: Chance Hymas injured, Julien Beaumer steps in

HRC works rider Chance Hymas had been selected for the MXGP class at the Motocross of Nations in Ernée, but he suffered wrist fractures and is out of action. KTM works rider Julien Beaumer is stepping in.

This article is an automatically generated English version. The Original Article was published in German.

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Chance Hymas was set to ride for Team USA in the MXGP class, but the HRC works rider suffered two fractures to his wrist whilst landing after a triple jump during free practice at the SMX Final in Ridgedale and will miss both the third playoff and next week’s Motocross of Nations in Ernée.

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Departure for Europe on Tuesday

US team manager Mike Pelletier had to act quickly, as the team is due to fly to Europe as early as next Tuesday. “It’s been a hectic 24 hours, but we made a decision this morning. Julien Beaumer will take his place in the 450 class.” Beaumer is a 250 rider who has no previous experience in the 450 class.

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Julien Beaumer – MXGP

Levi Kitchen – MX2

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