Christian Craig Update After Collision in Seattle Supercross Heat Race Start [Update]
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Christian Craig appears to have a hand injury after the collision between him and Jason Anderson off the start of the first 450SX heat at the Seattle SX.
Anderson told our Aaron Hansel after the race, he ran it in too hot and then hit the rear of Justin Hill's bike, causing the wild reaction that sent the #21 Suzuki RM-Z450 flying.
"I just ran into Justin Hill’s tire because he had a better start than me. I came in too hot, got off balance, and went through everyone."
Craig was out for the remainder of the day and posted on his Instagram story Saturday evening:
“Fractured a couple fingers and very sore.
Going to sit out the rest of the night and try to be back next weekend”
Watch the heat race collision at the 4:29 mark in the extended highlights below.
Craig had finishes of 11-15-13-12-14 entering the day before the crash and hand injury sidelined him for the sixth round.
He said the following in the team's post-race release:
“I’m really bummed for the team and myself. We’ve been putting in the work and I felt better coming into this weekend. I’ll rest up and hope to be back next weekend.”
Update: February 19, 2026: Craig in for Arlington SX
Despite the fractures in his ring and pinky fingers, Craig will be back in action for the Arlington SX on February 21.
