Eli Tomac, one of the most celebrated motocross and supercross riders of all time, has announced that the 2025 SuperMotocross World Championship season will be his last full year of professional racing. The 31-year-old icon has decided to end his illustrious career after enduring a series of highs and lows in recent seasons, leaving fans stunned as they prepare to bid farewell to a legend.
The announcement comes after Tomac officially re-signed with Monster Energy Yamaha Star Racing for the 2025 season. Fans were initially overjoyed to hear about his continued partnership with the team, but the revelation that this would be his farewell season has cast a bittersweet shadow over the news. Tomac plans to give his all in his final year, chasing one last championship to cement his legacy.
Tomac’s decision follows two grueling seasons marked by injuries. In 2023, he suffered a devastating ruptured Achilles tendon during the second-to-last round of the Supercross Championship. The injury abruptly ended his season, shocking the motocross world and leaving many questioning whether he would ever return to his winning form.
In 2024, Tomac made a heroic comeback but was plagued by yet another injury—a thumb fracture that kept him out of crucial races during the season. Despite flashes of brilliance, the back-to-back injuries created an uphill battle for the rider, testing his resilience and fueling speculation about his long-term future in the sport.
Even with these setbacks, Tomac’s tenure with Monster Energy Yamaha Star Racing has been nothing short of extraordinary. In 2022, he dominated the competition, clinching both the 450SX and 450MX Championships and leading Team USA to victory at the Motocross of Nations. These remarkable achievements solidified his reputation as one of the sport’s all-time greats.
Over the course of his career, Tomac has amassed an impressive record, including 15 wins in 450SX and 14 moto wins in 450MX under the Yamaha banner. His relentless drive, unmatched skill, and ability to bounce back from adversity have made him a fan favorite and an inspiration to aspiring riders worldwide.
As Tomac prepares for his final season, he is laser-focused on one goal: winning the 2025 SuperMotocross World Championship. With his legacy already secure, the motocross community is eager to see how the legendary rider will cap off his storied career.
The news of Tomac’s retirement marks the end of an era in motocross and supercross. Fans are bracing for an emotional season, as one of the greatest riders in history takes his final laps on the world stage. Will Eli Tomac go out on top, or will the challenges of the past two years catch up to him? One thing is certain: 2025 will be a season to remember.