Tomac Looks to Bounce Back After Struggles at Detroit Supercross

Red plate holder aims to regain momentum in St. Louis after recent setbacks.

Apr. 4, 2026 at 2:22pm

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Eli Tomac, the current points leader in the 2026 SuperMotocross World Championship, is looking to rebound this weekend in St. Louis after struggling in recent races. Tomac finished third in Birmingham and fifth in Detroit, citing issues with the Detroit track that have plagued him in the past. Despite the recent setbacks, Tomac remains confident he can maintain his points lead with six races left in the season.

Why it matters

Tomac's recent struggles have tightened the points race, with Hunter Lawrence and Ken Roczen closing the gap. Tomac's ability to bounce back and regain his dominant form will be crucial in determining the 2026 SuperMotocross champion.

The details

Tomac currently holds a four-point lead over Hunter Lawrence and a 14-point lead over Ken Roczen in the championship standings. In 2023, Tomac suffered a season-ending injury while leading the championship, allowing Chase Sexton to come back and win the title. Tomac is determined not to let that happen again, but he acknowledges that the championship is far from over with six races remaining.

  • Tomac ruptured his Achilles tendon while leading the penultimate race of the 2023 season.
  • Tomac finished third in Birmingham and fifth in Detroit in the most recent 2026 Supercross races.
  • The next race is Round 12 of the 2026 SuperMotocross World Championship in St. Louis on April 4, 2026.

The players

Eli Tomac

The current points leader in the 2026 SuperMotocross World Championship, seeking to regain momentum after recent setbacks.

Hunter Lawrence

Tomac's closest competitor in the 2026 championship, trailing by four points.

Ken Roczen

Third in the 2026 championship standings, 14 points behind Tomac.

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What they’re saying

“I needed to improve on some things, but I also have struggled at that track the last two times I've been inside that stadium.”

— Eli Tomac

“I am also the guy that has found out that it's not over until it's officially over. So it's definitely not over if you're within a race worth of points. And I found that out from, of course, personal experience.”

— Eli Tomac

What’s next

Tomac will look to regain his form and extend his points lead at Round 12 of the 2026 SuperMotocross World Championship in St. Louis on April 4, 2026.

The takeaway

Tomac's recent struggles have tightened the championship race, but his experience of overcoming adversity in the past gives him confidence that he can maintain his points lead and capture the 2026 SuperMotocross title.