Eli Tomac and Red Bull KTM Factory Racing continued their perfect start to the 2026 AMA Supercross Championship, claiming back-to-back wins as the series wrapped up Round 2 at San Diego’s Snapdragon Stadium.
The two-time Supercross champion was the class of the 450SX field on Saturday afternoon, topping the combined qualifying times and looking instantly at ease aboard the KTM 450 SX-F FACTORY EDITION.
Tomac carried that speed into the night show, charging to a solid second place in his Heat Race to earn a prime gate selection for the Main Event. Another sharp launch saw the 33-year-old from Cortez, Colorado, emerge from the opening rhythm lane in third, positioning himself firmly among the front-runners early on.
What followed was a tense, race-long battle at the sharp end, with the red plate-holder making a decisive move into the lead with six minutes remaining. Tomac remained composed under late pressure, ultimately sealing his second victory of the season — and the 55th premier-class win of his illustrious Supercross career.
Eli Tomac said of his win, “It was quite a back-and-forth race tonight! At the beginning, I tried to play the patience game as Hunter [Lawrence] and Ken [Roczen] were really dicing it out, so I tried to warm into the race from there. It was close racing all Main Event, but of course, it was a great night, and to get two race wins in a row is massive. I feel very happy with what I am working with right now. As far as winning two in a row to open the season, you dream of it, but making it happen is a whole different deal. So, it’s been a great start for us – I feel really at one with the KTM and it’s showing.”
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