Eli Tomac Bio
Eli Tomac (born November 14, 1992) is an American professional motocross and supercross racer who competes in the AMA Supercross and AMA Motocross championships. He is a two-time AMA 450cc Supercross champion and a four-time AMA 450cc Motocross champion, in addition to earlier titles in the 250cc division. He is second all-time in 450cc AMA Supercross wins with 53 and third all-time in 450cc AMA Motocross wins with 32.
Tomac began his professional career in 2010 and has spent more than a decade as one of the most consistent front-runners in the sport. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest American riders of his generation, with a résumé that includes major outdoor titles, signature supercross wins, and a record-setting run at Daytona.
Early Life and Background
Eli Tomac was born and raised outside of Cortez, Colorado, to parents John and Kathy Tomac. He grew up on the family’s ranch and began riding a dirt bike at a young age, an environment that gave him early access to outdoor terrain well suited to off-road riding. His older brother, Greg, also shared in the family’s passion for two-wheel racing.
His father, John Tomac, is a former mountain bike racing champion and has served as Eli’s manager throughout his professional career. That family background in cycling and outdoor sports helped shape Tomac’s deep fitness base and his comfort on rough natural terrain, both of which became hallmarks of his riding style.
Path to NASCAR
Eli Tomac’s path to professional racing ran through the amateur ranks rather than a NASCAR ladder system. As an amateur, he captured eight Loretta Lynn’s Amateur Championship titles, with his first title coming in 2004 after several years of development. In 2009, he added an international title by winning the 125cc FIM Junior World Championship, held in Taupō, New Zealand, signaling that he was ready to turn professional.
He launched his pro career in 2010 with the GEICO Honda team, where he became the first rider to win his professional debut by taking the 250cc season opener at Hangtown in Rancho Cordova, California. That rookie success quickly established him as a rising star in American motocross and supercross.
Eli Tomac Career
Early Career (2010-2013)
Tomac spent his first four professional seasons with the GEICO Honda team competing in the 250cc class. In 2011, he finished second in the 250SX West Championship, six points behind Broc Tickle, and in 2012 he claimed the 250cc Supercross title with five main event wins and seven podium finishes. He also placed third overall in the 250cc AMA Motocross series that year, with four overall victories.
In 2013, Tomac narrowly missed defending his 250SX title, finishing two points behind Ken Roczen despite five wins, and he captured the 250cc AMA Motocross championship with seven overall wins and 12 consecutive podium finishes. That same year, he made his 450cc supercross debut midseason, and he joined Team USA for the Motocross des Nations in Teutschenthal, Germany, finishing second overall as a team.
AMA 450cc Breakthrough (2014-2017)
Tomac moved to the 450cc class full-time in 2014. After a 450SX season shortened by a broken collarbone, he returned outdoors and won his first 450cc overall at the 2014 Spring Creek National in Millville, Minnesota, sweeping both motos. He finished fifth in the 450MX standings that year with 319 points.
In 2015, Tomac earned his first 450SX main event victory at Phoenix, followed by wins in Detroit and East Rutherford, finishing second overall behind champion Ryan Dungey. After joining Monster Energy Kawasaki for 2016, he added a Daytona win and finished second in the Pro Motocross Championship. In 2017, Tomac won his first 450MX title with four overall victories and 470 points, and he pushed eventual champion Ryan Dungey all the way to the final round of supercross, finishing five points short.
Monster Energy Kawasaki Era (2016-2021)
Tomac’s Kawasaki era was defined by rapid growth into a championship-caliber rider. In 2018, he won eight 450SX main events and added a second consecutive 450MX title, and in 2019, he secured six 450SX wins and a third straight 450MX crown at Budds Creek, becoming only the fourth rider in history to win three consecutive 450MX titles.
He captured his first 450SX championship in 2020, winning seven main events, including a record-setting sixth Daytona Supercross, and finishing 25 points ahead of Cooper Webb with 384 points. In 2021, his contract year at Kawasaki, he added three more 450SX wins and a distant second-place finish in the 450MX standings, then departed the team after the season.
Monster Energy Yamaha Star Racing Era (2022-Present)
Tomac joined Monster Energy Yamaha Star Racing for the 2022 season and immediately delivered one of the strongest years of his career. He won a second 450SX title with seven main event wins and 11 podium finishes, sealing the championship in Denver and becoming the first rider to win a Supercross title for Yamaha since 2009. He then won his fourth 450MX crown with a decisive 1-1 moto sweep at Fox Raceway II, becoming the first rider since Ryan Dungey in 2015 to sweep both the AMA Supercross and Motocross championships in the same year.
In 2023, Tomac battled Chase Sexton for the inaugural SuperMotocross World Championship, but a ruptured Achilles tendon suffered while leading in Denver ended his title run. He returned in 2024, posting a 450SX win in St. Louis and podium finishes, and he re-signed with Star Racing Yamaha for the 2025 season. In 2025, he captured his 53rd 450SX win in San Diego, extending his streak of seasons with at least one supercross victory to 11 consecutive years, before a broken left fibula sustained in qualifying at Tampa ended his supercross campaign.
Driving Style and Strengths
Tomac is known for his smooth, high-speed style, his deep fitness base, and his consistency on rough outdoor tracks. His partnership with the Monster Energy Yamaha Star Racing crew has produced one of the strongest team operations in the sport, and his ability to lead from the front under pressure has made him a perennial title threat in both stadium supercross and outdoor motocross.
Notable Races and Milestones
Tomac’s signature achievements include a record-setting seventh Daytona Supercross win, a sweep of the 2022 AMA Supercross and Motocross championships, and a winning performance at the 2022 Motocross des Nations, where Team USA ended an 11-year drought. He has also represented the United States at the Motocross des Nations on six occasions, including a runner-up team finish at Matterley Basin in 2024.
Eli Tomac Career Wins
Across his professional career, Eli Tomac has accumulated 12 AMA 250cc Supercross wins, 53 AMA 450cc Supercross wins, and 32 AMA 450cc Motocross wins. His 53 450cc supercross victories rank second on the all-time list, and his 32 450cc outdoor wins rank third all-time.
AMA Supercross Highlights
Tomac’s first 450SX win came in 2015 at Chase Field in Phoenix, Arizona, and his most recent 450SX win came in 2025 at San Diego, his 53rd career victory. He has won the Daytona Supercross a record seven times and has finished inside the top three in the 450SX championship standings on multiple occasions.
AMA Motocross Highlights
Tomac’s first 450cc outdoor win came at the 2014 Spring Creek National in Millville, Minnesota, and his fourth and most recent 450MX title came in 2022 at Fox Raceway II. He also won the 250cc AMA Motocross championship in 2013, capping a complete run of outdoor titles across both classes.
| Series | Wins | Top Tens | Poles |
|---|---|---|---|
| AMA 250cc Supercross | 12 | – | – |
| AMA 450cc Supercross | 53 | – | – |
| AMA 450cc Motocross | 32 | – | – |
Eli Tomac Family
Family Background and Racing Lineage
Tomac was raised in Cortez, Colorado, by his parents, John and Kathy Tomac. His father, John Tomac, is a former mountain bike racing champion and has served as Eli’s manager throughout his professional career. His older brother, Greg, also grew up riding on the family’s ranch.
Personal Life
Tomac married in 2021 and lives with his family in Cortez, Colorado, where he continues to train. He and his wife have a daughter and two sons, and he has remained closely tied to the rural Colorado community where he first learned to ride.
2025 Season Performance
Tomac entered the 2025 Monster Energy AMA Supercross Championship riding for Monster Energy Yamaha Star Racing with high aspirations and the possibility of a final full-time supercross title push. He opened with a comeback to fifth at Anaheim 1, then delivered a marquee performance the following week in San Diego, battling Jett Lawrence and Cooper Webb to claim his 53rd career 450SX win and extend his streak of seasons with a supercross victory to 11 consecutive years.
Three weeks later, a qualifying crash at Tampa resulted in a broken left fibula that required surgery and a plate insertion, forcing him to the sidelines. With the supercross title picture moving on without him, the focus shifted to recovery, and his standing within the team and the broader SuperMotocross World Championship outlook was reset.
Looking ahead, Tomac’s remaining 2025 calendar hinges on his rehabilitation timeline. The Monster Energy Yamaha Star Racing team continues to support his return, and his past success on outdoor national tracks, including four 450MX titles, leaves open the possibility of a return to the Pro Motocross series and the SuperMotocross playoffs once he is cleared to race again.
