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Joey Savatgy - Australian Win

Joey Savatgy - Australian Win

Nov 16

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American Joey Savatgy has won yet another round of the Australian Supercross Championship 1-10-1-2 results from the four main events, to score 87 points in what is a new points system in Australia and rather a complicated one. He also leads the series points with 97 points.

Second in Adelaide was Dean Wilson, who also had a bad race in the 3-1-6-1 for 85 points and is also second in the series standings with 89 points. Third overall was Jed Beaton with 5-2-7-3 for 72 points.

Full Report

The 2024 Fox Australian Supercross Championship reached fever pitch tonight at the VAILO Adelaide 500, with thousands of fans witnessing high-stakes racing under the lights. The Boost Mobile Supercross Sprint Finals delivered drama, adrenaline, and unforgettable moments as Joey Savatgy clinched the SX1 victory, while Shane McElrath continued his SX2 dominance.

In the SX1 class, Quad Lock Honda Racing’s Joey Savatgy showcased brilliance, holding off fierce competition from teammate Dean Wilson to take the top spot. The duo traded blows in the Sprint Finals, with Wilson pushing hard but ultimately settling for second place. The breakthrough story came from Jed Beaton of CDR Yamaha Monster Energy, who claimed his first podium of the season with a hard-fought third-place finish.

The SX2 category was a sea of red as Froth Honda’s Shane McElrath extended his undefeated streak, solidifying his championship lead with another flawless performance. Brodie Connolly and Alex Larwood joined him on the podium, rounding out a dominant showing for Honda. In a surprising twist, Cole Thompson missed out on a top-three finish, shaking up the championship standings.

The intense Super Sprint Finals format amplified the stakes, with shorter races and rapid-fire action keeping fans on the edge of their seats. With round points boosting championship standings, every lap carried weight, and the riders left nothing on the table.

The VAILO Adelaide 500 drew record-breaking crowds this weekend, with motorsport fans flocking to Victoria Park to experience the fusion of Supercross and one of South Australia’s premier motorsport festivals. The atmosphere was electric as the Australian and international riders delivered a spectacle of skill, speed, and determination.

As the championship heats up, the action now moves to Melbourne for the final round of the 2024 Fox Australian Supercross Championship. Fans can expect another explosive weekend as titles are decided and rivalries reach their boiling point.

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