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Monster Energy/Pro Circuit/Kawasaki’s Tyler Bowers will miss the remainder of season 2015, opting to undergo back surgery following a frustrating Houston round of Monster Energy AMA Supercross last weekend.

Bowers has been dealing with a lingering back issue since the start of the season at Anaheim in January. He was able to push through the first six rounds, but over the break he determined he would need back surgery to repair a lower lumbar issue.

He had scheduled the surgery for May and was prepared to sit out the Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship, but the effects were too severe for him to conquer and finish Saturday night’s main event. Bowers will sit out the remaining supercross rounds and looks to move up his surgery to resolve the issue.

“It’s a big bummer,” said Bowers. “I love racing and love my entire Monster Energy/Pro Circuit/Kawasaki team, which is why it makes it so difficult to force myself to sit on the sidelines.”

Last weekend saw the multiple Arenacross champion drop to fifth in the Western Regional 250SX standings. He is contracted to Kawasaki for another year in 2016.