The sport of motocross has been devastated by a series of tragic injuries that have killed riders from preschoolers to experienced pros and left several riders paralyzed for life. Many factors can contribute to racing injuries: speed, terrain, rider ability and conditioning, motorcycle maintenance, track condition, improper influence, and race administration among them.

The mission of the Motocross Safety Council is to reduce the potential for and seriousness of motocross-related injuries by providing educational materials and behavioral guidelines that promote safety awareness.

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On Saturday, May 27th, 2006 the promising pro career and college aspirations of then 18 year old Chase Borders were tragically ended less than 24 hours after he graduated from high school in Tallassee, Alabama.

Chase was practicing at Monster Mountain MX for the Southeast Regional Loretta Lynn Qualifier and hoped for top 5 finishes in the 450 A and 450 Prosport at hte nationals classes when the motor in his Suzuki RMZ450 locked up over the fastest and longest jump on the track.

He was paralyzed instantly from the neck down when his C-5 vertabrae exploded.  His right femur was also badly broken.

Just days later, after being airlifted to UAB Medical Center in Birmingham, Chase began a series of battles for his life as he developed ARDS (Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome) and spent the next 7 months in a coma - nearly dying several times.

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