The 2026 Anaheim 2 Supercross Championship is set to thrill fans this weekend, but it's not all smooth sailing. Several riders are facing injuries that will keep them off the track. Here's a breakdown of the latest injury report, with a focus on who's in and who's out.
Forkner and Marchbanks: In the Game
- Austin Forkner, who crashed during qualifying in San Diego, will be back on track for Anaheim 2. He was evaluated at a local hospital and is expected to return to action.
- Taylor Marchbanks, who missed San Diego due to concussion protocol, has been cleared and will line up for the Anaheim 2 event.
Oldenburg: Out of Action
- Mitchell Oldenburg, who suffered a broken left arm in three places during qualifying, will be off the bike for the immediate future. He underwent surgery and is expected to recover.
Barcia, Bloss, Karnow, Lawrence, Smith, Stewart, Chambers, Shimoda, and Yoder: Out of Action
- Justin Barcia, who suffered two broken bones in his back and a concussion, is out for an undetermined period. He's working with Dr. G to return as soon as possible.
- Broc Bloss, who broke his wrist during press day, will be off the bike for five to six weeks.
- Kyle Karnow, who broke his collarbone, some ribs, and tore his coracoclavicular ligament, is out for the immediate future.
- Kyle Lawrence, who fractured his right ankle/foot, is out for at least three months.
- Jordan Smith, who injured his shoulder, is back riding and expected to return around round seven.
- Adam Stewart, who sustained a dislocated shoulder and scapula fractures, raced in San Diego a week after his crash with Barcia. He's set to compete in Anaheim 2.
- Brian Chambers, who broke his wrist while practicing, is expected to miss eight to nine weeks.
- Jake Shimoda, who suffered two fractured and displaced vertebrae, has undergone surgery and will return to racing, but is currently out.
- Josh Yoder, who partially tore his ACL in a crash before Anaheim 1, has continued racing and plans to do so in the future.
Stay tuned for more updates as the season progresses, and remember to support the riders and their recovery journeys.
