eli tomac – MotoHead https://www.motoheadmag.com Fresh dirt bike action for the real MotoHead! Sun, 27 Oct 2024 10:38:08 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.6.2 https://www.motoheadmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/cropped-MotoSquareWebBlack-02-32x32.jpg eli tomac – MotoHead https://www.motoheadmag.com 32 32 Tomac takes Canada WSX win https://www.motoheadmag.com/tomac-takes-canada-wsx-win/ Sun, 27 Oct 2024 10:38:06 +0000 https://www.motoheadmag.com/?p=41200 An electrifying Canadian GP opened the 2024 FIM World Supercross Championship, with Eli Tomac (CDR Yamaha supported by Star Racing), Shane McElrath (Fire Power Honda), and the FirePower Honda taking victories in the WSX (450cc), SX2 (250cc) and Team categories respectively.

Returning Supercross to Vancouver for the first time in 20 years, BC Place set the stage for the championship’s kickoff, delivering an intense track layout that challenged even the most skilled riders. The race saw competitors battle it out on a high-energy course, setting a powerful start to the series as the world’s top Supercross talent took on the new SuperFinal format, which pitted both WSX and SX2 classes against each other for the very first time in WSX history.

WSX Highlights

The action began with reigning WSX champ Ken Roczen (Piped Motorsport Group), Tomac, Joey Savatgy (Fire Power Honda), and Luke Clout (Rick Ware Racing) setting the pace during qualifying, with all four advancing to Superpole. Roczen, showing top form, clinched the fastest SuperPole lap with an impressive 50.742, securing the top spot in the time trial. Tomac and Savatgy followed closely behind in second and third, setting up a thrilling series of GPs.

Roczen kicked off the night with a strong win in the first moto, but it was Tomac who surged to victory in races two and three, displaying unmatched speed and consistency. Savatgy, consistent throughout, claimed third, second, and third-place finishes across the GPs. The podium for the WSX overall standings saw Savatgy in third, Roczen in second, and Tomac taking the top step.

Reflecting on his victory, Tomac shared: “It was a fantastic evening of racing. Kenny rode well in the first two races, and we were battling out there. I found my rhythm in the last couple of races, and everything just clicked. The energy from the Vancouver crowd was incredible, and I’m looking forward to the next round in Perth.”

SX2 Highlights

The SX2 class brought equally thrilling competition. Wildcard rider and reigning champion Max Anstie dominated early, leading practice and topping the timing charts. Coty Schock (Rick Ware Racing), Canadian Cole Thompson (Fire Power Honda) and Ryder Kingsford (CDR Yamaha) rounded out the top four to progress to the Superpole. The Superpole session was fiercely competitive, with less than a second separating the top riders. Anstie ultimately claimed first, followed by Thompson, Schock, and Kingsford.

Anstie carried his momentum into the first GP race, finishing five seconds ahead of second-place Kingsford. However, it was Shane McElrath of FirePower Honda who excelled in the second GP, claiming first place and positioning himself well in the points tally for the final race.

The final SX2 GP saw McElrath demonstrate his skill once more, taking the top step ahead of Enzo Lopes and Cole Thompson. Anstie, favoured to finish high, fell back to ninth following a crash, ultimately ending his hopes of overall victory. The final SX2 standings saw Thompson in third, Anstie in second, and McElrath crowned the winner.

McElrath commented on his SX2 victory, saying: “It was a good race. I had a slow start to the night, but I regrouped and got the win in the next two. It was just about minimising mistakes but overall, it was a great night of racing. This has been a lot of fun, racing in front of a new crowd and now can’t wait for Perth.”

Next, riders and teams head to Perth, Australia, for an exciting double-header, with rounds two and three taking place at HBF Park on November 23rd and 24th.

FIM World Supercross Championship Canadian GP results

WSX
Eli Tomac100
Ken Roczen84
Joey Savatgy79
Colt Nichols74
Vince Friese65
Mitchell Oldenburg61
Gregory Aranda54
Matt Moss52
Anthony Bourdon32
Ryan Breece31
Boris Maillard31
Dean Wilson29
Luke Clout28
Cade Clason26
Lucas Dunka24
Cedric SoubeyrasDNS
SX2
Shane McElrath89
Max Anstie*79
Cole Thompson79
Enzo Lopes76
Coty Schock74
Kyle Chisholm59
Ryder Kingsford52
Kaleb Barham50
Cullen Park35
Maxime Desprey34
Derek Kelley33
Brice Maylin32
Calvin Fonvieille30
Noah Viney23
Preston Boespflug20
Julien Lebeau20

*Finishes above Cole Thompson due to higher placed finish (1st) in the event’s races

]]> Sexton takes red plate as Tomac goes out https://www.motoheadmag.com/sexton-takes-red-plate-as-tomac-goes-out/ Sun, 07 May 2023 08:07:44 +0000 https://www.motoheadmag.com/?p=37755
Team Honda HRC’s Chase Sexton took his fifth win of the year at a hugely-significant Round 16 of the 17-round Monster Energy AMA Supercross season. The win, coupled with what is likely a season-ending injury for Monster Energy Yamaha Star Racing’s Eli Tomac, put Sexton as the 2023 champion if Tomac cannot line up at the final round next Saturday.

The 51,691 fans packed into Empower Field at Mile High witnessed one of the most dramatic Supercross championship reversals the sport has ever seen. Photo Credit: Feld Motor Sports, Inc.   

Progressive Insurance ECSTAR Suzuki’s Ken Roczen took second place with an incredible charge from the back of the pack inside Empower Field at Mile High. And Monster Energy Kawasaki’s Adam Cianciarulo earned his first podium finish since Round 3 of 2021 in the race that also pays points to the all-new, 31-round SuperMotocross World Championship. In the Western Regional 250SX Class, Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s RJ Hampshire earned his first win of 2023 with his own thrilling charge. Team Honda HRC’s Jett Lawrence took a hard-fought third in the Main Event to win the Western Regional 250SX Class Championship.

Chase Sexton was picture perfect on a night that changed everything and most likely made him the 2023 Monster Energy AMA Supercross Champion. Photo Credit: Feld Motor Sports, Inc.   

Adam Cianciarulo grabbed the holeshot ahead of Twisted Tea Suzuki Progressive Insurance’s Shane McElrath, Eli Tomac, and Team Tedder Monster Energy Mountain Motorsport’s Justin Hill. Ken Roczen, on a recent podium streak, slid out in the first corner and started the race in dead last position while his teammate Shane McElrath leapt into the lead down the first rhythm section. Within three corners Tomac had moved into second, then took over the top spot before reaching the green flag. With his hometown race fans going wild, and with Chase Sexton back in sixth, it looked possible that Tomac could earn enough points to wrap up his third Supercross title.

But Supercross is one of the toughest sports on the planet, and that fact took over the night, and the title chase, just two and half minutes into the race. While leading, Eli Tomac stressed his left ankle on a jump take-off. He didn’t crash but instantly lifted his foot from the peg while airborne. After landing he quickly brought down his bike’s speed to roll the rest of the section. He immediately pulled off the track, holding his left ankle away from the bike, then rode instantly to the on-site Alpinestars Medical Rig. Before the race had ended the news was out: Eli Tomac had suffered a ruptured Achilles tendon and was out for the season.
In one instant Eli Tomac lost the points lead and most surely the title after a non-crash injury down one of the track’s rhythm lanes. Photo Credit: Feld Motor Sports, Inc.   

Inside the stadium, Cianciarulo held the lead over Sexton. Five minutes into the 20-minute plus one lap race Sexton took over the lead. By then Roczen had already made his way up to sixth place. Sexton steadily pulled clear of Cianciarulo while Roczen continued his charge, passing McElrath for third just eight and a half minutes into the race and gaining on Cianciarulo. With 8:15 on the race clock Justin Hill took over fourth.

Three and a half minutes after that Roczen was up to Cianciarulo and pressuring for the second place spot. Roczen quickly made his move and looked ahead 6.8 seconds to the leader. Roczen started to gain a little time on Sexton, but not at the rate he’d need to make a run at the win. Interestingly, in a season that saw Sexton give up some big leads with unforced errors, the Honda rider remained composed and smooth. With the full pressure of the race and the title on him, he rode like a champion.

Sexton took his fifth win of 2023 and with it jumped into the points lead by seven. If the early injury assessment of Tomac is accurate and he’s truly out for the season, Sexton is mathematically the champion once Tomac officially does not show up and qualify for the final race.
RJ Hampshire put the pieces together and turned his incredible track speed into his first win of the season. Photo Credit: Feld Motor Sports, Inc.   

When the gate dropped for the Western Regional 250SX Class Main Event, Red Bull KTM’s Max Vohland jumped out ahead of Muc-Off FXR ClubMX Yamaha’s Enzo Lopes, Monster Energy Yamaha Star Racing’s Levi Kitchen, Monster Energy Pro Circuit Kawasaki’s Carson Mumford, and RJ Hampshire. Jett Lawrence, after a difficult Heat Race, was back in tenth as the riders crossed the holeshot stripe.

Just over two minutes into the 15-minute plus one lap race Kitchen had taken over the lead and Hampshire was up to second. Further back in eighth, Lawrence was carefully picking off riders but showed no panic – he needed only to finish in tenth or better to take the title with one round remaining in the 250SX Class. Five and a half minutes into the race Lopes moved past Vohland to take over third position. The riders made contact in a tight corner, and Vohland tipped over. Lawrence seemed to benefit from the chaos and soon got into fourth place. As the race clock ticked down under eight minutes Lawrence overtook Lopes for third place but was over 12 seconds back from the leaders. Hampshire used the race’s midpoint to make a drive on Kitchen for the lead.

The Husqvarna rider closed in, then leapt past when Kitchen made a small mistake in a short rhythm section. Kitchen recovered and retaliated immediately. Kitchen got back the spot as Hampshire went wide then shorted the track’s big double jump. Hampshire was off the track, but he kept his bike upright. Over the closing laps Hampshire put in a heroic charge. He was the fastest rider on the track and quickly made up the five seconds his off-track excursion had cost him.

With 40 seconds on the clock Hampshire blitzed the whoops and took the lead from Kitchen. Kitchen had one last surge of speed on the final lap, but never got into position to make a pass attempt. Hampshire took the checkered flag and the Denver Supercross win. Kitchen was right behind in second, and Lawrence brought his Honda home in third to win the division title with one race – an East/West Showdown – left on the schedule.


All-new for 2023 racing, the top 20 racers in combined championship points from the Monster Energy Supercross season and the AMA Pro Motocross season – scheduled for eleven rounds this summer – qualify for a spot in the all-new SuperMotocross World Championship. Riders who finish 21st – 30th in combined points, or those who earn a win yet don’t have the points for a direct qualification, will race a Last Chance Qualifier for the final two spots on the SuperMotocross League starting gate. The all-new series creates the sports’ first playoff season with two Playoff races and one Final race. The 450 class SuperMotocross World Champion will win a cool $1,000,000 payout along with the top spot in the history books. The 250 class champion will take home a $500,000 prize with their SuperMotocross World Championship title. Tickets for next weekend’s Supercross Final are on sale now.

If you can’t make it to Utah, each race of the 31-round SuperMotocross World Championship streams live on Peacock with select events also broadcast on NBC, USA Network, and CNBC. To purchase tickets, watch video recaps of the season, and get feature stories, race results, and streaming and broadcast airtimes please go to SupercrossLIVE.com.
450SX Class podium (riders left to right) Adam Cianciarulo, Chase Sexton, and Ken Roczen. Photo Credit: Feld Motor Sports, Inc. 

450SX Class Results

1. Chase Sexton, Clermont, Fla., Honda2. Ken Roczen, Clermont, Fla., Suzuki3. Adam Cianciarulo, New Smyrna Beach, Fla., Kawasaki4. Justin Hill, Yoncalla, Ore., KTM5. Shane McElrath, Oakland, Fla., Suzuki6. Dean Wilson, Menifee, Calif., Honda7. Josh Hill, Huntersville, N.C., KTM8. Kyle Chisholm, Valrico, Fla., Suzuki9. Grant Harlan, Decatur, Tex., Yamaha10. Justin Starling, Riverview, Fla., GASGAS 

450SX Class Championship Standings1. Chase Sexton, Clermont, Fla., Honda (346)2. Eli Tomac, Cortez, Colo., Yamaha (339)3. Cooper Webb, Newport, N.C., KTM (304)4. Ken Roczen, Clermont, Fla., Suzuki (303)5. Justin Barcia, Greenville, Fla., GASGAS (267)6. Jason Anderson, Rio Rancho, N.Mex., Kawasaki (242)7. Aaron Plessinger, Hamilton, Ohio, KTM (213)8. Adam Cianciarulo, New Smyrna Beach, Fla., Kawasaki (191)9. Justin Hill, Yoncalla, Ore., KTM (191)10. Dean Wilson, Menifee, Calif., Honda (182)
250SX Class podium (riders left to right) Jett Lawrence, RJ Hampshire, and Levi Kitchen. Photo Credit: Feld Motor Sports, Inc. 

Western Regional 250SX Class Results

1. RJ Hampshire, Minneola, Fla., Husqvarna2. Levi Kitchen, Havana, Fla., Yamaha3. Jett Lawrence, Zephyrhills, Fla., Honda4. Enzo Lopes, Chesterfield, S.C., Yamaha5. Mitchell Oldenburg, Godley, Tex., Honda6. Max Vohland, Granite Bay, Calif., KTM7. Derek Kelley, Riverside, Calif., KTM8. Carson Mumford, Simi Valley, Calif., Kawasaki9. Cole Thompson, Brigden, Ont., Yamaha10. Robbie Wageman, Newhall, Calif., Suzuki 

Western Regional 250SX Class Championship Standings1. Jett Lawrence, Zephyrhills, Fla., Honda (197)2. RJ Hampshire, Minneola, Fla., Husqvarna (163)3. Enzo Lopes, Chesterfield, S.C., Yamaha (137)4. Levi Kitchen, Havana, Fla., Yamaha (135)5. Max Vohland, Granite Bay, Calif., KTM (121)6. Mitchell Oldenburg, Godley, Tex., Honda (117)7. Cameron McAdoo, Sioux City, Iowa, Kawasaki (101)8. Pierce Brown, Sandy, Utah, GASGAS (98)9. Cole Thompson, Brigden, Ont., Yamaha (87)10. Derek Kelley, Riverside, Calif., KTM (86)
]]> Tomac takes Glendale glory https://www.motoheadmag.com/tomac-takes-glendale-glory/ Sun, 09 Apr 2023 11:37:27 +0000 https://www.motoheadmag.com/?p=37559
Eli Tomac took the win at Round 12 of the 2023 Monster Energy AMA Supercross season and with it broke clear of the championship points tie. Tomac is now the sole holder of the red plate. Tomac earned the victory with 1, 2, 1 race scores in the third Triple Crown-format event of the season.  
55,614 fans packed into State Farm Stadium for an exciting evening of great racing and sport history milestones. Photo Credit: Feld Motor Sports, Inc.   

Team Honda HRC’s Chase Sexton earned second place points inside State Farm Stadium in Glendale Arizona with 4, 1, 3 race scores and with it earned the 2023 Triple Crown Championship – a secondary championship held within the Supercross season. Troy Lee Designs Red Bull GASGAS Factory Racing’s Justin Barcia finished third at the event that pays points not only into the Triple Crown and the 17-round Supercross season, but also toward the inaugural 31-round SuperMotocross World Championship. In Round 6 of the Western Regional 250SX Class, Team Honda HRC’s Jett Lawrence earned his first Triple Crown win and extended his points lead in that regional series.
Eli Tomac (1) took the win in Glendale and pulled seven points clear in the points lead with five races remaining in the Supercross season. Photo Credit: Feld Motor Sports, Inc.   

In race one of the 450SX Class Eli Tomac grabbed the Holeshot with Monster Energy Kawasaki’s Jason Anderson, Progressive Insurance ECSTAR Suzuki’s Ken Roczen, Team Honda HRC’s Colt Nichols, and Red Bull KTM’s Cooper Webb right behind. Webb moved up into second place before the first lap was completed. Roczen quickly took over third place but Justin Barcia was the rider on the move early in the race. Two and a half minutes into the 12-minute plus one lap race, Barcia took over third while Webb worked to close the 1.3 second gap to Tomac.

After a bad start, Chase Sexton passed Anderson to take over fifth spot with just under seven minutes left on the race clock. The tension grew as Webb inched closer to Tomac on the high-speed Arizona track. Sexton pulled up to Roczen’s rear fender at the white flag then made the pass for fourth in final corner. The race ended with Tomac, Webb, and Barcia on the podium. Chase Sexton jumped into the lead off the start of Race 2. He was followed by Tomac, Roczen, Anderson, Red Bull KTM’s Aaron Plessinger, Webb, and Barcia.

Sexton looked to have the field covered but stalled the engine in the early laps. Tomac grabbed the lead position but only held it down one rhythm lane; Sexton blitzed back past in the whoops and began steadily inching away. With just under four minutes left Webb bumped past Anderson for fourth. Anderson charged back, took Webb high in the next bowl turn, and got back the spot. The move clipped Webb’s momentum and Barcia also got around Webb. Sexton was clear of the group but spots two through five tightened again on the final lap. Webb took fifth from Barcia. Then, late in the lap, Anderson made a big move in the whoops in an attempt to take third from Roczen, but Roczen battled back into the final corner and held the spot. Sexton got the race win ahead of Tomac, and Roczen.

Going into the final race Tomac held three points, Sexton had five, Webb carried seven, Roczen sat with eight, Barcia had nine, and Anderson had ten. Colt Nichols was the first racer across the Holeshot stripe in Race 3. Tomac blitzed into the lead on the first pass through the whoops with Barcia following along to secure second place. Sexton was ninth at the Holeshot stripe but moved up to fourth in the first minute of racing. In another lap Sexton reached third. As the race neared the halfway point Jason Anderson, running fourth, had a big crash in the whoops. Webb took over the spot with Roczen right behind. Barcia made a push for the lead but never got within true striking distance of Tomac. Sexton held steady in third. In the final laps Roczen applied heavy pressure on Webb for fourth and what would mean fourth place between the two riders in the overall.

Tomac grabbed the race win and his 51st career 450SX Class win. Barcia took second in the race for a third place overall on the night. Sexton’s third in the race gave him the runner-up spot overall in Glendale. The finish also earned Sexton the 2023 three-race Triple Crown Championship. Webb held strong in fourth to earn that same position in the night’s overall. The victory broke Tomac from his tie with James Stewart for most career Supercross overall wins. Tomac now solely holds the spot for second-most career wins with 51; he sits 21 behind Jeremy McGrath with 72.

The overall results earned Tomac seven points over Webb in the 2023 title chase. And Tomac’s win delivered two more designations. Tomac extended his Triple Crown career-most win record with seven overall wins. He is also now the winningest rider in Phoenix-area Supercross races with a total of five, breaking the previous tie with both James Stewart and Ricky Carmichael.
Jett Lawrence captured a win that had eluded him: a 250SX Class Triple Crown overall victory. Photo Credit: Feld Motor Sports, Inc.   

Race 1 for the Western Regional 250SX Class started with two passes in the opening laps as Jett Lawrence and Monster Energy Yamaha Star Racing’s Levi Kitchen traded the lead with Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s RJ Hampshire right behind. A red flag stopped the race for a full-reset. The racers lined up again and the race clock went back to its full 10-minutes. Kitchen grabbed the holeshot with Lawrence right behind and Hampshire in third.

Lawrence waited nearly until the race’s midpoint before he made his move for the lead exiting the whoops. The lead change spurred Hampshire, who immediately attacked Kitchen. Hampshire took over the second place spot as the race clock ticked to five minutes remaining. Lawrence never let Hampshire shave off much of his 2.4 second lead and the top three held their positions to the checkered flag.  

Levi Kitchen holeshot Race 2 of the 250SX Class with RJ Hampshire, Jett Lawrence, Monster Energy Pro Circuit Kawasaki’s Carson Mumford, and Red Bull KTM’s Max Vohland on his tail. Hampshire took over the lead and Vohland moved into second. Kitchen reclaimed second place and Lawrence was settled into fourth before one minute had expired off the race clock. Lawrence was soon around Vohland for third while Hampshire put down fast laps out front.

The white flag came out and Lawrence put in a sprint to catch Kitchen; he made it close but didn’t better his spot. Hampshire took the win ahead of Kitchen and Lawrence, setting the three riders up with 3 points for Hampshire, 4 points for Lawrence, and 5 points for Kitchen. Levi Kitchen was three-for-three on starts with the Holeshot in Race 3. Lawrence, Partzilla PRMX Racing’s Hunter Yoder, AJE Motorsport GASGAS’s Mitchell Harrison and Hampshire were right behind. In less than a lap Hampshire was up to third. Early in the race Hampshire pushed too hard in the whoops; what normally would have been a crash turned into a miraculous save. Just a few seconds later, further up the track, Lawrence took over the lead from Kitchen.

From there Lawrence rode smoothly and maintained a comfortable gap. With Lawrence moving up to the 450SX Class next season it was his final opportunity to win a 250SX Class Triple Crown overall. The win also extended his points lead to 26 with only three races remaining in the Western Regional 250SX Class. 

The racers line up again at Atlanta Motor Speedway on April 15th for a daytime race, then battle each Saturday after that for the following four consecutive weekends. The five remaining Monster Energy Supercross rounds will take place inside open-air stadiums and raceways, adding weather as an additional variable in one of the tightest Supercross title battle in the sport’s history. 

Each round also pays points toward the brand-new SuperMotocross World Championship, which combines 17 Monster Energy AMA Supercross rounds, 11 AMA Pro Motocross rounds, two SMX Playoff events and one SMX World Championship Final scheduled for September 23rd at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. The 450cc Class SuperMotocross World Champion will earn a cool $1,000,0000 championship win bonus, and the 250cc champion will claim a $500,000 title win bonus. All 31-rounds are streamed live on PeacockTV with select rounds also broadcast on NBC, USA Network, and CNBC. International coverage is available at SuperMotocrossTV. For results, highlight videos, power rankings, and ticket sales please go to SupercrossLIVE.com.

450SX Class podium (racers left to right) Justin Barcia, Eli Tomac, and Chase Sexton. Photo Credit: Feld Motor Sports, Inc. 

450SX Class Results
1. Eli Tomac, Cortez, Colo., Yamaha (1-2-1)2. Chase Sexton, La Moille, Ill. Honda (4-1-3)3. Justin Barcia, Monroe, NY, GASGAS (3-6-2)4. Cooper Webb, Newport, N.C., KTM (2-5-4)5. Ken Roczen, Mattstedt, Ger., Suzuki (5-3-5)6. Adam Cianciarulo, New Smyrna Beach, Fla., Kawasaki (7-7-7)7. Aaron Plessinger, Hamilton, Ohio, KTM (9-9-6)8. Colt Nichols, Muskogee, Oak., Honda (8-8-8)9. Dean Wilson, Glasgow, Scotland, Honda (10-10-9)10. Jason Anderson, Rio Rancho, N.Mex., Kawasaki (6-4-21) 

450SX Class Championship Standings1. Eli Tomac, Cortez, Colo., Yamaha (274)2. Cooper Webb, Newport, N.C., KTM (267)3. Chase Sexton, La Moille, Ill., Honda (249)4. Ken Roczen, Mattstedt, Ger., Suzuki (217)5. Justin Barcia, Monroe, NY, GASGAS (216)6. Jason Anderson, Rio Rancho, N.Mex., Kawasaki (212)7. Aaron Plessinger, Hamilton, Ohio, KTM (196)8. Christian Craig, Clermont, Fla., Husqvarna (150)9. Adam Cianciarulo, New Smyrna Beach, Fla., Kawasaki (139)10. Justin Hill, Yoncalla, Ore., KTM (127)
250SX Class podium (racers left to right) RJ Hampshire, Jett Lawrence, and Levi Kitchen. Photo Credit: Feld Motor Sports, Inc. 

Western Regional 250SX Class Results
1. Jett Lawrence, Landsborough, Australia., Honda (1-3-1)2. RJ Hampshire, Minneola, Fla., Husqvarna (2-1-3)3. Levi Kitchen, Washougal, Wash., Yamaha (3-2-2)4. Pierce Brown, Sandy, Utah, GASGAS (4-4-5)5. Enzo Lopes, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil, Yamaha (7-5-4)6. Derek Kelley, Riverside, Calif., KTM (5-8-7)7. Mitchell Oldenburg, Godley, Tex., Honda (6-7-12)8. Max Vohland, Granite Bay, Calif., KTM (18-6-6)9. Robbie Wageman, Newhall, Calif., Suzuki (9-15-8)10. Carson Mumford, Simi Valley, Calif., Kawasaki (13-9-10) 

Western Regional 250SX Class Championship Standings1. Jett Lawrence, Landsborough, Australia, Honda (153)2. RJ Hampshire, Minneola, Fla., Husqvarna (127)3. Levi Kitchen, Washougal, Wash., Yamaha (101)4. Cameron McAdoo, Sioux City, Iowa, Kawasaki (101)5. Enzo Lopes, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil, Yamaha (100)6. Mitchell Oldenburg, Godley, Tex., Honda (99)7. Pierce Brown, Sandy, Utah, GASGAS (86)8. Max Vohland, Granite Bay, Calif., KTM (85)9. Cole Thompson, Brigden, Ont., Yamaha (71)10. Derek Kelley, Riverside, Calif., KTM (70)
]]> Tomac takes record seventh Daytona win https://www.motoheadmag.com/tomac-takes-record-seventh-daytona-win/ Sun, 05 Mar 2023 11:17:17 +0000 http://www.motoheadmag.com/?p=37297
Eli Tomac took a hard-earned Monster Energy AMA Supercross victory at the 53rd running of the Daytona Supercross, stretching his record number of wins at the venue to seven.
The 53rd running of the Daytona Supercross delivered thrills from the opening ceremonies to the final lap of the 450SX Class Main Event. Photo Credit: Feld Motor Sports, Inc.  

 Red Bull KTM’s Cooper Webb was close but had to settle for second place at Round 8 on the unique track built into the trioval of the Daytona International Speedway. Team Honda HRC’s Chase Sexton had some close calls but no crashes to finish third on the high-speed Supercross track. In the fourth round of the 10-round Eastern Regional 250SX Class series, Team Honda HRC’s Hunter Lawrence took the Daytona win in convincing style with Max Anstie second. 

Eli Tomac won the event for the seventh time, extending his record as the King of Daytona Supercross. Photo Credit: Feld Motor Sports, Inc.   

When the gate dropped for the 450SX Class Main Event, Tomac grabbed the Holeshot but Webb took an outside line in the second corner and snatched the lead. Sexton held third place with Troy Lee Designs Red Bull GASGAS Factory Racing’s Justin Barcia applying pressure to take over the spot.

After one lap Monster Energy Kawasaki’s Jason Anderson had made his way into fifth, and Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s RJ Hampshire sat sixth in his first 450SX Class Main Event after winning his Heat race. With the rain coming down Webb held command of the race. Then approximately seven minutes into the 20-minute plus one lap race Webb and Tomac had a fierce exchange. The two racers traded the lead four times in one section, with Webb retaining the front spot after the two riders bumped entering a rutted, elevated corner.

Tomac was sent wide, but not off the track. The incident allowed Sexton to close the gap and suddenly the top three in the points all had a shot at the Daytona win. Nine minutes in, Webb hit neutral entering the high-speed rhythm just after the finish line. Tomac jumped past and locked down the lead. The front four, Tomac, Webb, Sexton, and Barcia were still close, with less than four seconds separating the four riders. Then Sexton made a big mistake in one of the rutted rhythm sections. Barcia tried to capitalize, Sexton blocked, and the riders came together right before a triple jump.

The contact sent Barcia off the track but not down. Less than a lap later Sexton stalled his bike braking for the tight, elevated corner. Barcia tried to jump past on the corner’s exit and the riders came together again. The second incident went worse for Barcia and he found himself down on the Florida soil. Barcia was able to remount in time to stay in front of Anderson in fifth. In the late laps Webb made a push to get back to Tomac. The KTM rider closed the gap down to 1.4 seconds as the racers reached the white flag.

But Tomac laid down a mistake-free final lap and kept his Yamaha up front. When Tomac crossed the checkers he stretched his all-time Daytona win record to seven and took sole possession of third in all-time 450SX Class wins, just one behind James Stewart who was in the broadcast booth calling the race alongside Ricky Carmichael and Daniel Blair.
Hunter Lawrence was back to his winning ways with a strong victory at Daytona. Photo Credit: Feld Motor Sports, Inc.   

In the Eastern Regional 250SX Class Fire Power Honda’s Max Anstie jumped out in first with the Holeshot but down the first straight Monster Energy Yamaha Star Racing’s Nate Thrasher took over the lead. One turn later Red Bull KTM’s Tom Vialle took the top spot from Thrasher. Lawrence was up near the front and as the racers went through the sand section for the first time he collided with Thrasher. Lawrence got the position and Thrasher went down and fell back to last place.

Lawrence sped forward, blitzing past Vialle and into the lead on the first pass through the whoops. Muc-Off FXR ClubMX Yamaha’s Jeremy Martin held third with Monster Energy Pro Circuit Kawasaki’s Chris Blose behind and Monster Energy Yamaha Star Racing’s Haiden Deegan in fifth. Then Vialle crashed hard in the short rhythm after the whoops, giving up his second place spot.

Four and a half minutes into the 15-minute plus one lap race, with light rain coming down, Deegan moved confidently past Martin to take over third place. With 8:22 left on the race clock Thrasher reached tenth and looked to have the speed to reach the top five. Half a lap later Thrasher landed on a Tuff Blox, crashed hard, and looked out of the race; but Thrasher re-joined and worked his way back up to tenth by the finish. 

The win by Lawrence matched his brother’s victory in 2022, making the Lawrence brothers the first in the sport’s history to each have a Daytona Supercross win. This augments their other ‘first’ this season as being the only brother duo to simultaneously lead both the Eastern and the Western Regional 250SX Class points. Anstie earned his second runner-up finish of 2023 and rookie Haiden Deegan earned his career-first podium finish in only his fourth professional Supercross race. 

The series heads to Indianapolis next weekend where Lucas Oil Stadium will host Round 9 of both the 17-round 2023 Monster Energy AMA Supercross season as well as the brand-new 31-round SuperMotocross World Championship series. The inaugural series incorporates Supercross, Pro Motocross, and three hybrid-style events to crown one SuperMotocross World Champion in each bike displacement class.

The 2023 seasons combine for the largest total purse of any off-road motorcycle racing series with a 10 million dollar purse. All 31 rounds are streamed live on Peacock. Select rounds will also show domestically on NBC, USA Network, and CNBC. International coverage of all 31 events is provided through the SuperMotocross Video Pass at SuperMotocross.tv. For video highlights, race results, the full schedule, and ticket information please go to SupercrossLIVE.com.

450SX Class podium (racers left to right) Cooper Webb, Eli Tomac, and Chase Sexton. Photo Credit: Feld Motor Sports, Inc. 

450SX Class Results1. Eli Tomac, Cortez, Colo., Yamaha2. Cooper Webb, Newport, N.C., KTM3. Chase Sexton, Clermont, Fla., Honda4. Justin Barcia, Greenville, Fla., GASGAS 5. Jason Anderson, Rio Rancho, N.Mex., Kawasaki6. Justin Cooper, Tallahassee, Fla., Yamaha7. Ken Roczen, Clermont, Fla., Suzuki8. RJ Hampshire, Minneola, Fla., Husqvarna9. Aaron Plessinger, Hamilton, Ohio, KTM10. Christian Craig, Clermont, Fla., Husqvarna 

450SX Class Championship Standings1. Eli Tomac, Cortez, Colo., Yamaha (186)2. Cooper Webb, Newport, N.C., KTM (181)3. Chase Sexton, Clermont, Fla., Honda (176)4. Jason Anderson, Rio Rancho, N.Mex., Kawasaki (148)5. Ken Roczen, Clermont, Fla., Suzuki (138)6. Aaron Plessinger, Hamilton, Ohio, KTM (135)7. Justin Barcia, Greenville, Fla., GASGAS (132)8. Christian Craig, Clermont, Fla., Husqvarna (103)9. Joey Savatgy, Clermont, Fla., Kawasaki (85)10. Colt Nichols, Murrieta, Calif., Honda (84)
250SX Class podium (racers left to right) Max Anstie, Hunter Lawrence, and Haiden Deegan. Photo Credit: Feld Motor Sports, Inc. 

Eastern Regional 250SX Class Results1. Hunter Lawrence, Wesley Chapel, Fla., Honda2. Max Anstie, Cairo, Ga., Honda3. Haiden Deegan, Tallahassee, Fla., Yamaha4. Jordon Smith, Ochlocknee, Ga., Yamaha5. Jeremy Martin, Rochester, Minn., Yamaha6. Chance Hymas, Pocatello, Idaho, Honda7. Chris Blose, Phoenix, Ariz., Kawasaki8. Coty Schock, Dover, Del., Honda9. Cullin Park, Clermont, Fla., Honda10. Nate Thrasher, Livingston, Tenn., Yamaha 

Eastern Regional 250SX Class Championship Standings1. Hunter Lawrence, Wesley Chapel, Fla., Honda (99)2. Max Anstie, Cairo, Ga., Honda (85)3. Haiden Deegan, Tallahassee, Fla., Yamaha (74)4. Jordon Smith, Ochlocknee, Ga., Yamaha (71)5. Jeremy Martin, Rochester, Minn., Yamaha (71)6. Nate Thrasher, Livingston, Tenn., Yamaha (70)7. Chance Hymas, Pocatello, Idaho, Honda (60)8. Tom Vialle, Murrieta, Calif., KTM (53)9. Chris Blose, Phoenix, Ariz., Kawasaki (53)10. Michael Mosiman, Minneaola, Fla., GASGAS (51)
]]> Tomac dominates San Diego Supercross https://www.motoheadmag.com/tomac-dominates-san-diego-supercross/ Sun, 22 Jan 2023 09:56:39 +0000 http://www.motoheadmag.com/?p=36756

Yamaha’s Eli Tomac snatched a second consecutive win of the 2023 AMA Supercross season in front of a sold-out crowd inside the brand new Snapdragon Stadium in San Diego, California. KTM’s Cooper Webb also replicated his first round finish and took second place after failing to reel in the champ. And Justin Barcia held off pressure right until the flag to take the final podium spot.

It was HRC’s Colt Nichols who took the 450 Main Event Holeshot but Kawasaki’s Adam Cianciarulo quickly took the lead for the opening laps of the 20-minute plus one lap race. Webb and Tomac battled each other as they closed on the leader. Webb took over the front spot two and a half minutes into the race. Then Tomac also got around Cianciarulo and made the pass on Webb for the lead. Kawasaki’s Jason Anderson pushed forward into third place as a battle brewed between Barcia and Suzuki’s Ken Roczen for fourth.

Just past the halfway point Anderson crashed in a turn, turning the battle between Barcia and Roczen into a podium position fight, with Chase Sexton right behind. Sexton only made it to the main after having to win the Last Chance Qualifier when he crashed in his heat and his bike’s tank was destroyed. But then he fell in a clash with Barcia.

In the final laps Webb pulled close to Tomac’s when the champ mistimed a rhythm section due to backmarker traffic, knocking the Yamaha rider’s lead down to just 1.4 seconds. Tomac held on for the win to make it two from two.

It was a poor main for Malcom Stewart who won his heat then crashed in the final, going over the bars which left his plastic badly damaged. He took 14th while Briton Dean Wilson finished 15th.

The 450 podium

In 250s class racing, HRC’s Jett Lawrence also repeated his opening round win with a flawless ride. He was fastest in qualifying, won his heat race and dominated the final.

Lawrence took the holeshot ahead of Yamaha’s Enzo Lopes, Honda’s Mitchell Oldenburg, Kawasaki’s Cameron McAdoo and Husqvarna’s RJ Hampshire, who was not on top form after banging his head in a crash on Wednesday.

Contact in the tight opening lap pushed Hampshire back but he quickly worked his way back to sixth and started picking off the riders ahead of him. Lopes and Yamaha’s Phil Nicoletti scrapped over second while McAdoo and Hampshire slowly pushed forward. Five minutes into the 15-minute plus one lap race, McAdoo put his Kawasaki into second and matched lap times with Lawrence, just two seconds ahead. Two minutes later Hampshire reached third. From there Lawrence pulled out some breathing room. Then Hampshire cut under McAdoo to match his first round performance and earn second place points. McAdoo said he had arm pump.

Dylan Walsh easily made it through to the main on his Revo Kawasaki, which the team are trying new suspension on. He got a decent start but finished 11th, taking ninth in the series standings. Dylan Woodock was having problems in qualifying when his first his ECU developed problems, then he crashed in the whoops. He didn’t have a great heat race but took fourth in the LCQ to make it to the main, where he finished 10th for three points.

450SX Class Results

1. Eli Tomac, Cortez, Colo., Yamaha
2. Cooper Webb, Newport, N.C., KTM
3. Justin Barcia, Greenville, Fla., GASGAS
4. Ken Roczen, Clermont, Fla., Suzuki
5. Chase Sexton, Clermont, Fla., Honda
6. Dylan Ferrandis, Tallahassee, Fla., Yamaha
7. Jason Anderson, Rio Rancho, N.Mex., Kawasaki
8. Adam Cianciarulo, New Smyrna Beach, Fla., Kawasaki
9. Aaron Plessinger, Hamilton, Ohio, KTM
10. Joey Savatgy, Clermont, Fla., Kawasaki

450SX Class Championship Standings

1. Eli Tomac, Cortez, Colo., Yamaha (52)
2. Cooper Webb, Newport, N.C., KTM (46
3. Chase Sexton, Clermont, Fla., Honda (39)
4. Ken Roczen, Clermont, Fla., Suzuki (37)
5. Dylan Ferrandis, Tallahassee, Fla., Yamaha (36)
6. Justin Barcia, Greenville, Fla., GASGAS (33)
7. Jason Anderson, Rio Rancho, N.Mex., Kawasaki (32)
8. Adam Cianciarulo, New Smyrna Beach, Fla., Kawasaki (29)
9. Aaron Plessinger, Hamilton, Ohio, KTM (29)
10. Colt Nichols, Murrieta, Calif., Honda (28)

Western Regional 250SX Class Results

1. Jett Lawrence, Zephyrhills, Fla., Honda
2. RJ Hampshire, Minneola, Fla., Husqvarna
3. Cameron McAdoo, Sioux City, Iowa, Kawasaki
4. Enzo Lopes, Chesterfield, S.C., Yamaha
5. Pierce Brown, Sandy, Utah, GASGAS
6. Stilez Robertson, Bakersfield, Calif., Yamaha
7. Mitchell Oldenburg, Godley, Tex., Honda
8. Phillip Nicoletti, Bethel, N.Y., Yamaha
9. Derek Kelley, Riverside, Calif., KTM
10. Cole Thompson, Brigden, Ont., Yamaha

Western Regional 250SX Class Championship Standings

1. Jett Lawrence, Zephyrhills, Fla., Honda (52)
2. RJ Hampshire, Minneola, Fla., Husqvarna (46)
3. Cameron McAdoo, Sioux City, Iowa, Kawasaki (42)
4. Enzo Lopes, Chesterfield, S.C., Yamaha (36)
5. Mitchell Oldenburg, Godley, Tex., Honda (35)
6. Stilez Robertson, Bakersfield, Calif., Yamaha (31)
7. Phillip Nicoletti, Bethel, N.Y., Yamaha (30)
8. Derek Kelley, Riverside, Calif., KTM (27)
9. Dylan Walsh, Wildomar, Calif., Kawasaki (24)
10. Cole Thompson, Brigden, Ont., Yamaha (23)

]]> Tomac takes triple Cardiff SX win https://www.motoheadmag.com/tomac-takes-triple-cardiff-sx-win/ Sat, 08 Oct 2022 20:31:39 +0000 http://www.motoheadmag.com/?p=35984 Eli Tomac’s incredible season continues as he won all three main events in the first ever WSX World Supercross championship at Cardiff. With wins in the AMA Supercross and outdoor Nationals this year as well as the Motocross of Nations, he dominated the brand new event inside the Principality Stadium to a packed audience.

The showdown between Tomac and Ken Roczen was the focus of the 450 class. In the opening moto, Roczen led with Tomac on his tail until the Honda man slipped off. Roczen made some daring passes to take third at the flag, behind Vince Friese.

Second time out Friese led from the start with Tomac and Roczen mid pack. Tomac was in no mood for second place and staged an incredible run through the front to take the win, from Roczen  and Friese.

In the longer, final moto, Tomac tailed Justin Brayton on the opening lap while Roczen had a poor start. Tomac soon took the lead while Joey Savatgy battled with Brayton for second place, as Roczen caught them up. But the finsl outcome was never really in doubt as Tomac took the win from Savatgy and Brayton with Roczen fourth from Friese. That gave Tomac the overall from Roczen and Friese in an all-AMA podium.

Tomac said: “I’ve had a great time here and it was very intense racing. The track was good – a rea supercross track – and the fans were great.”

Roczen said: “It was a tough event, with three races back to back. I haven’t raced Supercross that intense for a very long time.”

Best Brit was Jack Brunell in 15th, helped by a great start in the first moto when he finished eighth. He followed that up with two points-scoring rides.

It was not a great debut for fellow Brit Dean Wilson, who had set some great times in practice. Out for the first time on the new Honda, Deano was seventh in the first race but then crashed hard in moto two. He started race three but pulled out after one corner.

Also out was Chad Reed who fell and was taken away nursing an arm injury. And Josh Grant had a massive crash when his bike’s chain broke and he was pitched over the bars. He eventually walked off but took no more part in the racing.

In the 250 class, it looked like it could be a dream UK debut on his new Honda for Max Anstie after he was blazing fast in practice and won his qualifying race. But when it counted in the triple-header finals, he won one moto but had poor starts and took sixth overall. With the races only being short, poor starts were a major issue so tenth in the Superfinal halted his glory bid.

The overall was taken by Shane McElrath, who didn’t win a single race but had consistent results. Chris Blose took second – also without a race win – from Mitch Oldenburg who won the first and last motos. But he went down in race two which ruined his bid for glory. Oldenburg won the Superfinal from Cole Seely and Aussie 450 champ Aaron Tanti.

Dylan Walsh had a storming ride in his heat, then took a storming fifth in the opener. He was tenth in the second moto but hurt his wrist, but bravely went out in the superfinal to rescue some points. He finishes 11thoverall.

Dylan Woodcock had a best of a 16th and an 18th but didn’t finish the superfinal in the points.

]]> Tomac takes ESPY sports award https://www.motoheadmag.com/tomac-takes-espy-sports-award/ Thu, 21 Jul 2022 19:24:31 +0000 http://www.motoheadmag.com/?p=35423
Eli Tomac added another highly esteemed accolade to an already decorated career after earning the ESPY Award for Best Athlete, Men’s Action Sports at ESPN’s annual celebration of sports on Wednesday night. It was the first nomination for the Colorado native, who now joins Ryan Dungey as the only motocross athletes to win the fan-voted award.

Thanks to the rallying support of the motocross and greater powersports community, Tomac tallied the most votes in the category, which also featured freestyle skier Alex Hall (USA), Olympic Gold winning snowboarder Ayumu Hirano (JPN), and Olympic Gold winning skateboarder Yuto Horigome (JPN).Tomac’s nomination came as a result of an incredible Monster Energy AMA Supercross campaign this past winter, where in his debut season with Monster Energy Star Yamaha Racing Tomac took home seven victories and 11 podium finishes to capture his second 450SX Class title in three seasons. That success has now carried over into the summer Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship, where Tomac is in the midst of a four-race win streak and recently took control of the 450 Class points lead this past weekend. He holds a five-point lead with five rounds to go, eyeing a fourth premier class title.

Tomac moved into the 450 Class points lead following
a fourth-straight victory at last weekend’s Spring Creek National.
Photo: Align Media
“What an incredible accomplishment for Eli Tomac that is certainly well earned, but also long overdue,” said Davey Coombs, President, MX Sports Pro Racing. “We’ve known for many years that Eli is one of the sport’s all-time great competitors, but the time has finally come for that recognition to be acknowledged on a mainstream level. It’s a testament to his incredible talent and a relentless approach to his craft, and showcases the impressive size and commitment of the global motocross audience who made the effort to submit their votes for Eli. Now we’ll all have the opportunity to see if he can put the finishing touches on a dream season with another title in the Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship.”
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]]> Tomac takes US National lead https://www.motoheadmag.com/tomac-takes-us-national-lead/ Sun, 17 Jul 2022 10:35:29 +0000 http://www.motoheadmag.com/?p=35369
The 50th Anniversary of the Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship, sanctioned by AMA Pro Racing, kicked off its second half of the summer season on Saturday from Minnesota’s famed Spring Creek MX Park. The Frescados Tortillas Spring Creek National featured one of the most dynamic racetracks in American motocross and it provided a compelling afternoon of competition that saw Monster Energy Star Yamaha Racing’s Eli Tomac storm to his fourth straight 450 Class victory following another 1-1 moto sweep that moved him atop the point standings. In the 250 Class, defending champion and current point leader Jett Lawrence continued his impressive title defense with his sixth overall win of the season, completing another 1-1 sweep of the motos aboard his Team Honda HRC machine.
450 Class
Moto 1The 450 Class frontrunners of Tomac and Team Honda HRC’s Chase Sexton emerged at the head of the pack to start the opening moto, but it was Monster Energy Kawasaki’s Joey Savatgy who came away with the MotoSport.com Holeshot, only to lose the lead to Tomac. A brief battle for third between Sexton and Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Ryan Dungey saw the Honda rider secure the position and go on the attack for second. Savatgy went down and dropped outside the top 10, which moved Sexton into second, Monster Energy Kawasaki’s Jason Anderson into third, and Dungey into fourth.

A showdown between the top two riders in the division took shape, as Sexton started to close the gap. Tomac responded and stabilized the lead as the moto reached its halfway point. Fifteen minutes into the moto Sexton went on the attack and pulled the trigger to make the pass for the lead as they navigated one of the track’s steep downhill sections. Tomac responded and got alongside Sexton, but the Honda rider countered to establish his hold on the spot. Sexton then sprinted out to a multi-second lead.

Sexton appeared to have the moto in control but missed a rut on one of the track’s downhills and went down, which handed the lead back to Tomac with less than 10 minutes to go. Sexton was able to remount in second but faced an insurmountable deficit. Tomac carried on to his sixth consecutive moto win with a margin of 14.4 seconds over Sexton. Anderson followed in third, with Dungey fourth and Monster Energy Star Yamaha Racing’s Christian Craig in fifth.
Moto 2The second 450 Class moto started with Savatgy once again leading the way for the MotoSport.com Holeshot, with Sexton and Team Honda HRC’s Ken Roczen in hot pursuit as Tomac followed from fourth. Sexton went on the attack immediately and fought his way into the lead before the completion of the opening lap as Roczen soon followed into second. Tomac then aggressively made his way into third and set his sights on the Hondas.

Tomac stalked Roczen for a lap and made an impressive move to take control of second. Less than two seconds separated the lead pair but Tomac made quick work to erase that deficit and soon applied heavy pressure on Sexton. A relentless Tomac made an impressive move to take the lead away from his rival and looked to check out with a blistering lap. While Tomac’s pace was unmatched, Sexton was able to keep him honest and kept the Yamaha within striking distance. This allowed both riders to pull away from the rest of the field.

Behind the leaders the battle for third heated up between Roczen and Craig. The Yamaha rider was patient and took advantage of his first opportunity to claim the position and moved into a podium spot. Roczen then lost his hold of fourth to Anderson, who then looked to track down Craig for third.

As the moto entered its final five minutes the gap between Tomac and Sexton hovered around a second, with swings in momentum favoring one rider or another as they worked through lapped traffic. As the clock ran out on the moto both riders let it all hang out for the final two laps. Sexton closed in as the final lap began, but Tomac didn’t put a wheel wrong and inched away in the final corners to wrap up his seventh straight moto win by 1.7 seconds. Craig finished in a distant third.
OverallTomac’s midseason run of dominance continued with his third consecutive 1-1 performance, which resulted in his fourth straight overall win and the 31st victory of his career. Sexton’s unblemished podium streak continued with his seventh in a row for the runner-up spot (2-2), while Anderson earned his third podium result of the season in third (3-4).

Tomac’s streak allowed him to take control of the championship point lead for the first time in 2022, where he now has a five-point lead over Sexton. Anderson’s podium finish allowed him to move into third in the standings, 72 points out of the lead.

Eli Tomac, Monster Energy Star Yamaha Racing
“That was crazy, running at that pace the whole time [in Moto 2]. I had my work cut out for me off the start and had to make some passes. I was able to get by Chase [Sexton] early and that was huge. We made some changes to the bike in the second moto that really helped and allowed me to put the bike where I wanted.”

Chase Sexton, Team Honda HRC
“My riding hasn’t been an issue, but I honestly felt off today and made a lot of mistakes. I tried my best all day though. That was crazy running at the pace the whole final moto, but [Tomac] is riding awesome right now. I obviously need to do some things better and I’ll keep fighting.”

Jason Anderson, Monster Energy Kawasaki
“I didn’t put myself in a good position to start, but I did what I had to do in order to get on the podium. I’m exhausted, but we’ll keep doing whatever we have to continue to be up here.”
Photos: Align Media
450 Class Overall Results (Moto Finish // Points)Eli Tomac, Cortez, Colo., Yamaha (1-1 // 50)Chase Sexton, La Moille, Ill., Honda (2-2 // 44)Jason Anderson, Edgewood, N.M., Kawasaki (3-4 // 38)Christian Craig, El Cajon, Calif., Yamaha (5-3 // 36)Ryan Dungey, Belle Plaine, Minn., KTM (4-6 // 33)Justin Barcia, Monroe, N.Y., GASGAS (6-5 // 31)Aaron Plessinger, Hamilton, Ohio, KTM (7-7 // 28)Benny Bloss, Oak Grove, Mo., KTM (9-10 // 23)Shane McElrath, Canton, N.C., Husqvarna (10-11 // 21)Joey Savatgy, Thomasville, Ga., Kawasaki (17-8 // 17)450 Class Championship Standings (Round 7 of 12)Eli Tomac, Cortez, Colo., Yamaha – 317Chase Sexton, La Moille, Ill., Honda – 312Jason Anderson, Edgewood, N.M., Kawasaki – 245Ken Roczen, Germany, Honda – 241Christian Craig, El Cajon, Calif., Yamaha – 220Ryan Dungey, Belle Plaine, Minn., KTM – 218Justin Barcia, Monroe, N.Y., GASGAS – 190Aaron Plessinger, Hamilton, Ohio, KTM – 177Joey Savatgy, Thomasville, Ga., Kawasaki – 142Shane McElrath, Canton, N.C., Husqvarna – 139
250 Class
Moto 1As the 40-rider field stormed down the longest start straight in Pro Motocross and into the first turn it was Jett Lawrence and Monster Energy Star Yamaha Racing’s Justin Cooper side-by-side for the MotoSport.com Holeshot. A slight bobble slowed Cooper’s momentum enough to give Lawrence the holeshot and early lead. A brief challenge by Team Honda HRC’s Jett Lawrence for second forced Cooper to push the pace and it ultimately carried him around Jett and into the lead. Unfortunately, Cooper tipped over shortly thereafter and dropped outside the top 10, which handed the lead to Hunter Lawrence as Jett Lawrence was slowed to avoid Cooper and lost second to Monster Energy/Pro Circuit/Kawasaki’s Seth Hammaker.

Hunter Lawrence looked to establish himself out front, but his brother was determined to reclaim the lead. Jett Lawrence made quick work of Hammaker and was able to take advantage of a brief off-track excursion by Hunter to put pressure on the lead and seize control of the moto. A Lawrence brothers battle followed as Hunter gave chase to Jett. As the leaders asserted themselves out front, Hammaker and Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Max Vohland engaged in a battle for third.

The Honda-mounted siblings traded momentum and were never separated by more than about a second, which allowed them to open a gap of more than five seconds on the field, where Volhand moved into third. A little more than 10 minutes into the moto Hunter made a savvy pass to take the lead from Jett. The elder Lawrence picked up the pace to establish the biggest lead of the moto at more than two seconds. Hunter maintained his lead through the middle portion of the moto and even pulled ahead by nearly three seconds, but as the leaders approached lapped traffic in the waning minutes of the moto it allowed Jett to take a big chunk out of his deficit and close to within just over a second. Hunter responded and stretched the lead back out but Jett battled back and with two laps to go as mere bike lengths separated the siblings.

Lapped traffic played into another swap for the lead as Jett was able to take advantage of Hunter’s slowed momentum to move back out front. On the last lap Hunter dropped the hammer and closed onto Jett’s rear wheel, but it wasn’t enough. Jett grabbed his eighth moto win of the season, and his fourth in a row, by a half-second over Hunter, while Monster Energy/Pro Circuit/Kawasaki’s Jo Shimoda made a late pass on the final lap to steal third from Vohland. Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s RJ Hampshire rounded out the top five.
Moto 2The final 250 Class moto initially began with another battle between the Lawrence brothers taking shape, but a red flag for a downed rider initiated a restart. When the gate dropped for the second time it was once again Cooper out front with the MotoSport.com Holeshot, followed by Shimoda and Jett Lawrence, who made a quick pass for second. Hunter Lawrence slotted deep inside the top 10.

Cooper led for the opening minutes but Jett Lawrence was able to make an outside pass stick to take control of the moto. Shimoda then started to apply pressure on Cooper for second as the top three opened a big gap on the field. The battle for second continued for several laps as Cooper fended off multiple pass attempts by Shimoda, which allowed Lawrence to move out to a lead of more than three seconds. Shimoda finally made the pass stick but faced a five-second deficit to the lead.

With no pressure from behind Lawrence was able to ride his own race and control the lead. He wrapped up his fifth straight moto win by 7.9 seconds over Shimoda, while Cooper followed in a distant third.
OverallA second consecutive 1-1 performance gave Lawrence his sixth overall win in seven rounds and the 11th victory of his career. Shimoda secured back-to-back runner-up finishes (3-2) and has now amassed a four-round overall podium streak, while Hunter Lawrence completed up the overall podium in third (2-6).

Another afternoon of maximum points allowed Jett to add to his advantage over Hunter in the 250 Class standings, which now sits at 27 points. Shimoda remains third, 45 points out of the lead.

Jett Lawrence, Team Honda HRC
“I got a good start on the restart and was able to make a few passes to get into first. I had a much better flow than the first moto because I wasn’t constantly trying to sprint like I was when battling Hunter [Lawrence]. This was one of the easiest motos of the year, but we won’t take that for granted and will keep pushing.”

Jo Shimoda, Monster Energy/Pro Circuit/Kawasaki
“Every race I feel like I’m improving little-by-little. I was able to get a much better start in the second moto, coming out third or fourth is like a holeshot to me, so I’m really happy to get another podium.”

Hunter Lawrence, Team Honda HRC
“My first start was good, but I messed up on the restart. I was really tired at the end there in the second moto, but gotta take the positives and be happy to finish on the box. Jett [Lawrence] is riding really great right now.”
Photos: Align Media
250 Class Overall Results (Moto Finishes // Points)Jett Lawrence, Australia, Honda (1-1 // 50)Jo Shimoda, Japan, Kawasaki (3-2 // 42)Hunter Lawrence, Australia, Honda (2-5 // 38)Justin Cooper, Cold Spring Harbor, N.Y., Yamaha (6-3 // 35)RJ Hampshire, Hudson, Fla., Husqvarna (5-4 // 34)Max Vohland, Sacramento, Calif., KTM (4-6 // 33)Seth Hammaker, Bainbridge, Pa., Kawasaki (8-7 // 27)Ryder DiFrancesco, Bakersfield, Calif., Kawasaki (13-8 // 21)Pierce Brown, Sandy, Utah, GASGAS (12-9 // 21)Carson Mumford, Simi Valley, Calif., Suzuki (16-10 // 16) 250 Class Championship Standings (Round 7 of 12)Jett Lawrence, Australia, Honda – 311Hunter Lawrence, Australia, Honda – 284Jo Shimoda, Japan, Kawasaki – 266Justin Cooper, Cold Spring Harbor, N.Y., Yamaha – 232Levi Kitchen, Washougal, Wash., Yamaha – 180Seth Hammaker, Bainbridge, Pa., Kawasaki – 178Michael Mosiman, Sebastopol, Calif., GASGAS – 169Stilez Robertson, Bakersfield, Calif., Husqvarna – 169RJ Hampshire, Hudson, Fla., Husqvarna – 166Max Vohland, Sacramento, Calif., KTM – 162
The 2022 Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship will make its return to the West Coast next Saturday, July 23, as the series travels to the scenic Pacific Northwest and Washington’s legendary Washougal MX Park. The MotoSport.com Washougal National will feature comprehensive live broadcast coverage on MAVTV Motorsports Network in addition to live streaming coverage on “MAVTV on FloRacing,” beginning with qualifying at 10 a.m. PT / 1 p.m. ET and followed by four consecutive hours of moto coverage, starting at 1 p.m. PT / 4 p.m. ET.###
For information about the Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship, please visit ProMotocross.com and be sure to follow all of the Pro Motocross social media channels for exclusive content and additional information on the latest news:Facebook: @americanmotocrossInstagram: @promotocrossTwitter: @ProMotocrossYouTube: AmericanMotocrossNow available for download for both Apple and Android devices is the official Pro Motocross App. Fans of American motocross can have access to the world’s most prestigious off-road motorcycle racing series right at their fingertips on their mobile devices. Developed by AMA Pro Racing, the Pro Motocross App provides users with the most important information surrounding the Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship, from series news to schedule and ticket information, as well as broadcast schedule details and live timing & scoring. Download it now via theApp StoreorGoogle Play.
]]> Tomac and Roczen head Cardiff SX in October https://www.motoheadmag.com/tomac-and-roczen-head-cardiff-sx-in-october/ Fri, 01 Jul 2022 09:14:36 +0000 http://www.motoheadmag.com/?p=35257 Eli Tomac and Ken Roczen are set to headline a star-studded rider lineup when the FIM World Supercross Championship roars into life on Saturday 8 October, with Principality Stadium in Cardiff, Wales hosting the first championship round. Tickets go on sale Friday 8 July at 10am at livenation.co.uk.

SX Global, the Australian sports and entertainment company spearheading the FIM World Supercross Championship (WSX), today announced the British Grand Prix – the first round of the 2022 FIM World Supercross Championship pilot season to take place on 8 October at Principality Stadium in Cardiff, Wales – plus the inclusion of 2020 World Supercross Champion Eli Tomac, who will make a wildcard appearance at the event.

Making history under lights at the iconic Principality Stadium in Cardiff, round one of the 2022 FIM World Supercross Championship is one of the most anticipated supercross events in the history of the sport. On Saturday 8 October, fans will get the chance to experience the world’s best supercross riders battle for world championship glory in the largest and most prestigious competitive action sport event ever held in the UK. And with the addition of the world’s fastest supercross racer and current US champion, Tomac, who has been confirmed as an official wildcard.

“I’m pumped to be heading to Cardiff to compete in the FIM World Supercross British Grand Prix. It’s a huge opportunity for fans in the UK to witness world championship supercross for the first time, and I’m excited to be part of such a historical moment for the sport.” said Eli Tomac, 2020 FIM World Supercross Champion. “While I’m definitely looking forward to going head to head with Ken, I also know there’s going to be a bunch of fast, talented riders from around the world all lining up for their shot at a world championship. It’s going to be an epic battle for certain.”

Tomac, from Cortez, Colorado in the USA was crowned FIM World Supercross Champion in 2020 and finished third in 2021, and will fill one of the four wildcard spots at the opening round. His inclusion, alongside archrival Ken Roczen, will give fans the chance to watch the pair battle head-to-head inside Principality Stadium amongst 40 of the world’s best riders.

“Our mission with WSX is to elevate supercross to a truly global audience and give international fans the opportunity to experience this incredible sport at a world championship level, firsthand. As the kick-off to this global Championship, the British Grand Prix marks a momentous occasion for supercross, and fans will see the likes of Roczen, Tomac, and a host of other world-class riders go head-to-head for a FIM World Supercross Championship title for the first time in the UK!” said Adam Bailey, managing director – motorsport for SX Global. 

“We’re thrilled that Principality Stadium has been chosen to host round one of the FIM World Supercross Championship.” said Mark Williams, Principality Stadium manager. “Hosting the first round of the WSX, we look forward to delivering an outstanding experience for all supercross fans travelling to Cardiff and adding this to our successful 20-year history with motorsport,”

WSX is the supercharged combination of live action motorsport with an amplified level of adjacent entertainment, including live music, pyrotechnics, freestyle motocross shows and more, for an action-packed fan experience. Principality Stadium will be transformed into the ultimate dirt bike battlefield for one epic night of unmissable action and intense competition racing. 10 teams and 40 of the best riders from across the globe will do battle for over USD$250,000, equal to just over £200,000, in cash and international supremacy.

In December 2021, SX Global announced that it had earned the rights to the FIM World Supercross Championship. Over the past six months, the company has been laying the groundwork for the sport’s first true global championship, including the highest level of financial support for teams and riders in supercross history and 10 exclusive team licenses based on an independent ownership model – a model common to the majority of successful sports around the world, but totally unique for supercross. Now, the reality of this global championship takes shape in dramatic fashion with the announcement of the British Grand Prix. 

“The British Grand Prix in Cardiff represents a groundbreaking moment in supercross history, as well as the shared vision, passion and hard work of our SX Global team to elevate supercross on a truly global level,” said Tony Cochrane, president, SX Global. “We believe the demand for supercross around the world can sustain this sport year-round, and the FIM World Supercross Championship will be the platform that achieves this. The British Grand Prix and 2022 pilot season are merely the beginning, and there’s much work to be done. But we could not be prouder to begin this incredible journey to expand the global relevance of this great sport.”

For more information and updated news and announcements from the FIM World Supercross Championship, wsxchampionship.com.

The full rider lineup will be announced in due course, along with information regarding the live music acts set to perform on 8th October.

]]> Tomac clinches Supercross title https://www.motoheadmag.com/tomac-clinches-supercross-title/ Sun, 01 May 2022 07:52:48 +0000 http://www.motoheadmag.com/?p=34567
Monster Energy Yamaha Star Racing’s Eli Tomac earned his second Monster Energy AMA Supercross Championship in front of a home-state crowd inside Empower Field at Mile High Stadium in Denver, Colo. Tomac’s fifth place finish at round 16 of the 17-round series gave the 29-year old racer the distinction of becoming the oldest rider to capture the Supercross Championship in the sport’s 49-year history.
Eli Tomac captured his second Monster Energy AMA Supercross Championship in his home-state race with a strategic fifth place finish. Photo Credit: Feld Entertainment, Inc. 
Tomac grabbed second place at the start of the Main Event. The crowd went wild when a mistake from the leader put Tomac into the lead and in position to take the title with a victory. The hard pack track was dry and slick, and Tomac played it smart with a protection pace to stay upright. Tomac eventually dropped back to fifth place. On the podium, with the #1 plate in his hands, he revealed that he’d suffered a minor knee injury two rounds prior that had been a component to his protection mode approach. 

Tomac joined the Monster Energy Yamaha Star Racing team just prior to the 2022 season in a move that proved successful for both rider and brand. Tomac’s seven race wins thus far in the 2022 series that spans 13 states elevated the Yamaha rider to a tie for fourth place on the all-time wins list. Prior to this season, Yamaha had only amassed two wins between the years 2013 through 2021. Tomac’s #1 plate marks the first premier class championship for Yamaha since 2009.

One round remains in the 2022 season, set for next Saturday at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City. The season finale marks the fifteenth different city to host a Monster Energy AMA Supercross in 2022. Tomac could tally one more win, moving him closer to the third place spot on the all-time wins list, currently held by 5-time Supercross Champion Ricky Carmichael at 48. Carmichael retired in 2007 and now calls the races from the broadcast booth during the live airings on Peacock, NBC, CNBC and USA Network. In Utah the season’s second Dave Coombs Sr. East/West Showdown, a unique race that faces off 250SX Class racers from both the Eastern and Western regions, will determine the final championship of 2022.

450SX Class Results1. Jason Anderson, Rio Rancho, N.Mex., Kawasaki2. Malcolm Stewart, Murrieta, Calif., Husqvarna3. Marvin Musquin, Corona, Calif., KTM4. Chase Sexton, Clermont, Fla., Honda5. Eli Tomac, Cortez, Colo., Yamaha6. Cooper Webb, Newport, N.C., KTM7. Justin Barcia, Greenville, Fla., GASGAS8. Justin Brayton, Charlotte, N.C., Honda9. Mitchell Oldenburg, Aledo, Tex., Honda10. Kyle Chisholm, Valrico, Fla., Yamaha 450SX Class Championship Standings after 16 of 17 Rounds1. Eli Tomac, Cortez, Colo., Yamaha (359)2. Jason Anderson, Rio Rancho, N.Mex., Kawasaki (324)3. Malcolm Stewart, Murrieta, Calif., Husqvarna (295)4. Justin Barcia, Greenville, Fla., GASGAS (291)5. Marvin Musquin, Corona, Calif., KTM (287)6. Chase Sexton, Clermont, Fla., Honda (269)7. Cooper Webb, Newport, N.C., KTM (261)8. Brandon Hartranft, Brick, N.J., Suzuki (163)9. Justin Brayton, Charlotte, N.C., Honda (160)10. Dean Wilson, Murrieta, Calif., Husqvarna (152)
Monster Energy Kawasaki’s Jason Anderson nabbed his sixth victory of the season, and third straight, at Round 16 of the 17-round 2022 Monster Energy AMA Supercross series. At the daytime race at Empower Field inside Mile High Stadium in Denver, Colorado, Monster Energy Yamaha Star Racing’s Eli Tomac wrapped up his second Monster Energy AMA Supercross Championship with a fifth place finish after leading early in the race.
The Denver crowd was wild for hometown hero Eli Tomac on his title-winning day. Photo Credit: Feld Entertainment, Inc. 
  Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Malcolm Stewart grabbed second place in Denver’s Main Event with Red Bull KTM’s Marvin Musquin earning his sixth podium finish of the season in third. In a thriller of a Western Regional 250SX Class Main Event, also with the title on the line, Team Honda HRC’s Hunter Lawrence held strong for the win to take the championship to the final round next weekend.
Jason Anderson took his sixth win of 2022 earning more wins than even in his 2018 Championship season. Photo Credit: Feld Entertainment, Inc.   When the gate dropped Team Honda HRC’s Chase Sexton grabbed the holehot with Tomac applying pressure to take over from the first lap. Troy Lee Designs Red Bull GASGAS Factory Racing’s Justin Barcia sat third at the holeshot stripe but it was Anderson on the move, gaining quickly from sixth to third before the first lap was in the books. Two minutes into the 20-minute plus one lap race Sexton’s front tire went over a ledge that ran across the start straight. He spun sideways, grabbed traction, then ran into the mechanic’s area barriers and went down. Tomac suddenly had the lead. The stadium erupted. The Colorado fans cheered, section by section, as Colorado-native Tomac circled the track at the front of the pack. Anderson continued his momentum forward and was quickly on Tomac and pressuring hard for the top spot. Anderson sat as the only rider with a mathematical shot at the title if Tomac finished fifteenth or worse. Anderson rode around Tomac cleanly before the whoops and Tomac did not counter attack. Just before the race’s midpoint, Anderson was unchallenged out front as Stewart reached Tomac’s rear fender and also got past.
Team Tomac!
Eli Tomac had the lead but kept his eyes on the points to lock down the 2022 Championship one race before the final round of the season. Photo Credit: Feld Entertainment, Inc.   With just under seven minutes left on the race clock, Musquin also got around Tomac, and inside of two minutes left on the clock Tomac allowed Sexton back around. Tomac held steady in fifth place to the end, wrapping up the 2022 Championship, the second of his career.
Hunter Lawrence proved fast and mentally tough to grab his third straight 250SX Class victory. Photo Credit: Feld Entertainment, Inc.  
 In the Western Regional 250SX Class, Monster Energy Yamaha Star Racing’s Christian Craig sat in position to wrap up his first Supercross title with a win or by gaining three points over Hunter Lawrence. When the gate dropped for the Main Event, Lawrence grabbed the holeshot ahead of Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Jalek Swoll and Craig. Craig was quickly into second place and up to Lawrence’s rear fender. From the first laps Craig applied intense pressure, showing a wheel to Lawrence in more than one section of the track. Craig looked to have the speed, and a line in the whoops that would deliver the championship. Lawrence had said before the race he enjoys the pressure, and he proved his ability to keep his composure as he maintained his sliver-thin lead. It was Craig who fumbled. Just before the race clock hit the ten minute mark in the 15-minute plus one lap race, Craig slid out on the take-off into the sand section. He dramatically looped as he fell off the bike when he landed. The crash dropped Craig to sixth place as Hunter held a comfortable lead over Troy Lee Designs Red Bull GASGAS Factory Racing’s Michael Mosiman. Craig was on the move on the slick, hard-packed track. With just over two minutes left on the clock he passed Monster Energy Pro Circuit Kawasaki’s Jo Shimoda to keep his podium streak alive for 2022. Craig goes into the final round in Salt Lake City with an 18 point lead. To complicate the championship-deciding race it will be the second Dave Coombs Sr. East/West Showdown of the year, and Hunter Lawrence’s younger brother Jett will be on the track as the championship is settled between Craig and Hunter Lawrence. With only one round remaining motorsports fans have only one more chance to catch the incredible action live. Tickets are on sale for the season finale at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City, Utah. For the full points standings, video highlights, feature stories, live airtimes on Peacock and CNBC, and the re-airing broadcast time on NBC please go to SupercrossLIVE.com.
the 450m podium
 450SX Class Results1. Jason Anderson, Rio Rancho, N.Mex., Kawasaki2. Malcolm Stewart, Murrieta, Calif., Husqvarna3. Marvin Musquin, Corona, Calif., KTM4. Chase Sexton, Clermont, Fla., Honda5. Eli Tomac, Cortez, Colo., Yamaha6. Cooper Webb, Newport, N.C., KTM7. Justin Barcia, Greenville, Fla., GASGAS8. Justin Brayton, Charlotte, N.C., Honda9. Mitchell Oldenburg, Aledo, Tex., Honda10. Kyle Chisholm, Valrico, Fla., Yamaha 450SX Class Championship Standings1. Eli Tomac, Cortez, Colo., Yamaha (359)2. Jason Anderson, Rio Rancho, N.Mex., Kawasaki (324)3. Malcolm Stewart, Murrieta, Calif., Husqvarna (295)4. Justin Barcia, Greenville, Fla., GASGAS (291)5. Marvin Musquin, Corona, Calif., KTM (287)6. Chase Sexton, Clermont, Fla., Honda (269)7. Cooper Webb, Newport, N.C., KTM (261)8. Brandon Hartranft, Brick, N.J., Suzuki (163)9. Justin Brayton, Charlotte, N.C., Honda (160)10. Dean Wilson, Murrieta, Calif., Husqvarna (152)
250SX Class podium (riders left to right) Michael Mosiman, Hunter Lawrence, and Christian Craig. Photo Credit: Feld Entertainment, Inc.
 Western Regional 250SX Class Results1. Hunter Lawrence, Wesley Chapel, Fla., Honda2. Michael Mosiman, Minneaola, Fla., GASGAS3. Christian Craig, Temecula, Calif., Yamaha4. Jo Shimoda, Menifee, Calif., Kawasaki5. Garrett Marchbanks, Coalville, Utah, Yamaha6. Vince Friese, Menifee, Calif., Honda7. Chris Blose, Phoenix, Ariz., GASGAS8. Robbie Wageman, Newhall, Calif., Yamaha9. Nate Thrasher, Livingston, Tenn., Yamaha10. Jalek Swoll, Clermont, Fla., Husqvarna Western Regional 250SX Class Championship Standings1. Christian Craig, Temecula, Calif., Yamaha (215)2. Hunter Lawrence, Wesley Chapel, Fla., Honda (197)3. Michael Mosiman, Minneaola, Fla., GASGAS (181)4. Vince Friese, Menifee, Calif., Honda (144)5. Jo Shimoda, Menifee, Calif., Kawasaki (144)6. Nate Thrasher, Livingston, Tenn., Yamaha (126)7. Garrett Marchbanks, Coalville, Utah, Yamaha (117)8. Robbie Wageman, Newhall, Calif., Yamaha (109)9. Chris Blose, Phoenix, Ariz., GASGAS (106)10. Jalek Swoll, Clermont, Fla., Husqvarna (93)
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