Jett Lawrence misses SuperMotocross playoffs for ankle surgery
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 4, 2026, 1:51 AM
Last updated Sep 4, 2026
Reigning SuperMotocross World Champion Jett Lawrence will sit out the entire 2026 SMX playoff series to undergo surgery on his right ankle. American Honda confirmed the rider, who has struggled with an injury sustained in training last December, will undergo the procedure on September 9 at the Steadman Clinic in Vail, Colorado. Lawrence raced through the AMA Pro Motocross season with the injury, but aggravated the joint during the finale at Ironman Raceway, leading to increased pain and instability. As a result, he will forfeit his opportunity to defend the title he won in each of the last three years. The Honda HRC Progressive team confirmed the 450-class championship hopeful will focus on his long-term recovery. Hunter Lawrence will lead the team at the playoff opener in Columbus, Ohio, on September 12.
- •Jett Lawrence will miss all three rounds of the 2026 SMX Playoffs.
- •The surgery is scheduled for September 9 at the Steadman Clinic.
- •Lawrence aggravated the chronic injury at the season finale at Ironman Raceway.
- •Hunter Lawrence will remain the primary championship contender for the Honda HRC Progressive team.
- •The playoff series begins September 12 in Columbus, Ohio.
- 1:51 AMYahoo Sports — Jett Lawrence To Miss SuperMotocross Playoffs for Ankle Surgery
- 10:00 PMRacerxonline.com — Jett Lawrence to Sit Out SuperMotocross Playoffs: Ankle Surgery Scheduled for September 9 - Racer X
"Three-time SMX champ goes under the knife Sept. 9 Photo by Honda. The reigning SuperMotocross World Champion won't defend his crown, after American Honda confirmed Jett Lawrence will sit out all three rounds of the 2026 SMX Playoffs. Lawrence will instead undergo follow-up surgery on the right ankle that has troubled him all year. The injury dates back to last December, when Lawrence hurt the ankle in training, keeping him out of the entire AMA Supercross Championship. He returned for the openin
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 4, 2026, 1:51 AMJett Lawrence To Miss SuperMotocross Playoffs for Ankle Surgery
Three-time SMX champ goes under the knife Sept. 9 Photo by Honda. The reigning SuperMotocross World Champion won't defend his crown, after American Honda confirmed Jett Lawrence will sit out all three rounds of the 2026 SMX Playoffs. Lawrence will instead undergo follow-up surgery on the right ankle that has troubled him all year. The injury dates back to last December, when Lawrence hurt the ankle in training, keeping him out of the entire AMA Supercross Championship. He returned for the openin
- Racerxonline.comSep 2, 2026, 10:00 PMJett Lawrence to Sit Out SuperMotocross Playoffs: Ankle Surgery Scheduled for September 9 - Racer X
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