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Extensive shoulder damage requiring surgery will rule Phoenix Racing Honda’s Cullin Park out for the remainder of Monster Energy Supercross, aiming to return in time for Pro Motocross this summer.

Park was injured at Birmingham in the 250SX East/West Showdown, now due to undergo immediate surgery to repair ligaments and anchor fractures in his right shoulder.

“From the moment we tried to get my shoulder back into place on Saturday night, I knew something wasn’t right,” Park said. “The pain and lack of mobility made it clear I needed to get it checked out further.

“If it were just the labrum and stability ligament tears, I would tough it out and line up in Detroit, because I still have that drive to put myself and the team in a better position in this series. However, the fracture in my shoulder is keeping me from even being able to move my arm right now.

“I’m on my way to Nashville to get this taken care of properly and hopefully be back in time for Pro Motocross. I want to thank the entire Phoenix Racing Honda team, my family, and everyone in my corner for having my back through this.

“It’s a tough situation, but it could always be worse. I know how much I’ve improved this year and I’m not at my ceiling yet – that’s all the motivation I need to get through this and come back stronger.”

With six rounds remaining in the 250SX East division, Phoenix Racing Honda will continue to focus on steady progression with Evan Ferry and Gavin Towers, with Towers set to return to action this weekend in Detroit.

“Phoenix Racing team manager Gary Schlentz said: “Losing Cullin – who has been a cornerstone of this team – this early in the series is a tough blow. That said, we’ve seen firsthand how resilient and determined he is over the years.

“I have no doubt he’ll do everything possible to come back fully fit and ready to race. Hopefully, we’ll see him return around the start of Pro Motocross, if not shortly after.”