Despite everything that’s happened in 2025, the AMA Monster Energy Supercross series continues to deliver new and eventful rounds each week.
For some, it seems that no matter what they do—call it bad luck, poor execution, brain farts, or any number of reasons—the outcome always tends to go one way for them. Chase Sexton is becoming, or maybe has already become, that guy in Supercross. 95% of the time, he’s lights-out fast. But the other 5%? You can almost set your watch to the fact that a mistake will come, and it’ll be more outrageous than the last one he made. Cooper Webb was the beneficiary this past weekend in Detroit, taking home the overall win from the Triple Crown race, along with the confidence of knowing he has Chase Sexton right where he wants him: behind him in the championship hunt. What both of these guys bring to Daytona is what we’re all eagerly awaiting on Saturday night.
On the injury front, Arlington was relatively quiet, thankfully, despite that whoop section looking worse than a military testing ground. How Cole Davies held on during one of his runs through those whoops is nothing short of sheer dumb luck.
Jordon Smith will be a question mark for a few weeks after his whoop crash. A punctured lung will limit his recovery and cardio once healed. He might not be back for the next West Coast round, but with the season being a bit broken up, he could return for the one after in Seattle in a few weeks.
Julien Beaumer showed incredible grit, managing to ride through a shoulder dislocation suffered during qualifying in Arlington. His overall result wasn’t great, but considering the dislocation earlier that day, it’s quite impressive. That said, his championship hopes are now on life support. To rehab it and perform at a level equal to or better than a healthy Haiden Deegan will be quite the challenge for the KTM rider. Will he manage to continue throughout the season, or will he need surgery at some point? Time will tell.
In more serious news, privateer Chad Saultz suffered a potentially career-ending spinal injury following a chain break during a mid-week practice ride. If you’re able to support his recovery in any way, please head to Road2Recovery and donate: https://www.road2recovery.com/athlete-causes/chad-saultz/
Daytona will shake things up with a change from the usual season venues and track designs. Will it also lead to more names on the injury list? Let’s hope the softer dirt and longer track result in safer racing.
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
Jordon Smith #19 – Triumph
Injured When? Rnd 7 – Arlington
Injured What? Concussion, Punctured Lung and Broken Rib
Return to Riding Timeframe – 2-4wks
Next race prediction – Rnd 11 – Seattle
Julien Beaumer #23 – RedBull KTM
Injured When? Rnd 7 – Arlington
Injured What? Shoulder dislocation
Return to Riding Timeframe – Riding through injury
Next race prediction – Rnd 9 – Indianapolis
Chad Saultz #364 – Privateer
Injured When? Prior to Arlington
Injured What? T7-8 Burst fracture and spinal cord injury. C3 fracture
Return to Riding Timeframe – unlikely pending further surgical needs
Next race prediction – Likely a career-ending injury
Cameron Mcadoo #50 – Pro Circuit Kawasaki
Injured When? Rnd 6 – Detroit
Injured What? Facial laceration, broken teeth
Return to Riding Timeframe – 1-2wks
Next race prediction – Rnd 8 Daytona
Nate Thrasher #41 – Star Racing Yamaha
Injured When? Midweek before Detroit
Injured What? Middle finger fracture
Return to Riding Timeframe – 1-2wks
Next race prediction – attempting to return post-surgery for Daytona
Eli Tomac #3 – Star Racing Yamaha
Injured When? Rnd 5 – Tampa
Injured What? Fracture Left Fibula
Return to Riding Timeframe – 6wks pending surgical outcome
Next race prediction – MX Rnd 1
Pierce Brown #20 – Star Racing Yamaha
Injured When? Rnd 5 – Tampa
Injured What? T5 vertebrae fracture
Return to Riding Timeframe – 6wks pending surgical outcome
Next race prediction – MX Rnd 1
Hunter Lawrence #96 – HRC Honda
Injured When? Rnd 5 – Tampa
Injured What? Shoulder Fracture
Return to Riding Timeframe – 6wks pending surgical outcome
Next race prediction – MX Rnd 1
Cade Clason #78 – Team PRMX
Injured When? Rnd 5 – Tampa
Injured What? Wrist Fracture
Return to Riding Timeframe – 6wks pending surgical outcome
Next race prediction – MX Rnd 1
Carter Stephenson #824 – Privateer
Injured When? Rnd 5 – Tampa
Injured What? Concussion
Return to Riding Timeframe – 1-2wks
Next race prediction – Rnd 8 in Daytona
Daxton Bennick #34 – Star Racing Yamaha
Injured When? After Rnd 5
Injured What? concussion
Return to Riding Timeframe – 1-2 Weeks
Next race prediction – Rnd 8 in Daytona
Matti Jorgensen #81 – WildCat GasGas
Injured When? Before East Coast started
Injured What? Unspecified Injuries
Return to Riding Timeframe – unclear
Next race prediction – Likely Out for Supercross
Jace Kessler #511 – Dirt Bike Depot KTM
Injured When? Before East Coast started
Injured What? Unspecified shoulder injury requiring Surgery
Return to Riding Timeframe – unclear
Next race prediction – Likely Out for Supercross
Jett Lawrence #1 – HRC Honda
Injured When? Rnd 4 – Glendale
Injured What? ACL and Meniscus
Return to Riding Timeframe – 12wks pending recovery process
Next race prediction – MX Rnd 1
Drew Adams #98 – Pro Circuit Kawasaki
Injured When? Rnd 4 – Glendale
Injured What? Collarbone fracture
Return to Riding Timeframe – 2-4 wks pending rehab post-surgery
Next race prediction – Rnd 9 for the showdown or Rnd 11 in Seattle
Jorge Prado #70 – Monster Energy Kawasaki
Injured When? Rnd 3 – Anaheim 2
Injured What? Shoulder Dislocation
Return to Riding Timeframe – 12wks pending surgery date
Next race prediction – MX Rnd 1
Ryder DiFrancesco #25 – Rockstar GasGas
Injured When? Mid-Week before Anaheim 2
Injured What? Multiple injuries. Intestine laceration, fracture of the Elbow and other injuries.
Return to Riding Timeframe – unclear at this time
Next race prediction – MX Rnd 1 at the earliest.
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 9 for the showdown or Rnd 11 in Seattle
Talon Hawkins #48 – AEO Powersports KTM
Injured When? Rnd 2 San Diego
Injured What? Right Femur Fracture
Return to Riding Timeframe – 5 months
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 – Requires Surgery. Likely around 12wks
Next race prediction – Out for SX season.
Stilez Robertson #325 – Triumph
Injured When? Rnd 2 San Diego
Injured What? Aggravation of past Wrist Injury
Return to Riding Timeframe – 8-12wks
Next race prediction – Out for Supercross
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.
Casey Cochran #40 – Rockstar GasGas
Injured When? Pre-Season in November 2024
Injured What? Leg Fracture
Return to Riding Timeframe – has started riding the week of Tampa.
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- 3 months 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.
