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CDR Yamaha will field Eli Tomac in the complete four-round 2024 World Supercross Championship (WSX) in a deal linked together by the series organiser.

Tomac previously contested the Cardiff round as a wildcard in 2022, but has now committed to the full season with Craig Dack Racing (CDR) and almost certainly alongside Matt Moss on the team.

“I’m really excited to be rejoining the WSX grid this year and I’m hoping I can relive some of the success I had in Cardiff in 2022,” Tomac commented, who will return to racing this weekend at Budds Creek.

“I’ve not raced at any of the venues on the calendar or even raced in Australia or Abu Dhabi before, so it’s going to be a new experience. I’ve had some pace in my riding this year and I’m looking forward to the season starting to see what we can achieve, hopefully picking up some podium finishes, and to also put on some amazing races for the fans.”

WSX will form an important piece in the 31-year-old’s preparations for next year when it is expected he will continue with Monster Energy Yamaha Star Racing. In an arrangement understood to be similar to Ken Roczen’s, Tomac is being funded by WSX and effectively placed at CDR.

“We are extremely happy to be back for WSX 2024 and it doesn’t get any better having Eli Tomac as the headline rider for CDR,” Dack explained. “The way Eli goes about his racing is something I’ve admired for many years – he’s humble and a real fan favourite. But when he puts his helmet on he turns into one of the hardest charging and determined racers you will ever see.

“I have only met Eli a couple of times and to now be working with him in his quest to win a World Supercross Championship title will be a pleasure and an honour. I’d like to thank all the people who have made this process very smooth. Yamaha USA – Jim Roach, Star Racing, Monster Energy, Yamaha Australia, WSX, John Tomac and of course the star of the show, Eli.”

Seven teams have been confirmed to be remaining in WSX for the new season, which is scheduled to commence on 26 October at BC Place in Vancouver, Canada, before a double-header at HBF Park in Perth, Australia, on 23-24 November, and the final round at Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi on 4 December.