Red Bull KTM's Mike Alessi crashed at Hangtown and will sit out Freestone this weekend. Image: Hoppenworld.com.

Red Bull KTM’s Mike Alessi will sit out Freestone’s second round of the Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross Championship this weekend following a heavy crash in practice at Hangtown last weekend.

Approximately six minutes into the second timed practice session, Alessi suffered a horrendous crash. The KTM rider knocked himself out during the crash and the practice was red flagged for his safety.

After some time with the medics Alessi was able to get back on his feet and reported to the Asterisk Medical Unit for further evaluation. Alessi was soon driven to a local area hospital where they evaluated his concussion.

“I felt so good this morning and was very confident in my speed and my bike. I thought today would be my day but unfortunately I suffered a crash and I am lucky I was not seriously hurt,” Alessi explained. “I will rest next week and hope to be back by High Point.”

Alessi, who was fastest in the opening practice at Hangtown in his debut on KTM’s 450 SX-F, is expected to make a full recovery and return to racing in approximately three to four weeks.

Just days out from the opening round of the AMA Pro Motocross series Alessi revealed he’d opted for the 450 this season, turning his back on KTM’s revolutionary 350 SX-F.