Yates back but McCormick stays

From AMA Pro Racing

DAYTONA BEACH, FL - Aaron Yates, injured back in March, will make his return to the AMA Pro National Guard SuperBike series at this weekend's Suzuki White Lightning AMA Pro Nationals at Virginia International Raceway in Alton, VA.

Yates will practice his #23 Jordan Suzuki and make a further evaluation if he will race after that.

Saskatoon's Brett McCormick, who has been riding the second Jordan Suzuki in Yates' absence will also compete along with National Guard Suzuki Jordan rider Jake Zemke.

"I'm excited about riding again," said Yates. "And really looking forward to getting back out there."

Blake Young, rider of the Rockstar Makita Suzuki will not be riding this weekend at VIR. Young continues his recovery from injuries suffered in a testing accident at Barber Motorsports Park.

Rockstar Makita Suzuki's team manager Peter Doyle is hopeful that Young will be able to return to racing soon but isn't putting a date on a comeback.

"I think it's one of those injuries that you just have to let heal in its own time," Doyle said. "We want Blake back 100 percent healthy so we can go out there and try to win some races full force. We'll just have to take it a day at a time."