Eli tomac : “coming for the last two nationals was to prepare for SMX, i was close to being ready by Unadilla but went to Budd’s Creek, SMX races are our big-money races, and i…”

Rider Reflects on Preparation for SuperMotocross Following Nationals Return

After returning to the final two rounds of the AMA Pro Motocross Championship, the rider discussed the importance of these events in preparation for the upcoming SuperMotocross (SMX) series.

Speaking about his decision to race the final two Nationals, the rider expressed his excitement for getting back into competitive form and emphasized how vital it was for his SMX readiness.

Yes, that is the intention of being here,”** the rider said when asked if his primary focus was SMX preparation. **“But

at the same time, I intended on racing this whole series of motocross, so I was just excited to get back to it.”

He acknowledged that his readiness was almost complete by the time of the Unadilla National, but he made the decision to give himself another week of preparation.

Returning at Budd’s Creek proved to be a crucial move, allowing him to re-familiarize himself with gate drops and in-race intensity.

“It was good to get those gate drops in before SMX,” he added. With SuperMotocross races offering significant prize money, the rider is excited to make his mark, especially after missing the events the previous year. *“Those SuperMotocross races are our big-money races, and I am excited to race those.”

For him, the return to the Nationals wasn’t just about shaking off the rust—it was about gearing up for the major SMX events ahead. *“All in all, this should help me be prepared,”* he concluded, confident that these races would give him the competitive edge he needs heading into the lucrative SMX series.