Tomac To Miss Supercross Finale and Pro Motocross Opener
Cycle News Staff | May 9, 2024
This is not the news we wanted to wake up to. Eli Tomac is set to miss the Supercross finale in Salt Lake City this weekend as well as the opening rounds of the Pro Motocross Championship due to an injured thumb. The injury sustained during practice at the Denver round resulted in a Bennett Fracture and torn ligaments, which requires surgery and an estimated timeline of six to eight weeks. Tomac recently committed for the 2024 Pro Motorcross and SMX rounds and is tied for third in the Supercross series with Chase Sexton. No word on if this injury will have any effect on his 2025 plans.
An injured thumb will force Tomac to miss the Supercross finale and the opening rounds of Pro Motocross. Photos: Brown Dog Wilson
“This is not the news I wanted to break to everyone,” Tomac said. “But at the Denver Supercross in free practice I crashed on my thumb, and it’s resulted in a Bennett fracture and some torn ligaments that will require surgery to stabilize my thumb. This is a tough one to swallow, knowing that I’m going to miss the opening rounds of motocross, but I’m optimistic I will be able to race the later portion of the outdoor season and the SMX rounds. I want to thank all my fans and Monster Energy Yamaha Star Racing for being so supportive through the Supercross season. We will be back stronger in the later half of this season.”
He’s currently tied for third in the 450 Supercross points.
“It’s unfortunate to have Eli sit out this weekend and the opening rounds of the outdoor season,” said Monster Energy Star Racing Yamaha team manager, Jeremy Coker. “But our main focus is to have him back healthy. It’s just part of racing. We look forward to having him back to 100% and battling up front.”
“I’m optimistic I will be able to race the later portion of the outdoor season and the SMX rounds.”
