Jason Anderson Steps Away from SMX Supermotocross

Rider to miss indefinite number of races to address personal and medical matters

Published on Mar. 2, 2026

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Two days after announcing Jason Anderson would skip Round 8 at Daytona International Speedway, the HEP Suzuki team announced the rider would miss an indefinite number of additional races in the SMX Supermotocross series to address personal, family, and ongoing medical matters.

Why it matters

This is the second time in two years that Anderson has stepped away from competition mid-season, raising concerns about his health and well-being. His absence will impact the championship standings, as he currently sits 10th, 87 points behind the leader.

The details

The team stated that the decision was made jointly by Anderson and his management team in coordination with the organization, and that they respect Anderson and his family's privacy. This scenario is similar to what Anderson faced last year when he retired from the Supercross series one week after skipping Seattle for a 'family emergency'.

  • On March 2, 2026, the HEP Suzuki team announced Anderson would miss an indefinite number of additional races.
  • In 2025, Anderson retired from the Supercross series one week after skipping Seattle for a 'family emergency'.

The players

Jason Anderson

A professional motocross rider who competes in the SMX Supermotocross series for the HEP Suzuki team.

Pipes Motorsports Group

The team that Anderson rides for in the SMX Supermotocross series.

Hunter Lawrence

The current leader in the SMX Supermotocross championship standings.

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What they’re saying

“Pipes Motorsports Group announces that rider Jason Anderson will be stepping away from Supercross competition for an indefinite period to address personal, family, and ongoing medical matters. This decision was made jointly by Jason and his management team in coordination with the organization. Pipes Motorsports Group respects Jason and his family's privacy and fully supports his decision. No further statements will be made at this time.”

— Pipes Motorsports Group (Social media)

What’s next

The judge in the case will decide on Tuesday whether or not to allow Walker Reed Quinn out on bail.

The takeaway

This is the second time in two years that Anderson has stepped away from competition mid-season, raising concerns about his health and well-being. His absence will impact the championship standings, as he currently sits 10th, 87 points behind the leader.