Jett Lawrence: “All I Wanted Since Age 14 Was to Be Like Eli Tomac” He is my biggest…. 

Jett Lawrence: “All I Wanted Since Age 14 Was to Be Like Eli Tomac” He is my biggest….

Jett Lawrence, the rising star of motocross, has revealed that his biggest inspiration and motivation since the age of 14 has been none other than Eli Tomac. The young Australian rider, who has rapidly ascended the ranks of the sport, expressed deep admiration for Tomac, citing him as the benchmark of success he’s aspired to throughout his career.

 

In a recent interview, Lawrence spoke about the impact Tomac has had on him from a young age. “From the moment I started taking the sport seriously, all I wanted was to be like Eli Tomac,” Lawrence said. “He’s been my biggest role model, not just because of his skills on the track but because of the way he carries himself as a professional. Watching him dominate the sport was what fueled me to push myself harder every day.”

At just 20 years old, Jett Lawrence has already established himself as one of the top talents in motocross, securing multiple titles, including the AMA Pro Motocross 250 Championship. His combination of raw talent, focus, and determination has drawn comparisons to Tomac, the legendary American rider who has carved out a Hall of Fame-worthy career with numerous championships across both Supercross and Motocross.

 

Lawrence emphasized how watching Tomac’s performances on the track inspired him during his own development as a rider. “I would study his riding style, his work ethic, and the way he handled pressure. That’s what I’ve tried to emulate. Being on the same track as him now feels surreal sometimes,” Lawrence admitted.

 

The young rider’s admiration for Tomac highlights the generational impact of a champion. As Lawrence continues to build his legacy in the sport, he remains humble about the journey and attributes much of his drive to the example set by his idol. “To think that I’m now competing in the same events as Eli, it’s a dream come true. He set the standard, and now I just want to live up to that,” Lawrence added.

 

With Jett Lawrence showing no signs of slowing down, fans of the sport are eager to see how he continues to evolve and whether he can follow in the footsteps of the rider he has looked up to for so many years. As for Eli Tomac, his influence on the next generation of motocross talent like Lawrence is already cementing his legacy both on and off the track.