Jo Shimoda

Acting

Born May 16, 2002 · Suzuka, Mie, Japan

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.