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Born | Cortez, Colorado, US | November 14, 1992
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Years active | 2010–present |
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Elijah Phillip Calvin Tomac (born November 14, 1992) is an American professional Motocross and Supercross racer competing in the AMA Supercross and Motocross championships; a two-time 450cc AMA Supercross Champion, a four-time 450cc AMA Motocross Champion, a one-time 250cc AMA Supercross & 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 part way into the 2013 Supercross schedule, and moved to the class full-time in 2014.
He won his first outdoor 450cc event at the 2014 Spring Creek National in Millville, Minnesota, US. 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.[9] He joined Monster Energy Yamaha Star Racing for the 2022 season.
In 2022 Tomac won a record setting sixth Daytona Supercross, passing previous record holder Ricky Carmichael with five. In 2023 Eli won his 7th Daytona Supercross.