Motorsports Injury Update: Notable Absences Ahead of Seattle Supercross
As the motorsports community gears up for the upcoming Seattle Supercross, several prominent riders have encountered significant injuries that will sideline them.
Stewart, nursing a painful recovery from a major crash at the season opener, faced additional setbacks in Glendale with multiple crashes during the main event. He is, however, confirmed to race in Seattle.
Smith is set to return to the track in Arlington following shoulder surgery due to an injury sustained in the final round of the 2025 Monster Energy SMX World Championship.
Beaumer will sit out the 2026 season after suffering a burst fracture to his L3 vertebra during last year’s SMX Playoffs.
Bourdon has sustained ligament damage and multiple fractures in both wrists from a practice incident the week prior to Glendale, marking an extended absence from competition.
Chambers broke his wrist during practice and is expected to be out for eight to nine weeks.
Freehill, who dislocated his wrist in the heat race at Anaheim 2, has undergone surgery and will miss the Seattle event.
Hymas was involved in a first-turn pileup at Anaheim 2, resulting in a dislocated left shoulder that required surgery; he is projected to be out for approximately eight weeks.
Additionally, Schwartz suffered a crash during qualifying in Houston, leading to a broken rib and two fractured vertebrae; while he should return later this season, he remains sidelined for now.
This latest round of injuries highlights the ongoing physical challenges faced by competitors in the high-stakes world of supercross racing.
