Eli Tomac Injured in Crash, Out of Supercross Finale
Eli Tomac injury update: Crash at SLC 2026 sidelines KTM star from Supercross finale
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Eli Tomac, the two-time 450SX champion, has been ruled out of the Supercross finals following a crash during the second heat race in Salt Lake City, Utah, USA. He suffered a hip injury after being clipped by another rider midair, but no internal injuries were reported.
- 01Eli Tomac crashed during the second 450SX heat race in Salt Lake City.
- 02The crash occurred after he was clipped by another rider, leading to a hard landing.
- 03Tomac sustained a hip injury and was unable to finish the race.
- 04Red Bull KTM team manager confirmed no internal injuries or fractures.
- 05Fans expressed concern on social media following the incident.
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Eli Tomac, a prominent figure in the Supercross circuit and two-time 450SX champion, has been sidelined from the Supercross finals after a significant crash during the second heat race held in Salt Lake City, Utah, USA. The incident occurred when Tomac was clipped by another rider while airborne, causing him to lose control and land hard on his bike's foot peg, resulting in a hip injury. Red Bull KTM Factory Racing confirmed that Tomac was taken off the track by the Alpinestars medical crew and did not participate in the Last Chance Qualifier (LCQ). Ian Harrison, the KTM team manager, provided updates during the broadcast, indicating that while Tomac is sore and has scrapes, there are no internal injuries or fractures reported, which is a relief for fans. Videos of the crash circulated widely on social media, prompting an outpouring of concern from fans, with many expressing sympathy for Tomac's misfortune.
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