Triumph Factory Racing’s Austin Forkner missed Round 2 of the 2026 AMA Supercross in San Diego after a practice crash, though he still qualified 15th on the TF 450-X. He was taken to the hospital with back pain as a precaution, but scans were clear. Forkner is now aiming to return for Round 3 in Anaheim on January 24.
Austin Forkner
“I had some pain around my kidney area, so the medical crew wanted me to head to the hospital for checks. I went there and everything checked out okay – it all looked okay. I was just really stiff, but otherwise fine. I will have some work done this week and I should be fine for Anaheim 2!”
Jeremy Coker – General Manager, Triumph Racing America
“Firstly, and most importantly, we’re pleased that Austin is okay. For sure it’s disappointing for him and us to have this setback after having a lot of positives from our first outing last weekend with the 450. The fall he had in Q2 wasn’t really anything bad, but unfortunately the bike hit him in the back. Due to the pain he had in his back there was some concern from the medical team here and it was decided he would go to the hospital for a CT scan, which thankfully showed no internal damage. Austin is understandably very sore and together we decided it would be best for him to sit out of this evening’s proceedings. We’ll keep working and focus on his recovery to come back for Anaheim next weekend.”
Video of the incident
Austin Forkner had a massive crash in qualifying in San Diego. Thankfully, the news is positive, and we’ll see Forkner back on the gate next weekend at Anaheim 2
— Dirtbikelover (@Dirtbike_Lovers) January 18, 2026
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