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Eli Tomac celebrates on the podium at the opening round of the WSX series in Canada. Photo: WSX[\/caption]\r\n\r\nThe weekend set-up a very tight title fight for upcoming rounds. \u201cIt was a fantastic evening of racing. Kenny rode well in the first two races, and we were battling out there. I found my rhythm in the last couple of races, and everything just clicked. The energy from the Vancouver crowd was incredible, and I\u2019m looking forward to the next round in Perth,\u201d said Tomac. The Yamaha rider secured holeshots in two heat races and the superfinal.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_10899\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"640\"]![\"\"](\"https:\/\/dirtsportsworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/2024-WSX-SX-2-Podium-1024x709.jpg\")
Shane McElrath took the SX2 overall win at the opening round of WSX. Photo: WSX[\/caption]\r\n\r\nOver in the SX2 class, Shane McElrath and Max Anstie battled for the top position. It was McElrath who would come out on top with the victory. Starting the first heat race slow, McElrath picked up the pace, winning the next two events.\r\n\r\nThe series heads to Perth, Australia on November 23rd<\/sup> with a double header.","excerpt":"The SuperMotocross World Championship has arrived with Round 1 being held at zMax Dragway in Concord, North Carolina. Joey Savatgy …<\/p>","date":"September 7, 2024 01:09","categories":[{"id":25047609,"title":"Moto","slug":"moto"},{"id":25047612,"title":"News","slug":"news"}],"tags":[{"id":25047823,"title":"250sx","slug":"250sx"},{"id":25048872,"title":"joey savatgy","slug":"joey-savatgy"},{"id":25047675,"title":"moto","slug":"moto"},{"id":25048335,"title":"pro motocross","slug":"pro-motocross"},{"id":25047620,"title":"supercross","slug":"supercross"},{"id":25049055,"title":"SuperMotocross World Championship","slug":"supermotocross-world-championship"},{"id":25049476,"title":"Triumph","slug":"triumph"}]},{"id":8793,"permalink":"https:\/\/dirtsportsworld.com\/2024\/02\/02\/triumph-motorcycles-makes-supercross-debut\/","title":"Triumph Motorcycles Makes Supercross Debut","content":"Triumph Motorcycles is the latest manufacturer to get involved in Supercross racing. The company debuted its new motocross bikes with Supercross Eastern Regional riders Jalek Swoll and Evan Ferry. Both riders will compete aboard the Triumph TF 250-X.\r\n\r\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/dirtsportsworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Triumph-Team-Riders-1024x683.jpg\")
\r\n\r\nThe Supercross series now has eight OEM brands involved. Triumph is also now a series partner in the SuperMotocross World Championship. The brand will work with Feld motorsports to create a first-class hospitality program. Joey Savatgy will join the team in the Outdoor Pro Motoross series in May.","excerpt":"
Triumph Motorcycles is the latest manufacturer to get involved in Supercross racing. The company debuted its new motocross bikes with …<\/p>","date":"February 2, 2024 15:57","categories":[{"id":25047609,"title":"Moto","slug":"moto"},{"id":25047612,"title":"News","slug":"news"}],"tags":[{"id":25049529,"title":"Evan Ferry","slug":"evan-ferry"},{"id":25049517,"title":"feld motorsports","slug":"feld-motorsports"},{"id":25048153,"title":"jalek swoll","slug":"jalek-swoll"},{"id":25048872,"title":"joey savatgy","slug":"joey-savatgy"},{"id":25047794,"title":"oem","slug":"oem"},{"id":25047620,"title":"supercross","slug":"supercross"},{"id":25048919,"title":"supermotocross","slug":"supermotocross"},{"id":25049055,"title":"SuperMotocross World Championship","slug":"supermotocross-world-championship"},{"id":25049476,"title":"Triumph","slug":"triumph"},{"id":25049530,"title":"Triumph TF 250-X","slug":"triumph-tf-250-x"}]},{"id":8188,"permalink":"https:\/\/dirtsportsworld.com\/2023\/11\/27\/ken-roczen-and-max-anstie-secure-wsx-championships\/","title":"Ken Roczen and Max Anstie Secure WSX Championships","content":"The final round of the FIM World Supercross Championship was held in Australia over the weekend and Ken Roczen secured his first back-to-back Championship. The event venue was Marvel Stadium in Docklands. Roczen, who stood atop the points in the 2022 inaugural season was back to defend the 2023 title. Also securing a championship in the 250 class was Max Anstie.\r\n\r\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/dirtsportsworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/2023-WSX-Australia_Roczen-Kissing-Trophy-1024x683.jpg\")
\r\n\r\nNineteen points separated the top four riders in the WSX class. Joey Savtagy came into the weekend as the points leader. Roczen however showed he was the strongest rider all night going 1-1-3. Roczen had the speed to carry him through the whoops and earned much needed points with the top finishes to move past Savatgy for the championship.\r\n\r\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/dirtsportsworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/2023-WSX-Australia_Anstie-Podium-1024x683.jpg\")
\r\n\r\nIn the final SX2 event, Anstie dominated early leading the pack over the whoops section. Defending champion Shane McElrath continued to struggle this round when a tough block became lodged in his rear wheel causing him a DNF. That would erase any chances McElrath would have to locking in another WSX championship. Anstie continued his domination leading both events.","excerpt":"
The final round of the FIM World Supercross Championship was held in Australia over the weekend and Ken Roczen secured …<\/p>","date":"November 27, 2023 01:21","categories":[{"id":25047609,"title":"Moto","slug":"moto"},{"id":25047612,"title":"News","slug":"news"}],"tags":[{"id":25049475,"title":"australia","slug":"australia"},{"id":25047840,"title":"championship","slug":"championship"},{"id":25048897,"title":"FIM World Supercross Championship","slug":"fim-world-supercross-championship"},{"id":25048872,"title":"joey savatgy","slug":"joey-savatgy"},{"id":25047624,"title":"ken roczen","slug":"ken-roczen"},{"id":25049161,"title":"Max Anstie","slug":"max-anstie"},{"id":25048990,"title":"melbourne","slug":"melbourne"},{"id":25047675,"title":"moto","slug":"moto"},{"id":25048260,"title":"suzuki","slug":"suzuki"},{"id":25048971,"title":"wsx","slug":"wsx"}]},{"id":8082,"permalink":"https:\/\/dirtsportsworld.com\/2023\/11\/07\/joey-savatgy-wins-wsx-round-2-in-the-uae\/","title":"Joey Savatgy Wins WSX Round 2 in the UAE","content":"Round two of the FIM World Supercross Championship was held in the United Arab Emirates over the weekend. The series landed at Eithad Arena in Yas Island for the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. The main event was full of twists, turns and high energy.\r\n\r\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/dirtsportsworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/WSX23_AbuDhabi_Savatgy-Podium-1024x683.jpg\")
\r\n\r\nJoey Savatgy emerged with the victory after a 1-4-2 performance. On Savatgy\u2019s heels was Dean Wilson who secured second place in the standings. Meantime, defending champion Ken Roczen seemed to struggle as he started in the back row of all three final events. Roczen would work his way up to fourth, just shy of the podium spots.\r\n\r\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/dirtsportsworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/WSX23_AbuDhabi_Max-Anstie-1024x683.jpg\")
\r\n\r\nOver in the SX2 class, Max Anstie claimed the overall win. Much like Roczen in his class, defending champion Shane McElrath struggled from the back leaving a second championship in jeopardy. The series will head to Australia later this month for the final event of the year.","excerpt":"
Round two of the FIM World Supercross Championship was held in the United Arab Emirates over the weekend. The series …<\/p>","date":"November 7, 2023 14:28","categories":[{"id":25047609,"title":"Moto","slug":"moto"},{"id":25047612,"title":"News","slug":"news"}],"tags":[{"id":25049344,"title":"Abu Dhabi","slug":"abu-dhabi"},{"id":25049460,"title":"eithad arena","slug":"eithad-arena"},{"id":25049459,"title":"fim wsx","slug":"fim-wsx"},{"id":25048872,"title":"joey savatgy","slug":"joey-savatgy"},{"id":25047624,"title":"ken roczen","slug":"ken-roczen"},{"id":25049161,"title":"Max Anstie","slug":"max-anstie"},{"id":25047675,"title":"moto","slug":"moto"},{"id":25047696,"title":"shane mcelrath","slug":"shane-mcelrath"},{"id":25049461,"title":"uae","slug":"uae"},{"id":25049030,"title":"world supercross","slug":"world-supercross"},{"id":25048971,"title":"wsx","slug":"wsx"}]},{"id":6857,"permalink":"https:\/\/dirtsportsworld.com\/2023\/04\/06\/thirteen-riders-confirmed-for-2023-world-supercross-championship\/","title":"Thirteen Riders Confirmed for 2023 World Supercross Championship","content":"Thirteen riders are confirmed to race for the 2023 season of the FIM World Supercross Championship. Eleven of those riders competed in last year\u2019s inaugural events.\r\n\r\n\"The 2023 season is really starting to take shape, and I'm thrilled to see teams begin to announce their rider roster, which includes returning riders as well as some new racers who will line up at the start gates in July,\u201d said SX Global CEO Adam Bailey. \"This is just the beginning. There is a huge amount of work and negotiations that I'm aware of between teams, manufacturers, and championship contenders happening as we speak. It's an incredibly exciting time.\u201d\r\n\r\n Thirteen riders are confirmed to race for the 2023 season of the FIM World Supercross Championship. Eleven of those riders …<\/p>","date":"April 6, 2023 16:15","categories":[{"id":25047609,"title":"Moto","slug":"moto"},{"id":25047612,"title":"News","slug":"news"}],"tags":[{"id":25049236,"title":"adam bailey","slug":"adam-bailey"},{"id":25049230,"title":"Birmingham","slug":"birmingham"},{"id":25049231,"title":"Britain","slug":"britain"},{"id":25048898,"title":"British Grand Prix","slug":"british-grand-prix"},{"id":25049233,"title":"C\u00e9dric Soubeyras","slug":"cedric-soubeyras"},{"id":25049224,"title":"Dean Wilson","slug":"dean-wilson"},{"id":25049232,"title":"Dilan Schwartz","slug":"dilan-schwartz"},{"id":25048294,"title":"fim","slug":"fim"},{"id":25048872,"title":"joey savatgy","slug":"joey-savatgy"},{"id":25049225,"title":"Jordi Tixier","slug":"jordi-tixier"},{"id":25049235,"title":"justin hill","slug":"justin-hill"},{"id":25047624,"title":"ken roczen","slug":"ken-roczen"},{"id":25049227,"title":"Kyle Chisolm","slug":"kyle-chisolm"},{"id":25049226,"title":"Matt Moss","slug":"matt-moss"},{"id":25049161,"title":"Max Anstie","slug":"max-anstie"},{"id":25049228,"title":"Max Desprey","slug":"max-desprey"},{"id":25049234,"title":"rick ware racing","slug":"rick-ware-racing"},{"id":25047696,"title":"shane mcelrath","slug":"shane-mcelrath"},{"id":25048794,"title":"sx global","slug":"sx-global"},{"id":25049229,"title":"Vila Park","slug":"vila-park"},{"id":25048988,"title":"world supercross championship","slug":"world-supercross-championship"},{"id":25048971,"title":"wsx","slug":"wsx"}]},{"id":5804,"permalink":"https:\/\/dirtsportsworld.com\/2022\/10\/26\/ken-roczen-crowned-wsx-fim-world-supercross-champion\/","title":"Ken Roczen Crowned WSX FIM World Supercross Champion","content":"Ken Roczen has secured the championship in inaugural pilot season of the World Supercross Championship Series. The series only held two races as it gears up for a full run in 2023.\r\n\r\n Ken Roczen has secured the championship in inaugural pilot season of the World Supercross Championship Series. The series only held …<\/p>","date":"October 26, 2022 01:08","categories":[{"id":25047609,"title":"Moto","slug":"moto"},{"id":25047612,"title":"News","slug":"news"}],"tags":[{"id":25048872,"title":"joey savatgy","slug":"joey-savatgy"},{"id":25047624,"title":"ken roczen","slug":"ken-roczen"},{"id":25048990,"title":"melbourne","slug":"melbourne"},{"id":25047675,"title":"moto","slug":"moto"},{"id":25047621,"title":"motocross","slug":"motocross"},{"id":25048989,"title":"world supercross champion","slug":"world-supercross-champion"},{"id":25048988,"title":"world supercross championship","slug":"world-supercross-championship"},{"id":25048971,"title":"wsx","slug":"wsx"}]},{"id":5145,"permalink":"https:\/\/dirtsportsworld.com\/2022\/05\/19\/joey-savatgy-to-fill-in-for-adam-cianciarulo-at-pro-motocross\/","title":"Joey Savatgy to Fill in for Adam Cianciarulo at Pro Motocross","content":"Joey Savatgy has inked a deal with the Monster Energy Kawasaki team to compete aboard a KX-450SR in the upcoming outdoor Pro Motocross Championship. Savatgy is rejoining Kawasaki after a two-year hiatus. He will fill in for Adam Cianciarulo who is out with a knee injury.\r\n\r\n\u201cIt\u2019s a privilege to join the Monster Energy Kawasaki team for the upcoming Pro Motocross Championship. I\u2019ve had a lot of success with the team in the past and I\u2019m eager to continue building on that in the coming months. We\u2019re only a few weeks shy of the season opener so we will aim to progress as the season goes on, but I\u2019m confident my familiarity with the bike and the team will help speed that process along. I\u2019m optimistic about what we can achieve together this summer,\u201d said Savatgy.\r\n\r\nSavatgy will compete alongside Jason Anderson.","excerpt":" Joey Savatgy has inked a deal with the Monster Energy Kawasaki team to compete aboard a KX-450SR in the upcoming …<\/p>","date":"May 19, 2022 13:47","categories":[{"id":25047609,"title":"Moto","slug":"moto"},{"id":25047612,"title":"News","slug":"news"}],"tags":[{"id":25048872,"title":"joey savatgy","slug":"joey-savatgy"},{"id":25047627,"title":"kawasaki","slug":"kawasaki"},{"id":25048719,"title":"monster energy kawasaki","slug":"monster-energy-kawasaki"},{"id":25047621,"title":"motocross","slug":"motocross"},{"id":25048874,"title":"outdoor mx","slug":"outdoor-mx"},{"id":25048873,"title":"pro motocross championship","slug":"pro-motocross-championship"}]}]{
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"content_html": " The much-anticipated World Supercross Championship got underway over the weekend in Vancouver, Canada with the Canadian Grand Prix. The races … The post WSX Season Underway After Opening Round in Canada appeared first on DirtSportsWorld. The SuperMotocross World Championship has arrived with Round 1 being held at zMax Dragway in Concord, North Carolina. Joey Savatgy … The post Joey Savatgy and Triumph Part Ways appeared first on DirtSportsWorld. Triumph Motorcycles is the latest manufacturer to get involved in Supercross racing. The company debuted its new motocross bikes with … The post Triumph Motorcycles Makes Supercross Debut appeared first on DirtSportsWorld. The final round of the FIM World Supercross Championship was held in Australia over the weekend and Ken Roczen secured … The post Ken Roczen and Max Anstie Secure WSX Championships appeared first on DirtSportsWorld. Round two of the FIM World Supercross Championship was held in the United Arab Emirates over the weekend. The series … The post Joey Savatgy Wins WSX Round 2 in the UAE appeared first on DirtSportsWorld. Thirteen riders are confirmed to race for the 2023 season of the FIM World Supercross Championship. Eleven of those riders … The post Thirteen Riders Confirmed for 2023 World Supercross Championship appeared first on DirtSportsWorld. Ken Roczen has secured the championship in inaugural pilot season of the World Supercross Championship Series. The series only held … The post Ken Roczen Crowned WSX FIM World Supercross Champion appeared first on DirtSportsWorld. Joey Savatgy has inked a deal with the Monster Energy Kawasaki team to compete aboard a KX-450SR in the upcoming … The post Joey Savatgy to Fill in for Adam Cianciarulo at Pro Motocross appeared first on DirtSportsWorld.![\"\"](\"https:\/\/dirtsportsworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/WSX_Cardiff_Lead-1024x683.jpg\")
\r\n\r\nTwo of the new riders include former AMA 250 Champion Justin Hill and Frenchman C\u00e9dric Soubeyras. Both riders will be riding for the BUD Racing Kawasaki team.\r\n\r\nJoey Savatgy is back, riding for Rick Ware Racing. Also returning to the series is runner-up finisher Ken Roczen. Other riders in the series include Dean Wilson, Jordi Tixier, Matt Moss, Shane McElrath, Max Anstie, Kyle Chisolm, Max Desprey and Dilan Schwartz.\r\n\r\nThe first event gets underway July 1st<\/sup> at Vila Park in Birmingham, Britain.","excerpt":"![\"\"](\"https:\/\/dirtsportsworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/WSX-Melbourne_Podium-1024x683.jpg\")
\r\n\r\n\u201cI would do it over and over again, I\u2019ve had such an amazing experience. It\u2019s been a tough ride the last few years that\u2019s why I did this. I don\u2019t regret it,\u201d said Roczen. \u201cI\u2019ve had so much fun here, I love coming to Australia and I can\u2019t wait to come back again. Finally getting a title again, especially the first one for my team, is nothing short of amazing.\u201d\r\n\r\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/dirtsportsworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/WSX-Melbourne_Savatgy--1024x683.jpg\")
\r\n\r\nThe second and final event of the year was held in Melbourne, Australia. Joey Savatgy was the WSX race winner with Roczen taking second place on the podium and Justin Brayton third.","excerpt":"