Tomac Back this Weekend!

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7/16/2026 6:42am

Just want to see him finish both motos strong, with no late race fade.

No matter where he finishes. 

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Radical
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7/16/2026 7:11am
Radical wrote:
Eli Tomac does not line up to compete for 5ths, 4ths, 3rd, or 2nds.  He'll be going for the win if it's there.I expect him to...

Eli Tomac does not line up to compete for 5ths, 4ths, 3rd, or 2nds.  He'll be going for the win if it's there.

I expect him to be in the mix, battling with 96, 1 and 38 for the top spot.

Why would 38 be battling for the top spot?

Because he's racing for the top spot.  He hasn't gotten it, but unlike some riders, that's his target each time he lines up.

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7/16/2026 7:17am Edited Date/Time 7/16/2026 9:13am
Radical wrote:
Eli Tomac does not line up to compete for 5ths, 4ths, 3rd, or 2nds.  He'll be going for the win if it's there.I expect him to...

Eli Tomac does not line up to compete for 5ths, 4ths, 3rd, or 2nds.  He'll be going for the win if it's there.

I expect him to be in the mix, battling with 96, 1 and 38 for the top spot.

kpiper wrote:
This is just not true when you crashed out of your last two races, had a significant injury, it is your first outdoor race on a...

This is just not true when you crashed out of your last two races, had a significant injury, it is your first outdoor race on a new bike brand, you are 33 years old, and have not raced since May. The win simply won't be there for him, and he knows that.

This is all logical, but not my point.

Tomac will historically not ride over his head to get it, but he races to win. When he lines up, I believe he's not thinking "If I can just beat all but the top 3 today it'll be good".

He's racing for wins.

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7/16/2026 9:58am

Aq is much worse in western Wi. Near Millville. Wildfire smoke from Canada & northern Mn. IMG 5842.png?VersionId=qhWBiyWVGf7Zp 2mok

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7/16/2026 10:10am

Unless the wind shifts, there will definitely be unhealthy air in the Rochester area for this weekend. The air quality up by me in north central MN is close to 500 aqi. I don't even want to walk outside. Sadly I will be now be missing Millvile as I have to fly to Texas for some work stuff.

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Will they even run the race if AQI is over 200?  Typically that has been the cutoff for almost ANY outdoor sporting event.

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Press516 wrote:

Will they even run the race if AQI is over 200?  Typically that has been the cutoff for almost ANY outdoor sporting event.

It's currently 218'ish there right now. Even if it get's down to the low 100's that's not going to be a good time for anyone, let alone the racers.

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Press516 wrote:

Will they even run the race if AQI is over 200?  Typically that has been the cutoff for almost ANY outdoor sporting event.

and if it gets cancelled do they reschedule?

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7/16/2026 12:12pm

We saw 350-ish AQI a couple years ago here during fire season and there's no way in hell I'd race in that. It was nasty just walking to the car. I can't imagine the damage you'd do to your lungs sucking that crap in for 30 + 2. Twice. Plus practice. AMA might have to make a tough call if they care at all about the rider's health and safety.

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7/16/2026 12:46pm Edited Date/Time 7/16/2026 10:33pm

AQI got as high as 479 here, headaches all day even indoors with flirtation (OK maybe filtration, maybe both) on. It's gotten better in recent summers, but for several years straight it was ruining my riding season and I thought I was going to have to move.

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7/16/2026 12:48pm
mxaniac wrote:
AQI got as high as 479 here, headaches all day even indoors with flirtation (OK maybe filtration, maybe both) on. It's gotten better in recent summers...

AQI got as high as 479 here, headaches all day even indoors with flirtation (OK maybe filtration, maybe both) on. It's gotten better in recent summers, but for several years straight it was ruining my riding season and I thought I was going to have to move.

Where is that?

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mxaniac wrote:
AQI got as high as 479 here, headaches all day even indoors with flirtation (OK maybe filtration, maybe both) on. It's gotten better in recent summers...

AQI got as high as 479 here, headaches all day even indoors with flirtation (OK maybe filtration, maybe both) on. It's gotten better in recent summers, but for several years straight it was ruining my riding season and I thought I was going to have to move.

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Where is that?

Spokane, WA

7/17/2026 10:00am

Sounds ready:

As soon as I heard he was coming back this weekend as Millville, I wondered if he might have wanted to ride a Southwick last weekend but Ian Harrison asked him to sit out another round, with them having to tend to two extra bikes for the Coenen brothers.  

This interview just about confirms this well may have been what happened. 

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7/17/2026 1:45pm

I just hope Tomac can mix it up with the Lawrences...even if it is for only the first quarter of the race (like Deegan is doing right now).

But it's Eli...he could come out and win a moto tomorrow...or...he could come out and ride around in 10th...neither would surprise me.  

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Titan1 wrote:
I just hope Tomac can mix it up with the Lawrences...even if it is for only the first quarter of the race (like Deegan is doing...

I just hope Tomac can mix it up with the Lawrences...even if it is for only the first quarter of the race (like Deegan is doing right now).

But it's Eli...he could come out and win a moto tomorrow...or...he could come out and ride around in 10th...neither would surprise me.  

I think you're tripping mate.

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7/17/2026 2:52pm

Sounds ready:

Did he go to Lars' barber?

Lars Lindstrom Named Honda HRC Team Manager - Racer X

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7/17/2026 6:58pm

Tomac said, "I'm at a place were doing another 30+2 is not going to do me any good."  That means he's in shape, he feels good, and he still has the desire to see what that bike that he loves can do outdoors.  Underestimate him at your own peril.

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7/17/2026 8:08pm
pilotdude wrote:
Tomac said, "I'm at a place were doing another 30+2 is not going to do me any good."  That means he's in shape, he feels good...

Tomac said, "I'm at a place were doing another 30+2 is not going to do me any good."  That means he's in shape, he feels good, and he still has the desire to see what that bike that he loves can do outdoors.  Underestimate him at your own peril.

Hope you are right!  He could battle at the front or be 7-10. I hope for the first, but would not be surprised either way.

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7/18/2026 3:29pm Edited Date/Time 7/18/2026 3:29pm
Timo wrote:
Definitely top 15, probably 7-10. He's missed a lot of time since 23 and even if he hasn't lost any speed on the test track being...

Definitely top 15, probably 7-10. He's missed a lot of time since 23 and even if he hasn't lost any speed on the test track being with 39 other guys on the first lap will probably bother him more than he expects. I'd be surprised if he beats Garrett, I'd be very surprised if he beats Prado and Deegan. No way he beats the brothers. 

DonJulio wrote:

Tell me you don’t know moto without actually telling me

Guess I actually know moto?

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9-12 for 11th o/a.

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Timo wrote:
Definitely top 15, probably 7-10. He's missed a lot of time since 23 and even if he hasn't lost any speed on the test track being...

Definitely top 15, probably 7-10. He's missed a lot of time since 23 and even if he hasn't lost any speed on the test track being with 39 other guys on the first lap will probably bother him more than he expects. I'd be surprised if he beats Garrett, I'd be very surprised if he beats Prado and Deegan. No way he beats the brothers. 

DonJulio wrote:

Tell me you don’t know moto without actually telling me

Timo wrote:

Guess I actually know moto?

I guess nobody of us does 😂

Definitely not what I was expecting considering what Eli said in the pre race interviews

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7/18/2026 3:44pm

I'm just so glad he's back. 

He will be better as I think the results reflect a combo of not having the bike where he wants it (first year on the Katoom), not pushing past his comfort zone and also not trying to do anything stupid. I think the mission was to get out of this race unscathed and get a better feel for the bike. 

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7/18/2026 3:46pm

Told ya' , 3rd behind Marchbanks...

 

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7/18/2026 3:52pm
Nairb#70 wrote:

Predictions? Top five?

gt80rider wrote:

Sadly I feel like this is the start of 5th to 10th place tomac... the end is near (maybe even here) 

38 down votes and I shot too high... 9-12 for 11th overall geeezusssssss... imma big et3 fan... but it's over... 

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Nairb#70 wrote:

Predictions? Top five?

gt80rider wrote:

Sadly I feel like this is the start of 5th to 10th place tomac... the end is near (maybe even here) 

gt80rider wrote:

38 down votes and I shot too high... 9-12 for 11th overall geeezusssssss... imma big et3 fan... but it's over... 

He couldn't even beat a retired Tony...

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7/18/2026 5:32pm

After his interview yesterday I expected more from Tomac. Him getting passed by Benny Bloss and Tondel towards the end of the 2nd moto for 12th place was... surprising. I did look it up, he didnt make a mistake, his pace just dropped in the last laps. That was disappointing. 
But its Tomac after all, he will do better than that sooner or later

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Titan1 wrote:
I just hope Tomac can mix it up with the Lawrences...even if it is for only the first quarter of the race (like Deegan is doing...

I just hope Tomac can mix it up with the Lawrences...even if it is for only the first quarter of the race (like Deegan is doing right now).

But it's Eli...he could come out and win a moto tomorrow...or...he could come out and ride around in 10th...neither would surprise me.  

I think you're tripping mate.

I see my comment has aged very well...

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Sounds ready:

KurtJ99 wrote:
Did he go to Lars' barber?

Did he go to Lars' barber?

Lars Lindstrom Named Honda HRC Team Manager - Racer X

Lars has the worst hairdo in the pits...followed closely by JT...

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DonJulio wrote:

Tell me you don’t know moto without actually telling me

Timo wrote:

Guess I actually know moto?

Mavetism wrote:

I guess nobody of us does 😂

Definitely not what I was expecting considering what Eli said in the pre race interviews

It was pretty obvious he would finish where he did. Perhaps you should base your takes on facts and reality rather than your fanboy feelings...

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Well I didn’t think that went to plan… that was rough but only up from here!!! Hopefully lol

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