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Jo Shimoda

Honda HRC Progressive

Japanese

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Current Season

2026 SMX WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP 250 Class

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Standing 9

Points 86

Last Result 12th Overall — SMX Final

Championship Status CONTENDER

Team Honda HRC Progressive

Bike CRF250RWE

Class 250

Hometown Suzuka, Japan

Age 24

Status Active

About Jo Shimoda

Jo Shimoda was born May 16, 2002, in Suzuka, Japan, and began riding at age four. He races the 250 class for Honda HRC Progressive aboard the #30 Honda CRF250RWE. Shimoda became the 2025 250SMX World Champion — the first Japanese rider to win an AMA championship. In his 2026 title defense, he finished eighth in 250SX East, eighth in 250MX with an overall victory at Thunder Valley, and ninth in 250SMX. He will make his 450 SX debut at the AUSX Open on November 7 and 14.

Career Highlights

250MX Overall Winner — Thunder Valley

250SMX World Champion

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News AUSX Open Geelong 2026 Results: Roczen and Davies Sweep, Craig and McAdoo Keep Series Leads November 7, 2026

News AUSX Open Geelong 2026 Preview: Roczen, Barcia and Shimoda Set for Saturday Showdown November 6, 2026

News Hunter Lawrence and Cole Davies Go Back-to-Back at RedBud National July 6, 2026

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