Defending Pro Motocross champion Chase Sexton’s bid for a repeat title took a hit on Saturday when he crashed midway through the first moto of the 2025 Fox Raceway Nationals, injuring his shoulder in the process. This mishap forced him to withdraw from further competition in Moto 1.
Sexton entered this round with high expectations, having won last year’s championship. His performance was cut short when he was struck by a rock that damaged his goggles during the opening laps. For safety reasons, he discarded his goggles and continued riding without eye protection for the remainder of those laps.
"We’re going to have to regroup and reassess," said Sexton after the incident.
The crash occurred on lap six as Sexton navigated a turn at speed. He attempted to regain control but ultimately lost traction and crashed into an infield berm, suffering an injury that left him unable to compete in Moto 2 or any other events for now.
Sexton is currently ranked second overall in points standings behind Cooper Webb after two rounds of racing this season. The next event is scheduled for April 27-28 at Hangtown MX Park in Rancho Cordova, California.
Other Racing Highlights
In other news from Saturday’s racing action:
- Eli Tomac finished third overall after taking second place finishes in both motos behind winner Jason Anderson and runner-up Dylan Ferrandis respectively.
- Justin Barcia secured fourth place overall with fifth-place finishes in both motos.
- Adam Cianciarulo rounded out the top five with sixth-place finishes.
- Dean Wilson finished seventh overall despite not competing due to illness.
- Austin Forkner placed eighth despite crashing out early on during Moto 1.
- RJ Hampshire secured ninth place overall with ninth-place finishes.
- Jo Shimoda completed tenth position despite crashing out early on during Moto 2.
The Pro Motocross series will continue next weekend at Hangtown MX Park.
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