The Emergency department: Detroit Supercross Round 6

What a start to the Monster Energy Supercross Series. In multiple ways. Unfortunately, not all of the options have been positive.

Plenty of winners to start the season. So far, only Chase Sexton has won both classes more than once. However, the number of injuries, especially this week, is putting a damper on the series after only five rounds of 17.

After losing the defending champion, Jett Lawrence, to an ACL last week. Many expected former champion Eli Tomac to challenge for the title. Only he managed to dab his foot during qualifying in Tampa. Similar to Jett in Glendale. Only Eli was able to jam his leg between the face of a jump and his footpeg. This resulted in a broken fibula. His return has yet to be determined. But in his final full season, things have not gone as planned for the #3.

Hunter Lawrence took a dirt sample in Tampa, resulting in shoulder damage that will require surgery. As with Little Brother, Supercross will be completed in 2025.

Hunter Lawrence will miss the rest of the Supercross season due to a shoulder injury sustained during a crash in Tampa.

Malcolm Stewart won his first 450 class race in Tampa, which was a positive outcome. Given the long road he has had to travel due to injury in recent years, this moment was somewhat overdue, but it was also possible that it would never happen. Malcolm’s challenge will now be to replicate the effort and remain injury-free for an extended period of time.

Max Anstie dominated the East Coast 250 series opener in Tampa. The British rider was consistent throughout the day on his Star Racing Yamaha. This year in the AMA, he appears to be surrounded by a quiet confidence, which I expect to grow as the season progresses.

This week in Detroit will pique fans’ interest in the series. I expect a cold venue with plenty of snow to serve as a warm-up challenge for the riders before each session this weekend. Whoever is able to manage their efforts and be ready to perform when the gate opens will most likely win this week. Can Cooper Webb, Ken Roczen, or Jason Anderson become the fifth winner in six rounds this week in Detroit?

Remember to follow @always.moto on Instagram for all the latest injury news. More in-depth discussions about all of our sport’s injuries can be found on the AlwaysMoto podcast, which is available on your favorite podcast app or Spotify.

See you next round, Moto fans.

#injuriesareapartofmoto

This list includes those who we know have been injured. What the injury is, and when we can expect them back at the races. Perhaps some extras if you’re lucky!

The Emergency Department List

Eli Tomac #3, Star Racing Yamaha

When was I injured? Round 5 – Tampa

What injury did you sustain? Fractured left fibula

Return to Riding Timeframe: 6 weeks pending surgical outcome.

Next Race Prediction: MX Rnd 1

Pierce Brown #20, Star Racing Yamaha

When was I injured? Round 5 – Tampa

What injury did you sustain? T5 vertebral fracture.

Return to Riding Timeframe: 6 weeks pending surgical outcome.

Next Race Prediction: MX Rnd 1

Hunter Lawrence #96, HRC Honda

When was I injured? Round 5 – Tampa

What injury did you sustain? Shoulder Fracture.

Return to Riding Timeframe: 6 weeks pending surgical outcome.

Next Race Prediction: MX Rnd 1

Cade Clason #78, Team PRMX

When was I injured? Round 5 – Tampa

What injury did you sustain? Wrist fracture.

Return to Riding Timeframe: 6 weeks pending surgical outcome.

Next Race Prediction: MX Rnd 1

Nick Romano #39, Phoenix Honda

When was I injured? Round 5 – Tampa

What injury did you sustain? Unspecified Knee Injury

Return to Riding Timeframe: Unknown at this time.

Next race prediction – uncertain at this time.

Carter Stephenson #824 – Privateer

When was I injured? Round 5 – Tampa

What injury did you sustain? Concussion

Return to Riding Timeframe: 1-2 weeks.

Next race prediction: Round 8 in Daytona.

Lorenzo Locurcio #74, WildCat GasGas

When was I injured? Round 5 – Tampa

What injury did you sustain? Broken pinky and ring finger on the right hand.

Return to Riding Timeframe: 4-6 weeks.

Next race prediction: Lorenzo is attempting to ride through his injury.

Daxton Bennick #34, Star Racing Yamaha

When was I injured? After Round 5

What injury did you sustain? concussion

Return to Riding Timeframe: 1-2 weeks.

Next race prediction: Round 8 in Daytona.

Dylan Ferrandis #14, Phoenix Honda

When was I injured? After Round 4

What injury did you sustain? Unclear

Return to Riding Timeframe: 1-2 weeks.

The next race is predicted to be in round 6 or 7, but this has yet to be confirmed.

Matti Jorgensen #81, WildCat GasGas

When was I injured? Before the East Coast started.

What injury did you sustain? Unspecified injuries.

Return to Riding Timeline – unclear

Next Race Prediction: Likely Out for Supercross

Jett Lawrence #1, HRC Honda

When was I injured? Round 4 – Glendale

What injury did you sustain? ACL and meniscus

Return to Riding Timeframe: 12 weeks pending recovery process.

Next Race Prediction: MX Rnd 1

Freddie Noren #33, International Supercross Race Team Kawasaki

When was I injured? Round 4 – Glendale

What injury did you sustain? Shoulder Dislocation

Return to Riding Timeframe: 1-2 weeks, pending conservative rehab success.

Next race prediction: Rnd 6 Detroit – day by day. May be postponed until Round 7.

Drew Adams #98, Pro Circuit Kawasaki

When was I injured? Round 4 – Glendale

What injury did you sustain? Collarbone fracture.

Return to Riding Timeline – 2-4 weeks pending rehab post-surgery.

Next Race Prediction – Round 7 Arlington

Jorge Prado #70, Monster Energy Kawasaki

When was I injured? Round 3 – Anaheim 2

What injury did you sustain? Shoulder Dislocation

Return to Riding Timeframe: 12 weeks pending surgery date

Next Race Prediction: MX Rnd 1

Ryder DiFrancesco #25, Rockstar GasGas.

When was I injured? Midweek before Anaheim 2

What injury did you sustain? Multiple injuries. Intestinal laceration, fractured elbow, and other injuries.

Return to Riding Timeframe: Unknown at this time.

The next race prediction is MX Rnd 1 at the earliest.

Ty Masterpool #26 | Pro Circuit Kawasaki

When was I injured? Round 2: San Diego

What injury did you sustain? Hand or Finger Fracture

Return to Riding Timeframe: 4-6 weeks.

Next Race Prediction – Round 7 Arlington

Avery Long #134 | AEO Powersports KTM

When was I injured? Round 2: San Diego

What injury did you sustain? Concussion

Return to Riding Timeframe: 2-4 weeks.

Next Race Prediction – Round 7 Arlington

Talon Hawkins #48, AEO Powersports KTM

When was I injured? Round 2: San Diego

What injury did you sustain? Right Femur Fracture.

Return to Riding Timeframe: 5 months.

Next race prediction: Possibly the start of Outdoors.

Noah Viney #943 | MotoConcepts

When was I injured? Round 2: San Diego

What injury did you sustain? Shoulder Dislocation

Return to Riding Timeframe – Surgery is required. Likely around 12 weeks.

The next race prediction for the SX season is out.

Stilez Robertson #325 – Triumph

When was I injured? Round 2: San Diego

What injury did you sustain? Aggravation of a previous wrist injury

Return to Riding Timeframe: <3 weeks.

Next Race Prediction – Round 7 Arlington

Evan Ferry #751, Phoenix Racing Honda

When was I injured? Anaheim One

What injury did you sustain? Right Achilles Rupture

Return to Riding Timeframe – 6 months +

Next race prediction for 2026? Pending rehabilitation results.

Casey Cochran #40, Rockstar GasGas

When was I injured? Pre-season, November 2024

What injury did you sustain? Leg fracture.

Return to Riding Timeframe – began riding the week of Tampa.

Next race prediction: Late SX 2025 or Rnd 1 MX 2025.

Christian Craig #28, Star Racing Yamaha

When was I injured? SMX Rnd 3, Las Vegas

What injury did you sustain? ACL and meniscus tear

Return to Riding Timeframe: Back on the Bike

Next race prediction: Mid SX 2025.

Devin Simonson #88, ClubMX Yamaha

When was I injured? Pre-season, December 2024

What injury did you sustain? Wrist fracture.

Return to Riding Timeframe: February 2025.

Next race prediction: Late SX 2025.

Robbie Wageman #64, Team Solitare

When was I injured? Pre-season, December 2024

What injury did you sustain? Wrist fracture.

Return to Riding Timeframe: February 2025.

Next race prediction: Late SX 2025.

Tre Fierro #158 | Privateer Yamaha

When was I injured? Pre-season, December 2024

What injury did you sustain? ACL and meniscus tear in the right knee.

Return to Riding Timeline – 6 months + pending rehabilitation procedure

Next race prediction for 2026? Pending rehabilitation results.

Keegan Rowley #900 | TiLube Honda

When was I injured? Pre-season, January 2024

What injury did you sustain? Wrist fracture.

Return to Riding Timeframe: March 2025.

Next race prediction: Late SX 2025?

Derek Drake #22, BarX Yamaha

When was I injured? Preseason in January 2025

What injury did you sustain? He was confirmed to have 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

When was I injured? Preseason in January 2025

What injury did you sustain? Right Achilles Rupture

Return to Riding Timeframe – 6 months +

Next race prediction for 2026? Pending rehabilitation results.