Open World Supercross Championships in 2023
The FIM World Cross Country Championships organized by Australia has intensified its search for global sponsors with the appointment of leading international bodies – Dentsu Sports Europe/Asia and TGI Sport as its representatives.
The series will expand to six rounds across Europe, North America, Asia and Australia starting mid-2023.
TGI Sport will manage the sponsorship attraction for both the French and German WSX Grand Prix events, while Dentsu Sports Europe/Dentsu Sports Asia will represent the UK and Asian WSX Grand Prix events, with both The two agencies also support partnership opportunities for the WSX Global Championship.
Tomohiro Nakano- CEO of Dentsu Sports Europe
“We are delighted to be partnering with SX Global on such an exciting new project in the Supercross world. With each event presenting an incredible spectacle of world-class racing and entertainment, our teams in the UK and Asia and our global network will work closely to introduce to partners the engaged and passionate audiences that WSX brings.”
Martin Jolly- Global CEO, TGI Sport
“TGI is delighted to officially link up with WSX globally with a specific focus on the German and French markets. The Championship is appealing to brands looking to engage with younger audiences as it offers a unique combination of world-class sports and entertainment. The appeal to Millennials, Gen Y and Gen Z is ensured by a combination of popular music artists and a relatable action-packed transcendent race.”
The independent team ownership model, similar to F1 and NASCAR, shows 10 official and exclusive WSX Teams, each with 2 x riders in both WSX (450cc) and SX2 (250cc) Classes and headquarters Their products span France, America, Italy and Australia.
The opening round of the WSX Championship will take place in the United Kingdom, at Villa Park, Birmingham on July 1.
The Championship will then cross the channel to France for the second round on July 22 at the Groupama Stadium in Lyon-Décines.
The film will arrive in Southeast Asia on September 30, before heading to Dusseldorf, Germany on October 14 at the Merkur Spiel Arena.
On October 28, WSX will be in Canada at BC Place in Vancouver, and again, the Finals will take place in Melbourne, Australia at Marvel Stadium, on November 24 and 25.
Brodie Connolly joins Honda Racing Australia
Honda Racing Australia has confirmed that 19-year-old Brodie Connolly will race for Team HRC Australia in the MX2 in the upcoming domestic series. Connolly is from New Zealand and has shown his class many times in different locations around the world.
The signing of Brodie Connolly completes the Honda Racing Australia lineup for the new season. Connolly will sit with Terrafirma Equipment Sales Team HRC Wilson Todd in the MX2 class, while Jed Beaton and Kyle Webster will join the MX1. Emma Milesevic and Tahlia O’Hare will race in the MXW, as previously confirmed. The new season begins in Wonthaggi on March 5.
Brodie Connolly
“Having the opportunity with a successful team like this is truly an honor and one that I want to make the most of. I’m excited about the potential the CRF250R has and can’t wait to hit the track! I have witnessed the success this team has with four consecutive 250 championships in the transcendental and motorsports divisions. I want to thank everyone who participated.”
Austin Forkner is off for the rest of the AMA SX season
Austin Forkner will be sidelined for the remainder of the Monster Energy AMA Supercross Championship following a crash at Anaheim 1 on January 7.
Forkner was on his way to the 250SX Western Regional Championship when he collided at the start of the Main Event at Anaheim 1, which resulted in an injury to his right knee. After consulting with medical professionals, it was determined that the injury would force Forkner to end his bid to enter Monster Energy Supercross in 2023.
Austin Forkner
“I feel great going into this year and ready to challenge for the championship. I think my qualifying speed and heat proved that the whole team’s preparation was equal to win the races. Unfortunately, I got into a racing incident at the start of the Main Event and injured my knee. It’s certainly been an uncomfortable situation, but I’m extremely motivated to focus on my recovery and I’ll be back to work with the team.”
Toby Price nearly missed Dakar – Sanders win Saturday
The checkered flag of the 2023 Dakar Race was lowered on Sunday 5,000 km above the clock with 14 stages across Saudi Arabia, from the Red Sea to the Arabian Gulf through the Empty Quarter desert.
This year’s race remained undecided until the last few kilometers with Red Bull KTM Factory Racing driver Benavides taking the second of four Dakar editions organized by Saudi Arabia.
Entering the 14th and final stage on Sunday, Benavides’ Australian teammate Price took a 12 second lead, but Price was unable to keep up with the 34-year-old Argentine after missing three checkpoints. and crossed the line for second place while American Skyler Howes took third place for Husqvarna.
Price Toby
“We left the Dakar Rally in 2nd place overall. Honestly, I’m very disappointed, we’ve come this far and being let down by such a small margin is hard to swallow. However, I have full confidence in Kevin, he did a crazy snake race and I am really proud of the effort of the entire KTM Factory Racing Team, this Dakar is amazing! All in all, I will come home whole with a trophy and 2023 is definitely off to a better start than what 2022 did. A big thank you to my team, sponsors and most importantly, my family! Time to soak it all in, thanks again!
Red Bull GASGAS Factory Racing’s Australian Daniel Sanders finished seventh. Sanders led the rally for the first week before an upset stomach poisoned his efforts. The Victorian also faced not another thorn in his side but a large thorn that had been embedded in his arm for days causing him great pain. Another Dakar story about ‘what could happen’…
Daniel Sanders
“Dakar is finally over! Seventh place overall in the cycling event and fourth place in the last leg after a 3 minute speed penalty… A roller coaster race as usual started the race with no preparation at all. Five days on a new race bike, three days of road searching and two days of testing in December is all I have to get ready for the world’s toughest race. I came here to Dakar not knowing what was going to happen, I wasn’t even sure if I would be able to get to the starting line after struggling so much to get over the pain in my elbow, it just 70% healed. This year has had no incidents in terms of good but we had 20mm spikes/needles in our arm muscles for 10 days, food poisoning/stomach bugs for two days was really bad, couldn’t consume food and no energy. I believe I entered the race with 20% preparation and everyone around me knew how unprepared I was. Now I’m looking back on the past 14 days and I really don’t know how I accomplished each day, I’m proud of what I’ve accomplished in my situation and I believe I showed a lot of people who I am and what I can do when I focus on it. We have survived and conquered Dakar 2023 and I am looking forward to next year’s event prepared and ready for battle. Thanks to My Team, Sponsors, Family, Friends and Supporters I wouldn’t have been able to do it without all of you. We never give up!”
See full round 14 and results here:
Dakar Racers Stage 14 (Final) Reflect on Dakar 2023
2023 Dakar Rally RallyGP Final Ranking
| posture | horseman | Team | Time/Distance |
| first | KEVIN BENAVIDES | RED BULL KTM FACTORY RACING | 44H 27′ 20” |
| 2 | TOBY PRICE | RED BULL KTM FACTORY RACING | + 00H 00′ 43” |
| 3 | GREAT SKYLER | HUSQVARNA FACTORY RACE | + 00H 05′ 04” |
| 4 | PABLO QUINTANILLA | TEAM HONDA ENERGY MONSTER | + 00H 19′ 02” |
| 5 | ADRIEN VALVE BEVEREN | TEAM HONDA ENERGY MONSTER | + 00H 20′ 30” |
| 6 | LUCIANO BENAVIDES | HUSQVARNA FACTORY RACE | + 00H 22′ 42” |
| 7 | DANIEL SANDERS | RED BULL GASGAS FACTORY FACTORY | + 00H 25′ 57” |
| 8 | JOSE IGNACIO CORNEJO FLORIMO | TEAM HONDA ENERGY MONSTER | + 00H 51′ 21” |
| 9 | LORENZO SANTOLINO | SHERCO . FACTORY | + 01H 17′ 53” |
| ten | FRANCO CAIMI | HERO MOTOSPORTS TEAM RALLY | + 01H 38′ 04” |
| 11 | MARTIN MICHEK | ORION – MOTO RACING GROUP | + 01H 42′ 24” |
| twelfth | STEFAN SVITKO | TEAM SLovNAFT | + 01H 50′ 42” |
| 13 | TOSHA SCHAREINA | KTM BAS WORLD RACE TEAM | + 01H 54′ 46” |
| 14 | SEBASTIAN BÜHLER | HERO MOTOSPORTS TEAM RALLY | + 04H 15′ 13” |
| 15 | JOAN PEDRERO GARCIA | TEAM LS2 SHAD | + 04H 29′ 11” |
| 16 | ROS BRANCH | HERO MOTOSPORTS TEAM RALLY | + 06H 59′ 13” |
| 17 | MOHAMMED BALOOSHI | MX RIDE DUBAI | + 09H 54′ 18” |
Highlight video of stage 14
Australia 2023 Alone Race to End in North Brisbane
For full report see:
The fiery finale closes the 2023 Australian Alone Speed Championship
Wednesday night saw the 2023 Australian Speed Racing Championship take on a series of finals held in North Brisbane, with Jack Holder, Max Fricke, Ryan Douglas and Rohan Tungate as the leading contenders.
By the final lap, Holder had a pretty good lead, taking time to look back as he passed T4. The positions did not change as they circled towards the checkered flag. The holder had time to raise his hand in victory as he left T4. Congratulations to Jack Holder, our 2023 Australian Singles Race Champion.
The final runner-up after four rounds was Jason Doyle, followed by Max Fricke and Rohan Tungate.
2023 Championship Points Speedway Alone Australia
(Final)
| posture | horseman | total | Rnd1 carrier |
Rnd2 Albury |
Rnd3 Kurri Kurri |
Rnd4 N.Brisbane |
| first | Jack holder | 63 | 17 | twelfth | 18 | 16 |
| 2 | Jason Doyle | sixty one | 17 | 16 | 17 | 11 |
| 3 | Max Fricke | 53 | 11 | 17 | 8 | 17 |
| 4 | Tungate Rohan | 51 | 14 | ten | 14 | 13 |
| 5 | Brady Kurtz | 45 | 8 | 13 | 13 | 11 |
| 6 | Josh Pickering | 39 | 6 | 14 | 11 | 8 |
| 7 | Justin Sedgmen | 38 | 13 | 9 | 9 | 7 |
| 8 | Chris’ keeper | 37 | 11 | ten | 9 | 7 |
| 9 | Zach Cook | 28 | 5 | 7 | 8 | 8 |
| ten | Zane Keleher | 22 | 3 | 5 | 6 | 8 |
| 11 | James Pearson | 16 | 3 | 6 | 4 | 3 |
| twelfth | Zaine Kennedy | 14 | – | 4 | 5 | 5 |
| 13 | Ryan Douglas (WC) | twelfth | – | – | – | twelfth |
| 14 | Master Sam | 8 | 8 | – | – | – |
| 15 | Ben Cook | 8 | 8 | – | – | – |
| 16 | Patrick Hamilton | 7 | – | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| 17 | Jye Etheridge (WC) | 5 | – | – | 5 | – |
| 18 | Cooper Riordan | 4 | – | 3 | first | 0 |
| 19 | Fraser’s bow | 3 | 3 | – | – | – |
| 20 | Brayden McGuinness | 2 | 2 | – | – | – |
| 21 | Michael West | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 22 | Maurice Brown (WC) | 0 | – | 0 | – | – |
| 23 | Jake Turner (right) | 0 | 0 | – | – | – |
| 24 | Liam May (right) | 0 | 0 | – | – | – |
| 25 | Kane Lawrence | 0 | – | – | 0 | – |
| 26 | Harrison Ryan | 0 | – | – | – | 0 |
| 27 | Jacob Hook (R) | 0 | – | – | – | 0 |
