Revealed on 25 February 2023
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 all the 2023 SuperMotocross World Championship. The reigning Monster Vitality AMA Supercross Champion put ink to paper for a contract extension with the workforce past the supercross season that may see him defend his AMA Professional Motocross 450SX title and make a run for the first-ever SuperMotocross World Championship.
After an outstanding debut season with the workforce in 2022 with two titles and a Motocross of Nations victory, Tomac continues to paved the way. The defending Monster Vitality AMA Supercross Champion has but to relinquish the purple 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 title to the file books, tying Ricky Carmichael final weekend with third within the all-time win listing 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 workforce to have Eli proceed racing but additionally for the game. 2022 was an unbelievable 12 months, 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 best way for fulfillment.”
Jeremy Coker – Monster Vitality Yamaha Star Racing 450 Workforce Supervisor
“We’re thrilled to have Eli on board for all the SMX season! It’s been a fantastic begin to 2023, and he has been driving phenomenally. We glance to maintain that momentum going for the remainder of the 12 months 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
“Firstly of the season, I really 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 best way with the workforce, so I’m excited to announce that I shall be racing all the SMX collection.”
