Tomac’s 2nd career 450cc class title… Monster Energy’s Jason Anderson wins Denver SX main event… Monster’s Christian Craig 3rd crashes, places 3rd on 250s
CORONA, CA – May 2, 2022 – (Motor Sports NewsWire) – In front of a boisterous hometown Colorado crowd numbering in excess of 40,000, Monster Energy/Star Racing/Yamaha’s Eli Tomac wrapped up the premier 450cc class Monster Energy AMA Supercross championship, his second overall career title, with a 5th place main event finish at Denver’s Empower Field at Mile High on Saturday. Tomac won the championship one race early in the 17-round season despite valiant effort from Monster Energy/Kawasaki’s Jason Anderson, who dominated Denver, winning his 4th main event in a row and sixth on the season.
Tomac, who grew up in nearby Cortez, Colo., was elated on the podium. Cheered on massively by friends and family who turned out in numbers enough to fill an entire seating section at Empower Field, home of the NFL’s Denver Broncos, Tomac hoisted the AMA No. 1 plate and championship trophy aloft as the place went berserk.
“This is truly unbelievable,” said an elated Tomac. “It’s been in my dreams to make this happen. I messed up my knee in Atlanta, so that’s why my racing was subpar the last few rounds. But we were able to make it happen. Thanks to my team, Monster Energy/Star Racing/Yamaha, my family, my friends and the fans. … I LOVE YOU DENVER!”
Anderson, for his part, gave Tomac everything the champ could handle. Had it not been for Anderson’s wreck in Detroit, Monster Energy AMA Supercross would be heading into Salt Lake City next weekend with the championship on the line.
“The win tonight’s a little bittersweet,” said Anderson atop the podium. “But congrats to Eli. We’ve been racing each other since we were eight years old and he’s tough to beat.”
In 250 class racing Monster Energy/Star Racing/Yamaha’s Christian Craig also had a chance to clinch his class (WSX)…
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