2010: Philippaerts out for the Motocross of Nations
David Philippaerts of Yamaha Monster Energy Motocross Team was unable to race for the incoming 64th Motocross of Nations that will be held at the Thunder Valley, Lakewood, Colorado on September 26. This is due to an injury experienced by the racer. He is currently suffering from a second-degree strain of the media lateral ligament in his right knee. Philippaerts accidentally twisted his right knee after showing off a raging speed during the 2nd Moto race. He wasn't able to complete the race therefore confirming his third position in the FIM MX1-GP World Championship on the factory YZ450FM and went immediately back to his home in Milan for a medical check-up. According to a medical report, the injury will not require any form of operations. However, adequate rest for a period of twenty days is needed before the 2008 world champion is able to begin his light cycling routines. On the other hand, luck comes to Gautier Paulin as Team Yamaha chooses him to represent France in the ...