Eli - Returns to Action in Denver!!!

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4/30/2026 8:26am
DonM wrote:
That is about next year….Matthes said he was riding the 27 to see about the changes for next year and to make a decision about racing...

That is about next year….Matthes said he was riding the 27 to see about the changes for next year and to make a decision about racing next year. 

MX Guy wrote:

I am aware. 

So it's on ktm's updates if he retires or not essentially 

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4/30/2026 8:38am

They say he’s Eli slowmac if he doesn’t win all the race.  But this old dog slowmac is getting ready to show Jett and deegan the old school style at pala!

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4/30/2026 9:04am
They say he’s Eli slowmac if he doesn’t win all the race.  But this old dog slowmac is getting ready to show Jett and deegan the...

They say he’s Eli slowmac if he doesn’t win all the race.  But this old dog slowmac is getting ready to show Jett and deegan the old school style at pala!

Who is they? Also didn't Jett beat Tomac every outdoor last year except Ironman with the penalty

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MX Guy wrote:

Rumor is he's riding the 27 to make his decision soon... 

lumpy790 wrote:

Not homologated yet so no he can not 

sandman768 wrote:

I bet they could push that bike through tech and ama buffoons would have no clue….

Kick the footpeg, squeeze the front brake, most of the spokes look like they are there. AMA logo and Smx logos on the Jersey, sweet, let's get you an AMA sticker on the frame. You're good to go Jade!

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Wah wah wah... Same one that for the most part has likely kicked your guys arse for years now🙄. Who's gonna line up at Denver that...

Wah wah wah... Same one that for the most part has likely kicked your guys arse for years now🙄. Who's gonna line up at Denver that has had a better career?? It's like if the guy doesn't win every race he's a loser. I nominate you for Vit-erd of the month.

Yes I'm tired of it.

Dude, right there with you!!!! it's like enough already. This site is full of people who have zero clue about the sport. Click bait BS

I'm just saying he's an enigma. That's a completely neutral statement no need to get butt hurt about it for how bad ass Tomac is his...

I'm just saying he's an enigma. That's a completely neutral statement no need to get butt hurt about it for how bad ass Tomac is his fans are apparently soft

When has Tomac ever not shown up when he has said he was?

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4/30/2026 9:13am

Where is the “Tomac is done for the year” crowd?

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4/30/2026 9:19am
DonM wrote:

Where is the “Tomac is done for the year” crowd?

Yea wondering the same. I called it with confidence in one of the disaster threads (there are so many I can't remember which one) trying to compare Tomac's absence to Prado and Chase that he will be back at Denver.

Here we are.

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4/30/2026 2:11pm
DonM wrote:

Where is the “Tomac is done for the year” crowd?

Jkawi wrote:
Yea wondering the same. I called it with confidence in one of the disaster threads (there are so many I can't remember which one) trying to...

Yea wondering the same. I called it with confidence in one of the disaster threads (there are so many I can't remember which one) trying to compare Tomac's absence to Prado and Chase that he will be back at Denver.

Here we are.

Kinda blows George’s boyfriend’s theory out of the water….

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4/30/2026 2:28pm

Eli doesn't dare show up on the scoop does he?

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4/30/2026 2:32pm
Boomslang wrote:
Will Tomac throw a wrench in the works between Roczen and Hunter?Let's say Hunter is leading, Tomac is second with Roczen 3rd, Will Tomac back it...

Will Tomac throw a wrench in the works between Roczen and Hunter?

Let's say Hunter is leading, Tomac is second with Roczen 3rd, Will Tomac back it off to let Roczen go by??

 

I hope not.  


I hate when there is talk about "not impacting the championship".  Hunter and Roczen had to deal with Tomac (and Sexton and Webb, etc.) all year long - there's no reason they shouldn't have to battle with those guys in the final 2 rounds.

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4/30/2026 2:34pm
Boomslang wrote:
Will Tomac throw a wrench in the works between Roczen and Hunter?Let's say Hunter is leading, Tomac is second with Roczen 3rd, Will Tomac back it...

Will Tomac throw a wrench in the works between Roczen and Hunter?

Let's say Hunter is leading, Tomac is second with Roczen 3rd, Will Tomac back it off to let Roczen go by??

 

RichieW13 wrote:
I hope not.  I hate when there is talk about "not impacting the championship".  Hunter and Roczen had to deal with Tomac (and Sexton and Webb...

I hope not.  


I hate when there is talk about "not impacting the championship".  Hunter and Roczen had to deal with Tomac (and Sexton and Webb, etc.) all year long - there's no reason they shouldn't have to battle with those guys in the final 2 rounds.

I agree.

I hope Eli, Webb and JCoop race for the win, NFG.

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4/30/2026 3:54pm
Tomac won 4 Rounds this year, so far. Can we at least let him do his thing? He's at the end of his career. He's old...

Tomac won 4 Rounds this year, so far. Can we at least let him do his thing? He's at the end of his career. He's old school and private. Doesn't say much to the media or the Podcasters. I know guys like Weege, Lewis, Matthes etc love verbally pissing on Eli as much as they can because he's quiet and doesn't give them anything but that's just him. Asking which Tomac shows up is completely belittling to one of the best of the Sport. There's always more to it.

Verbally pissing on him? By asking questions and wondering why the guy was dominating the first half of sx and completely fell off a cliff the...

Verbally pissing on him? By asking questions and wondering why the guy was dominating the first half of sx and completely fell off a cliff the second half? As you said he doesn't say much to the media so people will speculate. I guess AC and Brayton were belittling him too by asking those same questions. 

No, AC and JB or anyone asking is not unfair. But as we have seen its just speculation. Lewis, Weege and Matthes like to spread a...

No, AC and JB or anyone asking is not unfair. But as we have seen its just speculation. Lewis, Weege and Matthes like to spread a narrative and that's fine. They are trying to entertain a sector of the sport. Tomac doesn't care or is unaware and is just a private guy. Maybe he was sick during a mid-season slump. Maybe he went the wrong way in his set up on some those odd mains and had to ride at 70% because he's smarter from getting injured in the past. Or he's injured or that scoop burned him in a few of those mains. Who knows. He just does what he does over the years, and it's been a pretty incredible career. 

Rare to see this level of a balanced take on Vital.👌

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I can understand and respect Eli Tomac's privacy. That fans and media taunt, make fun of, and name call the second winningest rider in the history of our sport because of his need for privacy is embarassing. Can't we just take him as he is? Some things are none of our business, and even if they are - let it be.

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Eli doesn't dare show up on the scoop does he?

He practices with the scoop at home all the time. Cortez dirt isn’t any better than Denver dirt, arguably worse. Although I don’t know how the Tomacs have worked their practice tracks so they might have added sand, mulch, etc to soften them. 

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4/30/2026 5:58pm
donman wrote:
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Which Tomac will show up is the real question 

So we gonna get elito-mac or slow-mac?? My bet is retired-mac... it's just sad at this point... 

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4/30/2026 6:03pm
MX Guy wrote:

Rumor is he's riding the 27 to make his decision soon... 

I also listened to the Pulp show….

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4/30/2026 6:03pm
donman wrote:
1000013747

Which Tomac will show up is the real question 

gt80rider wrote:

So we gonna get elito-mac or slow-mac?? My bet is retired-mac... it's just sad at this point... 

Which one of those 2 won 4 races this year?

Try harder. You're not pissing anyone off just looking stupid. 

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4/30/2026 6:40pm
DonM wrote:

Where is the “Tomac is done for the year” crowd?

Jkawi wrote:
Yea wondering the same. I called it with confidence in one of the disaster threads (there are so many I can't remember which one) trying to...

Yea wondering the same. I called it with confidence in one of the disaster threads (there are so many I can't remember which one) trying to compare Tomac's absence to Prado and Chase that he will be back at Denver.

Here we are.

DonM wrote:

Kinda blows George’s boyfriend’s theory out of the water….

George isn't gay, he's Western European. 

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4/30/2026 7:24pm

Eli doesn't dare show up on the scoop does he?

If it's hard pack, he better not.

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5/1/2026 9:31am Edited Date/Time 5/1/2026 11:48am

Eli clearly does not care what any of us think he should or should not do.  He will on the other hand discuss with his Dad and his trusted team advisors what tire and chassis set up will give him the best shot at winning in front of his many loyal Denver fans.

I personally believe he's extra motivated to do well in these last two SX races this year.  His only other race in Denver since tearing his achilles tendon in '23 was in '24, when he broke his thumb in an unusual race crash and finished 10th.  Eli and his camp have never been happy with being uncompetitive for the win.

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5/1/2026 6:02pm

I know it's only press day, but he looked more like himself in press day to my eyes. 🤷‍♂️ Here's hoping the two weeks off did him some extra good! 

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5/1/2026 6:09pm
Boomslang wrote:
Will Tomac throw a wrench in the works between Roczen and Hunter?Let's say Hunter is leading, Tomac is second with Roczen 3rd, Will Tomac back it...

Will Tomac throw a wrench in the works between Roczen and Hunter?

Let's say Hunter is leading, Tomac is second with Roczen 3rd, Will Tomac back it off to let Roczen go by??

 

RichieW13 wrote:
I hope not.  I hate when there is talk about "not impacting the championship".  Hunter and Roczen had to deal with Tomac (and Sexton and Webb...

I hope not.  


I hate when there is talk about "not impacting the championship".  Hunter and Roczen had to deal with Tomac (and Sexton and Webb, etc.) all year long - there's no reason they shouldn't have to battle with those guys in the final 2 rounds.

Webb ain’t out of this!!!! 😂

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5/1/2026 8:10pm

Thats a protyoe rear tire on his bike guys. Between a mx14 and a mx34. Mx24 anyone?

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Fwiw

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donman wrote:
1000013747

Which Tomac will show up is the real question 

Tomac won 4 Rounds this year, so far. Can we at least let him do his thing? He's at the end of his career. He's old...

Tomac won 4 Rounds this year, so far. Can we at least let him do his thing? He's at the end of his career. He's old school and private. Doesn't say much to the media or the Podcasters. I know guys like Weege, Lewis, Matthes etc love verbally pissing on Eli as much as they can because he's quiet and doesn't give them anything but that's just him. Asking which Tomac shows up is completely belittling to one of the best of the Sport. There's always more to it.

You get paid millions of dollars to ride a dirt bike. Eli brings this on himself when he has such a bizarre fall off mid season and goes silent. He's my favorite but it's a little ridiculous. 

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5/2/2026 5:57am

Which Tomac will show up is the real question 

Tomac won 4 Rounds this year, so far. Can we at least let him do his thing? He's at the end of his career. He's old...

Tomac won 4 Rounds this year, so far. Can we at least let him do his thing? He's at the end of his career. He's old school and private. Doesn't say much to the media or the Podcasters. I know guys like Weege, Lewis, Matthes etc love verbally pissing on Eli as much as they can because he's quiet and doesn't give them anything but that's just him. Asking which Tomac shows up is completely belittling to one of the best of the Sport. There's always more to it.

Windhamfan wrote:
You get paid millions of dollars to ride a dirt bike. Eli brings this on himself when he has such a bizarre fall off mid season...

You get paid millions of dollars to ride a dirt bike. Eli brings this on himself when he has such a bizarre fall off mid season and goes silent. He's my favorite but it's a little ridiculous. 

It was said he caught Covid mid season.

That explains the slump. When I got it, I got hit with waves of fatigue, and took me 6 weeks before I could physically push, without getting wrecked.

That's probably why he seemed like no intensity or energy, and his riding style changed. he didn't have any energy.

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MX Guy wrote:

Rumor is he's riding the 27 to make his decision soon... 

lumpy790 wrote:

Not homologated yet so no he can not 

Not homologated on Friday perhaps, but it’s the AMA so they might approve homologation 2-3 minutes before tech opens….!

😉

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