ADAM JENKINSON INJURED AFTER AMAZING BSB DEBUT

Adam stunned the Superbike paddock with a magnificent seventh place qualifying performance in the tricky conditions on Saturday.
 

He then proved that his qualifying speed was not a one off by running in fifth place in the early stages of the first race, only to be forced out by engine failure.

Unfortunately his second race proved to be rather more damaging to himself as well as the bike. The race was in its early stages as Jenko tipped his Fireblade into the fearsome Church bend. The bike locked up and Adam was off into the undergrowth at 140mph.

The red flag was waved instantly and after medical attention Jenkinson was taken to hospital in Southampton. Adam has suffered a compound fracture of his right forearm that could force him out for a considerable time.

Team owner Robin Croft said: "We are so gutted for Adam, he has very quickly become the focus of our team and for him to be out so soon and for so long is very sad for him and us. The cause of the crash is still under investigation, but it was a failure of the bike.

"His arm was operated on, on Sunday night and the surgeons are keen to have another look soon to try and better the fix they have already made. The arm has been plated but until the second operation we do not have a timescale for Adam's return."

The team are therefore on the lookout for a replacement rider who can help them out in the next few races. Robin Croft and the Rocket Centre are keen to stress though that Adam Jenkinson is their main man and as soon as he is fit he will be back on the bike.

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