Jeremy Martin, the two-time outdoor champion, has been forced to sit out the majority of the 2025 SuperMotocross Championship due to a thumb injury and two severe concussions. His journey to recovery has been arduous, and his future in the sport remains uncertain as he navigates the challenges of his health and the changing landscape of his professional relationships.

Overcoming Adversity: Jeremy Martin's Concussion Saga

A Devastating Crash and Its Aftermath

After a successful career that saw him claim two 250MX titles, Jeremy Martin's journey took an unexpected turn when he suffered a devastating crash during the outdoor season. The incident left him unconscious for several minutes, and the aftermath was both physically and mentally taxing. "After Indy, it was my first day on outdoors, I went down really hard and I was out for five or six minutes," Martin recounted. "I remember looking out the Club shop door and seeing John Wessling and he's like 'Dude, what the hell happened?' I was like 'I don't know'."

The Road to Recovery: Setbacks and Determination

The road to recovery has been a long and arduous one for Martin. He has been diligently working to regain his health, focusing on his mountain bike riding and hare scramble racing as part of his rehabilitation process. Despite the setbacks, Martin's determination to return to the sport he loves has never wavered. "I still have that dog in me," he said. "If the right opportunity on the right bike came around, I'd have a hard time saying no to it."

The Parting of Ways: ClubMX and Jeremy Martin

The partnership between Martin and the ClubMX team, which had been a significant investment for the team, has come to an end. According to ClubMX owner Brandon Haas, the decision was a difficult one, but ultimately necessary. "He came back, started training, wanted to get back to the old Jeremy and started hammering on outdoors. At that time we had moved on from Supercross because of his thumb injury. He crashed on his first practice day back on the motocross track and knocked himself out again and that was the final straw. For us, it was like take time off and do what you need to do. For him, it was a matter of a week that he kind of knew his heart wasn't in it anymore. Yeah, he didn't want to race anymore. He came here said his goodbyes and farewell to the team and that was that. That was tough to swallow, we signed a three-year deal with him to be our franchise guy."

The Future Remains Uncertain

As Martin navigates the next chapter of his career, the future remains uncertain. While he has expressed a desire to return to racing if the right opportunity presents itself, the toll of his injuries and the changing dynamics of the sport may ultimately shape his decision. For now, the former champion is focused on his recovery and exploring new avenues within the industry, leaving the door open for a potential comeback should the circumstances align.