Racers React to Eli Tomac's Season-Ending Ruptured Achilles | Racer X Films

Monster Energy Yamaha Star Racing's Eli Tomac ruptured his Achilles tendon while leading the main event at the Denver Supercross on Saturday. Not only is that the end of Eli Tomac's championship run in 2023, but it potentially has much larger implications. A simply shocked contingent of racers and industry personnel reacted right after happened including race winner and now champion-elect Chase Sexton. This one moment in supercross history has the potential to be one of the most pivotal in the sport's history.

Video: Tom Journet & Donnie Southers
Narration: Kellen Brauer

[grassrootsphotographysean]

Ive never been so gutted watching a sporting event in my life, not just because im a huge ET fan, more the racing we will miss over the summer!

[kamakrazi]

As shocking as it was to watch live, it says something about your character (on both sides) to see how everyone has reacted. No one can say Chase didn't deserve it, because he continued to fight even after all the mistakes to put himself in the position he was in. No one could have known the things that would transpire, leading to the current points situation. I truly hope its not the last we see of Tomac, as he deserves a better send off than what transpired. Chase has also shown a level of maturity that is second to none throughout the whole situation, and a level of respect that speaks volumes to his character. The gate will feel empty without ET3 on it.

[Aereaux]

Eli and Jessica live in the same valley as I do in Colorado. So sorry to see this happen to Eli. I ruptured my Achilles tendon and know what it is like to go through the rehab. I wish Eli and all of his family best wishes for a speedy and full recovery. I know everyone in Montezuma county has positive thoughts and prayers for his recovery. Stay strong.

[robertcartwright]

I will miss him on the track. I have followed him for years. He’s an early riser. I hope he comes back in one piece. Thanks for all the memories Eli.

[rollforeverderbs]

I was so impressed that Chase was able to keep his composure despite the news. I would have been jumping out of my skin (no disrespect to Tomac). My respect for Chase continues to grow.

[donnyvedder]

Good to see him smile at such a hard time, get well soon ET3

[mehoffjack]

I just about cried when I saw him pull off the track. Get well soon champ.

[brandonc]

Just can't believe the string of circumstances the past few weeks... an emotional roller coaster for fans. Can you imagine what the teams and riders feel!?!?

[jimbo]

It's been a crazy couple weeks in racing, losing 4 riders out of the top ten all at once like that was rough, i hope they all get well and can come back strong

[dirtbikerzforlife]

Shootout to sexton for not celebrating after hearing news of Eli being hurt .. sexton is a class act

[guyfantastico]

Classy of the Honda camp to not celebrate in the wake of Eli’s injury

[thomaslopez]

The respect Sexton has for Tomac is very similar to the respect a young Carmichael had for the elder McGrath.

[twotwentyswift]

That smile on his face the next day tells you something about the character of this man.
#TRUE LEGEND

[TheKitchenTechnician]

I had the same thing happen. It’s a 12 week recovery process and it doesn’t matter what your athletic or fitness level is. I was back at work with the boot still on at nine weeks installing kitchen cabinets as I had the custom, Kevlar and aramid fibre repair.

[stevesmith]

Tomac a legend. Sexton is class act and everyone I know is buying fast way pegs

[allenbyer]

Absolutely devastated for the guy could imagine how he feels

[jackryan]

No one wants to see riders go out injured especially a legend like Tomac but full respect for Chase and the team for there respect towards ET.
Theres many riders on that line up that if they would have been in the same position when ET got hurt they would’ve probably celebrated. Chase clearly has a lot to respect for Tomac. Get well soon Champ ❤️‍🩹

[davidmcnerney]

Says alot about Sexton as a competitor when he doesnt celebrate the win or championship.

[andrewfessenden]

the look on sextons face when he learned about tomacs injury said it all. he didnt want the title that way. he wanted to beat eli for it

[dingoraysabath]

Races ain’t gonna be the same. T O M A C 🔥 heal well big dog ❤️🤙🏽