By Anthony Caruso III | Publisher
Sprint Car drivers from around the United States travel to Australia to compete during the Christmas holiday. However, one driver announced that he could not compete due to an injury.
Rico Abreu has announced that he will not be able to compete due to a wrist injury. He said he wanted to compete; however, he was putting his fellow competitors at risk.
For those who may not know, Australia’s summer months are from the beginning of December through the end of February.
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“I’m incredibly gutted to let everyone know I will not be racing Western Australia Speedweek,” Rico Abreu said, who was already in Australia preparing for the racing schedule. “I hurt my wrist and the injury requires a surgery. I’ve gone back and forth on how to handle this situation. Trying to race with severely weak grip strength and mobility will put myself and my fellow racers in danger if I can’t react properly.
“Getting my wrist fixed is my top priority so I can be ready by March in Vegas. I’ve never dealt with something like this in my career. I feel I’m letting my team, my fans, and the whole Australian effort we’ve created for this team down.”
He said that he has to fix this situation and make it up to his Australian fans. But he will not have another chance to do so until late next year.
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“Thinking about all this has brought a few clear things to mind,” Abreu added. “I’m in this situation and it’s my job to step up and be the one you hear it from. It’s an unfortunate situation but it’s one I have to fix. My head wants to hang but I’m gonna hold it high and understand something you have to wear and deal with it.”
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