FIM World Supercross Championship to Debut in Vancouver for Thrilling 2024 Season
13 Agosto 2024 - 1:41PM
The FIM World Supercross Championship (WSX) is kicking off its
2024 season with an adrenaline-fueled Canadian Grand Prix in
Vancouver. After nearly 20 years, the sport of Supercross returns
to the city on Oct. 26, 2024. WSX promises an action-packed and
unforgettable live sports experience for the whole family.
Following an official press conference and freestyle motocross
(FMX) demonstration at BC Place, WSX announced seven teams of
riders and two wild cards in each class will go tire-to-tire on a
unique track inside BC Place for the season-opener.
With thrilling competition, live music, jaw-dropping
pyrotechnics and breathtaking stunts, fans can secure their seats
when tickets go on sale Aug. 16, 2024, at 12 p.m. PST.
“Vancouver is located directly next to the
biggest Supercross market in the world, the United States, and
while we have a fantastic chance to engage our North American
audience with the WSX Canadian Grand Prix, we also have an
incredible opportunity to showcase British Columbia as a global
destination,” said Tom Burwell, CEO, WSX. “Bringing top-flight
Supercross action back to Vancouver is something that we’re
immensely proud of, and as our first event of 2024, fans will
experience intense, visceral and exciting racing there. They’ll be
able to see the paddock, feel the track, and meet some of the
biggest names in Supercross face-to-face. It’s going to be
special.”
After the 2023 season, WSX has continued its momentum expanding
into new markets with races taking place across three continents.
The previous season showcased incredible talent with German
motorcycle superstar, Ken Roczen, claiming a second WSX World
Championship title while Britain’s Max Anstie etched his name on
the SX2 World Championship crown.
“Vancouver’s growing reputation for top-tier sporting events
makes the city and iconic BC Place a natural fit for the energy and
excitement of championship Supercross,” said Royce Chwin, President
and CEO, Destination Vancouver. “The WSX Canadian Grand Prix is
another addition to what we call our ‘Calendar of Awesomeness’
which welcomes the Grey Cup later this year, followed by the 2025
Invictus Games, and then FIFA World Cup 26™. An incredible
sporting legacy is being built here.”
For more information on WSX or to purchase tickets for the
Canadian Grand Prix in Vancouver please visit
https://wsxchampionship.com/.
WSX press materials with photos and series logos,
available here.
ABOUT FIM WORLD SUPERCROSS CHAMPIONSHIPThe FIM
World Supercross Championship (WSX) is an international
Championship led by SX Global in Australia. The World Supercross
Championship was primarily based in the USA before the world
governing body for motorcycle sport, Fédération Internationale de
Motocyclisme (FIM), awarded SX Global the exclusive organizational
and commercial rights to stage and promote the World Supercross
Championship from 2022 onwards.
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