Eli Tomac has once again etched his name into the record books, securing a historic achievement at the 2025 Hangtown Motocross Classic. With a dominant win in the opening moto, the veteran racer claimed sole possession of second place on the all-time wins list in AMA Pro Motocross history—a monumental milestone that further solidifies his legacy in the sport.
The win at Hangtown was vintage Tomac: composed, aggressive, and utterly commanding. From the drop of the gate to the checkered flag, the multi-time champion demonstrated why he remains one of the fiercest competitors in the sport, even as he nears the final seasons of his storied career. Fans watched in awe as he powered through the rough Northern California track, navigating ruts and roost with the precision that has defined his racecraft for over a decade.
Prior to Hangtown, Tomac had been tied with Ryan Dungey on the all-time wins list, both holding an impressive tally of overall victories. This latest triumph, however, places Tomac alone in the #2 spot—trailing only the legendary Ricky Carmichael, whose record of 76 career overall wins remains the gold standard in motocross history.
This milestone comes at a pivotal moment in Tomac’s journey. After a string of injury-shortened seasons, including an Achilles injury in 2023 and a thumb injury in 2024, many questioned whether he could return to top form. But the Hangtown performance was a resounding answer. Not only is Tomac back, but he’s still capable of elite-level wins on one of the toughest tracks on the circuit.
As he continues his 2025 campaign with Monster Energy Yamaha Star Racing—his final year with the team before his anticipated move to Ducati in 2026—Tomac shows no signs of slowing down. Each gate drop is another opportunity to add to his legacy, another chance to thrill fans and rewrite history.
With the season still in its early stages, all eyes will be on Tomac as he chases more wins and possibly even the championship. Whether or not he catches Carmichael’s legendary total, one thing is clear: Eli Tomac’s place among the all-time greats is secure—and with his Hangtown victory, that legacy just got even stronger.