2024 IRONMAN NATIONAL PRE-RACE REPORT: INJURED LIST, TV SCHEDULE & MORE

On Aug 23, 2024 Last updated Aug 23, 2024

2024 IRONMAN NATIONAL PRE-RACE REPORT: INJURED LIST, TV SCHEDULE & MORE

Heading into the final motocross race of the year, we finish it off at Ironman. Chase Sexton has a good chance to wrap up the championship given he doesn’t run into bike issues or crashes. He currently sits 28 points ahead of Hunter Lawrence who has put up a great fight throughout the entire season. In the 250 class, Haiden Deegan has already wrapped up the championship but Levi Kitchen has been on a roll winning the last three of four nationals. Kitchen is looking to carry this momentum into the SMX rounds which will be starting in just a few weeks.

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FINISHING STRONG

Chase Sexton is on the brink of winning the 2024 450 motocross series.

Chase Sexton has been on a roll since Red Bud earlier this year and has set himself up very well to become champion of the 2024 motocross series. As the old saying goes consistency wins championships and that is something Chase has done throughout the entire series. However, Hunter Lawrence only trails by 28 points and can make that up if a crash or bike malfunction occurs. With two motos left on the season, it will be an all-out battle to the finish.

DEBUT FOR ADAMS

Drew Adams makes his rookie debut.

Drew Adams has been on top of the A class for the last year and after winning the Horizon Award at the most recent Loretta Lynns, he will be racing the final national of the year at Ironman. Adams also recently did some racing up in Canada for the Canadian Nationals where he battled for the championship. It will be interesting to see how this rookie is able to perform on such a big stage. He will be riding under the Pro Circuit Kawasaki tent this weekend.

INJURY REPORT

JO SHIMODA – COLLARBONE

Jo Shimoda went down hard while battling for the lead at Unadilla. As a result of the crash, Jo sustained a broken collarbone and will sit out the remaining rounds.

Jo Shimoda states: “It felt great to be upfront and battling for the lead, but unfortunately the battle didn’t end the way we wanted it to. I ended up with a broken collarbone, and I’ll have to get a plate put in. Obviously, that’s not how we wanted the day to go, but we’ll come back stronger once I’m healed.”

JETT REYNOLDS–COLLARBONE

Jett Reynolds broke his collarbone leading up to the Unadilla National and will be sidelined for the remainder of the season. He is looking to return as soon as possible but it is unclear on a specific date.

CASEY COCHRAN – INJURED

Casey Cochran had a violent crash at Unadilla where he sustained a laceration on his arm and it is unclear when he will return to racing.

JUSTIN BARCIA – HAMSTRING/KNEE

Justin Barcia has been injured with a hamstring tear as well as an MCL tear in his knee. Recently Justin posted on social media that his hamstring has been healing well and if that were his only injury he could get back to riding. However, the tear in his knee has had a longer healing process. He is trying to get back to racing as soon as possible but is on a week-to-week basis due to his knee.

NATE THRASHER – COLLARBONE

Nate Thrasher will miss a few rounds due to a shoulder injury.

Nate Thrasher was injured while preparing for the outdoors. He broke his collarbone and bent the plate he had on his collarbone from a previous repair. The Tennessee rider rode with the injury at Hangtown, but further evaluation after the race showed the damage. He underwent surgery after Hangtown to repair the injury and aims to return to riding in eight to 10 weeks.

COOPER WEBB – THUMB

Cooper Webb aggravated his previous injury in his thumb and will sit out at Ironman. We will look out for his return for the SMX rounds coming up in the near future.

Cooper Webb says: “I felt really awesome in that second one, and was around sixth or seventh and then just had that crash. Unfortunately, I kind of reinjured my thumb. I think it’s okay, and I just shocked it. We’ll get it checked out first thing next week. Overall, I’m just happy to be back at the races and taking these last few Nationals to keep building into SMX.”

BENNY BLOSS – ARM/CLAVICLE

During a practice session during the Supercross series, Liqui Moly Beta Factory rider Benny Bloss sustained a fracture to his arm and collarbone. It is unclear of his return.

Team Manager Carlen Gardner Stated:“I am super bummed for Benny. He has had a fantastic season representing the new 450 RX and we are in such a good spot with him and the bike. This sport likes to test your mental strength every day and all we can take from this situation is that we know the level Benny can get back to and better when he heals up. He will undergo needed surgery and begin the road to recovery. He will be supporting his teammate Colt over the next two rounds as we are still in full swing to better ourselves each weekend”

GUILLEM FARRES – FEMUR

Guillem suffered a broken femur while training for the Daytona Supercross, he will be out for the foreseeable future.

Team Manager Nathan Ramsey states: “Guillem is one of the most liked riders in the industry that I have ever worked with. I am completely gutted that he had an unfortunate crash while testing at the Baker’s Factory. He is not only tough, but he is strong, and we will support him in every way to get him back at the races doing what he loves.”

AUSTIN FORKNER – BACK & SHOULDER

Austin had one of the scarier crashes we’ve seen in a while when he came up short entering a rhythm section which knocked his hand off the bars and sent him flying onto the infield concrete. As a result, he fractured his L3-L4 in his spine as well as a fractured scapula. Fortunately, his injuries did not require surgery, and he is expected to make a full recovery. Austin Forkner is still recovering and will be sitting out the opening rounds of the 2024 AMA Motocross Championship.

ENZO LOPES – FOREARM

Enzo Lopes underwent “Arm Pump” surgery on his forearms, which is claimed to help improve blood flow to the arms. This type of surgery usually takes a few weeks to recover from, but in Enzo’s case, it has been lingering over the last couple of months. As it appears he will not be returning for Outdoors.

Enzo Lopes said, “Riding for Star Racing comes with a lot of expectations, especially after my momentum from last season. Unfortunately, the cards we were dealt with this off-season were out of our control, and with that, we agreed on missing some rounds. I am super bummed, but I know in the long run this will be the best decision for me and also the team.”

JEREMY MARTIN – COMPLICATIONS FROM HIS CRASH EARLY IN SEASON

Jeremy Martin has decided not to ride the remainder of the 250 East Supercross season due to complications from his crash at round one in Detroit. When Jeremy began training for outdoor motocross he suffered another concussion which extended his recovery time and will miss all of the motocross rounds.

Jeremy Martin states: “I am incredibly disappointed to have to make this decision but when it comes to my health and my future, it is the right move. I struggled having to tell the team, but they were completely supportive knowing everything that I have gone through.”

CAMERON MCADOO— SHOULDER

Cameron McAdoo has been sidelined following a practice crash three weeks before Pala. Cameron posted on social media that he is back on the bike training and will make a return to racing as soon as possible.

THE REST OF THE PRO CIRCUIT TEAM—VARIOUS INJURIES

The Pro Circuit team has been missing their entire fleet of riders this season including Hammaker, Vohland, and Forkner. Luckily, Ty Masterpool has stepped up for the team even grabbing Pro Circuit their 300th win. Garrett Marchbanks will also be joining for the remaining rounds.

2024 IRONMAN MOTOCROSS: TV SCHEDULE

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IRONMAN NATIONAL Qualifying Live – 7:00 a.m. (Pacific) 9:00 a.m. (Central) 10:00 a.m. (Eastern) – Peacock

IRONMAN NATIONAL Gate Drop Live – 10:00 a.m. (Pacific) 12:00 p.m.(Central) 1:00 p.m. (Eastern) – Peacock

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450 POINT STANDINGS

Hunter Lawrence was solid again, but Chase Sexton would not be denied at Budds Creek.

POS.	#	NAME	POINTS
1	4	Chase Sexton	454
2	96	Hunter Lawrence	426
3	7	Aaron Plessinger	359
4	32	Justin Cooper	337
5	21	Jason Anderson	328
6	14	Dylan Ferrandis	288
7	27	Malcolm Stewart	271
8	28	Christian Craig	217
9	1	Jett Lawrence	210
10	22	Freddie Noren	178
11	36	Phillip Nicoletti	165
12	51	Justin Barcia	148
13	79	Harri Kullas	145
14	75	Marshal Weltin	142
15	23	Grant Harlan	136
16	68	Romain Pape	99
17	12	Shane McElrath	97
18	53	Derek Kelley	84
19	58	Cullin Park	82
20	11	Kyle Chisholm	68
21	26	Garrett Marchbanks	50
22	762	Kyle Webster	45
23	938	Broc Tickle	42
24	84	Anthony Rodriguez	41
25	46	Justin Hill	35
26	94	Ken Roczen	31
27	60	Lorenzo Locurcio	31
28	3	Eli Tomac	29
29	15	Dean Wilson	29
30	70	Jerry Robin	22
31	56	Jeremy Hand	21
32	290	Alvin Östlund	20
33	829	Henry Jacobi	17
34	387	Gert Krestinov	15
35	2	Cooper Webb	14
36	65	Henry Miller	13
37	87	Max Miller	13
38	45	Colt Nichols	11
39	103	Scotty Verhaeghe	9
40	777	James Harrington	8
41	93	Bryce Shelly	6
42	199	John Short	5
43	112	Trevin Nelson	5
44	296	Ryder Floyd	4
45	910	Carson Brown	3
46	97	Tristan Lane	3
47	416	Jake Masterpool	3
48	421	Tristan Purdon	1

250 POINT STANDINGS

Haiden Deegan’s 1-10 moto scores were enough to earn him his first 250 National Championship.

The 250 Pro Motocross Championship has officially been settled, but that doesn’t mean Tom Vialle, Levi Kitchen and Chance Hymas will roll over next weekend and let Haiden win again. All the front runners in the 250 class are still looking to pick up momentum and build confidence going into the three SMX playoff races, where big bonus money and another Championship are on the line.

POS.	#	NAME	POINTS
1	38	Haiden Deegan	445
2	47	Levi Kitchen	383
3	16	Tom Vialle	369
4	48	Chance Hymas	311
5	30	Jo Shimoda	289
6	29	Ty Masterpool	283
7	39	Pierce Brown	257
8	33	Jalek Swoll	255
9	31	Jordon Smith	219
10	34	Ryder DiFrancesco	218
11	929	Julien Beaumer	207
12	17	Joseph Savatgy	179
13	166	Casey Cochran	164
14	40	Dilan Schwartz	137
15	511	Nicholas Romano	132
16	59	Daxton Bennick	124
17	37	Max Anstie	121
18	99	Jett Reynolds	99
19	69	Coty Schock	79
20	35	Talon Hawkins	78
21	705	Mark Fineis	77
22	26	Garrett Marchbanks	51
23	57	Nate Thrasher	46
24	473	Lux Turner	44
25	107	Ryder McNabb	37
26	24	R.J. Hampshire	27
27	108	Jorgen-Matthias Talviku	22
28	273	Brock Bennett	16
29	413	Crockett Myers	13
30	350	Chandler Baker	12
31	302	Parker Ross	9
32	401	Blake Gardner	9
33	435	Marcus Phelps	8
34	404	Tom Guyon	7
35	751	Evan Ferry	5
36	359	Jake Cannon	4
37	337	Slade Smith	4
38	914	Russell Buccheri	2
39	565	Stav Orland	1
40	245	Matti Jorgensen	1
41	162	Max Sanford	1
42	322	Charlie Heyman	1
43	78	Joshua Varize	1

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