St. Louis Supercross Round: Injury Report Ahead of the 2026 AMA Championship
As the 12th round of the 2026 Monster Energy AMA Supercross Championship approaches this weekend in St. Louis, Missouri, several key riders will be absent due to injuries. Here’s a detailed overview of the current situation:
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Jason Anderson: Managing a thyroid issue, Anderson has stepped away from racing while he addresses his health concerns.
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Justin Barcia: After suffering a concussion and two broken vertebrae at A1, Barcia has recently returned to training, but there is currently no set date for his full return to racing.
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Shane Bloss: Bloss will miss the remainder of the season following a wrist fracture sustained during press day at A1.
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Cody Cartwright: Initially hopeful for a return in St. Louis, Cartwright is now targeting Nashville for his comeback after suffering a high-grade ACL tear and other knee injuries in Indianapolis.
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Austin Forkner: Following surgery, Forkner has shifted his focus to preparing for the AMA Pro Motocross Championship, where he will compete in the 250 Class, after missing the Birmingham round.
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RJ Hampshire: Hampshire is sidelined with two broken metatarsals and one displaced, sustained when his handlebars struck his foot during practice prior to Seattle. No return timeline has been established.
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Zachary Karnow: Recovering from surgery on a broken collarbone, rib fractures, and a torn ligament, Karnow aims to rejoin the competition in Nashville.
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Jett Lawrence: Lawrence is expected back soon after fracturing his foot and ankle during practice before the season.
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Cameron Miller: Miller is currently out due to a concussion and multiple fractures sustained in Glendale, including a compound fracture of the radius and ulna and a spiral fracture of the tibia.
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Kyle Oldenburg: Oldenburg has been ruled out for the season due to a concussion and a broken left arm incurred in San Diego.
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Fredrik Noren: Noren will miss the St. Louis round following an undisclosed injury from a practice crash ahead of the Detroit event.
As these injuries continue to impact team strategies and rider performance, updates leading into the race weekend will be critical for fans and teams alike. Stay tuned for race results and post-event analysis following the round.
