Honda HRC Progressive rider will not need surgery and is expected to return in time for the opening round of AMA Pro Motocross on May 30
Japanese rider Jo Shimoda, from the Honda HRC Progressive team, is out for the remainder of the AMA Supercross season after crashing during last Saturday’s round in St. Louis.
Although the initial on-track evaluation did not indicate a fracture, imaging exams performed on Tuesday in Clermont, Florida, confirmed a small fracture in his left fibula. According to the team, the injury is non-displaced and therefore will not require surgery.
Shimoda is expected to wear a medical boot for two to three weeks, beginning his recovery process immediately. The current 250 SuperMotocross champion is expected to be fit to return for the opening round of the AMA Pro Motocross season, scheduled for May 30 at Fox Raceway in Pala, California.
With Shimoda sidelined for the final rounds of Supercross, Honda temporarily loses one of its top names in the category. Even so, the team remains confident in the Japanese rider’s full recovery for the upcoming outdoor season.
“Jo is a resilient competitor, and we are confident that he will make a full recovery,” said Brandon Wilson, manager of racing and experiential marketing at American Honda. “We fully expect him to be a title contender in the 250 AMA Pro Motocross Championship and to fight hard in defense of his SuperMotocross title. Our team will provide every support needed during rehabilitation to ensure he is ready to compete at the highest level,” he added.
The expectation now is that Honda HRC Progressive will have its full rider lineup available at the start of the next phase of the season, with Shimoda returning to the title fight in 2026.
Source and images: Honda Powersports. This content was created with the help of AI and reviewed by the editorial team.
