Jo Shimoda
| Jo Shimoda | |
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.jpg) Shimoda in 2021 | |
| Nationality |  Japanese |
| Born | 16 May 2002 (age 21) Suzuka, Mie, Japan |
| Motocross career | |
| Years active | 2019-Present |
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'Jo Shimoda' (下田丈, Shimoda Jō, born 16 May 2002) is a professional motocross rider who currently competes in the AMA Supercross and Motocross championships for HRC Honda.[1] He is the 2020 AMA 250SX Rookie of the Year.
250cc Career[edit]
2023[edit]
- Supercross
During preparation for the 2023 250 East Supercross season, Shimoda suffered a shoulder injury. He was able to return for the last four rounds in where he finished fourth twice, ninth and second.[2]
- Motocross
Shimoda struggled to find consistency in his outdoor season. He ended the season with one win and four podium finishes, which led him to a 3rd place finish in the standings.
- SuperMotocross
Shimoda won the opening round of 250cc SMX with a 4-1 score.
On Wednesday October 18, Shimoda announced his move from Pro Circuit Kawasaki to HRC Honda.
AMA Supercross/Motocross results[edit]
| Year | Rnd 1 |
Rnd 2 |
Rnd 3 |
Rnd 4 |
Rnd 5 |
Rnd 6 |
Rnd 7 |
Rnd 8 |
Rnd 9 |
Rnd 10 |
Rnd 11 |
Rnd 12 |
Rnd 13 |
Rnd 14 |
Rnd 15 |
Rnd 16 |
Rnd 17 |
Average Finish |
Podium Percent |
Place |
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| 2020 250 SX-E | - | - | - | - | - | - | 10 | 10 | 5 | 7 | 21 | 8 | 11 | - | - | 5 | 8 | 9.44 | - | 3rd |
| 2020 250 MX | 16 | 25 | 8 | 15 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 5 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 11.33 | - | 11th |
| 2021 250 SX-E | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 4 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 6 | 3.67 | 33% | 2nd |
| 2021 250 MX | 10 | 4 | 11 | 6 | 2 | 7 | 13 | 16 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | 6.92 | 25% | 5th |
| ~2022 250 SX-W | 7 | 7 | 5 | 7 | 3 | OUT | - | - | - | - | - | 4 | - | 4 | - | 4 | 5 | 5.11 | 11% | 4th |
| 2022 250 MX | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | 2.58 | 75% | 2nd |
| 2023 250 SX-E | - | - | - | - | OUT | OUT | OUT | OUT | OUT | OUT | - | - | 4 | 9 | 2 | - | 4 | 4.75 | 25% | 13th |
| 2023 250 MX | 7 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 4.45 | 36% | 3rd |
| 2024 250 SX-W | 4 | DNF | 4 | 4 | - | 3 | - | - | - | - | 3 | 2 | - | 2 | - | 1 |