Doctor's Orders: Ryan Hughes Told to Quit Racing

Ryan Hughes just called the Racer X office to tell us that, after an
extensive exam from Dr. Schleimer in California, he has been told that his
head can't take another concussion and that he must retire from racing.

"Dr. Schleimer ordered me - with great reluctance - to retire from motocross
and supercross racing," said Hughes, who rode for Team Honda this year but
spent most of his career with Team Kawasaki. "Unfortunately, I have to pass
on the deal I was offered from McGrath Racing to be Jeremy's teammate in
2002."

Hughes, 28, leaves behind a legacy of never-surrender racing. From his early
days as a Team Green prospect to his victory at the 2000 Motocross des
Nations in France, Ryno built a reputation as a hard charger, a fierce
competitor and a world-class rider. He paid the price, too, with numerous
concussions, broken wrists and, during practice at Steel City, a broken
scapula, clavicle, thumb and three ribs, plus a third-degree burn on the
back on his leg. While in the Westmoreland County Hospital near Pittsburgh,
Hughes and his wife, Jennifer, discussed the possibility of him taking some
time off and coming back with McGrath Racing, but the doctor now says that
racing is no longer an option and that he must retire.

Thanks for the memories, Ryno. We'll miss watching you charge!




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That is sad to hear. He was realy starting to find some speed on the 450.

That is a sad deal! You work for Racer X? What is your position?

no i dont work for racer x i belong to the club that promotes the hangtown national so we get alot of info early on