Jeremy Says "It's Showtime"

2023

Before a sell-out crowd inside Angel Stadium of Anaheim, on January 23, 1993, Jeremy McGrath of Team Honda powered to the first premier class main event supercross win of his career. The sport stunned by the result, McGrath reached for a higher gear and never looked back, winning seven AMA Supercross Championships. The most accomplished and beloved supercross racer in the sport’s illustrious and spectacular history. Racer X talked with McGrath about Eli Tomac, Chase Sexton and the 2023 Monster Energy AMA Supercross Championship.

“I thought the showdown between Tomac and Sexton this year was great,” said the Californian. “Just when you thought Sexton was going to take over and become a champion that day and that he was going to be a part of the changing of the guard, Tomac has one of his best and boldest races ever! It was like, ‘Whoa, Eli isn’t ready for that yet!'"

“I think the sport is healthy,” furthered McGrath. “You have Eli Tomac, who has been unbelievable. He had the best season of his life in 2022. I certainly think Chase Sexton is the next guy. I think Honda is sitting in a really, really good position with Chase. I’m a fan of Chase. He’s an unbelievable rider.

“I think we’re going to see some epic battles in supercross between Tomac and Sexton. Eli is topped out as far as confidence and ability. He’s a veteran and he’s been in the game a long time. And Chase, when he’s on, he’s pretty unbeatable. The question with Chase will be if he can get his mental side of the game really, really, really on point because Eli does have that.”