Another round of Supercross, another injury for Pro Circuit. It’s becoming an all-too-familiar trend for team owner Mitch Payton. In a sport as tough as Supercross, the Pro Circuit Kawasaki team has experienced plenty of highs—but lately, the lows have been piling up, especially when it comes to injuries.
At Daytona, both Cameron McAdoo and Levi Kitchen saw their Supercross seasons come to an abrupt end. One suffered an ACL tear that he had been managing since the start of the season, while the other went over the bars in the Main Event, resulting in multiple fractures that will keep him sidelined for weeks.
What’s behind this unrelenting string of injuries for the Pro Circuit team? Is it simply the Motocross Gods and Lady Luck evening the score after years of dominance? Or is there something deeper at play? Could it be training methods, a lack of physical preparation for long-term durability, or even the immense pressure to win that weighs on every rider who walks out of the team truck, surrounded by walls lined with championship plates? Whatever the reason, something has to change. A team can’t start a season with four or five riders and expect only one—maybe two—to make it to the end of Supercross. That’s not a formula for success.
Meanwhile, Chase Sexton continues to defy expectations by remaining injury-free. His physical makeup may hold the key. Unlike most modern motocross athletes—who focus on cardio and power-to-weight efficiency—Sexton carries a bulkier, more muscular frame. Could that extra muscle mass be what’s helping him avoid serious injuries? Strength, stability, and mobility all play a role in injury prevention, and he likely prioritises those aspects in his training. But does that extra weight also contribute to his struggles with bike setup? Could it be limiting his ability to override the bike beyond its setup tolerance? It’s a tough puzzle to solve. At some point, you’d expect Sexton to iron out his mistakes—but will it be too late to catch Cooper Webb, who gains confidence with each passing week and every point he adds to his championship lead?
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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!
Let us know if we missed a rider or got an injury update wrong. info@alwaysmoto.com
The Emergency Department List – Round 9
Levi Kitchen #47 – Pro Circuit Kawasaki
Injured When? Rnd 8 Daytona
Injured What? Collarbone and upper back fractures
Return to Riding Timeframe – 6-8wks
Next race prediction – RND 1 Motocross
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 – Red Bull 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? Pre-Season
Injured What? ACL – Finally going for surgery after attempting to ride through injury
Return to Riding Timeframe – 5+ months
Next race prediction – 2026?
Eli Tomac #3 – Star Racing Yamaha
Injured When? Rnd 5 – Tampa
Injured What? Fractured 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
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 – 2-4wks pending rehab post-surgery
Next race prediction – 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, including intestine laceration, fractured elbow, and more
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 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 – Rnd 10 Alabama
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 Solitaire
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 Lyme Disease
Return to Riding Timeframe – 1-3 months to get his diet in order
Next race prediction – Late SX 2025 or Rnd 1 Motocross
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
