Scans this week have revealed that Eli Tomac completed the night program in Tampa with a broken fibula bone in his leg, subsequently placing the Monster Energy Yamaha Star Racing rider on the sidelines.

Once a highly touted amateur prospect, Monster Energy Yamaha Star Racing’s Daxton Bennick now embarks on his second season of professional competition, with the North Carolina native looking to firmly place his name amongst the top 250 class contenders.

Five-time world champion Jeffrey Herlings will sit out the opening round of the 2025 MXGP World Championship while recovering from a torn ACL that required surgery, the Red Bull KTM rider yet to return to riding.

Damage sustained to his motorcycle after a late-race fall through the whoops saw Chase Sexton ruled out of podium contention during Tampa’s 450SX main event. 🔗

There was no shortage of dramatics in Tampa. First-time winners, crashes, and a lot more made for an eventful Saturday at Raymond James Stadium, Captured by Octopi Media in this latest image gallery.

Team manager for the HEP Motorsports-operated Progressive Insurance Ecstar Suzuki team Larry Brooks has sounded off on the dangers of lapped riders in Supercross following the incident involving Ken Roczen during Tampa’s main event on Saturday night.

Tampa delivered plenty of drama, with action-packed racing shaking up the 450SX standings and setting the tone for 250SX East as they opened their new season. We’ve gathered the direct takes from riders for this Reaction feature from round five.

450SX title threat Eli Tomac says that he is ‘going to do everything possible to get back on the line in Detroit’ after sustaining an ankle sprain and bruised lower leg at the Tampa round.

Tampa was all about Malcolm Stewart, as he claimed his first career 450SX victory. The event also marked the season opener for 250SX East, with Max Anstie taking the win. Both riders spoke to media following the races for these Debrief interviews.

After crashing out of the Tampa 250SX East main event, Monster Energy Yamaha Star Racing’s Pierce Brown has undergone surgery to repair a broken T5 vertebra.

Monster Energy Pro Circuit Kawasaki’s Cameron McAdoo defied the odds in Tampa as he landed on the 250SX East podium despite tearing his anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) in the week leading up to the race.

📸 that was one epic round of @SupercrossLIVE action! 🤯 Stewart claims an ultra popular maiden 450SX race win, Anstie fires the first shot in 250SX East, and drama and chaos unfold for some of the sports top contenders. Images: Octopi Media #MotoOnline #Supercross #SMX

🏁 @Predator_34 claims an emphatic maiden 450SX race win in Tampa! 🏖️ @cooperwebb_2 claimed P2 on the night, whilst Jason Anderson rounded out the podium in third. #MotoOnline #MalcolmStewart #Supercross #SMX

🏁 @maxanstie strikes first in the 250SX East Division! 🥇 @daxtonbennick41 followed his @starracingyam teammate home, followed by a gritty ride by Cameron McAdoo in third. #MotoOnline #MaxAnstie #Supercross #SMX

🗞️ Hunter Lawrence is out of Tampa following his heat race crash – more to follow. #MotoOnline #HunterLawrence #Supercross #SMX

⏱️ P1 in 450SX qualifying belongs to 🔴 plate holder @_chasesexton, followed by @cooperwebb_2 and @Predator_34! #MotoOnline #Supercross #SMX

⏱️ @maxanstie tops the qualifying timesheets in 250SX over @rjhampshire and @sethhammaker! #MotoOnline #Supercross #SMX

📸 Practice selects from Tampa this morning! 🏝️ Images: Octopi Media #MotoOnline #Supercross #SMX

📍Tampa @SupercrossLIVE. #MotoOnline #Supercross #SMX

450SX podium finisher Ken Roczen was critical of the wall jumps on-track in Glendale after finishing P3, labelling them ‘ridiculous’ post-race.