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Former Nicky Hayden AMA Horizon Award winner Stilez Robertson has decided to step away from professional racing, Triumph Factory Racing announced on Wednesday.
Robertson, just 23, has endured a lingering wrist injury in recent years and despite multiple surgeries, has yet to fully recover.
After turning pro with Monster Energy/Yamaha Star Racing, Robertson moved to Triumph ahead of the 2025 season with high hopes of returning to the same kind of form that took him to four professional podium finishes in the past.
Following a productive off-season, the Californian made his debut with the team at Anaheim 1. However, just one week later in San Diego, a minor crash aggravated the troublesome ligament in his wrist.
After missing the remaining rounds of the 250SX West campaign to recover, Robertson returned to action at Pala Raceway for round one of Pro Motocross. Unfortunately, just one lap into practice, he clipped a fallen rider’s bike and re-injured his wrist.
“I’ve made a really hard decision, but with my wrist injury still bothering me, I am stepping away from professional racing,” Robertson said in a team release. “I’ve been at the practice track supporting the other riders on the team this summer and I’ve been really enjoying it, as well as helping develop Triumph’s amateur racing program. The team has been super-supportive and really understanding the whole time and we’ve done everything possible to get healthy and back to racing. Finally, I want to say thank you to all of the sponsors that have helped me through my career, as well as my family, friends, and fans!”
Jeremy Coker – General Manager, Triumph Racing America said: “Stilez’ decision to retire from professional racing is never an easy call to make. During the off-season, things were going well, but then he hurt his wrist again in San Diego. Later, at Pala, it happened again, which was really frustrating for him as he’d put in a lot of work to get ready. It’s sad that his career has been cut short. I have the utmost respect for him and wish him the best for the next chapter of his life.”
Ian Kimber – Head of Global Racing Programmes, Triumph Motorcycles said: “The news of Stilez retiring is really sad. His talent on a motorcycle is undeniable, which is why we signed him to race for Triumph Factory Racing for 2025. Sadly, the injury that affected him in the past returned this year, and it’s brought his promising career to an untimely end. On behalf of Triumph and Triumph Factory Racing, I’d like to wish Stilez the very best for the future.”
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