Known For
Acting
Birthday
May 16, 2002 (age 24)
Place of Birth
Suzuka, Mie, Japan
Jo Shimoda
Biography
Jo Shimoda (born May 16, 2002) is a pioneering Japanese professional motocross racer who became the first Japanese rider to win an AMA 250SX main event and the 2025 SuperMotocross 250 World Champion. Raised in Suzuka, Japan, he moved to the U.S. to chase professional racing, turning pro in 2019 and joining Honda HRC Progressive.
