Eli Tomac Exits Second Qualifying Session in Tampa After Dabbing Left Leg [Update]

The atmosphere at Tampa Supercross took a sudden shift during the second 450SX Group A qualifying session when Eli Tomac unexpectedly pulled off the track, appearing to favor his lower left leg.

After completing a few fast laps, the Monster Energy Yamaha Star Racing rider made an awkward movement in a turn, putting pressure on his left knee. He immediately withdrew from the session, heading toward the Alpinestars medical team and his mechanic for evaluation. After a brief discussion, he rode up the tunnel before being seen limping to the pits, while his mechanic pushed his bike through the dead engine zone, where bikes must be turned off.

The situation is concerning, especially considering that just a week ago, 2024 450SX Champion Jett Lawrence suffered a torn ACL under similar circumstances, ending his Supercross season. Fans also couldn’t help but recall Tomac’s Achilles tendon tear from the 2023 Denver Supercross, as his posture looked eerily similar to that injury.

Despite the limp, Tomac was at least able to walk on his own, offering a glimmer of hope that the injury might not be severe. More updates on his