IPSWICH star Jason Doyle has revealed that he has been ruled out for the rest of the season.
The former world champ, currently third in the GP standings, will race no further in 2024 after sustaining serious arm injuries at King’s Lynn last week.
In a video on his social media channels, the Australian admitted: “Just to let people know what's been happening and what is going to happen!
“Sorry I have been so quiet regarding my injuries I needed some time to sort this situation out!
“Firstly most of you will be aware I had a decent crash last week at King’s Lynn I ended up joining the fans in the crowd.
“Went straight to hospital and they diagnosed me with 4 broken ribs and a lung contusion.
“I was in a bit of pain so I just didn't know what was wrong at that point in time I felt like / was shattered!
“Guess you have this feeling when you land on concrete! I told them about my left shoulder!
“They couldn't see any breaks but there was a weird feeling of numbness and I knew this wasn't right.
“So 2 days later / went for a MRI scan in Norwich to check ligaments & tendons in shoulder.
“The results come back Wednesday and me being stubborn didn't want to believe what they came back to me with.
“So I hopped on a plane and went to rehab sports clinic in Poznan yesterday and underwent more tests & scans where they once again told me that I have snapped two tendons and tore my rotator cuff and it needs immediate treatment
“Now normally I would ride with broken bones and injuries but this one I can't get out of!
“I have no strength and I can't wait till the end of the season to get it sorted I must have it repair fast or it will have long term consequences. Can't lift a beer when I retire.
“I'm sorry I have to give you all this s*** news! I'm devastated!! But life still goes on!
“I'm safe and healthy and there is way more sadder things in life that are going on in this world.
“I am lucky I can spend time now with my family! My little baby girl and my wife!
“My operation is booked in for Tuesdays to repair and fix the shoulder and I hope this will stop all the pain I am having.
“The specialist has told me I will be out for 4-6 months. I would like to thank my clubs Ipswich Witches, GKM Grudziadz & Outrup and the Speedway Grand Prix for the short memories I have had this season!
“This isn't the end, I have loads more to give. I just need time to recover and repair for another crack at world class speedway!
“I will miss the buzz but I will miss the cheers! | will be back! Thank you! And see you all around the tracks when I come to support the sport I love.”
Words by Holeshot Media.
Images by Taylor Lanning.