FOOTHILL RANCH, Calif. — Monster Energy/Pro Circuit/Kawasaki rider Jo Shimoda suffered a shoulder injury in preparation for the Monster Energy AMA Supercross Eastern Regional Championship. 30 Kawasaki rider will forgo the opening rounds of the 250SX Eastern Regional Championship as he takes the necessary time to recover. After finishing fourth overall last year in the 250SX Western Regional Championship, Shimoda raced his way to second overall in the AMA Pro Motocross Championship. Shimoda carried momentum from his motocross season into off-season training and was prepared to challenge for the 250SX East title. “I’m doing my best to focus forward on my return to racing,” Shimoda said. Further updates on Shimoda’s return to racing will be shared when available.

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