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Eli Tomac | |
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Nationality | American |
Born | Cortez, Colorado, US | November 14, 1992
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Years active | 2010–present |
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Eli Tomac (born November 14, 1992) is an American professional Motocross and Supercross racer who competes in the AMA Supercross and Motocross championships; a two-time AMA 450cc Supercross champion, four-time AMA 450cc Motocross champion, one-time AMA 250cc Supercross West & 250cc AMA Motocross champion. He is second all-time in 450cc AMA Supercross wins with 52, and third all-time in 450cc AMA Motocross wins with 32.
Tomac began his professional career in 2010, winning his first race in his rookie debut. He made his 450cc debut midway through the 2013 Supercross schedule, returning to the class full-time in 2014.
He won his first 450cc outdoor event at the 2014 Spring Creek National in Millville, Minnesota. His first 450cc Supercross win came in 2015 at Chase Field in Phoenix, Arizona.
Tomac was part of the Kawasaki factory racing team from 2016 to 2021. He joined Monster Energy Yamaha Star Racing for the 2022 season.
In 2022, Tomac won a record-setting sixth Daytona Supercross, surpassing previous record holder Ricky Carmichael with five. In 2023, Eli won his seventh Daytona Supercross.