News broke before Christmas that 2026 SMX Championship favorite Jett Lawrence had fractured his ankle and foot. The announcement was a devastating blow for the Australian’s SX title hopes, after missing out through injury last year. There is no announcement as to when he will return, but the usual recovery periods for these injuries suggest he won’t be back until at least the second half of the Supercross season. The exclusion of Lawrence upsets the futures odds as he was heavily tipped for glory in the stadium format.
Doctors assessed Jett Lawrence after a pre-season accident at the Dog Pound Facility in Florida and found two core injuries. He fractured his talus and navicular bone on his right foot. While some Supercross pundits have suggested he will recover faster than usual, it remains to be seen, as this injury typically takes three months or more to completely heal.
Missed 2025 Supercross Season
It feels like a little bit of deja vu as the younger Lawrence brother finds himself out of Supercross contention for a second consecutive year. Jett tore his ACL at the Glendale Triple Crown event in 2025 and ended his campaign after five rounds on the dirt. He fought back to recover in time for the Pro Motocross series, which he utterly dominated. The Australian annihilated his competition in the back part of the year, winning 11 out of 14 rounds in the Pro Motocross and SMX Playoffs
Futures Odds Implications
The loss of Jett Lawrence from the start hill has turned the 2026 Supercross futures odds on their head. Lawrence was tipped to reign supreme in the betting, but his absence has opened the door for a fierce battle between riders like his older brother Hunter and perennial rivals Eli Tomac, Chase Sexton, and Cooper Webb.
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The 2024 AMA Pro Motocross Championship kicked off with a bang at Fox Raceway, and to no one’s surprise, it was defending champion Jett Lawrence who stole the show. The Team Honda HRC rider picked up right where he left off last season, tallying his 23rd and 24th consecutive moto wins en route to a …
In our “NXTBets Athlete Spotlight” series, we shine a light on the athletes who are making the biggest waves across various sports. Today, we’re focusing on Chase Sexton, the 23-year-old KTM phenom who has taken the 2024 Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship by storm after a season-ending injury to defending champion Jett Lawrence. Seizing the …
Cooper Webb grabs the headlines after round four, as the reigning Champion secured his maiden win of the campaign. The 2026 Supercross Championship moves on to Arizona this weekend with Eli Tomac still currying favor with the punters. The Championship leader is tipped at +190 in the pre-event odds to enter Victory Lane in Glendale. …
Jett Lawrence Injures Ankle To Miss Start of 2026 SMX Season
News broke before Christmas that 2026 SMX Championship favorite Jett Lawrence had fractured his ankle and foot. The announcement was a devastating blow for the Australian’s SX title hopes, after missing out through injury last year. There is no announcement as to when he will return, but the usual recovery periods for these injuries suggest he won’t be back until at least the second half of the Supercross season. The exclusion of Lawrence upsets the futures odds as he was heavily tipped for glory in the stadium format.
Jett Lawrence Injury Diagnosis
Doctors assessed Jett Lawrence after a pre-season accident at the Dog Pound Facility in Florida and found two core injuries. He fractured his talus and navicular bone on his right foot. While some Supercross pundits have suggested he will recover faster than usual, it remains to be seen, as this injury typically takes three months or more to completely heal.
Missed 2025 Supercross Season
It feels like a little bit of deja vu as the younger Lawrence brother finds himself out of Supercross contention for a second consecutive year. Jett tore his ACL at the Glendale Triple Crown event in 2025 and ended his campaign after five rounds on the dirt. He fought back to recover in time for the Pro Motocross series, which he utterly dominated. The Australian annihilated his competition in the back part of the year, winning 11 out of 14 rounds in the Pro Motocross and SMX Playoffs
Futures Odds Implications
The loss of Jett Lawrence from the start hill has turned the 2026 Supercross futures odds on their head. Lawrence was tipped to reign supreme in the betting, but his absence has opened the door for a fierce battle between riders like his older brother Hunter and perennial rivals Eli Tomac, Chase Sexton, and Cooper Webb.
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