Daytona marks the start of the Supercross series, right? I think a Goat has said that more than a few times.
Well, you say something often enough. Eventually, you will get it right. In 2024 it seems that it is exactly the case. An extremely tight 450 championship chase has unfolded through 7 rounds so far. With only 19 points separating 1st from 7th in the title hunt.
It’s not so much the points that make it the potential start of the championship this weekend. But more the potential heavyweights arrive, all at once in Daytona.
Jett Lawrence has had an ok start to the season. Two wins but potentially could have been at least 3 if not for a few mistakes last weekend. So his motivation to perform in Daytona is high to rebound from last week.
Cooper Webb, is the only other two-time winner in 2024. But he has had a circle on his calendar around Daytona for a number of years. In an effort to check that one off the win list for his career. He has been close many times while Eli has been on his win streak. Is this the year Cooper can cross it off his list?
But maybe the most interesting point of all. Eli Tomac has apparently found Beast mode finally in 2024. Last week in Arlington was the first sign of real life for Tomac. With Daytona this weekend being his stomping grounds. He will be out to re-establish himself at the front.
Let’s not forget Aaron Plessinger and Hunter Lawrence. The stars are aligning for Daytona in 2024 to be an epic race if the start allows and the weather plays it part too.
On the injury front. Everyone has been talking about Austin Forkner this week. Check our YouTube content for more on this.
Jeremy Martin will make his return from a concussion this week. Josh Cartwright is back from an AC separation. Kevin Moranz somehow escaped a serious injury in Arlington and will be on the gate in Daytona. Some of these guys have had some serious dirt samples in 2024. The best part is that most of them are running a Vlog these days and have captured the crashes on their YouTube channels for everyone to see.
The Austin Forkner management was an interesting situation in Arlington. The US has different approaches to the medical management of injured people but should Austin have been allowed up to walk to the Medic Cart with the C Collar on?
We explore that in this YouTube video
For those who haven’t found our Podcast yet. These injury updates are spoken about in a lot more depth on the podcast and you might learn a thing or two about your own past injuries as we dive through the details of the human anatomy at times.
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 player or our YouTube channel.
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
Austin Forkner #63 – Monster Energy Pro Circuit Kawasaki
Injured When? Arlington Rnd 7
Injured What? L3-4 Right-sided Transverse process fractures, Right Scapula Fracture and Concussion
Return to Riding Timeframe – 6-8wks
Next race prediction – Likely out for Supercross
Christian Craig #28 – Rockstar Energy Husqvarna
Injured When? Re-aggravation of old injury to his Left Elbow
Injured What? Christian had the radial head removed last year following multiple surgeries to repair his fractured and dislocated elbow unsuccessfully. He has currently had a return of pain in the elbow and is unable to ride.
Return to Riding Timeframe – unclear pending further specialist review
Next race prediction – Unclear at this time
Bubba Pauli #282 – Madd Parts Kawasaki
Injured When? Arlington Rnd 7
Injured What? Dislocated Right shoulder
Return to Riding Timeframe – unclear at this stage. Has required further imaging
Next race prediction – Unclear at this stage
Jalek Swoll #33 – Triumph
Injured When? Arlington Rnd 7
Injured What? Possible concussion. But “Banged up” as per his social post.
Return to Riding Timeframe – <1wk
Next race prediction – Rnd 8 in Daytona
Evan Ferry #751 – Triumph
Injured When? Press day Arlington Rnd 7
Injured What? AC separation – shoulder
Return to Riding Timeframe – 1-3wks
Next race prediction – Rnd 12 St. Louis, Maybe
Gulliem Farres #83 – Rockstar Energy Husqvarna
Injured When? Mid Week before Daytona Rnd 8
Injured What? Broken Femur
Return to Riding Timeframe – 3-6months
Next race prediction – Unclear at this time
Jeremy Martin #6 – Club MX Yamaha
Injured When? Detroit Rnd 5 – Heat Race
Injured What? Concussion
Return to Riding Timeframe – 1-2wks
Next race prediction – Daytona this weekend
Jett Reynolds #99 – Club MX Yamaha
Injured When? Training before Arlington Rnd 7
Injured What? Shoulder
Return to Riding Timeframe – Unclear
Next race prediction – Likely out for Supercross as the team has indicated he requires surgery.
Cullin Park #58 – Phoenix Racing Honda
Injured When? Detroit Rnd 5
Injured What? Dislocated wrist
Return to Riding Timeframe – 6-8wks
Next race prediction – Rnd 1 of the outdoors
Enzo Lopes #50 – Star Racing Yamaha
Injured When? Unclear. Info is a bit speculative at this point More to be confirmed here soon. Watch this space.
Injured What? Forearm issue
Return to Riding Timeframe – unclear. Our source says it’s week by week at this stage.
Next race prediction – unclear
Luke Neese #89 – Privateer Yamaha
Injured When? Mid-January Practicing for East Coast SX
Injured What? Right Fibular Fracture
Return to Riding Timeframe – 4-6wks pending surgical clearance
Next race prediction – Rnd 9 in Alabama possibly.
Adam Cianciarulo #9 – Monster Energy Kawasaki
Injured When? Anaheim One – Main Event
Injured What? Fracture to the 4th Metacarpal on his Left Hand
Return to Riding Timeframe – Adam has been riding through the injury
Next race prediction – Rnd 8 this weekend in Daytona
Julien Benek #500 – Privateer Kawasaki
Injured When? Anaheim 1
Injured What? Thumb Ligament tear requiring surgical repair.
Return to Riding Timeframe – <6-8wks post-op
Next race prediction – Round 11 pending recovery
Maximus Vohland #20 – Pro Circuit Kawasaki
Injured When? Mid-week Practice Crash
Injured What? Unspecified
Return to Riding Timeframe – As per the team PR this week return timeframes are unknown at this stage.
Next race prediction – unclear
Logan Karnow #169 – Only Fans Kawasaki
Injured When? Heat race at Anaheim 1
Injured What? Left Lower leg. Logan has had surgery on a fractured fibula, torn deltoid ligament, and a fracture to his heal.
Return to Riding Timeframe – Unclear at this time
Next race prediction – Out for SX 2024.
Lux Turner #473 – AEO Powersports KTM
Injured When? Main event at Anaheim 1
Injured What? Hip and pelvic fracture
Return to Riding Timeframe – has returned to riding as per his social post.
Next race prediction – Seattle
Dylan Walsh #88 – Host Grind Stone Kawasaki
Injured When? Anaheim 1
Injured What? Internal laceration to organ
Return to Riding Timeframe – 6 weeks pending location and severity.
Next race prediction – Seattle for Rnd 11
Colt Nichols #45 – Beta USA
Injured When? December 2024
Injured What? Unspecified Shoulder Injury
Return to Riding Timeframe – Colt is back on turns tracks this week.
Next race prediction – Rnd 9 in Alabama possibly.
Bobby Piazza #637 – Privateer
Injured When? October 2023
Injured What? Achilles tear
Return to Riding Timeframe – 5+months
Next race prediction – Unclear at this time
Richard Taylor #141 – Privateer
Injured When? November 2023
Injured What? Femur Fracture
Return to Riding Timeframe – 5+months
Next race prediction – Unclear at this time
Jonah Geistler #115 – Privateer
Injured When? October 2023
Injured What? Left Wrist fracture, right elbow fracture, right index finger fracture
Return to Riding Timeframe – 3 months
Next race prediction – Not returning in 2024. Completing Team Manager duties and will re-evaluate for 2025
Derek Kelley #53 – AEO Power Sports KTM Racing
Injured When? November 2023
Injured What? Right Radius and Ulnar fracture
Return to Riding Timeframe – 6-10wks
Next race prediction – Unclear, Derek has required a second bout of surgery and his return timeframe is currently unclear.
Chris Prebula – #995 Privateer
Injured When? December 2023
Injured What? Multiple spinal fractures, right collarbone and right rib fractures
Return to Riding Timeframe – Unclear
Next race prediction – Unclear at this time.
Dylan Schwartz #40 – BarX Suzuki
Injured When? Details are limited here
Injured What? Radius fracture and ligament damage
Return to Riding Timeframe – Unclear
Next race prediction – Unclear
Leo Tucker #334 – BarX Suzuki
Injured When? Details are limited here
Injured What? Details are limited here
Return to Riding Timeframe – as per his social channels he is back on the bike
Next race prediction – Seattle??
Stilez Robertson #61 – Monster Energy Star Racing Yamaha
Injured When? December 2023
Injured What? Left Wrist fracture
Return to Riding Timeframe – Unclear
Next race prediction – Unclear at this time
Aaron Tanti #109 – Team PRMX Kawasaki
Injured When? December 2023
Injured What? Shoulder fracture to his Glenoid.
Return to Riding Timeframe – Sometime around Daytona
Next race prediction – Round 9 in Alabama potentially.
