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Defending 450MX champion Chase Sexton will sit out this weekend’s second round of the 2025 Pro Motocross Championship at Hangtown while continuing his recovery after exiting the season-opener.

Red Bull KTM Factory Racing has confirmed that Sexton remains sidelined following the abrupt end to his afternoon at Fox Raceway, ‘banged up’ but avoiding any major injuries in the second moto impact.

“I’m definitely banged up after last weekend’s crash, but thankfully there’s nothing broken so that’s a positive,” Sexton commented. “I’ve made the decision to sit out this weekend’s race and focus on getting back to 100 percent. I appreciate all the support from my team, fans, and everyone who’s reached out. Best of luck to my KTM teammates this weekend.”

Ian Harrison, Red Bull KTM Factory Racing Team manager, added: “It is unfortunate to announce that Chase will be sitting out this weekend for the second round of Pro Motocross at Hangtown. He came off a great 2025 Supercross season and showed phenomenal speed and strength at the opening round of Pro Motocross.

“Unfortunately, he took a hard hit in the first moto, which sidelined him for moto two. After feeling the aftereffects of that crash, Chase has made the decision, with the support from the team, to sit out this weekend’s race.

“The health and safety of our athletes is the number one priority at Red Bull KTM Factory Racing, and we want to ensure that Chase is back to 100 percent before returning to the bike and the track.”