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Jorge Prado to Sit Out SuperMotocross Round 7 in Arlington
Red Bull KTM reports no major injuries, but excessive swelling will keep the rider out of competition.
Published on Feb. 22, 2026
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Jorge Prado, a Red Bull KTM rider, will not compete in Round 7 of the SuperMotocross World Championship in Arlington, Texas, due to excessive swelling in his shoulder following a crash last week in Seattle. The team reports no major injuries, but says Prado needs more time to heal before returning to racing.
Why it matters
Prado has shown steady improvement in Monster Energy Supercross this season, earning a podium finish and another top-five result. While he is not currently in contention for the Supercross championship, his absence from the Arlington round will impact the overall standings and competition.
The details
Prado crashed during the second qualification session last week in Seattle, but posted the fastest lap time in the first session. Red Bull KTM says the excessive swelling and irritation in Prado's right shoulder joint will require more time to heal before he can return to racing. The team does not feel pressure to rush Prado back since he is not fighting for the Supercross championship title.
- Prado crashed last week in Seattle, Washington, during the second qualification session.
- Prado will sit out the Arlington, Texas race on Saturday, February 22, 2026.
The players
Jorge Prado
A Red Bull KTM rider competing in the SuperMotocross World Championship.
Red Bull KTM
The racing team that employs Jorge Prado.
Ian Harrison
The team manager for Red Bull KTM.
What they’re saying
“Jorge Prado will sit out Arlington this Saturday while continuing to recover from his crash last weekend. No major injuries have been determined, but excessive swelling and irritation in his right shoulder joint will take more time to heal up. We hope to see you back for Daytona, Jorge!”
— Red Bull KTM (Social media)
“If you're fighting for the championship, then it's tough. You have to deal with it, you've got to suck it up and go, but he's not in that position right now. This was his 12th Supercross in his career, so there's no reward in having him crash again and really get hurt. So that's how we looked at it tonight.”
— Ian Harrison, Team Manager, Red Bull KTM (nbcsports.com)
What’s next
Prado is expected to return to competition at the Daytona round of the SuperMotocross World Championship.
The takeaway
Prado's absence from the Arlington round highlights the importance of rider safety and recovery, even for athletes not currently in championship contention. The Red Bull KTM team's measured approach demonstrates their commitment to Prado's long-term success rather than rushing him back prematurely.
