Aaron Plessinger Out for Extended Period Due to Hip Injury

Motocross star to miss remainder of Supercross season, focus on Pro Motocross return

Apr. 1, 2026 at 5:35pm

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Red Bull KTM rider Aaron Plessinger will likely miss the final six rounds of the 2026 AMA Supercross Championship due to a labral tear in his hip that requires intensive treatment over the next few weeks. Plessinger initially intended to return this week in St. Louis but further examination revealed the need for more recovery time, with the team supporting his decision to focus on being fully healthy for the start of the Pro Motocross season in late May.

Why it matters

Plessinger was sitting 12th in Supercross points with a best finish of 6th, so his absence will impact the championship standings and the competitive balance of the remaining races. The injury also highlights the physical toll of the grueling Supercross schedule and the importance of allowing proper recovery time to avoid further setbacks.

The details

Plessinger suffered the hip injury in a crash at the Birmingham Supercross and also crashed hard at the Indianapolis round. He had planned to return this weekend in St. Louis but further medical evaluation revealed a labral tear that will require several weeks of intensive treatment to heal properly.

  • Plessinger crashed at the Birmingham Supercross event.
  • Plessinger also crashed hard at the Indianapolis Supercross round.
  • Plessinger had intended to return to competition this weekend in St. Louis for Round 12.
  • The Pro Motocross season opener is scheduled for May 30 at Fox Raceway in Pala, California.

The players

Aaron Plessinger

A motocross rider competing for the Red Bull KTM team in the 2026 AMA Supercross Championship, who is sidelined with a hip injury.

Red Bull KTM

The racing team that employs Aaron Plessinger and is supporting his decision to focus on recovery rather than rushing back to competition.

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What they’re saying

“It's been a rough few weeks with some big impact crashes on the racetrack, and let's just say my hip in particular – as well as my wrist, knee, arm, and shoulder – are all screaming at me that they need more time to heal up. An MRI scan this week confirms that I have a labral tear in my hip, on top of being super-stiff and sore with a bunch of bruising.”

— Aaron Plessinger, Motocross Rider

“The idea of knowing I probably won't race the remaining rounds really disappoints me because the team has really put in the hard yards this season, getting me comfortable, so not being able to show up for them feels like a gut punch to everyone because they all work so hard. But the team also supports not going out there and racing at 50 percent – we agree I need to be able to give it my best.”

— Aaron Plessinger, Motocross Rider

What’s next

Plessinger will focus on recovering from his hip injury over the next several weeks with the goal of being fully healthy and ready to compete in the Pro Motocross season opener on May 30 at Fox Raceway in Pala, California.

The takeaway

Plessinger's injury highlights the physical toll of the grueling Supercross schedule and the importance of allowing proper recovery time to avoid further setbacks. By prioritizing his long-term health, Plessinger and his team are making the prudent decision to sit out the remainder of the Supercross season in order to be fully prepared for the start of the Pro Motocross campaign.