Yamaha have confirmed that the legend, Eli Tomac, is leaving for pastures new (believed to be KTM) as they say goodbye and thanks for his very successful time at Yamaha that ended with Eli leading team USA to the podium at the MXoN at Ironman earlier this month.
Yamaha said: “”A Supercross championship, a Motocross championship, a Motocross of Nations title, dozens of race wins, and so many unforgettable battles, there’s just one thing to say: Thanks for the memories, Eli, what a ride it’s been!!!”
Press release MARIETTA, Ga. – October 30, 2025 – Monster Energy Yamaha Star Racing extends its sincere thanks to Eli Tomac for the remarkable success achieved together over the past four seasons (2022–2025) in the SuperMotocross World Championship, and wishes Eli all the best in his future endeavors.
Tomac enjoyed immediate success aboard the Monster Energy Yamaha Star Racing YZ450F during his debut season with the team, earning both the 2022 Monster Energy AMA Supercross 450SX and Pro Motocross 450MX Championships, and leading Team USA to victory at the Motocross of Nations. Despite injuries that sidelined him for portions of the subsequent seasons, the Colorado native amassed an impressive 16 450SX main event wins and 16 450MX moto wins, including a pair of Daytona Supercross victories to make him the winningest rider in the sport at the iconic venue.
