Dilan Schwartz Likely Out Until Supercross 250 East/West Showdown

Yamaha rider suffered broken rib and vertebrae in Houston crash

Feb. 6, 2026 at 3:47pm

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Dilan Schwartz, a rider for the Toyota Redlands BarX Yamaha team, will miss the next two rounds of the SuperMotocross World Championship after suffering a broken rib and two broken vertebrae in a crash during qualifying at the Houston event. The team expects Schwartz to return for the East/West Showdown in Birmingham, Alabama on March 21.

Why it matters

Schwartz has been one of the top performers in the 250cc class this season, hovering around 10th place in the standings. His absence will be a significant blow to the team's chances in the upcoming races.

The details

Schwartz crashed hard while attempting to improve his qualifying time in Houston, bringing out a red flag. He was attended to by the Alpinestars Mobile Medical Unit and confirmed to have suffered a broken rib and two broken vertebrae, though fortunately he did not lose any feeling or movement. The team expects Schwartz to miss the next two races before the West Division break, with the goal of him returning for the East/West Showdown in Birmingham.

  • Schwartz crashed during qualifying at Round 4 in Houston, Texas on February 6, 2026.
  • Schwartz will miss Round 5 in Glendale, Arizona.
  • Schwartz is expected to return for the East/West Showdown in Birmingham, Alabama on March 21, 2026.

The players

Dilan Schwartz

A rider for the Toyota Redlands BarX Yamaha team who has been a top performer in the 250cc class this season.

Bradley Taft

The team manager for the Toyota Redlands BarX Yamaha team.

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What they’re saying

“The impressive speed Schwartz has shown all season was once again present in Houston. The team leader showed the way in qualifying and spearheaded a 10-11-12 showing for all three riders. Unfortunately, Schwartz crashed hard while he attempted to improve on his time, which brought out a red flag and stopped the session.”

— Toyota Redlands BarX Yamaha team

“It's a huge bummer for Dilan and the team to lose our most experienced rider and the camaraderie that he and his teammates had built this season. The good news is it's a best-case scenario given the severity of his injuries. He will most likely only miss the next two races [before the West Division break] and then he could potentially be back for the East/West Showdown in Birmingham in March.”

— Bradley Taft, Team Manager

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