Glenn Irwin has been taken to hospital for assessment after crashing during a free practice session at the third round of the British Superbike Championship at Snetterton on Saturday.
The Northern Ireland rider came off his Hager PBM Ducati at Turn Nine during FP3 and the session was subsequently red-flagged.
The 35-year-old missed qualifying as his injuries were assessed and will also sit out Saturday’s opening race of the weekend, scheduled to start at 16:00 BST.
A statement released by the race organisers before Saturday’s qualifying explained Irwin’s absence.
“Glenn Irwin was taken to the circuit medical centre after a crash in Free Practice 3,” the statement read.
“Following x-rays on his hip and right leg at the medical centre where nothing was visible, he has been taken to Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital for further scans and is unfit for Qualifying. Further updates will follow when available.”
Two further races are scheduled for Sunday.
Bradley Ray secured pole position in qualifying, from defending BSB champion Kyle Ryde second and Rory Skinner third.
Ray leads the series standings on 86 points after the opening two rounds at Oulton Park and Donington, with Irwin 12 adrift on 74 and Ryde third on 66.
Irwin has secured four podium finishes from the first five races of the season.
