In a recent development, Monster Energy Yamaha Star Racing’s Eli Tomac has provided an update on his injury status following an incident during the Tampa Supercross on February 8, 2025. Initially believed to be a sprained ankle and bruised calf, further medical evaluation revealed a broken fibula. Despite the injury, Tomac demonstrated remarkable determination by competing in both his heat race and the main event that evening, securing a 17th-place finish and earning valuable championship points.
Reflecting on the situation, Tomac expressed his disappointment: “Unfortunately, this was more than an ankle sprain and a bruised calf. After two days of pain not improving, I got additional scans on my leg, and I do have a broken fibula. This is such a bummer as I’ve never felt better on the motorcycle in Supercross and getting a win at San Diego was great.” He also mentioned that he does not have an exact timeframe for recovery but is committed to returning as soon as possible.
Team Manager Jeremy Coker acknowledged Tomac’s resilience, stating, “We’re all really bummed for Eli. He has been riding so great and was right there in the hunt for this championship. Also, I have to say it was already impressive for him to go out and race the heat race and the main event Saturday night to score some points for the championship, but knowing what we know now, it speaks volumes about Eli’s grit and determination.”
This injury comes during a pivotal season for Tomac, who had previously announced that 2025 would be his final year of professional SuperMotocross racing. In August 2024, he re-signed with Monster Energy Yamaha Star Racing, expressing his intention to make a strong title run and add to his impressive career achievements.
As Tomac begins his recovery process, fans and the motocross community are hopeful for his swift return to the track, eager to see him compete at the highest level during his concluding
season.
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