Perfect day in Atlanta ruined for Nate Thrasher by crash, injury

Nate Thrasher suffered a broken collarbone and dislocated hip in the late stages of the Monster Energy Supercross race in Atlanta and will need to undergo surgery. A timetable for his return has not been determined.

Thrasher was riding fourth when he crashed hard on Lap 7 with two minutes remaining on the clock.

Thrasher favored his shoulder as he was carted off the track by the Alpinestars medical team.

“We had a perfect day going at ATL,” Thrasher said on Instagram. “Going P1 in qualifying and then getting the heat race win. Unfortunately, I had a hard crash in the main which caused me to dislocate my hip + break my collarbone. They were able to put my hip back in place but, when I got a CAT scan they noticed a few bone fragments so we are still waiting to get surgery on that.

“I really appreciate everyone that has reached out. Thanks to my team and sponsors for all the support. I’ll keep you guys updated!”

Thrasher’s perfect day began with a win in his heat race. He was coming off a strong run in his last event in Detroit after finishing second to 250 East championship leader Hunter Lawrence for the third time in six races. Thrasher won the Triple Crown format race in Arlington and sat second in the points entering Atlanta. As a result of his crash and 19th-place finish there, which claimed only four points, he fell to fourth in the standings.

In two previous seasons on a 250cc bike, Thrasher finished seventh in 2021 and fifth in 2022 in the West division, so he was well on his way to a career best. Jordon Smith is five points back with three races remaining while Jeremy Martin (-9 points) and Chris Blose (-16) are well within striking distance if Thrasher is unable to return to Supercross with three rounds remaining.