Chase Sexton made Atlanta his own last weekend. Finally breaking the streak of crashing whilst leading. But I’ve said this for a while now. It will take more than one to make the confidence grow.
If he can do that again in the next two weeks, watch him grow in stature and his dominance potentially flourish. But if he doesn’t win again. Or worse has a crash whilst leading in the remaining supercross rounds. Then this could be a lingering issue still due to the change to Outdoors coming here in just around 4 weeks.
Eli Tomac and Cooper Webb just didn’t have it last weekend in Atlanta. But I’d fall off my chair if both of them missed the podium again this week at East Rutherford. The Championship is tight now and both of them will be all in for these remaining 4 rounds.
Hunter Lawrence is on track to win his first SX title this weekend in the US. His riding this year has been impressive in many ways but his save in the early laps of Atlanta was maybe the most impressive so far. That could have been an injury and the end of his season. But it was a quick detour and back to the front a few corners later.
Nate Thrasher has been performing well in the 2023 East Coast SX. Despite managing through an ACL tear after round 2. Unfortunately, his crash in Atlanta has ended his season. A dislocated hip with some bone fragments and a broken collarbone will require a lot of rehab. The Team has also confirmed that given the injuries from Atlanta. Nate Thrasher will also use this time to have his ACL repaired next week. Confirming that he will likely be out of action for the remainder of 2023.
The 250 class has been smashed with Injuries in 2023. But somehow, Tom Vialle managed to escape injury in Atlanta after a mid-air collision lead to a big crash for the Frenchman. He will be able to race East Rutherford this weekend. For Tom, he just needs to get to the Outdoors Healthy. He will be a serious contender if he can manage that. But Supercross is difficult. 3 rounds left for him to navigate safely.
Considering the injuries this year. Our injuries per round stat are quite high. 7.8 injuries per round so far in 2023 is a concerning stat in my book. Along with 5 dislocations. 2 hip dislocations in 2 weeks are unusual and also painful for Nate Thrasher and Christian Craig I’m sure.
Fingers crossed for all of us Aussie fans that we see Hunter with a number one plate by the end of the 250main this week.
Remember to stay updated on all the injury news via our social feeds @always.moto on Instagram. Check out more in-depth conversations on all the injuries in our sport on the AlwaysMoto podcast on your favourite podcast app or here on Spotify
See you next round Moto fans.
#injuriesareapartofmoto
This list has who we know has an injury. What that injury is and when we expect them back at the races. Maybe some extras if you’re lucky!
If we have missed a rider or got an injury update wrong let us know. info@alwaysmoto.com
The Emergency Department List – Round 14 – East Rutherford
Nate Thrasher #29 – Monster Energy Star Racing Yamaha
Injured When? Atlanta
Injured What? Right Dislocated Hip, Left Collarbone Fracture
Return to Riding Timeframe – 8-12 weeks pending the surgical repair to the bone fragments Thrasher reported are in his hip.
Next race prediction – Mid to Late Outdoors 2023 at best.
Jeremy Martin #6 – ClubMX Yamaha
Injured When? Atlanta
Injured What? Punctured Lung
Return to Riding Timeframe – 1-2wks
Next race prediction – Maybe Nashville for Round 15
Guillaume St-Cyr #551 – Privateer KTM
Injured When? Atlanta
Injured What? Concussion and unconfirmed Left Shoulder soreness
Return to Riding Timeframe – 1-4weeks pending concussion symptoms clearing
Next race prediction – Pending passing of Concussion Protocol and if there is more to the left shoulder injury.
Brock Papi #247 – Privateer Kawasaki
Injured When? Atlanta
Injured What? Illness. Had a reaction to something that resulted in him being hospitalised after practice in Atlanta.
Return to Riding Timeframe – 1-2 weeks. AlwaysMoto has checked in with Brock and he is hoping to be back to normal within a week.
Next race prediction – Nashville Rnd 15
Logan Leitzel #208 – Privateer Kawasaki
Injured When? Mid-week prior to Atlanta
Injured What? Concussion and Knee injury.
Return to Riding Timeframe – Pending further medical intervention and diagnosis of his knee.
Next race prediction – Unclear at this time.
Christian Craig #28 – Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Racing
Injured When? Glendale
Injured What? Dislocated Elbow and Dislocated hip
Return to Riding Timeframe – 8-12 weeks pending when the surgical repair of the elbow can occur as it’s delayed at this stage to let swelling go down.
Next race prediction – Mid to Late Outdoors 2023 at best.
Stilez Robertson #40 – Star Racing Yamaha
Injured When? Glendale
Injured What? Right Lower Leg, Tib/Fib Fracture
Return to Riding Timeframe – has completed surgery and will likely be out for 8-12 weeks.
Next race prediction – Mid to Late Outdoors 2023
Hayden Mellross #105 – Privateer
Injured When? Glendale
Injured What? Right Lower Leg/Ankle. AlwaysMoto has been in touch with Hayden but he wasn’t able to confirm the details of the injury at this stage. More to come here soon.
Return to Riding Timeframe – has completed surgery and will likely be out for 8-12 weeks.
Next race prediction – Pending recovery and contracts. Maybe AusProMX rounds, Maybe WSX fill in or at worst AusSupercross.
Luke Kalaitzian #636 – Privateer
Injured When? Glendale
Injured What? Toe Fracture
Return to Riding Timeframe – 1-2 weeks – could potentially ride through if required.
Next race prediction – Round 16 at Denver
Cameron Mcadoo #48 – Monster Energy Pro Circuit Kawasaki
Injured When? Mid Week before Glendale
Injured What? Right Shoulder – dislocated and torn labrum resulting in surgery being completed
Return to Riding Timeframe – Approx 12wks
Next race prediction – Mid to Late Outdoors 2023 at best.
Carter Stephenson #824 – Privateer
Injured When? Mid Week before Glendale – Road incident whilst riding his Harley
Injured What? Concussion, Fracture to Right forearm and elbow.
Return to Riding Timeframe – Approx 12wks
Next race prediction – Mid Outdoors 2023 all going well.
Dylan Walsh #79 – Privateer Kawasaki
Injured When? Seattle
Injured What? Tibia Fracture and Dylan have confirmed with AlwaysMoto that he completed surgery immediately after Seattle and has had a rod inserted in his Tibia.
Return to Riding Timeframe – Likely out for 3-5 months pending initial surgical recovery progression.
Next race prediction – Late Outdoors 2023 if he is planning to complete MX in USA.
Ty Freehill #517 – Privateer Yamaha
Injured When? Seattle
Injured What? Collapsed Left Lung, Bruised Left shoulder and Left Hip, Left Pinky finger fracture
Return to Riding Timeframe – Unclear, 4-6wks but Ty has indicated he wants to try ride Glendale.
Next race prediction – Possibly out for the remainder of SX. May try Denver or Salt Lake pending recovery and privateer life/funding.
Julien Benek #500 – Team PRMX Kawasaki
Injured When? Seattle
Injured What? Fractured Thumb
Return to Riding Timeframe – 4-6wks
Next race prediction – Out for remaining SX rounds.
Alex Ray #140
Injured When? Detroit
Injured What? After coming back around 3-4 weeks post-op from his thumb fracture. He has managed to case a jump and break his Ring Finger which required more surgery.
Return to Riding Timeframe – Likely out for 6 weeks now.
Next race prediction – May miss the rest of the season pending the recovery progress.
Scott Meshey #411
Injured When? Detroit – Press Day
Injured What? An Overjump of the Triple has caused a Tibia fracture to the malleolus. Inner ankle bone.
Return to Riding Timeframe – 6-8wks
Next race prediction – May miss the rest of the season pending the recovery progress.
Bubba Pauli #282
Injured When? Indy
Injured What? Amputated the tip of his Left Thumb
Return to Riding Timeframe – Unclear. Due to the reattachment process. Not sure how long it will take for the tip to survive or be removed.
Next race prediction – Out for Supercross.
Larry Reyes Jr #552
Injured When? Indy
Injured What? Grade 5 liver laceration, Fractured Shoulder and a concussion
Return to Riding Timeframe – 8-12 weeks pending liver function returning.
Next race prediction – Likely out for Supercross.
Jesse Flock #167
Injured When? Daytona
Injured What? 4 broken ribs, punctured lung, fractured T2 vertebrae. Bone bruising on the left arm.
Return to Riding Timeframe – 6-8wks
Next race prediction – May Miss remaining Supercross rounds pending recovery process.
Jonah Geistler #115
Injured When? Daytona
Injured What? T1 and T4 fractures, 1st rib fracture and a small brain bleed
Return to Riding Timeframe – 6-8wks pending head injury recovery.
Next race prediction – May miss the remaining Supercross rounds.
Devin Harriman #99 – Privateer
Injured When? Arlington
Injured What? Compound fracture of Left Tibia/ fibula
Return to Riding Timeframe – 3 months pending post-op recovery process.
Next race prediction – Mid Outdoors 2023.
Phil Nicoletti #69 – ClubMX Yamaha
Injured When? Oakland
Injured What? Dislocated Wrist, Ulnar Lunate dislocation. The treatment needed is still pending.
Return to Riding Timeframe – 6-8 weeks Minimum depending on surgical intervention needed.
Next race prediction – MX Round 1 in Late May 2023.
Matthew Curler #958 – Privateer
Injured When? Tampa
Injured What? Dislocated right shoulder, Left wrist sprain, investigating broken thumb and burn on his side
Return to Riding Timeframe – 6-8wks pending thumb fracture confirmation
Next race prediction – Unclear at this stage.
Dylan Ferrandis #14 – Monster Energy Star Racing Yamaha
Injured When? Houston and further issues with the Daytona Press Day crash.
Injured What? Concussion
Return to Riding Timeframe – Reported on his socials about a 6wk program to return via. Currently about 3-4 weeks in.
Next race prediction – Unclear at this time. Maybe out til Outdoors???
Preston Kilroy #71 – ClubMX Yamaha
Injured When? Houston
Injured What? Broke both wrists
Return to Riding Timeframe – 6-8 weeks minimum. Required surgery on both right and left radius bones in his forearms.
Next race prediction – Potentially out until Outdoors in late May 2023.
Nick Romano #54 – Monster Energy Star Racing Yamaha
Injured When? Pre-Season – January 3rd.
Injured What? Right ACL tear and Meniscus injury. Surgery completed14/2/23
Return to Riding Timeframe – Approx. 6 months.
Next race prediction – 2024 SX.
Ryder Floyd #296 – Privateer Yamaha
Injured When? Pre-season – Attempted to race Houston but was unable to get through the day.
Injured What? Fractured Right Foot
Return to Riding Timeframe – 6-8weeks post-op
Next race prediction – May Miss remaining East Coast SX rounds
Malcolm Stewart #27 – Rockstar Energy Husqvarna
Injured When? Training incident.
Injured What? ACL tear in his Knee
Return to Riding Timeframe – Approx. 6 Months
Next race prediction – Likely out until 2024 SX pending recovery time for ACL graft type used.
Jalek Swoll #31 – Rockstar Energy Husqvarna
Injured When? Training incident.
Injured What? Spiral Fracture of Left Humerus
Return to Riding Timeframe – 8-12 weeks
Next race prediction – No news at this stage
Seth Hammaker #35 – Monster Energy Pro Circuit Kawasaki
Injured When? Training incident.
Injured What? Wrist injury.
Return to Riding Timeframe – 6 weeks
Next race prediction – Outdoors Round One at Pala
Marvin Musquin #25 – RedBull KTM
Injured When? Mid-week prior to San Diego
Injured What? Broken Scaphoid.
Return to Riding Timeframe – The fracture coupled with issues from a previous wrist injury has meant that Marvin will let the injury heal naturally and this will extend his recovery timeframe. Potentially to around 8 weeks.
Next race prediction – Possibly out for the remaining Supercross rounds in 2023. Still in a splint as per the KTM headquarters opening.
Austin Forkner #55 – Pro Circuit Kawasaki
Injured When? Anaheim 1
Injured What? Right Knee and Left Hand. The Right knee is the main issue. ACL Tear, Partial tears to PCL and MCL ligaments. Both Medial and Lateral Meniscus tears and a tibial Plateau fracture.
Return to Riding Timeframe – 6-9 months pending graft type used for ACL repair
Next race prediction – Unclear at this time.
Luis Macias #259 – The Privateer Paddock
Injured When? Anaheim 1
Injured What? Broken Ribs, Lacerated Lung and Pneumothorax
Return to Riding Timeframe – 6 weeks. Back on the bike and getting ready for the SX again soon.
Next race prediction – Aiming for Denver.
Justin Rodbell #70 – Privateer
Injured When? Pre-Season
Injured What? Torn Achilles Tendon. AlwaysMoto checked in with Justin just a few days after his surgery to repair the tear. Justin has a long road ahead with the recovery.
Return to Riding Timeframe – Justin is back training to be ready for outdoors round one at Pala.
Next race prediction – Pala for round one of the Outdoor Nationals
Brandon Hartranft #37 – HEP Twisted Tea Suzuki
Injured When? Pre-Season
Injured What? Multiple injuries. L1-2 Endplate fractures, L3-4 Transverse process fractures, L1-3 Spinous processes, Left Hip dislocation, Multiple rib fractures, right scapular fracture, Right hemothorax (Lung injury).
Return to Riding Timeframe – 6-12 months
Next race prediction – Unclear at this early stage of recovery for these injuries.
Kyle Greeson #204 – Privateer
Injured When? Pre-Season
Injured What? L3 Burst Fracture
Return to Riding Timeframe – 3Months +
Next race prediction – Pending recovery May be able to race MX in Late May 2023.
Vince Friese #39 – Motoconcepts Honda
Injured When? Pre-Season
Injured What? The Team has been very non-specific and lacks details on the injury for Vince. Unconfirmed reports of an Achilles injury from the A1 pits as he was in a moon boot.
Return to Riding Timeframe – as of last week is back on the bike from the videos on his Instagram. But still no response from the team or Vince about his plans or injury details.
Next race prediction – Round One of WSX in July 2023.
