2023 INDIANAPOLIS SUPERCROSS PRE-RACE REPORT: TV SCHEDULE, INJURED LIST & MORE
The 2023 Monster Energy Supercross season has arrived to the very chilly Indianapolis round but thankfully for the riders and the fans, Lucas Oil Stadium has a warm interior with a closed roof and heated seats, okay maybe we made up the last part. If you missed out on Daytona, here’s a brief synopsis: Eli Tomac won his seventh Daytona, andddd that’s about it. But, things aren’t a snooze fest in the 450 class (unlike the 250 East) as Cooper Webb and Chase Sexton are still filling in those other two pesky positions on the podium. Cooper Webb is now 5 points back from Eli and Chase is now 10 points back. But if you can remember how chaotic and absolutely absurd last year’s Indy went, then anything is up for grabs at this upcoming round.
Find out everything you need to know about the upcoming round held at Lucas Oil Stadium.
2023 INDIANAPOLIS SUPERCROSS TRACK MAP
The 2023 Indianapolis track is easily one of the most generic Supercross layouts of the season. There’s only nine turns, one set of whoops, and one of the rhythm sections is duplicated across the track. Will this make the racing closer?INDY’S BIGGEST WINNERS
Caught the peace sign in the fire, nice.
1) Jeremy McGrath: 6 (‘93-’96, ’98, ’00)
2) Ricky Carmichael: 4 (’01, ’03, ’05-’06)
2) Ryan Villopoto: 4 (’10-’13)
4) Ken Roczen: 3 (’21 x3)
4) Ryan Dungey: 3 (’14-’16)
TV SCHEDULE: 2023 INDIANAPOLIS SUPERCROSS
The Peacock premium streaming service costs $4.99 per month and it provides LIVE coverage of the daytime qualifying sessions at each Round and live coverage of each Supercross race. International Supercross fans can now watch LIVE using the SuperMotocross Video Pass streaming service (Supermotocross.tv) which costs $129.95 for a one-year subscription.
New for 2023, Race Day Live will expand in 2023 to cover all 31 races of the SuperMotocross World Championship series. The program will feature 2.5 hours of coverage for each Supercross event, 1 hour for each Pro Motocross event, and 2.5 hours for both SuperMotocross Playoff events and the SuperMotocross World Championship Final.
Indy Qualifying Show – 10:30 am (pacific) – Peacock
Indy Night Show – 4:00 pm (pacific) – Peacock
Indy (re-air) – *Monday Mar. 12th – 10:00pm (pacific) – CNBC Channel
RACE DAY SCHEDULE
Here’s the schedule if you plan on attending the races in person!
1:05 pm – 1:15 pm 250SX Group C Qualifying
1:20 pm – 1:30 pm 250SX Group B Qualifying
1:35 pm – 1:45 pm 250SX Group A Qualifying
1:50 pm – 2:00 pm 450SX Group A Qualifying
2:05 pm – 2:15 pm 450SX Group B Qualifying
2:20 pm – 2:30 pm 450SX Group C Qualifying
2:55 pm – 3:20 pm Track Maintenance
3:20 pm – 3:30 pm 250SX Group C Qualifying
3:35 pm – 3:45 pm 250SX Group B Qualifying
3:50 pm – 4:00 pm 250SX Group A Qualifying
4:05 pm – 4:15 pm 450SX Group A Qualifying
4:20 pm – 4:30 pm 450SX Group B Qualifying
4:35 pm – 4:45 pm 450SX Group C Qualifying
NIGHT SHOW
6:30 pm – 7:06 pm Opening Ceremonies
7:06 pm – 7:14 pm 250SX Heat #1
7:21 pm – 7:29 pm 250SX Heat #2
7:35 pm – 7:43 pm 450SX Heat #1
7:49 pm – 7:57 pm 450SX Heat #2
8:03 pm – 8:09 pm KTM Junior Racing Main Event
8:09 pm – 8:23 pm Track Maintenance
8:23 pm – 8:30 pm 250SX Last Chance Qualifier
8:35 pm – 8:42 pm 450SX Last Chance Qualifier
8:54 pm – 9:11 pm 250SX Main Event – 15 Minutes/Plus 1 lap – 22 riders
9:21 pm – 9:23 pm Track Maintenance
9:23 pm – 9:26 pm 450SX Sighting Lap
9:28 pm – 9:50 pm 450SX Main Event – 20 Minutes/Plus 1 lap – 22 riders
INJURY REPORT:
DYLAN FERRANDIS – CONCUSSION
Dylan Ferrandis hit his head hard in the 450 Main Event at Houston. He was knocked out for a few minutes, but then he woke up and got off the track with the help of the Alpinestars medical team. Dylan Ferrandis made his return to racing at Daytona but a big crash during Press Day would leave him sitting on the sidelines during the weekend. We have yet to hear if Dylan will be returning once again this weekend.
ADAM CIANCIARULO – WRIST
Adam reignited a previous injury in his wrist during the press day practice session in Arlington. He missed Daytona but we have heard that he may be racing at Indy.
MARVIN MUSQUIN – WRIST
33-year-old Marvin Musquin injured his wrist in a practice crash after Anaheim 1. KTM announced last week that he is out indefinitely with a scaphoid injury. The scaphoid bone is a delicate one that doesn’t receive a lot of blood flow, meaning that it can die off if it isn’t allowed to heal properly. Marvin had a one-year, Supercross-only contract for 2023 with KTM and we are unsure what his future will look like if he doesn’t race anymore this season.
MICHAEL MOSIMAN – CONCUSSION
Michael Mosiman had a crash at Daytona resulting in the GasGas rider hitting his head and suffering a concussion. Michael will follow concussion protocol and remain out of this weekend at Indy.
CARSON MUMFORD – (INJURY UNKNOWN)
Carson Mumford was slated to race for BarX Suzuki this year, but a bike malfunction in pre-season training caused him to crash and break his wrist. Then, once Austin Forkner injured his knee at Anaheim 1, Carson got the call to fill-in at Pro Circuit Kawasaki in the 250 West Coast division, starting at Oakland. Unfortunately, he suffered a setback while training. The injury hasn’t been publicly announced, but Carson didn’t race in Oakland, instead his sights are set on Seattle SX, March 25th.
NICK ROMANO – KNEE
Nick Romano will miss the entire 2023 season, both Supercross and motocross. Nick tore his ACL and meniscus in his knee and had surgery.
MALCOLM STEWART – KNEE
Malcolm Stewart crashed while practicing after the San Diego Supercross and he tore his ACL. Malcolm just had surgery last week and is out for the foreseeable future.
JO SHIMODA – COLLARBONE
Jo Shimoda was slated to race 250 East Coast, but he broke his collarbone a week and a half before the Houston opener. He hopes to be back at the races for Atlanta.
SETH HAMMAKER – WRIST
Pro Circuit Kawasaki’s Seth Hammaker injured his wrist the same week as Jo Shimoda, leaving Mitch Payton’s team empty until Chris Blose got the fill-in ride.
JALEK SWOLL – BROKEN ARM
Just a week before the 250 East Coast regional Supercross championship kicked off, Jalek crashed and suffered a spiral fracture in his arm. Jalek has already undergone successful surgery and now he’s on the road to recovery.
AUSTIN FORKNER – KNEE
Austin Forkner injured his knee at the start of the 250 Main Event at Anaheim 1. He had surgery on it and is most likely out for the season.
GARRETT MARCHBANKS – WRIST
Garrett suffered an arm injury during his pre-season training at the Club MX facility. ClubMX gave us an update on Garrett last week week: “Surgery went well for the Daytona champion as he had the plate removed from his wrist on Monday. The next step is to get the stitches removed in another week and then start the rebuilding process. Garrett continues to work with the team and also works as a trainer helping the amateurs every day. We appreciate his dedication and participation to help continue the growth of the ClubMX program by giving back his time. A bit more time will help us determine when he can return to racing.”
450 CLASS POINT STANDINGS (AFTER ROUND 8 OF 17)
Eli Tomac is still the top dog in the points hunt as Cooper Webb and Chase Sexton continue to finish second and third two rounds in a row.
Hunter Lawrence continues his reign of dominance as his competitors struggle to keep pace with the Honda rider. Max Anstie has been impressively fast but Nate Thrasher has shown to be one of the top competitors. However for Nate, the Star Yamaha rider has had a number of issues in the Main Events, being taken out by Hunter in the sand and then yard sailing through one of the rhythm sections at Daytona.2023 INDIANAPOLIS SUPERCROSS PRE-RACE REPORT: TV SCHEDULE, INJURED LIST & MORE Motocross Action Magazine.
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