It’s been a minute for the riders in AMA ProMotocross. The longest break they have had in season 2024 was just on 3 weeks and has basically just wrapped up.
So it’s back to the grindstone for the field. With a stretch ahead of 6 races in 7wks. 3 remaining Motocross rounds, a week off. Then onto the 3 SuperMotocross (SMX) playoff rounds. So a busy schedule ahead to close out the 2024 AMA season.
The break as always is welcomed by many, but cursed by a small few who have found form in the week or two before the break. The break also gives everyone a chance to rest up from any minor bumps and bruises. Or catch a few extra weeks of training before making their return to the races after an injury layoff.
This year’s Amateur break which always coincides with the following round of ProMotocross at Unadilla will see a bunch of stars returning to the track for the first time since Supercross. Not all have got to the return point and some will be another week or two before returning to get at least one gate drop before the big money races of SMX start in September.
The Emergency department list this round is a bit scattered with info. Some confirmation of return. Some wishy-washy maybe returns soon and then a bunch of the seasons over but really it’s been over for a while situations. The picture of who will be at the SMX playoffs will become much clearer at Budds Creek and heading to Ironman. But for now, we have some updates to keep you in the loop.
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.
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See you next round Moto fans.
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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
Jett Reynolds #99 – Club MX Yamaha
Injured When? Training before Unadilla
Injured What? Collarbone fracture
Return to Riding Timeframe – approx 4wks
Next race prediction – SMX round 1 maybe.
Dante Oliveira #831 – KTM Off Road
Injured When? Moto 1 at Washougal
Injured What? Collarbone fracture
Return to Riding Timeframe – approx 4wks
Next race prediction – unclear on his next intended Off road race
Justin Barcia – #51 TLD GasGas
Injured When? Early rounds of MX
Injured What? Right knee tendon tear, Left Knee MCL Tear
Return to Riding Timeframe – 6-8wks
Next race prediction – SMX round 1.
Jett Lawrence #1 – HRC Honda
Injured When? Before RedBud
Injured What? Thumb UCL Tear
Return to Riding Timeframe – 6-8wks
Next race prediction – SMX round 1.
Nate Thrasher #57 – Star Racing Yamaha
Injured When? Training before Hangtown
Injured What? Collarbone fracture/bend of the previous plate
Return to Riding Timeframe – approx 6-8wks
Next race prediction – Potentially IronMan for round 11.
RJ Hampshire #24 – Rockstar Husqvarna
Injured When? Pala Press Day
Injured What? Scaphoid Fracture
Return to Riding Timeframe – 8-12wks
Next race prediction – SMX round 1.
Eli Tomac #3 – Star Racing Yamaha
Injured When? Denver Supercross
Injured What? Thumb fracture and UCL Tear
Return to Riding Timeframe – 6-8wks
Next race prediction – Potentially Budds Creek for Rnd 10.
Cooper Webb #2 – Star Racing Yamaha
Injured When? Late Supercross
Injured What? Thumb UCL Tear
Return to Riding Timeframe – 6-8wks
Next race prediction – This weekend at Unadilla.
Ken Roczen – HEP Suzuki
Injured When? Nashville Supercross
Injured What? Tibial Plateau fracture and Toe fracture
Return to Riding Timeframe – 6-8wks
Next race prediction – Unadilla this weekend.
Seth Hammaker #43 – Pro Circuit Kawasaki
Injured When? Before MX Rnd 1
Injured What? Shoulder injury
Return to Riding Timeframe – 12 weeks
Next race prediction – Out for season 2024.
Cameron Mcadoo #63 – Pro Circuit Kawasaki
Injured When? Before MX Rnd 1
Injured What? Shoulder injury
Return to Riding Timeframe – 12 weeks. Has returned to the bike this week for practice.
Next race prediction – Likely out for season 2024.
Devin Harriman #216 – Privateer KTM
Injured When? Daytona Rnd 8
Injured What? Concussion, Broken Right Wrist, 5 broken ribs, Scapulal fracture and T5 transverse process fracture.
Return to Riding Timeframe – 8-12wks
Next race prediction – Out for 2024
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. These injuries have resolved and Austin is actually recovering from a brain surgery to resolve a previously known condition that should see him back ready for season 2025.
Return to Riding Timeframe – unclear at this stage
Next race prediction – Out for 2024
Bubba Pauli #282 – Madd Parts Kawasaki
Injured When? Arlington Rnd 7
Injured What? Dislocated Right shoulder
Return to Riding Timeframe – 6-8wks further. Should be riding for Pre-season testing in Oct/Nov 2024.
Next race prediction – out for 2024
Gulliem Farres #83 – Rockstar Energy Husqvarna
Injured When? Mid Week before Daytona Rnd 8
Injured What? Broken Femur
Return to Riding Timeframe – unclear as Gulliem has recently undergone a 3rd surgery for this injury.
Next race prediction – Out for 2024.
Maximus Vohland #20 – Pro Circuit Kawasaki
Injured When? Mid-week Practice Crash
Injured What? Hip dislocation.
Return to Riding Timeframe – As per the team PR this week return timeframes are unknown at this stage.
Next race prediction – Out for 2024
Stilez Robertson #61 – Monster Energy Star Racing Yamaha
Injured When? December 2023
Injured What? Left Wrist fracture
Return to Riding Timeframe – has returned to training but unclear if he will race at all in 2024.
Next race prediction – Likely back in 2025.
