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[@robertrishel3685]

Absolutely heart broken over seeing Eli hurt like this…. On the positive side, seeing AC up on the podium and his emotional outpour…it’s a beautiful thing. This is a brutal sport.

[@Naturestheway]

Yea I'm pulling for AC, this had to feel good

[@donbrashsux]

SX busts up all ..

[@TN_HondaDad]

That pretty much sums it up brother, I have never felt like this for a SX race and a rider to be honest.

[@michaelwinder822]

Now that's a press conference, honest, real & emotional with good friendly banter & humour thrown in. P.s. really shit what happened to Eli

[@justinfee819]

I gotta say this is one of the best post race conferences I've seen in a long time

[@woodysrockspyro6436]

For all those saying these guys won with a depleted field.. Racing for a championship or an entire season is different than one race. Those guys that are all injured put themselves there. Yes.. fast for a day is awesome but the risk to be the fastest is what Chase has been fighting all year. He had to slow up a bit to get the consistency to win. Cheers to all. Heal up guys. We miss you all.

[@t.d6379]

True...how many times did Chase drop it, strong boy equals no injuries and carries on! Will be a deserving champion although Eli would have won it. The nationals would have been great and I would have tipped Chase to get it done narrowly over Eli.

[@Stack151]

You have to be in it to win it and there is a lot of luck involved too. It's not like Chase hasn't won, he has arguably been the fastest guy all year and has won a lot of races. If there were 1-2 more races, I think Chase may have won it anyway, but we'll never know. Sucks to see Eli out, but Chase earned this just as much IMO.

[@jadenwilliams2863]

Lmao fr that’s literally the definition of this sport who can be the most durable n last the longest lmaoooo dumb ahhh casuals

[@seanhaberman4619]

@@t.d6379 The nationals are still going to be great. Chase isn't just going to walk away with it by any means. Ferrandis is supposed to be back and we saw what he did 2 years ago. Kenny looks fast as hell and healthier than he has been in years. Plus Jett is going to be in the mix with these guys and if you don't think he's a competitor you haven't been watching. I'm disappointed in Eli being gone but this summer is still going to be a dog fight.

[@t.d6379]

@@seanhaberman4619 chase getting it done, 2x champ in 23

[@mikehudg2209]

17 races on brutal tracks - these guys are all ambassadors of our sport- congrats to all - please be safe - way to many injuries 🙏

[@recordfishhunter9234]

What a brutal sport ! 80% off the top riders out in just two weeks ! Good on AC and Ken to crawl back from the depths of hell to get back to the podium and still improving I'm beyond impressed ! These guys are so underpaid it just makes me sick.

[@mikedamisch]

Ken won a race when the field was still pretty stacked. Just saying.

[@seanhaberman4619]

​@@mikedamisch And he was the fastest guy tonight, if he had the start he would have won it all. He was gaining on chase all night until he decided the gap was too big to make up in the last few laps.

[@nute742]

I agree good to see roczen AC & Sexton all up there. Seem like a good bunch and they pretty much seem happy for each one like they're just a bunch of buddies lol in the post-race interviews

[@blumie006]

If your getting hurt your not a top rider staying on your bike and not getting hurt is part of the game the top riders are the ones that remain in the end of the championship

[@seanhaberman4619]

@@blumie006 what are you talking about?!?! All of the best racers in history have been hurt. Ricky Carmichael, James Stewart, Ryan Villopoto, Ryan Dungey, Ken Roczen, Cooper Webb, Chad Reed, Eli Tomac, Jett Lawrence, Justin Cooper, all have crashed and been hurt. Nobody escapes this sport without injury. What the hell are you talking about?!?!

[@TN_HondaDad]

Chase letting AC try on his googles where like two HS kids in the back of the class having fun while teacher , Ken was talking. Priceless

[@Clemsontiger21487]

Not a sexton fan, but he pushed hard this season. After all the crashes, and negative headlines , he kept pushing and being consistent. He deserves the title.

[@staryotes]

He doesn't deserve it because he wouldn't have beat eli he doesn't deserve it but he was handed to him so he will take it

[@chasincreationz9364]

@@staryotesthis is THE DUMBEST response to all this. This is racing. You could say the exact same thing about Tomac all year. Almost all wins he got was because chase crashed. Now it’s the other way around it’s somehow different? It’s racing. You have to be there at the end.

[@baby-sharkgto4902]

He beat Eli last night and he is going to win the championship so he earned it and he deserves it. There will not be an asterisk on the trophy or the paychecks saying “Eli was not at the last race” Just like all of the times Chase crashed and handed the wins to Eli.

[@moton410]

​@@staryotes i guess the same goes for Eli when Dungey and other riders crashed out as well. And Dungey when Stewart crashed out. So no one deserved their championships? Ignorant you are.

[@Clemsontiger21487]

@@staryotes it wasn’t handed to him. He was the fastest and won the most races. It’s a marathon, not a sprint

[@nathandowns369]

Ac asking to wear sextons glasses in the middle of kenny answering was pretty hilarious

[@TheMxer345]

Good job for everyone who finished the race today 👏!!!!! This is a tough series and gotta be there at the end.

[@1garry499]

AC. What a great dude. We can all learn a lot from his attitude. Respect. I'm gutted for Eli. Being a huge fan, I'm gutted for me! Frig sakes. Can't wait to see Eli ride again. Dude is Superman. Congratulations Chase. 2023 supercross champion. Gotta be in it to win it bro. You earned it. 🏆

[@seanhaberman4619]

Jett, only 250 class rider ever to do 4 straight titles. Villo, stew, and Ricky all had an off season in there. Jett just went back to back to back to back. 2 years 4 ships. He just matched 3 of the grestest of all time and then added a little extra to it. Absolute savage.

[@TommyToboggan611]

He had no competition

[@mhengler27]

He had no competition? None in moto cross ? Lmfao bro

[@TommyToboggan611]

@@mhengler27 who even had a chance?

[@TommyToboggan611]

Not a soul. There were races when one guy would challenge him. No one did it for significant time.

[@Ccrider363]

@@mhengler27 yes the other racers on the line just layer on the ground after the gate dropped😂

[@ladylog5470]

I feel like sexton is sitting there just trying to comprehend the fact the he is now the 2023 450 sx champion after I’m sure he pretty much wrote it off by now. What a crazy year of emotion for the top 3 dudes this year, so many huge highs and an equal amount of the lowest lows I’ve ever seen

[@BrandonWatkins614]

If anyone deserved to go out on top, it was tomac. So heartbroken for him.

[@staryotes]

100%

[@moton410]

He did. He won everything last year and he also is now 2nd on all time supercross wins. I think he did he job. It sucks, but you have to think about all the good things he did do already.

[@BrandonWatkins614]

@1 Take Reviews True, but considering he was so close to completing yet, another dominant season for a 3rd sx title just makes it all the more bitter sweet knowing we will likely never see him race again

[@herbcanter2114]

@@BrandonWatkins614 It's beyond devastating no doubt about it .

[@jadenwilliams2863]

@@moton410 did u not watch the race last night buddy? Lmao he had the championship won n wanted to win a supermotocross one lmao he did great but the state he is in rn is definitely not top😂😭😭🤦‍♂️

[@garymallard4699]

You can see the friendship and respect they all have for each other.... 👍

[@moton410]

The 450 class that is you're talking about. Not the 250 class. Lol

[@WCO3]

Supercross is so unpredictable. the guy who can't stay off the ground, is the last man standing.

[@larry2281]

What happens when freak injuries occur.

[@tankeater]

Never over till its over!!!

[@theiceman289]

@@larry2281 that’s why you train for mobility and strength not just cardio. Strong and limber joints are important.

[@7Nick21]

@@larry2281 freak injuries occured and who was the one in the points to capitalize on it?? exactly, u have to be in it to have a chance n in it is exactly what chase was, be mad all u want Chase Sexton gonna have the number 1 on his plate

[@larry2281]

@@theiceman289 that has nothing to do with it. don't think anything could have prevented this. it was a freak accident. you can tear your Achilles by doing the most simplest moves or motions.

[@cameronlatulippe7004]

Jett is a savage…”250’s aren’t boring or anything, but I’ve basically got the top step reserved for me every weekend”

[@eric6rock]

Damn that Cockiness coming out already it was gonna be eventual 😪 but a damn well response of Tomac I’m also on the lines of Tomac’s Devestaing / Career Ending Injury. To lose The Championship by the second to last race of the season, Home State, Record Breaking Wins, and a Injury inflicted not by a crash / rider error But just a freak accident out of nowhere. A Rider with huge history of consistency has been taking out by his own body. We saw many crashes from him but that also might assisted in the damage and his Technique throughout his career. Wishing him the best 🙏. As for AC and Kenny I’m happy they are back on the top step together. They already had history with Injuries and Hinderances The Highest of Highs, The Lowest of Lows

[@jadenwilliams2863]

Lmaoo no way he said that bruh😂😭😭🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️

[@cameronlatulippe7004]

@jadenwilliams I may have taken a few creative liberties in that quote but basically the same thing he said 😂😂🫣

[@bnaccas76]

Well done Jett! Condolences to Eli...ive snapped my archillies and it will likely be career ending. Its the most painful and weirdest sensation and a very long recovery even with the best care. Chase well done! You have to be in it to win it! Take it and be happy!

[@gregoryvierra6114]

This very well could be the end for Eli since he was going to retire after MX anyway.

[@appalachianwilds1146]

Man do you guys even listen to the race. Will Christian said star yamaha and eli were working on signing another contract. I honestly don't see eli going out this way. His also said we are commong back stronger.

[@bnaccas76]

@Appalachian Wilds dont know if you understand the severity of his injury. There is no such thing as a "mild" ruptured achilles. Sure in 12 months he will be able to train with full load but that means hes good to go this time next year.

[@appalachianwilds1146]

Never said it was mild at all. Eli also said he wasn't making any decisions on his future just yet. I believe he's comming back. Or you could let me believe it ffs

[@bnaccas76]

@Appalachian Wilds fingers crossed! I thi k everyone feels that way. Dont want to see a champ go out this way. Sorry didnt mean to say you thought it was mild, but people are hoping this is the case.

[@mrjim3806]

Anyone else notice fled motorsports blocking the videos of when tomac got injured?

[@GoZipper]

Yeah, they know their ratings just went to crap.

[@Aaron-ne7co]

I thought it was a timing and scoring issue when I saw Roczen in 20th, then a while later he was in 8th. Then after the race they said he went down and rode to 2nd! I didn't hear them mention it once in the broadcast.

[@SoleAddictions]

They briefly did but it should have been talked about more . If he would have kept that pace he could have caught chase and potentially passed him but I think he let up and let chase have it so chase could get the championship

[@Mavrick121]

@@SoleAddictions no. Lol

[@Maddog165]

Kenny went down in the Holeshot corner. It was clearly visible. There was just so much other action going on with Eli’s injury developing story to covering Chase and by the time they started covering Roczen moving up in the race order he was already in 6th place or so.

[@Maddog165]

@@SoleAddictions I don’t think Kenny had the mindset of letting Chase get the win to help him win the championship. Anytime a racer has the opportunity to win, they’re going to make an attempt at it. The win bonus is major factor vs bonus for the other podium places. Some riders have the confidence that they only get bonus for a win. Kenny may have seen that Tomac was out of the race and decided to back it down the last 3 minutes of the race. So he could “live to fight another day”. Rather than push too hard and crash, lose the podium position or just crash out of the series and lose 3rd overall in the championship. Plus it’d take him out of the chance to line up at Pala in a few weeks.

[@Legalizeranch420]

Man 20 years since Honda won the supercross title they did a sweep this yr also winning bothe 250 east west titles

[@livinlikeT]

HRC year of dominance 3 supercross titles is crazy

[@paulelm4645]

It's all scripted

[@bustercherry69877]

Not really dominance when one of them was gifted a title.

[@JonTo-ng9cd]

@@bustercherry69877 when chase was constantly gifting points to both Webb and Eli you didn’t have a problem with it

[@seanhaberman4619]

​@Buster Cherry there's no gifts in sx. Being there at the end is important. I'm gutted over Eli, but chase raced a hell of a season and was the fastest guy at a lot of races.

[@larry2281]

Claiming that HRC had a year of dominance because they won a 450 title due to freak accidents is a bit of a stretch.

[@brettcameron5911]

I remember chase's first 250 sx title was gifted kinda the same as this, and if I'm not mistaken came in the next year clearly improved into the best rider in his 250 coast

[@Uollie]

Yep was just thinking this. Can't even remember who he inherited from, AC right? Sexton's definitely got the speed and fitness to get his own championship, but this one was was crazy gifted. But someone has to win in the end so grats Chase.

[@Carpfishing4400]

​@@UollieAustin Forkner it was. He had won and destroyed Sexton in every race. Apart from the east west shoot out he didn't win. Then threw it away in Qualifying

[@iAmBoomPow]

@@Uollie I mean did he technically “gift” Eli the points lead all season since he has thrown away 30 or more points this season from mistakes ? He has been super consistent recently and you have to finish the season to win. Chase 100% earned this title.

[@Uollie]

@@iAmBoomPow that would've been cooper but he also gifted it

[@herbcanter2114]

@@iAmBoomPow Chase rode as fast as he could and crashed out . Eli would have crashed out just as much if Eli decided to ride beast mode during every race but chose not to . Eli rode under control most of the year instead of riding beast mode .

[@astreet339]

You can see Chase processing everything as Kenny is answering Weege question @5:04

[@MrBigfella1234]

Kenny is going to be very good this summer

[@johntomasik1555]

Unfortunately Tomac won't be there for the outdoors. Sexton's obviously the favorite, but like what many have just witnessed, anything can happen. Jett might be a stronger outdoor contender than the typical 450 rookie. Ferrandis might make a showing. Hopefully whoever is there makes the summer's series gives us some good racing.

[@kochj0713]

Wow Roczen got on podium after going down in1st turn? Eli’s tendon pulled off the bone!

[@TommyToboggan611]

It shows there's no depth the field. Kenny, ando, mookie, chase and Eli might as well have been in there own class

[@MrHunterbg]

@@TommyToboggan611 replace Mookie with Barcia.

[@moochiezpitt]

Congratulations to Sexton. He hung in there as Eli's body gave out. But would of been a great battle in the final week.

[@rickrossi4468]

Really wish I could hear these press conferences! Please turn audio up. It seems like it is always bad volume. Please and thank you!

[@BrandonWatkins614]

Considering the history of crashes and injuries, would anyone have believed it if at the beginning of the season, someone told them the final 3 factory riders standing at the end of the season was sexton, roczen and cianciarulo? Odd times we live in.

[@trevorhernandez9381]

I’m sad man, that’s probably the last time we see Eli race

[@staryotes]

I'm hopeful he does the last 3 rounds wins the super motocross then calls it quits

[@josephmx12]

His injury might take him till 2024 just to be cleared to ride again 😅

[@AnthonyArena86]

Keep an eye on Forkner for the 250s

[@herbcanter2114]

Forkner is just as fast as Jett .

[@gawdszn302]

anyone saying Chase didn’t earn it loved when Cooper went down and chase would crash all hypocrites CS1 baby prayers & speedt recovery for ET & CW. not to mention how many points he gifted to cooper &ET from all those crashes luckily he just never got hurt

[@mikaj9884]

Racing includes staying on two wheels. Chase didn't 'give' any points away

[@JonTo-ng9cd]

@@mikaj9884 same thing can be said about Eli

[@bustercherry69877]

Being gifted 3 titles must feel good, he didn't give any points away, crashing in a moto is completely different from the other 2 guys beating you having freak accidents that ended their seasons.

[@JonTo-ng9cd]

@@bustercherry69877 chase had plenty of freak accidents that COULD have ended his season but they didn’t

[@JonTo-ng9cd]

@@coleandis8824 you just agreed that staying on 2 wheels is important and chase did exactly that and your still talking crap

[@matwest711]

Biggest heart break in the history of the sport

[@herbcanter2114]

No doubt about it .

[@rogert.winemiller40]

Crazy season but i do have to say Chase answered and acted with a lot of class

[@MyName-yl2nc]

Might be the last tomac race ever smh

[@SoleAddictions]

Was thinking the same thing like damn I hope that’s not how he goes out

[@nute742]

@@SoleAddictions Thats true (had an amazing career) What more to prove?

[@justkickinit6878]

Super dope seeing 3 of my favorite 450 riders on the podium. Will definitely miss Kenny (and Eli of course) in the outdoors.. Jett will be a driving force in the 450’s fir sure. Best if luck to that mate! Hampshire looks like he’s ready to win, and Levi is definitely in that mix as well.

[@eric6rock]

Really in Shock with Tomac of how it went. As another misfortune there’s always the fortunate and we had gotten the press interview as of yet with our 450 Poduim in Denver. Congrats to Chase, RJ Hampshire, and Jett But a Big Kudos to Ken Roczen, Adam Cianciarulo, Eli Tomac, Justin Barcia, Jason Anderson, Aaron Plessinger, Malcolm Stewart, Christian Craig, Dylan Ferrandis and Cooper Webb for making the 450 SX Championship Exciting.

[@staryotes]

Stewart did what one race this year

[@Suckitupbuttercup407]

I love all the people hating on chase😂 you can tell they are all the deegan fan club that started watching supercross last year and because Eli had that number 1 they want eli to win

[@Murray89]

Exactly lol.. chase has been the fastest guy all year. He had his problems too and got docked 7 points and still win the championship.

[@larry2281]

No one is hating on Chase. People are just stating the obvious that it was gifted to him. You can tell by his own reactions to what happened. Freak injuries to both Webb and Tomac. There is a big difference from crashing on your own versus something bizarre happening.

[@aaronb4936]

@@Murray89chases problems were his own fault.. not dogging on the guy but it’s kinda different when you have a mechanical or a freak injury while leading and not even crashing lol. I wanted et to win but I really appreciate sextons speed and his attitude, very respectable guy.

[@herbcanter2114]

@@Murray89 He hasn't been the fastest guy al year just in certain races .

[@herbcanter2114]

Nobody hates Chase people just want it to be known he was gifted this chip that's all . The great news is that Chase himself understands the chip was gifted to him . This Chase was the fastest guy so that makes him deserving of it is beyond absurdity . Chases inexperience caused him to go faster than he should have causing him to crash out repeatedly . Tomac was smart enough to not ride beast mode and crash out like Sexton did but when Tomac needed to beat Chase Tomac beat Chase . When Tomac DID NOT need to beat Chase Tomac put up no resistance and let him pass . Take the trophy and move on but for anybody to say he truly earned it is not living in reality .

[@Shellyluv14]

Chase absolutely deserves this title. He has been fast and these last few weeks he’s been finally putting it all together and not crashing while leading races. Sure it’s not the greatest way to win and I’m completely bummed about Eli but that is the sport, it’s about who is up there at the end and Chase stayed close the whole time so it is deserved.

[@herbcanter2114]

He didn't win the title he was gifted it by default .

[@Shellyluv14]

@@herbcanter2114 with that logic chase had gifted a lot of the race wins by crashing. It sucks like I said but that is part of the sport.

[@moton410]

​@@herbcanter2114 you must think that for every rider then. All the other champions that won because other riders crashed out. You also must think that successful people are lucky and not by hard work. And smart people are gifted and not because they studied? 🤦‍♂️

[@herbcanter2114]

@@moton410 All the things you mentioned so not apply in this instance , this result is as obvious as obvious can possibly get . Chase is a hard worker but if you think he actually earned this title by hard work than I don't know what to tell you . I'm just happy that Chase himself realizes this was a gift and is acting like it . I think he wants to actually earn a title next year not win due to some incredibly freak accident . Now if Eli was riding over his head and had a bad wipe out then I would agree Chase would have earned it .

[@staryotes]

He was gifted the championship

[@MrBlank-ig6fo]

Chase lapping up to 4th is nuts

[@rockybutler]

True fight this season, last man standing.

[@staryotes]

Not really the top 2 guys got hurt and chase got handed the championship

[@rockybutler]

@@staryotes yeah becouse he is the last one, not hurt.

[@patrickschmidt4434]

That 450 interview, just felt good!

[@nordica44]

Chase sharing his glasses with ac? Love it

[@jdtools6038]

Can tell AC and Chase has been reading the word. Chase and AC are both humble and show humility. Pride leads before destruction. I knew Chase was going to be a champion at the first of the year regardless of the circumstances.

[@arturcuryllo5832]

And as for this weekend's Lottery Numbers? Do you have those?

[@JoeTheBlacksmith13]

My favorite 450 racers ❤

[@mehow2g]

Jett just said he's faster than he was at the MXoN

[@itsallarort5226]

Did you hear him also say it's a learning year with no expectations. Do you think he will ride like that. I don't. It's gunna be gooood.

[@Michael-qv4et]

Super insane season and congrats to all three of these knarly dudes

[@craighelgerson2698]

Funny.... watching the guys playing with Chase's glasses. As a vane 18-year-old moving quickly from 250B to 250A, I found myself crashing constantly. I finally realized that I needed to be wearing my glasses while racing. When you are coming up on things faster you have to be able to see things clearly. It seemed I started noticing his glasses after he stopped crashing.

[@jackrobertson7888]

Can’t believe no one suggested jett ride 450 next week

[@nute742]

I was thinking the same thing!!! (lol). Im going to that race too! (sexton vs jett)?

[@TheMotivation-Station]

Actually in one of the press day videos I saw he did mention that there was a good chance we see him on a 450 next week. Can’t remember which video it was tho sadly

[@seanhaberman4619]

What would he have to gain from that? Let him and his bro either race one more 250 shootout together or take a week off and go full time on the outdoor training.

[@mattfoster2021]

These guys look very comfortable talking and being honest. Tomac being absent, end of the season - new kids on the block (finally, except Roczen). Gotta be happy for them. Adam!

[@grantchristensen9995]

Honda must be thinking it was a bad deal to not have Ken racing for them

[@jasonhenninger]

Hate seeing Eli go out… but honestly, my argument is, Chase is leading the points without his mishaps… so it’s like it all came back to him

[@Hugo-py2ce]

Man..i miss the good old days. The competition was real, not like today.

[@herbcanter2114]

People will argue this till the cows come home but the bottom line is deep down EVERYBODY KNOWS THIS WAS A GIFT to Chase including Chase himself . Accept the gift and next year go out and actually earn the championship which he is capable of doing .

[@staryotes]

100%

[@Barnes828]

You could say the same about a handful of the races that Eli won this season. If chase hadn’t crashed then Eli wouldn’t have won. Eli was gifted the points lead by chase crashing and Webb getting hurt. I get the point you’re trying to make, but it’s racing. Anything can happen at any point it’s just part of the sport.

[@staryotes]

@Barnes828 eli didn't crash tho and he was ahead of Webb in points. So that doesn't matter If eli crashed I would give that to you but he didn't. This was 100% a gift

[@MCSuperHonky]

Perhaps you don’t understand how this whole “championship “ thing works…?

[@royhoglund1322]

So bummed to see Eli go out like that and I wish him the best. Congrats to Chase, Ken and Adam! Great to see you back Adam!

[@blumie006]

Part of racing is staying on your bike and not getting hurt so theses fellas won fair and square

[@dabaers3194]

Crazy most people trashed Sexton for his small mistakes to the point people were waiting for a mistake each race. Now, all his competition had a more severe mistake and he wins a title. He was the fastest rider of the year and it sucks he gets a title this way, but he deserves it.

[@Motobookiebets]

AC class act, hope he gets the arms good so we can see his true potential.

[@TN_HondaDad]

Still seems surreal what happened on Saturday. So many flood of emotions now. Absolutely heartbreaking for Eli for both pulling out of the race due to injury and potentially losing the Championship if he didn't (still was guaranteed even if had had won) but the big picture, this could be the end of his awesome career and maybe the last time we see him. What a stellar season he had going from 4th to all time to 2nd in all time SX wins for example. Coming out of a turn and hitting a jump he probably had done a hundred times that weekend and probably 50,000 times in his career with a very, very freak and and weird injury. Part of me says if he had actually crashed then that was a race incident trying to stay ahead Chase and or trying to keep up then Chase won the chess battle as that's racing but then I have mixed emotions about Chase winning the championship w/o Eli having a fight? I feel bad that he has to win it this way, and what I mean is yes, and let me repeat yes, he was in it all season and never gave up and he was last man standing. ( I bet Webb is just kicking himself too this weekend) but you know he doesn't want to truly win it with the #1 pulling out of a race with an injury. IDK, sorry to ramble but it's just a weird feeling after the race on Saturday for everyone. I think truly no one "wins" but like any racing sport this is not the first or last where the "soon to be crown champion", crashes, has bike/car problems or some weird scenario. Chase never gave up all season and it's cliche but he fought to the end and always played to the whistle and the last lap on the last race. Reminds me of Lewis Hamilton's first F1 championship sort of, for the ones who know you will understand how he won it in the last race, last lap and last turn because he was there to the very end. Ok, I will stop rambling. I just know the 450 riders but watch out for Jett for sure now without Eli to keep him in check.

[@blashblash62]

Sexton, "You all say that Eli is out with a ruptured Achilles tendon, but we are talking about Eli Tomac here, I would not be surprised to see him wrap that Achilles up and show up for the race next week."

[@CaddyJim]

*Chase* won a Championship with *7* of the Top *10* riders hurt *Eli Tomac* *Cooper Webb* *Jason Anderson* *Dylan Ferrandis* *Justin Barcia* *Marvin Musquin* *Malcolm Stewart*

[@CaddyJim]

*7 + 3* on the podium equals *Top 10*

[@cyllercunningham409]

I love ac dude cracks me up

[@doglover136_]

we need to seriously think about how the tracks were built this season, yes i know eli’s injury wasn’t necessarily about the track, but we don’t need 8 or how ever many riders hurt because of the track, shorten the sx season, give the guys more money

[@sexatica]

its sad Chase will get a title before Ken. Really wish Ken finally got it

[@staryotes]

Also it's sad he got handed a title

[@japawaiian]

So missed the live feed and had to watch the recording today. Im only halfway through the video and have already had 14 interruptions with commercial ads. Goes to show y'all don't care about your fans as much as you should. This is overly excessive.

[@moto3463]

Chase rode well

[@korycurtis3730]

Hell yeah, ride red. Congrats chase

[@zee.___moose941]

Go back a month ago. Imagine his mindset and the no hope ........mental strength and if u ever ride high level that's what's its all about.

[@staryotes]

He got handed the championship

[@korycurtis3730]

Well with that logic , chase handed tomac the championship earlier in the season with several crashes.... it goes both ways

[@zee.___moose941]

@@korycurtis3730 he did w the help of the ama docking him a ridiculous 7 points.

[@draggingdeeznuts3466]

Still can’t believe chase gonna win it so young too good on him

[@staryotes]

Only because tomac and Webb got hurt

[@psychoslingers8732]

@@staryotesThey were also only ahead because of how many he gifted them both… so it’s kind of a 50/50 on that.

[@staryotes]

​@psychoslingers8732 eli would have gotten it done he didn't have to win and he knew that. Sexton wouldn't have won if tomac didn't get hurt

[@Shellyluv14]

@@staryotesthat’s a part of racing, you are still a winner even if someone else gets hurt. Chase stayed right there the whole time so it was earned in the end.

[@herbcanter2114]

Chase didn't win it , maybe next year he will actually earn the title .

[@extremedf53]

Three great guys

[@tracyallen1116]

I know you have to be in it to win it...plain and simple. Chase was gifted another title, just like his first one.

[@tylergray6308]

Please try to get some volume!!!

[@braedongilmore3145]

He has 100% deserved it. Yes all his competitors are out but it still takes skill to win he gave it his all. He had lots of crashes and threw many races away but he kept the big injuries down. Which is part of being a champion you have to be in it to win it. Jeffery Herlings, could have many but he’s been injured same with Tomac. It’s a part of the sport and he’s earned it 100%

[@jacoblambert1336]

I wouldn’t be too upset about taking the crown if I were Chase. He’s the fastest dude on 2 wheels. He’s had his fair share of bad luck, but he’s been an absolute beast. I wouldn’t be putting an * next to his name on the championship list. He deserves this title.

[@herbcanter2114]

When Eli rides beast mode he beats Chase EVERY TIME but the fact that he rarely rides beast mode in SX is why he doesn't repeatedly crash out like Sexton . Eli has shown he's just as fast and even faster than Chase when he needs to win.

[@appalachianwilds1146]

Both gnarly guys. I feel like a 2022 eagles fan watching the superbowl.

[@Murray89]

Chase deserves the title. He’s been the fastest guy all year. Gotta be in it to win it. Can’t be fragile.

[@larry2281]

Tomac fans aren't hating life. I think if anything you should be bummed this could quite possibly be the last time he ever races. People are just stating the obvious that this was gifted to him due to freak injuries. Sure Chase is fast, but that doesn't mean he deserves the championship and his reaction proves it all. He knows it was gifted to him. Comparing freak injuries which don't even involve crashing to self inflicted crashes are two completely separate things. People can't seem to understand that.

[@timberg331]

@@larry2281 very well put and exactly on point. Chase can’t feel great about this as a freak injury no crash gave him the title. We all know this was Eli’s. He won when he needed too and was smart when needed. Unfortunately the body didn’t agree.

[@tankeater]

@@larry2281 I never got a gift that I thought I didn't deserve. You simply have to be humble for the gift... The person that deserves the Championship, is the person that has the most points at the end of the season. You can't run the fastest marathon for 24 miles, tweak your ankle, not finish, and say you deserved to win... that's a loosers mentality!!! I bet you Eli will NEVER say Sexton didn't deserve this! LOSERS MENTALITY!!!

[@nathandowns369]

Man, Hondas taking all 3 sx titles. Crazy. So bummed for Tomac.

[@jlindell6532]

eli can come back . get well soon champ

[@bustercherry69877]

Lot of people defending Chase saying the only reason he lost the 450 outdoors was because he crashed in the last moto and gifted Eli that title. Just want to point out he still went 2-2 in the final round and your math isn't mathing, here's the results. Eli won won 14 moto's and 5 overalls and finished 7 rounds with a better overall than Chase Chase won 8 moto's and 5 overalls and finished 5 rounds with a better overall than Eli. Your math isn't mathin, but mine is.

[@dustinmiller3]

23:52 "can I see your glasses "?

[@brockmuldermusic2097]

Imagine if we could actually hear what Sexton, Kenny and Baby Jesus were talking about before the mics went on. Then we would have a media entity that actually understood what the fans want....too hard???? I guess so.....

[@coreyclouser1240]

What did Kenny say after chase said “ some say I’m too big”

[@bustercherry69877]

Congrats on 3 gifted titles, and yes 3, anyone who actually watches indoors and nationals knows what I'm referring to, the final rounds of him and McElrath and the red flags.

[@IvanRides26]

Finally someone speaking the facts

[@larry2281]

@@Vintage-406 You are ignoring what he said though.

[@Suckitupbuttercup407]

Wow it’s like it’s a championship….😂 you eli fan boys act like chase didn’t crash 50% of the races and wasn’t winning almost every race he did crash. This was eli championship cause he was the most consistent not cause he was the fastest. If it was that he would have had locked up the championship last week

[@TCB-NCB-LCB]

And the one where Forkner got hurt

[@seanhaberman4619]

Dude almost every championship could have gone differently if not for a mechanical DNF or an injury by someone. Get the fuck out of here with "gifted titles". Dude is straight up fast as hell and is there at the end of the season. That's how you win championships. There's no asterisk here. I feel terrible for Eli, but this doesn't take anything from Chase. He could have easily given up and stopped fighting for wins when he got behind in points but he didn't and now he's winning this title. That's racing.

[@LarsvanBerkel]

Bummed for Eli! Cool for Honda after 22 years?

[@stevesmith756]

Fast way pegs would’ve saved his foot.

[@DEKEHOUSE]

Think about how far ahead Chase could've been if he didn't make those mistakes early-mid season...

[@herbcanter2114]

Think about how far ahead Tomac would have been if Tomac decided to ride beast mode every race instead of his championship managing pace ? Eli knows he would of went down a lot more if he rode beast mode 100% of the time that's why he didn't .

[@blackwillow2884]

Think about how Chase could have won a legit championship if he didn’t make those mistakes early on 😂😂😂

[@xgino850ginox]

The volume is poor weekly

[@rossmorgan9974]

Anyone else think either the bikes have got to fast , or tracks to knarly or the level to high and that's what's causing so many injuries,

[@kineticfix]

Terrible thing about Eli, but this table here is an ode to perseverance.

[@recordfishhunter9234]

My advice to 450 riders do not win Anaheim 1 !

[@jadenwilliams2863]

Lmaoo AC trying on chases glasses I’m cryin he weirdly looks better in them Lmaoo😂😭🤦‍♂️

[@GoZipper]

I just canceled my Peacock subscription!

[@ryanlorance6168]

Same f peacock

[@doglover136_]

why are you blaming this on peacock they are in contract with feld for 5 years, so many people will be able to watch this sport now, i couldn’t watch a single race of outdoors last year, except when i went to the last round i’d say peacock saved people’s interest in the sport

[@GoZipper]

@@doglover136_ Because they won't mandate safe foot pegs. LOL Really though, I am not blaming them. I am really just sad about the races going forward.

[@justindancer6613]

Some guys make it to the top a lot of guys Don’t. Eli isn’t going out like this. It’s ET3 not ET2. Not like this.

[@ryanlorance6168]

He’s done brother 😔

[@doglover136_]

@@ryanlorance6168 who knows maybe he will do a dungey and come back a few years later

[@jetdr]

Sucks that the best rider is out, bogus Championship. but that is the risk of racing.

[@drjiza915]

Gonna call Chase THE NECK!

[@grillmeisterkush6396]

Yeah he's all neck

[@jasonpipkin3100]

I dunno dude Jett’s neck is hella thiccc too

[@larry2281]

Have nothing against Chase. He is a good dude. Just doesn't feel right or real yet that Eli lost the championship because his boot failed him. Kind of gut punching when you know he didn't even crash. Congrats though. Maybe the last time we ever see Tomac race.

[@seanhaberman4619]

I don't know that the boot failed him. He hit that transition really hard and was hanging off the back of the peg a bit far. I've definitely seen similar injuries in different boots from too hard of hits when your feet are that far back.

[@larry2281]

@@seanhaberman4619 Who knows. I used to have Alpinestars but ride SDI now. I liked Alpinestars but SDI were more comfortable. The whole thing is a freak accident and this whole comment section is becoming a war. I am sorry for calling you delusional but I just disagree with your statement on no gifts in racing. I like Sexton but he was definitely gifted this. I think people are disappointed because this is quite possibly the last time Tomac will ever race and considering he got injured that chance is increased. I think people wanted to see Tomac win the championship in his last year in Supercross. Considering Tomac's season was ended due to an injury which didn't even involve crashing is just insane. Sexton is fast there is no denying that but I don't see how people can compare self inflicted crashes vs a freak injury which didnt even have a crash.

[@seanhaberman4619]

@@larry2281 I get it man. I was absolutely shocked when it happened and was just horrified. I've loved this late career Tomac resurgence. He's seemed like such a happier guy and he's been killing it. It's awful that this might be the last we see of him. This is exactly how I felt when Roczen had his first devastating injury. I still feel like we got robbed of seeing the most talented rider I had ever seen reach his potential. It sucks. Tomac deserved this season. But he did screw up that transition a little. He got hurt way worse than he should of but it happens. I'm gutted man. I was so pumped for him at the start of the night when he was looking fast and looking confident. But I'm not gonna take anything away from Chase. He's a hell of a rider and he very easily could have given up earlier in the season and let Eli clinch last weekend. If there's one thing in racing is it's unpredictable.

[@jhall9936]

@@seanhaberman4619 foot position was fine that’s how you ride balls of your feet

[@seanhaberman4619]

@J Hall traditionally, yes. When you're about to take a large impact, not necessarily. Sometimes moving your foot forward on the peg reduces the force transfered into your ankle in a hard hit. Your boots won't save you from every sudden hit. He may have underestimated the impact he was about to take or could have had a lingering milder injury from practice. No matter what this isn't an equipment failure.

[@douglasdimwitty-zs9gx]

Ac shouldn't even be there. We're in for some amateur back marker racing to end the season 😮

[@herbcanter2114]

AC is more talented than 90% of the riders on the track.

[@douglasdimwitty-zs9gx]

I disagree AC is a back marker and his career is over. He crashes almost every race.

[@codynorris2908]

I know there is nothing to control it and its part of the sport, but dang this makes Salt Lake even suck worse. Their is really no riders left but these three. Stinks to because it would be my kids first time down to watch some of the best riders and now none of them will even be in the fan fest.

[@chriscampbell867]

Is Chase Clark Kent? Or Superboy😂

[@nute742]

Yeah (lol) he sort of fits that description!!!

[@senditsillly1423]

brutal, poor Eli!

[@TommyToboggan611]

I've got redbud tickets cheap. My guys out of the race. Hit me up

[@psychoslingers8732]

How many and how cheap?

[@TommyToboggan611]

@@psychoslingers8732 2 and I have a campsite on the B lot party spot where the pit bike race was at mxon. I been driving around with do it for dale and Eli on my truck since mxon lol. I go there for d14 races so not really bummed to miss it. Was going to see Eli one more time.

[@doglover136_]

@@TommyToboggan611 i’m going to the first round at fox raceway, i’m still going but it’s going to be different, i went to the last round of outdoors and saw eli win that championship, i went to A1 this year, never met eli all those times

[@stevesmith756]

Outdoor rocks. It’s the experience

[@whodafukarweetribe]

Those 250 boys are so grateful you up to the 450s jett😅😂😅