TwoTwo Motorsports Chad Reed has confirmed he will not compete at this weekend’s final round of the 2013 Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship, opting to focus on preparing himself physically for 2014 and work on the teams future commercial arrangements.
A testament to his love of the sport, commitment to his sponsors and gratitude to his fans Reed, who has endured a tough season beset with injury and ill health, has soldiered on and at times, against medical advice.
The Australian’s 2013 campaign suffered a major setback before the season started with his knee not healing 100% and requiring further surgery.
“2013 was never going to be a good year for so many reasons.” Reed explained. “I am focused on ensuring that every detail, both on and off the track is covered 110% so we start next year with the momentum that we should.
“I am not finished not by a long shot and neither is TwoTwo Motorsports, our sole focus right now is to secure our commercial arrangements and partnerships to ensure we have a well funded, two rider team that is competing for wins and championships every time we are on the track.
“In hindsight maybe I should of stopped earlier in the season to focus on my health but I soldiered on both equally for the sponsors and the fans.
“It is now at the stage where there is no point in doing so. I am not riding to my full potential, I am not representing the sponsors in a way I am comfortable with nor am I giving the fans the show they expect of me or deserve,” Reed continued.