The World’s Best Supercross Athletes to Descend on Marvel Stadium for the Championship Grand Final this Saturday

• World Number One and Two, Jett and Hunter Lawrence Return Home for historic showdown and the largest ever Supercross event outside of the USA
• Champions will be crowned in the Fox Australian Supercross Championship Grand Final
• Australia’s largest and most prestigious Supercross event, the AUSX Open, makes it’s emphatic return this Saturday night, November 30, inside Marvel Stadium.

For the first time in history, Australians will headline the event, ranked number one and two in the world. Queenslanders Jett and Hunter Lawrence, departed Australia to compete professionally 9 years ago, with this weekend’s event marking their first race on home soil since climbing to the pinnacle of global motorcycle racing in Europe and the USA.

Joining both, is American superstar and 2-times World Champion, Cooper Webb. Fresh off a victory in the famous Paris Supercross event and runner up placing in the AMA Supercross Championship in the USA, Cooper aims to be the spoiler in the Lawrence brothers homecoming parade.

Set to be the largest supercross event in history outside of the USA, over 40,000 people will descend on Marvel Stadium, from all over Australia and internationally. Fans will witness a historic night of fierce competition.

The epic showdown and return of the world’s best racers at Australia’s largest Supercross event, will reach fever pitch, as champions will be crowned in the Fox Australian Supercross Championship. Melbourne doubling not only as one of the world’s biggest one-off events, but also, as the fifth and final round of Australia’s most prestigious motorcycle racing championship.

The 2024 Season to Date

In the SX1 (450cc) category, American Joey Savatgy , leads over Honda teammate and Scotsman Dean Wilson with 97 points over Wilson’s 89. Kawasaki mounted aussie favourite Luke Clout, sits in third, with 80 points.

In the SX2 (250cc) class it is another American, Shane McElrath who is poised for Championship victory with a ten point lead (88 points), over his Honda teammates, Brodie Connelly (NZ) and Cole Thompson (CAN) with 78 and 74 points respectively.

Quote from Kelly Bailey Director,

"This is a landmark moment for Australian fans—the Lawrence brothers live on home soil for the first time in almost a decade, headlining the biggest supercross event Australia has ever seen, at the AUSX OPEN Championship finale. They've dominated in the U.S. and made history by leading Australia to its first-ever Motocross of Nations victory just this year, cementing our place at the top of the global rankings right now.

"For newcomers, supercross delivers unmatched thrills under one roof. With every inch of the track visible, you won’t miss a second of the head-to-head battles. It’s motorsport redefined as the ultimate combination of live sport and entertainment - Marvel Stadium sets the stage for an unforgettable spectacle and we can’t wait to share this epic moment with the fans."

What is Supercross?

Supercross is high-octane motorcycle racing on a dirt track packed with jumps, tight turns, and obstacles. Riders showcase incredible speed, skill, and daring, often flying over 10 metres in the air.

Why It’s Unique

• The Track: Built inside stadiums, every inch is visible, so fans never miss the action.
• The Riders: World-class athletes battling head-to-head in thrilling races. It takes incredible skill matched with raw talent and unrivalled bravery and athleticism to win in this sport.
• The Entertainment: Supercross is motorsport redefined, with unmissable entertainment including stunning live music, pyrotechnics, light show, Freestyle Motocross stunts, autograph signings and more.

SX 1 Riders to Watch

Jett Lawrence:
• Born August 7, 2003 in Landsborough Queensland
• 2024 Monster Energy AMA Supercross Championship 450SX Champion and SMX World Champion
• 5 career AMA Pro Motocross Championship 450 Wins
• 4 career SuperMotocross World Championship 450SMX Wins
• 10th on the all-time 250 wins list

Hunter Lawrence:
• 2024 SuperMotocross World Championship Runner
• 2024 AMA Pro Motocross Championship 450 Runner-Up
• 2023 AMA Pro Motocross Championship 250 Champion
• 2-time Monster Energy AMA Supercross Championships 250SX West Runner-Up (2022, 2021)
• 1 career SuperMotocross World Championship 250SMX Win
• 8 career AMA Pro Motocross Championship 250 Wins
Cooper Webb:
• 2-time Monster Energy AMA Supercross Championships 450SX Champion (2021, 2019)
• 2-time Monster Energy AMA Supercross Championships 450SX Runner-Up (2024, 2020)
• 2023 Monster Energy AMA Supercross Championship 450SX 3rd place
• 1 career AMA Pro Motocross Championship 450 Win
• 25 career Monster Energy AMA Supercross Championship 450SX Wins
• 10th on the all-time 450SX wins list
• 2nd on the all-time 250SX West wins list

SX3 Class Riders to Watch

In SX3 (250cc), the future of Supercross shines with promising young riders aged between 15 and 18 years old. Seth Burchall, Koby Hantis and Jake Cannon, currently lead the charge, all hoping to prove their capabilities and earn a professional, factory backed ride, for 2025.

CR22 85cc Cup:
This exciting new class, named in honor of Australian motocross legend Chad Reed (CR22), promises to deliver thrilling action with the rising stars of the sport, aged between 14 and 15 years old. Watch as young talents like Jack Nunn, Seth Thomas, and Heath Davy battle it out for supremacy, marking the next generation of supercross greatness.

These young riders represent the future of supercross, and their battles on the track are sure to add an extra layer of excitement to the championship finale.
FRIDAY 29th NOVEMBER
AUSX OPEN MEDIA/PRESS CALL
TIME: 10:30 AM
LOCATION: Marvel Stadium MEDIA CENTRE - The Media Centre includes the Press Conference Room & Photographers workroom, located on Level B2, accessed via the B2 internal ring road.
How to access: 740 Bourke Street, Docklands, Melbourne VIC 3008
*As media, please enter via the Service Entry – off Bourke Street, next to Quest. Turn left and walk until you locate media centre.
DETAILS:
On-track activity riding activity, followed by a formal press conference.
Formal press conference will be your opportunity to ask questions and address riders.
TALENT:
SX1 Class: Cooper Webb, Jett Lawrence, Hunter Lawrence
SX1 Championship Leaders: Joey Savatgy, Dean Wilson, Luke Clout
SX2 Riders: Shane McElrath, Cole Thompson, Brodie Connolly
Plus Supercross ambassador opportunities

TEAM OWERS/REPRESENTATIVE PRESS CONFERENCE
TIME: 11:30 AM – 12:00 PM 
LOCATION: Marvel Stadium MEDIA CENTRE - The Media Centre includes the Press Conference Room & Photographers workroom, located on Level B2, accessed via the B2 internal ring road.
DETAILS:
Team owner press conference
Featuring Yarrive Konsky, Craig Dack, Kyle Blunden, and Brad McAlpine

AUSX OPEN FAN DAY
TIME: 3:00 PM – 5:30 PM
LOCATION: Marvel Stadium Square - Marvel Stadium’s main entry (Gates 2 & 3)
DETAILS:
AUSX OPEN will be hosting a fan day at Marvel Stadium. Fan day includes Rider signings, Q&A sessions with riders and special guests/event ambassadors, brand activations, giveaways and more!

SATURDAY, 30th NOVEMBER
EVENT DAY SCHEDULE:
9:00am Track Walk - 85cc & SX3
9:40-10:20am 85cc & SX3 Practice & Qualifying
11:00am SX1 & SX2 Track walk
12:20-1:00pm SX1 & SX2 Warm up
1:00pm Pit Party Commences
1:30pm Rider Signings **
3:00pm EARLY Entry Opens
3:15-4:30pm All Classes Heats & Qualifying
4:15pm Rider Signings **
5:00pm Main Gates Open
6:15pm Official Show Commences
6:43pm SX2 Race 1
6:52pm SX1 Superpole
7:02pm CR22 85Cup Final
7:18pm SX1 Race 1
7:33pm Yamaha 65 Cup Final
7:41pm SX3 Final
7:54pm SX2 Race 2
8:02pm SX1 Race 2
8:25pm Penrite FMX Best Trick
8:40pm SX2 Finals
8:56pm SX1 Finals