After Seeing This Photo of His Hand, I Have No Idea How Jo Shimoda Finished 7th in San Diego

And just like that, a pit board turned the 250SX West Region on its head.

In qualifying on Saturday at round 2 of the Monster Energy AMA Supercross Championship in San Diego, round 1 winner Jo Shimoda suffered two broken fingers after hitting a pit board. 

Jo Shimoda hitting pit board at San Diego… pic.twitter.com/ZayV2o20fK

— Dirtbikelover (@Dirtbike_Lovers) January 19, 2025

Dirtbike riders are tough. All of them. They’ve broken just about every bone in their body, torn ligaments, cracked collarbones and everything in-between. Yet, they still find a way to make it on the gate, week-in and week-out. 

So, it was no surprise that Jo lined up for his heat race and qualified for the night show where he somehow finished 7th, keeping his championship hopes alive. 

After looking at these photo of his hand after the race, I have NO idea how in the hell Shimoda not only raced, but finished 7th. Tough SOB as Stone Cold would say. 

How did Jo even ride?! 🤯

(Via Jo Shimoda/IG)#SMX #SupercrossLIVE pic.twitter.com/YoueZ2QUoy

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We’ll update as Honda releases more information on Shimoda’s status for round 3. Despite the injury, he is currently seven points back of Julien Beaumer in the West Region title chase. 

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