Team Factory Connection rider Michael Byrne’s title hopes for 125cc Supercross season has been shattered.  Michael is set for surgery today (Tuesday) to have a pin put in his right thumb.  Initial outlook is that he’ll be out 3 – 5 weeks.

This injury happens at a time when “Burner” was coming into his own.  Michael started the season strong in the 250cc class and followed that up with a current 4^th position in the 125cc east coast series.  Michael put his Honda CR125 on the podium in the first race of the 125cc east coast series in Minneapolis and had the speed to be a serious threat this year in the 125cc east coast series.

Michael is “really bummed to say the least and wants to apologize to his team and his mechanic who have worked so hard” for the title chase in 2003.

Watch Michael’s Official Web Site (www.michaelbyrnemx.com) for future updates on his successful surgery.