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Due to complications stemming from his crash earlier this year, Jeremy Martin has decided to sit out the remainder of the 2024 Monster Energy Supercross season. The decision comes as a mutual agreement between Martin and his Muc-Off FXR ClubMX Yamaha team in order to focus on Martin’s health.

“I am incredibly disappointed to have to make this decision but when it comes to my health and my future, it is the right move,” said Martin.

“I struggled having to tell the team, but they were completely supportive knowing everything that I have gone through.”

Martin’s season started with a brutal crash during the heat race at the opening round of 250SX East in Detroit where Martin slammed his head into the ground and was knocked unconscious. He spent a few minutes out while the Alpinestars medical team was quick to get there and help stabilize Martin. He would miss the following round at Arlington before returning at Daytona where he collected a 12th place result. Martin would go 5-7 at Birmingham and Indianapolis, respectfully, but was still not 100% during those races. Coming off the final break in the schedule for the year, it was decided it was not worth it to continue risking his health to race less than at full strength.

“These situations are never easy for the rider or the team because you are not sure if you are getting the entire story on the health side of things,” explained Team Owner Brandon Haas. “The racer always wants to compete, and Jeremy is one of the toughest competitors the sport has ever seen. When it comes right down to it, he has helped our program grow in so many ways, it only makes sense to support him in any decision he makes.”

No timetable has been established on his return just yet, but the hope of course would be that Martin would be ready to go for AMA Pro Motocross when it begins in late May. The two-time 250 class champion of Pro Motocross certainly factors in as a front runner if he is to get back to full health. For now, the team says they are just taking a deep breath and seeing what the future holds.