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Team Valvoline EMGO Suzuki’s Matt Furtek underwent surgery on his right arm Tuesday mourning.

The surgery was to relocate a pinched nerve, which was causing Furtek to experience numbness in his fingers and hand while riding.

Furtek will miss the upcoming AMA race in Pikes Peak, Colorado and is scheduled to return for the following round at Road America in Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin.

For Pikes Peak, Team Valvoline EMGO Suzuki’s Steve Rapp will fill in for Furtek in 750cc Superstock, as well as competing in Formula Xtreme.