Chris Vermeulen’s rocky road to recovery isn’t over yet.
The Kawasaki rider will not ride in this weekend’s fifth round of the World Superbike championship round at Miller Motorsports Park.
Vermeulen who has only been able to complete one race (Race 1 – Assen) so far this season, will remain in Europe and continue rehabilitation on his knee, but will also check out his arm fitness after his recent left elbow injury, picked up during practice at Monza.
The former World Supersport champion will be testing at Aragon in early June to get to learn the track and try to get some consistent lap times on his Kawasaki.
“It is disappointing to not race in America but my injuries are still healing,” said Vermeulen.
“The good thing is they are improving.
The decision was taken with the team and Kawasaki to miss the race and concentrate on testing.
That’s not only for myself to get some time under my belt away from the racing, but also to get more information about the bike.
That means I should hopefully come back strong at Misano which is a track I know quite well.
I have never ridden at Aragon before so it will be good to get some track time in and learn the track before we go there after Misano.
”The Misano Adriatico round is scheduled for June 12th.
