Austin Forkner retires from SuperMotocross due to injury

Austin Forkner announced his retirement from SuperMotocross effective immediately, citing a neurological injury in his arm that has not healed. Forkner revealed on social media that he has struggled with this arm issue for several years, undergoing three surgeries without substantial improvement. His injury has significantly affected his performance, and he has not finished in the top 10 in either supercross or motocross since 2023. Forkner was a prominent rider from 2018 to 2020, consistently ranking in the top five during Monster Energy Supercross seasons. He made the decision to retire after a crash in Colorado.

• 1:31 AMYahoo Sports — Austin Forkner retires from SuperMotocross, effective immediately