Unfortunately, Eli Tomac injured his leg during the second qualifying session, but he put in a gritty, determined ride to finish 17th and score valuable points in the championship. Words: Star Racing
Tomac was on track for a top night in Tampa. The Colorado rider showed speed from the start, setting the fastest time in the first qualifying session, but unfortunately injured his leg in the second qualifying session. Qualifying eighth in the combined times, Tomac had a decent start in his heat race in fifth and soldiered on to finish seventh despite feeling less than 100%. In the main event, he did not get the start he was looking for and found himself at the back of the field but he continued to push on to finish 17th and score five points. Tomac’s determined ride keeps him in the top five in the point standings and within 21 points of the leader.
Eli Tomac – Monster Energy Yamaha Star Racing #3
“It was a tough day in Tampa. I caught my leg underneath the foot peg on a jump during qualifying, and sprained the top of my ankle and bruised my lower leg. I’m going to do everything possible to get back on the line in Detroit.”
Rich Simmons – Monster Energy Yamaha Star Racing 450 Team Manager
“I’ll start with the elephant in the room – it was an unfortunate night for Eli. It was just a freak accident with him getting his foot caught between the foot peg and the ground during qualifying. He was really sore and bruised, but he did the best he could to manage a points night.”
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