Overview

• Joel Evans, competing in the elite division of the ProMX Championship, died after a crash at Gillman Speedway in Adelaide’s northern suburbs on Sunday.
• The event was immediately canceled by organizers following the fatal incident, highlighting the risks of high-level motocross competition.
• Evans, a beloved figure in the motocross community and a coach in his home state of Queensland, was known for his dedication to the sport.
• Heartfelt tributes have poured in from family, friends, and motocross clubs globally, underscoring his impact on the sport and those around him.
• Evans’s family revealed he was expecting a child in October, intensifying the sense of loss felt by the community.