Why do fans love Eli Tomac?

Gypsy Tales & Cameron McAdoo speaks on Eli Tomac's legacy in Supercross and why the whole dirt bike industry loves him in the sport.
Cameron Mcadoo joins us after a tough couple of weeks at the office, as an unlucky crash forced him out of the SX championship. It has been quite the season though for Cam as he was once again in the hunt for the championship even after a crazy first turn incident that left him exposed, but unfazed. In this podcast we talk not only about the above, but about coming out of his shell in 2024, his rivalry with Haiden Deegan, AC's mentorship and retirement, Eli Tomac, if burnouts are a good idea after winning a race, the evolution of 4-stroke, and Supercross tracks in 2024.

[@TheCarelessAquarius]

He’s authentic, plain and simple. And absolutely gnarly on a motocross bike.

[@BahlsDeep69]

People like Eli because he shows up, wipes his ass with the competition, and goes home. He doesn't gloat, talk shit, disrespect others, act arrogant or any of the sort. He lets his results donthe talking. That's what makes him one if the most respectfable riders out there!

[@texasted73]

I like Eli because he doesn't talk smack he just goes on the track and kicks ass!!!!!!!!!

[@katiestuen1963]

Eli is truly himself 100% of the time; does not buy in to the fame. Just down to earth, humble and gives his all. HWhat you see is what you get. He is a family man and has a good relationship with his parents, when usually relationships are ruined in this sport. He is insane on a dirtbike and watching him is like poetry in motion. Idk how but when he falls, he gets back up. I am amazed at how positive he stays, especially with what happened last year.

[@CGoodies]

He’s in it for the love of it. We all admire that, especially after a substantial career. Dudes a different breed.

[@H0NdA101]

He is one of the best riders ever without a doubt. He dominated in the most competitive era ever and watching him go beast mode at the end of races and completely fly by the best of the best is something I will always remember. Nobody has ever had the grit and endurance like him. When he was on he was probably top 2-3 fastest people to ever race a dirt bike

[@onlygazza]

Tomac never blames anyone else he just gets on with sending it with a normal clutch 😎✊

[@bobwilliams4528]

Tomac couldn't buy a start and made chewing through the field seem normal. Legendary grit!

[@bsmith4u2]

Read a story about Tomac when he was moving over to Yamaha and the Japanese engineers had his bike all wired up and had never seen anyone go around the track and nearly never let off the throttle.

[@erikkinninger]

Oh yea ! Similar story his Dad told , about a Honda engineer at there ranch house track. The Japanese engineer was mind blown, Eli was like full throttle 90% of the time around the track . Crazy

[@bsmith4u2]

@@erikkinninger He was soooo fast on that Honda, until it spit him on the ground and took out both of his shoulders at once. He'll definitely feel that one when he's 60.

[@erikkinninger]

@@bsmith4u2 you’re exactly right

[@HYDETREEWORKS]

I remember that they were blown away thought the data collectors were bad

[@OneSon744]

The Good Lord must love Eli! He blessed him with focus, talent, beastly confidence, style, humility, just the right amount of crazy and that smile!!!

[@joedavidjarvis7617]

When did he smile? Lol jk.

[@Never_Whatever]

I love watching Eli because he just rides his bike on rails. He’s always switching up his lines and just pins it. His style on the bike is unmatched as well. Love rewatching 2022 Spring Creek & Highpoint Eli is just unleashing it

[@2216sammy]

Fans all over the world love and worship the legendary and almighty Tomac . He's a true gentlemen and an awesome physical specimen . If not for the Kawi causing multiple DNF's he would have at least two more SX 450 championships and everybody knows he had last years chip wrapped up until that freak injury . Switches teams and wins the chip the first year and one freak injury from winning the chip two years in a row at the ripe old age of 30 . Eli's a God like figure to race fans everywhere .

[@seanhaberman4619]

This is so cringey.

[@2216sammy]

@@seanhaberman4619 It's time to reveal how you really feel about the legendary and almighty Tomac Haberman. Deep down you have a burning passionate love for the man💓💓💓, we all know it .

[@seanhaberman4619]

@2216sammy Yeah not exactly. I've always thought he was about as boring as could be and has half as many titles as he should for the weak ass competition he faced. I mean Anderson got an SX title on his watch and Osborne scored and outdoor title. Man that's sad.

[@seanhaberman4619]

@@2216sammy hey Sammy, where did you disappear to for so long? Was it just that you couldn't stand Jett dominating everyone? Or did danger brat getting beat by Frenchie break you?

[@octaviuscurry3818]

@@seanhaberman4619who won every year?

[@djjazzyjeff1232]

I remember sitting on the line for a Regional Lorretta's Qualifier at Millville, C Class (it was the first one of the year so EVERYONE from across the country was there) B class was on the Track, Eli was racing it, this must've been 2009 or so, and this guy Tripled into the Sand Whoops to pass a guy for the Lead and even sitting on the line watching this I was like good lord this guy is insane, he's only 2 years older than me so he must've been like 17 at the time and EVEN THEN you could tell he was something special.

[@djjazzyjeff1232]

He just had the "IT" factor plus the fact that he would retreat to his property at Altitude and train with his dad without any cameras and stuff, that mysteriousness also added to the mystique and "lore" of Eli Tomac as well.

[@MastaFRO1]

100% this. Id also like to add the way he wins is also very exciting. Usually gets top 15th starts and has to come through the pack.

[@shrimpquarantine1741]

Eli gets his beast mode from his dad. I used to race mountain bikes against his dad John Tomac and the dude was on another level, and I could never understand how he did it. His fitness and bike skills were insane. I remember one race at Mammoth where I was slowly catching him and I remember him turing around and seeing me. I knew right there he was going to push to get away from me and thought, Ok if he pushes, just stay with him, and we can go for an attack near the end of race. I will just follow him to let him know I'm there. Nope that ddn't work. Dude just left me like it was nothing. After he dropped the hammer I tried pushing at 110% just to see if I could even keep him in sight. Nope LOL. Man, those were the good days.

[@Stopthecrazz]

WOW AMAZING!! Lucky you!!!

[@codyschrecengost197]

His style on the bike is so much fun to watch, nobody else rides and attacks like he does. And he’s extremely authentic and down to earth

[@markogorman5210]

He`s gnarly, he`s fast, he`s a ledged, he`s a down to earth all round good dude - blazing fast and lets his riding do the talking.

[@MGBlue323]

Tomac is respectable in SO many ways. We can all see just how much he loves riding and loves the sport and focuses on himself and only himself. He has so much grace in everything he does. I love him!

[@StevieDee73]

I remember maybe 6 or 7 years ago I was at SX watching Tomac doing some test laps my god I never seen anyone rip a dirt bike like that in my life guy was ripping 💨💨💨💨💨

[@alandrummond5890]

the fact he often won coming from behind was the coolest too

[@lawrencefranck9417]

Being an Eli fan is encapsulated in the achilles injury. How many championships did he lose to bad starts and crashes. But he’s humble, quiet, and keeps winning. A chip off the old block.

[@Finis08]

When Eli hits that mode, you don’t even need to be a dirt bike racer to understand how crazy it is.

[@merdith6]

Tomac is a beast.

[@kylemccallie5864]

3 reasons. 1 he's a good dude whose humble 2 his riding style is fun to watch 3 he's gone through a fair share of adversity

[@joedavidjarvis7617]

ET3 Have you ever passed anyone clean ever? Jb51 this year?

[@littemisscarrage2909]

he has amazing parents that showed him how to do things correctly

[@deangilbert8201]

I pray Eli is on his game for outdoors with Jett. If that happens Sexton better hope he's on his game lol

[@Stopthecrazz]

He’s professional, a GO GETTER, a nice guy, appealing, cute, genuine, not cocky , humble, good showmanship, arse buster,tough, good father, smart, calculating and strategically intelligent, thinking on his feet,just amazing And out of ALL THE FAMOUS PEOPLE I NEVER WANTED ANYONES AUTOGRAPH BUT I WANT HIS !!!

[@donmiller2246]

He’s the real deal he’s a blue collar worker the fans identify with and no excuses he’s the man

[@daneg]

his engaging personality.

[@collincarter6240]

Because he's all around a fucking badass why even ask this question

[@katiestuen1963]

He does his work and goes home.

[@jayhoolio782]

Can you imagine is eli won the smx final? Would be out of control…..

[@DGW2013]

Authentic

[@TheShepdawg9]

Because he's actually been fast over his career, unlike Webb

[@HYDETREEWORKS]

He'd be a 5x champ if it wasn't for mechanicals at kawi.

[@troydimsdale2331]

There are some racers you just love to see dominate. Carmichael was one of them. Eli fits the mold.

[@Ian_167]

W video

[@roberthunt6747]

If you ride a dirt bike, enjoy pro motocross and enjoy mountain bikes also then who else do you choose as a favorite pro?

[@awayfromhome2893]

Love Eli. Remember 2022 Millville going through the sand woods and hitting the rev limiter. Awesome!

[@MoonDeric]

No complaints he always shows up to work calm he’s very silent which is cool because he could act cocky all day

[@stewartmolina5894]

🤙

[@realfastkx]

It's cause Tomac and Webb are November boys and everyone loves scorpios! Jk...

[@Erick-di9gm]

If you have to ask you'll never understand! Get a clue there mr gt

[@stewartmolina5894]

So how available is Taylor Swift 🤔🤷.Not very but 🏆🔥🔥💯😲

[@johnkibbe]

Becsuse Tomac doesn’t wear diapers like jett and deegans

[@STEEZZEE420]

hes washed up in my opinion

[@smokecheckmaster5896]

He literally had the last title in the bag he was competing for and blew out his Achilles, you blow out an Achilles and try to come back and win the next year after not being on a bike for months. Even after an injury like that an a rebuild year he was the only one that head to head ran with Jett. He doesn't have that injury, he wins last years title easy, and this years title is way different. Can't really call someone washed up when he won 2022 sx, mx and was winning 2023 sx and had a serious injury that took him out for the rest of sx and mx.

[@damonforrest1570]

Because he is one of the most gnarly dude and he has always been a beast. Plus he’s probably the most fit and morally he’s always got faster as the race goes on. He might be a quiet person but he a good man and a Loving Father. Beast Mode is why he’s the Sickest man on a dirtbike.I Truly enjoy your personality and character. You have awesome content bro. People like yourself is one big reason I Freaking Love Moto and the people. Keep pumping out your dope ass content.💯🤙🇺🇸✌️🙏🫡✊☝️

[@ocjon1965]

classy VET factory are always liked - because of all the work they have put it , cooper, hannah , near the end were insanely loved . . .