Eli Tomac to Defend AMA Professional Motocross Title
Monster Vitality Yamaha Star Racing’s Eli Tomac indicators contract extension to race your complete 2023 SMX World Championship
MARIETTA, Ga. – February 25, 2023 – Monster Vitality Yamaha Racing is happy to announce that Eli Tomac will line up for the 2023 AMA Professional Motocross season and race your complete 2023 SuperMotocross World Championship. The reigning Monster Vitality AMA Supercross Champion put ink to paper for a contract extension with the group past the supercross season that can see him defend his AMA Professional Motocross 450SX title and make a run for the first-ever SuperMotocross World Championship.
After an exceptional debut season with the group in 2022 with two titles and a Motocross of Nations victory, Tomac continues to cleared the path. The defending Monster Vitality AMA Supercross Champion has but to relinquish the crimson plate, scoring 4 victories in six rounds with the all-new Yamaha YZ450F to carry a seven-point lead within the standings. Tomac additionally continues so as to add his identify to the report books, tying Ricky Carmichael final weekend with third within the all-time win record with 48 victories within the Supercross premier class.
Jim Roach – Yamaha Racing Division Supervisor for YMUS
“We’re excited to have Eli with us for the remainder of this inaugural SMX World Championship. The racing has been higher than ever, so it’s not solely nice for Yamaha and the group to have Eli proceed racing but in addition for the game. 2022 was an unbelievable yr, and it’s been nice to see that momentum proceed to develop this season with the all-new YZ450F. We look ahead to seeing the #1 plates in each championships and to proceed paving the way in which for fulfillment.”
Jeremy Coker – Monster Vitality Yamaha Star Racing 450 Group Supervisor
“We’re thrilled to have Eli on board for your complete SMX season! It’s been an important begin to 2023, and he has been driving phenomenally. We glance to maintain that momentum going for the remainder of the yr and defend the 450 titles in each supercross and motocross, and take the title on this first SuperMotocross World Championship.”
Eli Tomac – Monster Vitality Yamaha Star Racing
“Initially of the season, I actually thought this was going to be a farewell tour, however I’ve been having an excessive amount of enjoyable racing my bike. I’ve been having fun with each minute alongside the way in which with the group, so I’m excited to announce that I might be racing your complete SMX sequence.”
