Motorcycle racers discuss injuries after Road America Superbike races
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Last updated Jun 1, 2026
During the MotoAmerica Superbike weekend at Road America on May 31, podium finishers PJ Jacobsen, Bobby Fong, and Sean Dylan Kelly spoke about the injuries they sustained while racing at high speeds. Jacobsen suffered a bone loss in his finger, Fong has a torn rotator cuff, and Kelly has a chip fracture in his finger. Despite these injuries, the racers emphasized their determination to compete, acknowledging the physical and psychological challenges they face in the sport. Kelly enjoyed a strong weekend, including his first win of the season, while Jacobsen finished close behind. The races highlight the extreme risks involved in motorcycle racing and the commitment of the athletes.
- •PJ Jacobsen finished second, 0.381 seconds behind Sean Dylan Kelly.
- •Bobby Fong and Jacobsen both mentioned competing despite injuries.
- •Kelly won his first race of the season at Road America.
- •Cameron Beaubier crashed during the first race and did not compete Sunday.
- 12:42 AMYahoo Sports — ‘Wonder why the hell I’m doing this’: Making sense of crashing at 190 mph
"The podium finishers in the featured event at Road America compared injuries and put perspective on racing motorcycles at 190 mph and crashing.
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