The 2025 SuperMotocross World Champion Jo Shimoda, of the Honda HRC Progressive factory 250cc team, suffered a back injury on November 25 while training at the Dog Pound track in Florida.
According to the team, Shimoda underwent surgery to repair two fractured and displaced vertebrae in his upper back and lower neck. The procedure took place on November 26 at Tampa General Hospital. Shimoda’s spinal column is completely uninjured, and he has full movement and feeling, says Honda.
“It’s a shame to get injured as I was getting ready for the new season,” Shimoda said. “I’ve been riding well, and we’ve made good progress with the bike. I knew when I crashed that something was wrong, but it’s fortunate that the spinal cord is okay. Thank you to my doctors for the great care I’ve received. I feel motivated to start working on my recovery, and I hope it will go as quickly as possible.”
“Everyone at Honda wishes Jo well, and we’re totally behind him as he begins working on a full recovery,” said Brandon Wilson, manager of racing and advertising at American Honda. CN
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