From a press release issued by Richie Morris:

After an injury sustained at Road America, things are not proceeding to plan for F-USA regular Richie Morris. “I actually went to Loudon in June thinking I was going to ride. But there was no way. I never dreamed I would not be ready for Barber in August. The leg is just worse than originally thought; right now they are talking knee replacement. It is a bit scary but I am still in so much pain, maybe it would at least make that more bearable. I know when I had my wrist fused, I was against it, however after the procedure, it did eliminate the pain. As far as the rest of the season, it will be a wait and see. I love Vegas and Homestead and it would hurt not to be there. But this injury is one of my worst, and God knows I have had enough.

“Both of my primary sponsors, Daytona Buell and Milwaukee Buell have been super, and are leaving everything up to me. I just don’t want to let them down, much less finish my racing career on such a down note. But we can’t control fate and right now I am thinking of the abililty to
walk, run, snowboard, water ski, golf, just the fun things in life that I do. And most importantly be able to work around my ranch for hopefully a long time.

“So time will tell. Please keep me in your prayers. I will do everything possible to make it. I have raced all of my life and have had the
greatest time and met the coolest people doing it. With the exception of the last 3 years, I would not change a thing. I would keep the injuries for the memories. So I hope to see you in Vegas,” stated Morris.