Chase Sexton Injury Update
Chase Sexton suffered a mild concussion and a notably weakened shoulder after his heavy crash in Las Vegas, and he’s set to have further medical evaluation this week. When I saw the footage (I wish I hadn’t), my first thought was “Not again, not now!”—you could almost hear the collective groan from everyone who’s followed his rocky ‘25 season.
He was down on the track longer than anyone would want, then carted off for a check, which is never a sight you get used to in motorsports. Yet, within a day, Sexton got on social media—shoulder not exactly working, mind still a bit shaken, but gratitude pouring out anyway. I love riders who keep it real with fans, even when it’d probably be easier just to ghost.
Chase Sexton took to Twitter to give an update regarding his injury.
What Went Down in Vegas?
Sexton crashed in the final laps of the second race—it wasn’t pretty, and the panic in the air was real. He looked so solid just inside the top five, and then, bam—out cold, getting checked by medics. The sigh of relief when he gave an update was huge, because the vibes around the paddock were just grim. You know things are serious when even the most stone-faced mechanics are chewing nervously on their energy bar wrappers.
A couple of buddies texted me in disbelief—“Dude, he has the worst luck on West Coast tracks.” Not exactly science, but after his Ironman Raceway drama earlier this season, it’s hard not to buy into the “cursed corners” theory.
How’s He Actually Feeling?
In his own words, Sexton’s shoulder is “very weak,” and he’s dealing with a mild concussion. You could hear the frustration between the lines—ending the year like this isn’t what anyone dreams of. He mentioned he’s trusting “God’s plan”—I don’t know about you, but I always respect when an athlete drops the mask for a second and lets us see the hope behind the helmet. Still, anyone who’s ever spent weeks in physical therapy knows, “waiting for an evaluation” is just code for: “This hurts and I have no idea what’s next.”
- Shoulder: Weak, potentially aggravated from an earlier crash at Ironman.
- Concussion: Described as “mild,” but concussions are sneaky—sometimes they’re a quick fix, sometimes they linger.
At this point, nobody’s penciling in his return date—because, let’s be real, shoulder injuries don’t care about team calendars.
The Ripple Effect — Team USA & MXoN Drama
Chase’s injury means he’s a big question mark, maybe even a scratch, for Team USA at the Motocross of Nations. That’s a punch to the gut. Alongside Haiden Deegan’s collarbone (he broke it trying to grab the SMX 250 title, in true “win it or bin it” style), Team USA’s roster is looking—to put it kindly—a little DIY this year. There’s already talk of RJ Hampshire and Justin Cooper stepping in, but honestly, fans just wanted the heart-and-soul guys on the line. Feels like the universe just isn’t letting America have a quiet off-season.
