St Louis 2024
RD 12 | The Dome at America's Center
Eli Tomac won a drama-packed Triple Crown (1-1-1) and became the 6th different winner of the 2024 season. It was Tomac’s 52nd career victory, 8th Triple Crown overall and his 172nd podium (SX + MX, all classes), which makes him the new all-time podium leader of the sport.
Jett Lawrence crossed the finish line in first in TC2 but jumped on a red cross flag and lost two positions (as did four other riders).
Lawrence’s night got worse in TC3 when Justin Barcia plowed squarely into the left side of his bike and body. He was very slow to get up and finished 21st (2-3-21 for 8th overall). His championship points lead was halved (+8). Cooper Webb finished 2nd overall (5-6-2) and Hunter Lawrence earned his first career 450 podium (8-2-4)
Levi Kitchen didn’t just win the St. Louis Triple Crown, he swept all three TC races. Not only did he sweep the round, he led all 35 laps raced and extended his points lead to 15 over RJ Hampshire. Jo Shimoda finished second overall (2-3-3), his best finish of the season and his third consecutive podium. Jordon Smith was third overall (3-2-4), just one point from a second overall placing.
