James Stewart in France - Photo by: Pascal Haudiquert - Courtesy of Larivière Organisation
James Stewart in France – Photo by: Pascal Haudiquert – Courtesy of Larivière Organisation

Last weekend at the 2015 Lille (Bercy) Supercross, Yoshimura/Suzuki’s James Stewart crashed on the opening lap of the main event. It didn’t look bad, but the former two-time 450SX Champion got up limping and was eventually carried off the track. Before crashing, James looked to have the speed to win and even won the Superpole event, but a bad start got the better of the #7 in the main event.

Since his crash in France, the Stewart camp has been quiet about his injury. Just now, though, James sent out a vague injury update and a very classy open letter about what happened in France in an Instagram post. While it may not be the definitive injury update everyone was looking for, James really put his ankle injury—no matter how big or small that injury is—in perspective. Hope to see the #7 at A1 but, like he said, there are much bigger things in the world to worry about.

You can read what James had to say and watch his crash below.

Tough weekend but I did enjoy my time with the unbelievably loud French crowd. As always they showed me mad love and helluve bummed my night ended like that. Waiting for results on my ankle so I hope things aren’t as bad as they feel now.

But in the big scheme of things I shouldn’t even mention my injury. It’s The ones in Paris who need our support. We all get caught up in our little world and think when things are going wrong, the man is punishing us only. Take a step back and look at the big picture, we all should be grateful to have a chance to complain, suffer or whatever we choose to do because In dark times just realized everything always can be worse. Life is too short to wake up in the morning with regrets. So love the people who treat you right, forget about the ones who don’t and believe that everything happens for a reason. If you get a chance, take it. If it changes your life, let it. I won’t say it’ll be easy but I promised it will be worth it.

Im grateful to have an opportunity to spend another day with the people I love and the great fans I have. I appreciate you guys and will always continue to fight everyday. My condolences goes out to everyone who were effected in all of this sadness.


[video_bar]

Tough weekend but I did enjoy my time with the unbelievably loud French crowd. As always they showed me mad love and helluve bummed my night ended like that. Waiting for results on my ankle so I hope things aren't as bad as they feel now. But in the big scheme of things I shouldn't even mention my injury. It's The ones in Paris who need our support. We all get caught up in our little world and think when things are going wrong, the man is punishing us only. Take a step back and look at the big picture, we all should be grateful to have a chance to complain, suffer or whatever we choose to do because In dark times just realized everything always can be worse. Life is too short to wake up in the morning with regrets. So love the people who treat you right, forget about the ones who don't and believe that everything happens for a reason. If you get a chance, take it. If it changes your life, let it. I won't say it'll be easy but I promised it will be worth it. Im grateful to have an opportunity to spend another day with the people I love and the great fans I have. I appreciate you guys and will always continue to fight everyday. My condolences goes out to everyone who were effected in all of this sadness.

A photo posted by James Stewart (@therealjs7) on

Author

Dan Lamb is a 12+ year journalist and the owner of MotoXAddicts.