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Renthal Reaction: Eli Tomac Hangs up the Boots

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Weege, JT and Matthes get together to discuss Eli Tomac announcing he's hanging up the boots after SMX, his legacy, where he sits all-time, speculating on why he decided now and more. --- CHAPTERS --- 00:10 Intro, Renthal ad & Tomac retirement announcement 01:22 Why now? Paulo crash and career-altering injuries 09:36 Results decline as the real trigger 13:54 KTM silly season fallout & where he ranks historically 20:21 Star Racing motivation theory & Cooper Webb contract twist 25:03 Ranking Tomac among the all-time greats 32:00 Tomac's philosophy vs. the Alden/Ricky/Ryan era 36:58 Family life, what's next, and sign-off

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