Justin Barcia has cancelled his Aus-X Open appearance with the Monster Energy Factory Yamaha rider putting it down to an unexplained “pressing issue”.

He wrote on his social media account: “With the fast approaching supercross season…I wanted to let all my Australian fans know in advance that unfortunately, I will not be able to attend the Sydney @sxopensupercross.

“I am really disappointed I wonā€™t be able to make it as I was really looking forward to it but a pressing issue has come up which will keep me from attending. Sorry to my Australian fans and thank you very much for the continued support. JB51”

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Although the ever popular Bam Bam will be a miss in Sydney on November 9-10, Aussie fans can still look forward to watching former Supercross champion Ryan Villopoto, reigning Supercross champ Jason Anderson and homegrown hero (and multi-time Supercross champion) Chad Reed.