Injuries Impacting Supercross Riders Ahead of Pro Motocross Season
As the 2023 Supercross season approaches its conclusion, several riders face significant injuries that will sideline them for the remainder of the series and impact their Pro Motocross readiness.
Offseason and Current Injuries
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Ty Masterpool (Fingers): Sustained fractures in San Diego but is targeting a return for Pro Motocross.
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Jett Reynolds (Leg): Suffered a broken leg during practice and will miss the remainder of the Supercross season, with no timeline for a return.
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Stilez Robertson (Wrist): Underwent wrist surgery following an injury in San Diego; he is out for the season.
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Josh Varize (Back): Fractured T10 vertebra in Seattle, ending his season prematurely.
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Max Anstie (Leg): Out due to a broken leg incurred in Birmingham.
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Daxton Bennick (Concussion, Back): Out after sustaining a concussion in Philadelphia.
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Pierce Brown (Back): Fractured T5 vertebra in Tampa; he will also miss the rest of the season.
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Derek Leatherman (Wrists): Out for the season after wrist injuries in East Rutherford.
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Gage Linville (Multiple Injuries): Sustained a concussion, broken rib, bruised lung, and fractured back in Philadelphia; he is out for the season.
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Cameron McAdoo (Knee): Torn ACL; he will not return for the remainder of the Supercross season.
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Chad Saultz (Back, Ribs): Suffered life-altering injuries including a burst fracture of the spinal cord and multiple rib fractures from a chain snap incident. He has unfortunately lost sensory and motor control below his T8 vertebra.
- Jalek Swoll (Achilles): Out for Supercross due to an Achilles injury sustained prior to A1.
Returns and Upcoming Events
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Robbie Wageman (Wrist): Will return to racing after off-season hand injury recovery.
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Casey Cochran (Leg): Currently back on the bike after a leg injury sustained in November, preparing for Pro Motocross.
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Levi Kitchen (Collarbone, Back): Rehabilitating from collarbone and back fractures from Daytona, aiming for Pro Motocross.
- Nick Romano (Knee): Out for the season with a knee injury; he is working towards a return for Pro Motocross.
Next Steps
The 250SX East Division is slated to resume on May 10 in Salt Lake City, Utah, as injuries continue to reshape the competitive landscape of the Supercross season. The impact of these injuries is keenly felt across the teams as they prepare for the transition to the outdoor motocross championship.
