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23-02-2025
- Sport
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Jordon Smith Announces Injury Update from Arlington Crash
While leading the final race of the Arlington Triple Crown, Jordon Smith was headed toward the white flag on pace to winning the first of three races in AT&T Stadium. For Round 5 of 250SX West Division, and for any triple crown, coming out of the gate strong is always beneficial for a good showing overall. Smith, who won earlier this year in Glendale and holds three podiums so far, held a respectable position in the championship standings as the series approached the halfway mark. But Smith would never take that white flag as his No. 19 Triumph bike crashed, throwing him into the next whoop and ending his night. The Alpinestars medical crew attended to him once the rest of the field passed. Smith was escorted off the track lifted by a stretcher. All the fans cheered when Smith waved, being alert and talked with the medical crew. Smith, 30, would not return and would instead be transported to a local hospital. Later that evening, Smith posted an update on social media of his health condition, sharing that he suffered a punctured lung and broken ribs after doctors evaluated him. 'Hey guys, obviously really bummed with going down so hard like that,' Smith posted on X. 'Was feeling good and felt good all the way through. I'm in the hospital right now. Unfortunately I sustained a punctured lung and possibly some broken ribs. All good we will heal up and be back as soon as possible.' At the time, the Belmont, N.C. native was second in the 250SX championship standings, two points behind Julien Beaumer and one point ahead of Haiden Deegan. Triumph Factory Racing Team now has three of their four riders out for injury. Stilez Robertson had surgery on his wrist to fix ligament damage from San Diego last month, the same wrist that kept him out of last season. Jalek Swoll, focused on the East division, is sidelined for the Supercross season with an Achilles tendon injury. Austin Forkner is now the sole rider carrying the team banner. It is uncertain when Smith will return to AMA competition, but his run at the 250SX Monster Energy AMA Supercross Championship comes to an abrupt end at the Lonestar State. See the crash frame by frame: View the 8 images of this gallery on the original article
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23-02-2025
- Automotive
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Cole Davies Has Three Word Message to Supercross Competition
After four races in the 250SX West Division, Cole Davies sits comfortably fourth in the championship standings. 15 points behind the championship lead is still less than a race gap to the top spot. The fifth race will mark the halfway point in the western subdivision before the next five will determine the 2025 champion. That next race will be the first East/West Showdown in Indianapolis. On Saturday night, all eyes will be on the pivotal race in Arlington. Despite the pressure and tight championship battle, Davies had a bold three-word message during Friday's Media Day event. 'I'm feeling confident,' said Davies. Confident he should be. With two podiums in the last two races and an impressive charge through the field at Anaheim 1, he continues to turn heads every weekend the west series takes the dirt. Now for his second career Triple Crown, one would think the pressure is hard on him. Davies, 17, is more excited to get the race underway. 'It's the halfway season mark, so I'm feeling really good on the bike,' he shared. 'Just got to focus on getting some good starts and we should be good.' His fanbase has been steadily growing round after round, and it's no secret he has gained the eyes of broadcasters and writers from his various stories of his young career. In fact, he is one of the fan favorites besides Deegan to win the 250SX West championship when the series concludes in May. 'It's really cool, and my confidence has gotten better throughout the season,' he said. 'But coming into the season, I was set on doing good. I'm excited to get it underway.' The New Zealander will have three main event races in AT&T Stadium to determine the overall winner and capture the most championship points. Coverage begins at 6 p.m. CT live on Peacock and on NBC Sports Radio, Sirius XM Radio Channel 85.
