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Jordon Smith Update After Wild Crash in Whoops in 250SX Triple Crown Race One at Arlington SX [Update from Triumph]
February 22, 2025, 8:15pm
Arlington, TX ArlingtonMonster Energy AMA Supercross Championship In the first 250SX Triple Crown race of the night at the Arlington Supercross, we saw a handful of different race leaders. First, Jo Shimoda led the race from the get-go but tipped over in the sand, giving the lead away. Jordon Smith and Coty Schock battled for first place, but eventually Smith took over and pulled away. Unfortunately, one turn before taking the white flag, Smith had a wild crash in the whoops.
Avery Long was down in the whoops and as Smith came into the section, yellow flags were waving. Smithās rear end got kicked out side-to-side and then Smith slammed down on his back on top of a whoop. Haiden Deegan, running second behind Smith, inherited the lead and then came by the following lap to take the race win as Smith was being tended to by the Alpinestars medical crew.
During the post-race interviews, Smith was placed on a backboard and lifted onto the Alpinestars medical cart. The North Carolina native raised both of his arms straight up to acknowledge the crowd, who cheered.
This is a tough blow to Smith, who had earned the win at the previous 250SX West race in Arizona when he earned Triumphās first AMA Supercross race win. Smith entered tonightās race in Texas just two points down from championship leader, KTMās Julien Beaumer.
Our own Jason Weigandt, who is on play-by-play duty tonight calling the action on the TV broadcast, said Smith was being taken to a local hospital with suspected rib injuries.
We will provide more information when we learn any more information.
Triumph announced on Instagram that Smith was evaluated at a hospital and diagnosed with a punctured lung. The team states he “will do everything in his power to return for the West/West Showdown in Indianapolis” which is set for March 8.
Smith also posted to X (formerly “Twitter”) for an update of his own, which can be seen below as well.
Hey guys, obviously really bummed with going down so hard like that. Was feeling good and felt good all the way through. Iām in the hospital right now. Unfortunately I sustained a punctured lung and possibly some broken ribs. All good we will heal up and be back as soon asā¦
ā Jordon Smith (@jordon_smith19) February 23, 2025 Smith took to Instagram for an in-depth update. He said he has four broken ribs, a punctured lung, and a small laceration on his spleen.Ā
“What a bummer. Can be doing everything right and still things happen in this sport that you just donāt know why. Iām beat up but Iāll be back! Iām currently still in the hospital. I have 4 broken ribs, a punctured lung, and a small laceration in my spleen. Theyāre monitoring me for a little longer and should be headed home in the morning. Thanks for all the support from the fans and from my family and team. We will come back stronger
Also huge thanks to the Alpinestars medical team for taking great care of me on the track and once we got back to the medic rig.”
