Another Monster Energy MX Nationals Sweep – Tomac, Sexton & Anderson go 1-2-3 @ High Point

Tomac runs a spectacular second 450 moto to top Moto 1 winner Sexton for the overall victory; Monster Energy’s Shimoda podiums in 250 class action

CORONA, CA – June 20, 2022 – (Motor Sports NewsWire) – One of the original tracks in the storied 50 year history of Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross Championship, presented by Monster Energy, High Point Raceway in Mt. Morris, Pa., played host to yet another thrilling day of American pro motocross racing as Monster Energy-backed racers Eli Tomac (Star Racing/Yamaha), Chase Sexton (Honda) and Jason Anderson (Kawasaki) swept the overall podium in the premier 450cc class on Saturday, going 1^st, 2^nd and 3^rd, respectively.

Tomac’s race to 1^st place was highlighted by a second moto run that saw him set up and pass no less than five of the world’s top professional motocross racers. The decisive Moto 2 win for Tomac would be the fourth second moto win of his career at High Point, giving him his first overall victory of the 2022 MX Nationals season and first win at High Point aboard the Yamaha YZ450F.

“It seems like I have to figure out the lines in the first moto,” said Tomac about his comeback victory at High Point. “We made a small adjustment between motos, my body was clear and I was just able to put the power down the whole time. That was a lot of fun and I had to pass a lot of guys.”

Tomac’s combined 2-1 two-moto finish would best Sexton’s 1-2 finish based on the second moto weighing heavier in the scoring.

Sexton, who flat out dominated the opening 450 class moto, briefly held the lead midway (Lap 7) through the second moto, but was hampered by a couple minor – yet costly – mistakes that cost him the victory.

Added Sexton: “I made a few mistakes, got past Kenny (Roczen), then he got me back. Eli (Tomac) sucked me up and passed me as well. So I just had to put my head down and keep going. I rebounded pretty well and rode solid today.

With the effort Sexton retained the overall 450 class championship point lead, 14 points out front of Tomac (181-167).

In the support 250cc class Monster Energy was led by Jo Shimoda (Pro Circuit/Kawasaki) who made the podium with a 3^rd place overall finish (3-5).

450 class podium L to R: Chase Sexton, Eli Tomac, Jason Anderson

Here’s a look at what went down at High Point Raceway, beginning with the 450 class.

450 Moto 1 – Monster Energy’s Chase Sexton

Anderson would be the top qualifier, besting 2^nd place Tomac by more than a second.

Sexton…