The 2025 AMA Pro Motocross Championship is coming to an exciting conclusion this Saturday at the Yamaha Racing Budds Creek National, but the final round will see several high-profile absences due to injuries and health issues. Here’s a detailed look at who’s sitting out and who’s suiting up for the finale.
450 Class – Big Names Sidelined
Jason Anderson – Health Issues | Out
Anderson continues to battle ongoing health concerns and has decided to sit out the remainder of the season.
Grant Harlan – Leg Injury | Out
After a scary incident at RedBud where he was run over, Harlan suffered a leg injury. He will not compete at Budds Creek.
Derek Kelley – Leg Injury | Out
Kelley has been back on the bike following surgery for a broken fibula, but after weighing his options, he’s choosing to skip Budds Creek to ensure full recovery.
Freddie Noren – Foot Injury | Out
A broken foot before Washougal ended Noren’s season prematurely.
Colt Nichols – Thumb Injury | Out
Nichols underwent surgery for a torn UCL in his right thumb and will miss the remainder of the championship.
Aaron Plessinger – Illness | Out
Plessinger has been sidelined by health issues for several weeks and won’t return for this round.
Joey Savatgy – Leg Injury | Out
Savatgy is back practicing but will not risk lining up at Budds Creek after his RedBud crash.
Chase Sexton – Shoulder Injury | Out
A crash at Ironman weakened Sexton’s shoulder, forcing him to sit out. He is expected back for the SuperMotocross Playoffs.
Cooper Webb – Knee Injury | Out
Webb injured his knee at RedBud, underwent a minor surgery, and is saving his return for the SMX Playoffs.
250 Class – Injury List Grows
Max Anstie – Leg Injury | Out
Still recovering from a broken leg suffered in Birmingham earlier this year, Anstie is back training but won’t race.
Pierce Brown – Back Injury | Out
Brown had a nasty crash at Ironman during his first race back from a previous T5 fracture. He’s sitting this one out.
Jack Chambers – Leg Injury | Out
A major crash at Unadilla left Chambers with a broken femur. Surgery was required, and he’s done for the season.
Casey Cochran – Shoulder Injury | Out
Cochran suffered a dislocated shoulder with ligament damage and is sidelined for the year.
Trevor Colip – Femur & Stroke | Out
Colip’s crash at Hangtown resulted in a broken femur, and complications at the hospital led to multiple strokes. He’s on the road to recovery and was spotted at Ironman, but he won’t race. (Fans can support his recovery via Road 2 Recovery.)
Evan Ferry – Achilles Tear | Out
A torn Achilles suffered at A1 ended Ferry’s 2025 season early.
Mikkel Haarup – Collarbone | Out
Haarup’s Unadilla crash left him with a broken collarbone. He won’t line up for Budds Creek.
Chance Hymas – ACL Tear | Out
Hymas tore his ACL at High Point and is done for the year.
Cameron McAdoo – Knee Injury | Out
Another ACL tear has McAdoo sidelined for the remainder of the season.
Kayden Minear – Thumb Injury | Out
Recovering from UCL surgery, Minear will skip Budds Creek but plans to return for the amateur classes at the SMX Playoffs.
Michael Mosiman – Ankle and Concussion | Out
Mosiman suffered multiple injuries, including a twisted ankle and a concussion with a facial cut at Unadilla. He won’t race the finale.
Carson Mumford – Ankle Injury | Out
Mumford has been out all summer due to an ankle injury and will remain sidelined.
Jett Reynolds – Leg Injury | Out
Reynolds made a brief comeback at Ironman but re-injured the same leg. His season is over.
Stilez Robertson – Wrist Injury | Out
Robertson’s lingering wrist problems have led him to step away from professional racing.
Nick Romano – Shoulder Injury | Out
Romano’s shoulder injury at Pala has sidelined him for the remainder of 2025.
Jalek Swoll – Leg Injury | Out
Swoll’s crash at Washougal and subsequent torn calf muscle at Ironman have ended his year.
Gavin Towers – Knee Injury | Out
Towers underwent surgery for a torn ACL and meniscus and won’t return until 2026.
Who’s In?
Dilan Schwartz – Ankle Injury | In
After hurting his ankle at Unadilla, Schwartz is ready to tough it out and line up at Budds Creek.
Budds Creek will still deliver plenty of action, but this injury report underscores the brutal nature of motocross. Expect strong performances from those lining up, but keep these sidelined riders in your thoughts as they recover and prepare for 2026 and beyond.