Things were quiet on the injury front at the opening round of Monster Energy AMA Supercross for 2025. But as we head back to Anaheim for Round 3, things have hit a significant bump in the road on the injury list.
Eight riders left Round 2 in San Diego under an injury cloud, with a few more added mid-week. Full details on their conditions are still pending, and updates will follow in the coming week.
In the 450 class, the main event riders have largely remained injury-free, contributing to a stacked field week after week. San Diego delivered an instant classic with an epic battle between veteran Eli Tomac and young gun Jett Lawrence.
While the 450 class has avoided major injuries, illness swept through the lineup in San Diego. Cooper Webb, Hunter Lawrence, Jason Anderson, and others reported dealing with various health-related issues throughout the event. Many of these riders are expected to still feel the effects of illness heading into Anaheim 2, as most viruses take about eight days to fully clear.
Expect a few riders to show signs of fatigue or struggle late in the main event on Saturday night.
In the 250 class. The points leader Jo Shimoda had one of the more bizarre injury mechanisms in Moto. Breaking two fingers on a rival’s pit board is not high on the list of injury mechanisms. But somehow it happened and it has severely impacted the title chances for Jo in the 2025 West Coast championship.
It’s early days in the 2025 season. Plenty of action yet to come. The questions that remain have a lot to do with remaining fit and healthy. Those who can manage this will put themselves in a great position for a strong finish overall.
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 https://open.spotify.com/show/1LEv4IMDJzF2ugEwRQwmgf
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 – Round 3
Ty Masterpool #26 – Pro Circuit Kawasaki
Injured When? Rnd 2 San Diego
Injured What? Hand/Finger Fracture
Return to Riding Timeframe – 4-6wks
Next race prediction – Rnd 7 Arlington
Aaron Plessinger #7 – RedBull KTM
Injured When? Rnd 2 San Diego
Injured What? Left Wrist
Return to Riding Timeframe – 0.
Next race prediction – Attempting to ride through injury
Jo Shimoda #30 – HRC Honda
Injured When? Rnd 2 San Diego
Injured What? Left Hand – Finger Fracture
Return to Riding Timeframe – 0.
Next race prediction – Attempting to ride through injury
Avery Long #134 – AEO Powersports KTM
Injured When? Rnd 2 San Diego
Injured What? Concussion
Return to Riding Timeframe – 2-4wks
Next race prediction – Rnd 7 Arlington
Talon Hawkins #48 – AEO Powersports KTM
Injured When? Rnd 2 San Diego
Injured What? Right Femur Fracture
Return to Riding Timeframe – 5months
Next race prediction – Possibly the start of Outdoors
Noah Viney #943 – MotoConcepts
Injured When? Rnd 2 San Diego
Injured What? Shoulder Dislocation
Return to Riding Timeframe – 2-4wks Pending severity and surgical needs
Next race prediction – Rnd 7 Arlington
Stilez Robertson #325 – Triumph
Injured When? Rnd 2 San Diego
Injured What? Aggravation of past Wrist Injury
Return to Riding Timeframe – Unclear
Next race prediction – Unclear
Avery Long #134 – AEO Powersports KTM
Injured When? Rnd 2 San Diego
Injured What? Concussion
Return to Riding Timeframe – 2-4wks
Next race prediction – Rnd 7 Arlington
Garret Marchbanks #36 – Pro Circuit Kawasaki
Injured When? Mid Week after Rnd 2
Injured What? Unclear at this time
Return to Riding Timeframe – Unclear at this time
Next race prediction – Unclear at this time
Evan Ferry #751 – Phoenix Racing Honda
Injured When? Anaheim One
Injured What? Right Achilles Rupture
Return to Riding Timeframe – 6 months +
Next race prediction – 2026? Pending rehab outcomes.
Derek Kelley #58 – Team Solitare
Injured When? Anaheim One
Injured What? Hip, Thigh and ankle soreness.
Return to Riding Timeframe – 1-2wks
Next race prediction – Anaheim 2
Guillaume St-Cyr #551 – Privateer
Injured When? Anaheim One
Injured What? Left Shoulder separation – Grade 3
Return to Riding Timeframe – 1-2wks
Next race prediction – attempting to ride A2
Casey Cochran #40 – Rockstar GasGas
Injured When? Pre-Season in November 2024
Injured What? Leg Fracture
Return to Riding Timeframe – unclear at this stage
Next race prediction – Late SX 2025 or Rnd 1 MX 2025.
Christian Craig #28 – Star Racing Yamaha
Injured When? SMX Rnd 3 Las Vegas
Injured What? Partial ACL and Meniscus Tear
Return to Riding Timeframe – back on the bike
Next race prediction – Mid SX 2025
Devin Simonson #88 – ClubMX Yamaha
Injured When? Pre-Season in December 2024
Injured What? Wrist Fracture
Return to Riding Timeframe – February 2025
Next race prediction – Late SX 2025
Robbie Wageman #64 – Team Solitare
Injured When? Pre-Season in December 2024
Injured What? Wrist Fracture
Return to Riding Timeframe – February 2025
Next race prediction – Late SX 2025
Tre Fierro #158 – Privateer Yamaha
Injured When? Pre-Season in December 2024
Injured What? Right knee – ACL and Meniscus tear.
Return to Riding Timeframe – 6 months + pending Rehab procedure
Next race prediction – 2026? Pending rehab outcomes.
Keegan Rowley #900 – TiLube Honda
Injured When? Pre-Season in January 2024
Injured What? Wrist Fracture
Return to Riding Timeframe – March 2025
Next race prediction – Late SX 2025?
Derek Drake #22 – BarX Yamaha
Injured When? Pre-Season in January 2025
Injured What? Confirmed he has Lyme Disease
Return to Riding Timeframe – 1-3months to get his diet in order.
Next race prediction – Mid – Late SX 2025
Jalek Swoll #22 – Triumph USA
Injured When? Pre-Season in January 2025
Injured What? Right Achilles Rupture
Return to Riding Timeframe – 6 months +
Next race prediction – 2026? Pending rehab outcomes.
