Weege Show: Highest of Highs and Lowest of Lows

Jason Weigandt's son Lane raced the KTM Junior Supercross for Monster Energy Supercross at Empower Field, and somehow got sixth even though dad barely his time to take him riding. This program is all about the smiles and the amazing experience. On the other end, though, this sport can be so cruel, and it presented the cruelest of exits for Eli Tomac. This one hurt so bad.
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[@KodiakAlpha]

Weigandt does such a great job reporting on Supercross and makes it seem so easy that it’s almost taken for granted. The respect he has from the riders and teams provides him and us so much insight week after week and making it as entertaining and interesting as the race itself.

[@recordfishhunter9234]

Just think of how gutted and devastated we all felt when Eli got injured. I can only imagine what's going through his mind. I feel like all his fans should throw a party for him to let him know we appreciate him and he is a true legend of the sport !!!

[@podcastparlor4128]

I agree

[@astreet339]

Get well soon ET3 thanks for all the Beastmode moments!

[@therealjd1503]

I can’t believe that happened to Tomac, I just can’t believe it.

[@aquafishes]

I can. Week after week these guys legs and feet are being pounded, then add year after year. Sometime is gonna break sooner or later. No one wants it to happen but everyone is human.

[@eriksforestryvision8751]

None of us can.

[@TCON42499]

@@aquafishes Who else did this happen to this season? An injury without crashing is rare.

[@Superjet113]

@@TCON42499 Its just like in contact sports, the "non contact" injuries are the worst! Take care!

[@aquafishes]

@@TCON42499 We live day by day. Only God knows what tomorrow brings. And it's also rare for any top athlete to remain 100% in the life of their careers- including those who race smart like Eli. God Bless. How long will Eli be out? What did the doctor report say? 🙏

[@MotoXjunk]

Gutted, devastated, heartbroken for Eli. Really hope this isn't how his career ends. I really hope people don't hate on Chase here. Chase is a great class act. Look at his pass on Eli in the heat. He could have easily made hard contact or even block passed but he didn't he gave Eli plenty of room. At least with Chase winning and not Coop is the fastest guy is champion

[@aaronb4936]

As an ET fan I see the respect between them. They always race each other clean. I hate seeing it end that way but it is what it is

[@marmaleg5309]

Agreed. I hate seeing Eli end it this way. Such a warrior and professional in the sport. I came back to the sport because of Eli. And I'll keep watching, but man how I wish this hadn't happened. Glad for Chase though. He deserves it and I'll be rooting for him outdoors.

[@jmard24]

I would have bet my house that eli had it locked up. We all know anything can happen at any time but it just doesn't happen with someone like eli. And I know this is not how chase wants to win it. He was looking forward to running it back with eli in the outdoors as well. Its crazy how chase had the most crashes and roczen has a history of not finishing strong. And they are the last 2 standing as far as top 3 finishers go.

[@nathanreding8131]

Well said, I really echo all of these thoughts exactly.

[@07powerwagy]

Exactly Chase has huge amount of respect for Eli he didn't want to win a title like this. He said multiple times during outdoors that he wanted to beat Eli straight up without any interference.

[@WonderBoy0403]

I'm just all tore up for that humble Champion. Tomac has been such a class act for our sport. We've been so lucky to watch this dude perfect his skills as good as anyone has. We love you, Tomac. Stay positive 💪 thx Weege

[@kings17court]

Little Weege did great out there. He was pushing, compised, and getting a little air on everything. Thumbs up little man.

[@grillmeisterkush6396]

Roczen's comeback from injury is incredible. I can only hope that Tomac can look at that story (and so many others) and also say, "f*** it, I'm gonna heal, become stronger and faster than I've ever been!"

[@johnbabb1138]

Tomac has had a lot of adversity himself , check out why he left team honda years ago , an almost career ending knee injury.

[@racingfuel28]

But look at Roczen in 2017 compared to now. He was never the same after those injuries. Everyone knows the physical side of it, it’s the mental aspect that gets a lot of guys. They just can’t do what they used to do because they know how bad it can go. I personally think Tomac comes back in 2024. Winning a title is another question. An achilles tendon is not something that you just bounce back from. I hope he wins the title in 24. Heck I hope he goes undefeated indoors and outdoors and gets to go out on top like he deserves, but this is about the hardest injury to come back from that you can have.

[@theRooster722]

Roczen wasn't in his 30's.

[@deannewberry5628]

I hear Roczen ❤ is it racing Outdoors

[@skylerlovell1780]

Still in shock Weege. Get well soon ET3.

[@Superjet113]

Thanks Weege for boosting my Tomac blues with your Sons racing, congrats and it looks like you really enjoyed yourself! Thanks again for all you do with the MX/SX community.

[@TN_HondaDad]

Proud dad Jason, love it. 🙂 Weege show is the best, I could listen to Jason talk so open and candidly like that for another 30 min as he speaks to you like you just having a beer with him. So "un announcer like" and genuine. Love Weege!! I remember him back in his GNCC days. Hope to meet you some time, hopefully at the Ironman in August!

[@guyonthecouch136]

Utterly devastating Eli you are the reason I have been doing everything I can to to watch this amazing sport. much love from Australia Eli. Congratulations to Chase, Hunter, Jett and Honda. Thanks Weege

[@kitsimmons7562]

A lot of heart was shared on this segment Jason. One of the best. Dad tears of joy too.

[@perrykamieniecki8810]

Congratulations Weege making memories with your son and the rest of your family.👍

[@EarthSurferUSA]

Lets see what happens. I see a family nightmare brewing. Dad has no moral foundation of his own. He is famous, we will see.

[@tajjson]

This was the most unexpected outcome. Eli never gets hurt. I am devastated.

[@crcmoto3751]

You might not remember but I'm sure eli remembers his double shoulder surgery

[@tajjson]

@@crcmoto3751 ok, almost never then 😎

[@Rking4094]

That’s awesome you and your son got that life long memory. Congratulations on the proud dad award of the weekend.

[@maxswaxsportscards]

Such a sad ending for Tomacs season. Congratulations to Sexton. Just goes to show how important it is to be healthy for all 17 rounds. I hope we see tomac return next year. Such a bummed for outdoors

[@psyched91]

career* :(

[@Fehr270]

Who would have thought Chase outlasted them all. Wife was expecting him to crash and throw it away. Hope Eli still comes back next year.

[@jackhammered]

All those back yard laps paying off!! 🔥

[@Chineeex]

Weege, you are the man! This sport would not be the same without you!

[@offroadtrailrider77]

We were at the races and you could sense the crowd going silent after ET pulled off. What a gut punch. Got to see Weege pushing his son on his bike in the pits as they were headed to practice. Later my wife got a photo of Weege in the pits - a celebrity like the racers. Keep up the excellent commentary - it's a must watch every week.

[@bcm658]

High Altitude Weege Show!! Completely Crushed for ET3, Thanks for making sense of the madness we call racing, and HI Fives all around for your Son’s P6!!

[@aaronb4936]

Eli abandoned a lap in practice and was looking down at the bike/his feet…. I wonder if he had a minor injury that turned into a major injury. Maybe it doesn’t work that way with that type of injury I don’t know.

[@MX-CO]

Absolutely Shocked at what Happened. Your Boy did Great proud moment

[@4spbiz]

Thank you so much for your summary of an amazing evening. Tragedy drama emotion. Chase Sexton is an example of what happens if you don't give up. Even when it looks impossible.

[@steveturansky9031]

I like almost all the riders but ET3 has been my fav. So sad for him for his year and possibly career to end this way. Thankfully he has the support of a great family as most of the riders do. Also sad for Coop, JB51, AP7, JA21, MS27 and all the others that didn't get to finish the season. Happy for CS23 (it was not given to you - you acquired enough points to be where you are - Congrats), the Lawrence Bros, the Hill Bros, AC9, KR94 and RJH24. Side note - Enjoy every day on this earth and treat each other well.

[@jankie55]

I can't imagine coming back from that injury, in most sports people don't. So crazy, be well et3

[@samgwatsonn]

Weege you really are the man, always bringing the best content for us fans. Thank you for all you do week in and week out!!

[@shawnhorne9296]

Heck of a job little weege , thanks Racer x

[@ATVScene]

The Weege Show kicks butt! Raw unscripted and unparalleled. Great job!

[@goldsbym]

Awesome for Lane in the KTM race. Weege is a proud father. What a experience. Get that kid a Good bike!!! 👍

[@andrewmcintosh3997]

Weege you nailed it tonight, great wrap up commentary on what MX is all about. Huge fan from downunder.

[@scottlink1693]

Thank you Weege, your are a legend!

[@jeremyprice8989]

Maybe Tomac can heal up and come back for Daytona SX 24 as a farewell ride.

[@bultacowally]

I bet we already saw his farewell ride.

[@jeremyprice8989]

@@bultacowally I have to agree. Just hate to see a guy go out like that.

[@maxswaxsportscards]

I’m heartbroken 💔 I hope that wasn’t the last time we see Tomac race. Outdoors will be different without Tomac out there

[@bultacowally]

Seeing that Eli's injury will take a LONG, LONG time to heal I doubt he will be talked out of retirement now. Better for him to go out with the No. 1 plate and I would absolutely respect him for that...

[@mckellprovost4818]

Wedge you are exactly right! You experienced the whole spectrum! Thanks for your amazing perspective.

[@scott729]

Going positive. It is so awesome to be out there with your kid in a venue like that. He will remember it forever, as he should. Coming from a highly competetive family in multiple sports, my brother and I had great parents that never missed an event. Not even when it included traveling in college. So I know from experience how much it means to have parents involved. Nice job!

[@stevemartin4179]

Weege! Thank you for your contributions and voice in this sport.

[@edwinmarshall2753]

Achilles tendon is a wear&tear body part. Kobe Bryant suffered same injury towards end of his career. : / Good news, Kobe did recover and have his 'highest' scoring game (his last game, 81 points!) post achilles injury. : )

[@adam_allday9470]

That’s who I first thought of when they said it was his achilles. It took Kobe over a year to really come back from his injury. It’s a pretty catastrophic injury, and it’s going to be especially hard to come back from in this sport

[@edwinmarshall2753]

@@adam_allday9470 In all honesty, Kobe's torn achilles tendon, was pretty much his career ending injury - he was never the same again. I agree, MX/SX probably even tougher to come back from this type of injury. If anyone can do it...ET3!

[@djwill_681]

Proud Dad moment Weege! Nice riding Lane!!

[@gwzaiser]

Really great video/monologue, thanks for all you do

[@nicholastaylor3394]

Well said Weege. Yep, I’ll be in shock for a long time after that. What a legend Tomac is.

[@centralcoastcruiser2084]

Good show Weege. Your the best

[@jaysan7316]

The WEEGE, MOTODAD….. 💯percent IN now ! Tomac heartbreak nothing to prove slips right out of his hand. That’s how a champ goes out !

[@lifeatfulldraw7163]

I was heart broken seeing tomac was out.. ❤. All the ways from Australia.

[@Stopthecrazz]

Heart breaking for ELI 😢😢😢😢😢

[@user-tv1le7sw2l]

I literally dry heaved when I saw Eli get hurt. It was surreal just knowing this could actually happen the best rider of his generation. The record books will show Chase as the champion, but we all know who the real champion is and I suspect Chase knows as well.

[@vmcmark7578]

ET3 ....... leading a series..........race in Colorado, first it was an outdoor national & a huge face plant injuring both shoulders & series done & now in SX, leading the series & not even crashing, injured ankle & series done, possibly even the last race of his career. So much for the HOME TRACK VIBES!!!

[@disciple16]

You can't take anything away from Chase Sexton. The guy rode well enough to put himself in a position to inherit to 2023 Supercross Championship. I'm sure it is bitter sweet for him. No none wants to win that way buy that is the ups and downs of this sport. Great job Chase. Get well soon Eli Tomac. I'm happy for Chase at the same time I'm bummed for Eli.

[@TroyPokoj]

DUDE!! you teared me up!! Great post review!! Excellence.........

[@greenmachine2573]

Those last 4 + minutes Weege ❤💯 🍒 💎 👏🏻 EXCELLENT DESCRIPTIONS...You nailed it! 🙏🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@oldmoto5009]

One race away from third title, no defending outdoors title or America, career over , what a nightmare reality for tomac to wake up to today, devastating, I actually feel depressed today, I haven’t felt like this sense that idiot landed on Rick Johnson’s hand snapping his wrist in half ending his career, still can’t believe it

[@williamschuman4951]

You’re son did great, happy for him and the rest of your family

[@chadlarryglazier9092]

Congratulations Weege and BOY ‼️

[@keithtarrier4558]

Yeah Weege... Well done MINI-WWEGE!!! Awesome to get 6th. What a start! Racing... human bodies... luck... bad luck... Eli.. damn! So sad it had to happen this way. But... Weege... you said "he wasn't freaking out"... just got me thinking... perhaps there was an injury he did not tell anyone about (outside his team), almost like he was not too surprised it happened.

[@merccrewlcab2385]

I really feel for Eli, his family and his team. Chase has to be just a mess of emotions, he totally respects and looks up to Eli, and his program that his dad and him do is totally manicured directly after the Tomacs family training. Chase is a good guy and it is very well deserved and earned. Cool for KRoc, AC, JH46, SM12 and all the others in the top 10. People can be negaitive about the guys getting in the top 10 all they want, bottom line is they have raced 16 rounds and the others couldnt or didnt make it. I was going to drive to SLC fdom BC, Canaduh with my lady for the final round but no use now eh, some of our faves are on the couch healing.

[@yukonjon5964]

Eli has no haters.

[@michaelmoston1659]

You summed that up perfectly weege, gutted for him 😢

[@joaopedrosimoes3894]

Nothing like a father-son motocross relationship!

[@astreet339]

Congrats Lane on his 6th place!

[@derekwoods8199]

That wall jump 😊 he had it no prob. No reason to worry Mrs. Weege, Lane had it.

[@leighthackham2170]

Yeah WEege! awesome stuff

[@ladylog5470]

This must be the first time someone has thrown away a championship without even crashing or a bike problem. This sport is like 98% skill and rider 1.5% bike and .5% luck

[@TerpyDabs_710]

Great ride Lane. Congrats

[@Ogt92]

So bummed for ET3

[@tootallbob]

While I do enjoy watching SX, ( I have been since 1973), I personally think the tracks have gotten to the point where injuries due to track difficulty has overshadowed the actual racing element. I want to see ALL the top riders competing in the final race of the season, not just a few who have managed to "Survive" the 17 race season. When the Hill brothers are now finishing in the Top five, and the leader is lapping all the way up to 5th place, there is something wrong that needs to be addressed. Yes, both Cooper and Tomac were injured in fluke circumstances, but the series as a whole is marred by injuries caused by a difficult track design over the years.

[@tube8522]

Unbelievable, praying for a speedy recovery.

[@gawdszn302]

big chase fan was looking to see ET vs Jett Vs sexton this sucks ..first mookie went out that sucked hope all riders a speedy recovery

[@joeking7784]

I guess Eli does have an Achilles heel...

[@WonderBoy0403]

Agreed, moto people are some of the best I've ever met!

[@House_of_Zodd]

Awesome for your kid to get to race KTM juniors 6th place ain't bad at all!

[@CaptainKarma8]

What a season!!

[@robvange]

excellent job....................👍👍👍

[@lizzydog5728]

It's almost diabolical? Eli is such a great rider and was very humble! He never cheated! Or took riders out?

[@matwest711]

Biggest heartbreak in the history of the sport

[@OneSon744]

So sad for Tomac! He was so careful. He wanted it bad! I would use used boots or the same ones all season. I can't ride good with new boots! For big shocks and landings I get on my arches. I think his boots were to positive to the pegs no slippage. Same with new gloves sometimes can be slick, I feel that's why his hand came off a few weeks ago. IMO

[@scooterinvegas1]

08:56 (Raises hand) Tomac hater here. Was a fan till I went to watch Vegas 2017. He gave the sport a blackeye that night IMO.

[@mobilitymary9608]

Tomacs wife posted and said he’ll be back even stronger

[@mauro1998.]

Good job Enzo!

[@bnaccas76]

Archilies just pop with no real warning. Feels like youve been shot in the calf! 6 months before Eli will be running again minimum. He will still be remembered as one of the GOATS

[@teddygunzbarno2102]

I’m still having a problem believing what happened to Eli I’m wondering if he already had an underlined injury man I was so depressed but on the other hand Sexton has been the 2nd guy forever now so I’m happy for him get well Eli I almost feel like he sould just retire I’m so happy for Adam tho on that 3rd and Kenny coming from dead last to 2nd

[@pmdracing]

Unbelievable! What a turn of events for the top 3 and opportunity for others...23 or 18 outdoors? Ferrandis?

[@smittysmith9509]

I am in shock

[@mattdewski]

Well said

[@jameslyons1661]

🏁awesome info 🏁❤️🍀

[@dr00andrew]

At least he gets to go out on top in motocross. His first and last races were both wins and that is a pretty cool feat. Just seems so weird something like that happened but, just kinda goes to show you the anything can happen cliche is true. Thats gotta sting though. Everyone who races usually uses championships as measuring sticks and to lose it because you ruptured your achilles while leading the race with only 1 round to go has got to be tough mentally.

[@robertgowdey]

25 years? zomg I'm old

[@DTM45]

This a bad dream. And Eli’s done. Will sail off into the sunset.

[@motoguy7281]

This is why I cringe when the media and pundits counts the riders' chickens before they hatch. Because in Motocross / Supercross anything can happen.

[@disciple16]

Honda clean sweep'ed the 2023 Supcross series this year after what happened to Tomac. 250 East, 250 West, and 450.

[@maxracingteam23]

Factory weege for the weekend!

[@Stopthecrazz]

My HEART IS BREAKING 😢😢😢😢😢😢😢

[@TheCarelessAquarius]

Tomac can’t be disappointed on such an amazing career. Such a shame it ended this way. Time to enjoy all that money he has earned.

[@swagberms4848]

Sadly it was a boot failure where the two bottom straps failed to retain while he G’d out in the transition of the jump, there have been a few failures this year from that brand of boots….horrible thing to see but with multiple of their guys having similar issues this year hopefully they can get these issues fixed never want to see guys get hurt and this year has taken so many top guys out (9 factory guys by my count)

[@flotowndunatic]

I’m an Orthopedic surgeon. 6 months he should be practicing. A1 he should be there.

[@mickpentoney2172]

Brutal sport!! Freak injury, and worse- Sexton is the luckiest and unluckiest guy in the history of all sports!

[@Fehr270]

Fast enough to have fun, not so fast he’ll bankrupt you chasing a dream.

[@goldsbym]

Just last week McGrath was asked if he was worried about Tomac catching his Supercross 72 wins record. Jeremy smiled and said.... "He has a long way to go."

[@woodysrockspyro6436]

People have no idea what it takes day in year out..

[@MrThespian4]

8 out of the top 10 riders out now. it sucks.