Honda riders dominate penultimate Aussie SX round in Adelaide

2024 Fox Australian Supercross Championship
Round Four – Adelaide

The 2024 Fox Australian Supercross Championship joined the VAILO Adelaide 500 over the weekend for the fourth round of the series.

The intense Super Sprint Finals format amplified the stakes, with shorter races and rapid-fire action.

In the SX1 class, Quad Lock Honda Racing’s Joey Savatgy showcased brilliance, holding off fierce competition from team-mate 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.

Joey Savatgy

“I had one bad race after getting caught up with Clout, but the extra point for the fastest lap worked in my favor. The track was super technical, which made it exciting for the fans but nerve-wracking for us riders. I’m happy to have extended my points lead, especially with the Lawrence brothers and Webb joining the competition in Melbourne.”

Dean Wilson

“It’s not over, but I’ve made it harder on myself by not beating Joey here. I tweaked my knee on Friday, which swelled up, causing some pain, but Joey rode great. All I can do is give it everything in Melbourne and see what happens.”

The SX1 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 in conditions that were made extra tricky by strong blustery winds.

Jed Beaton

“There was a lot going on out there over those four races and I wasn’t even thinking about the points in any race, just trying to keep it on two wheels and get the best result possible.  Starts were so important but mine were so bad that it actually worked in my favour as I was able to see what was unfolding, keep away from the trouble and pick my way through the traffic quickly. But it’s not a plan that I would like to use any time as a good start always makes things easier.  But really happy to be up on the podium and pumped to get this one for the CDR Yamaha team as we have been working away behind the scenes. It’s a shame we have one round to go, as I’m just getting warmed up.”

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 SX2 podium, rounding out a dominant showing for Honda. Cole Thompson missed out on a top-three finish in Adelaide which shook things up a little in the championship standings.

The series now moves to Melbourne for the final round of the 2024 Fox Australian Supercross Championship.

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SX1 A Final One

SX1 A Final Two

SX1 A Final Three

SX1 A Final Four

SX1 Round Points

SX1 Championship Points

1. Joey Savatgy – Honda 97
2. Dean Wilson – Honda 89
3. Luke Clout  – Kawasaki 80
4. Jed Beaton – Yamaha 70
5. Aaron Tanti – Honda 64
6. Hayden Mellross – KTM 55
7. Dylan Wills – GASGAS 53
8. Brett Metcalfe – Kawasaki 41
9. Jack Mather – Husqvarna 41
10. Luke Zielinski – Yamaha 38
11. Joel Wightman – Yamaha 38
12. Zachary Watson – Husqvarna 33
13. Matt Moss – Yamaha 33
14. Joel Evans – Yamaha 25
15. Nathan Crawford – KTM 22
16. Jesse Madden – Honda 19
17. Kyle Webster – Honda 15
18. Cody O’Loan – Yamaha 14
19. Joel Cigliano – Kawasaki 14
20. Liam Jackson – KTM 12

SX2 Final One

SX2 Final Two

SX2 Final Three

SX2 Final Four

SX2 Round Points

SX2 Championship Points

1. Shane McElrath – Honda 88
2. Brodie Connolly – Honda 78
3. Cole Thompson – Honda 74
4. Reid Taylor – Kawasaki 64
5. Kayden Minear – KTM 60
6. Alex Larwood – Honda 52
7. Kaleb Barham – Yamaha 51
8. Jayce Cosford – Yamaha 47
9. Liam Atkinson – KTM 41
10. Mackenzie O’Bree – GASGAS 35
11. Noah Ferguson – Honda 33
12. Ryder Kingsford – Yamaha 32
13. Tynan Kean – KTM 26
14. Ben Novak – Honda 26
15. Rhys Budd – Husqvarna 25
16. Byron Dennis – GASGAS 24
17. Cambell Williams – Husqvarna 21
18. Sam Larsen – Yamaha 18
19. Jack Kukas – Husqvarna 13
20. Kallam Orchard – Kawasaki 11

SX3

In the SX3 category, Kayd Kingsford delivered a commanding performance to claim the top step of the podium.

Kingsford’s speed and precision put him ahead of Koby Hantis in second and Jake Cannon in third, capping off an unforgettable day of racing.

Kayd Kingsford

“Its so good to finally win a round as I have been so close this year in both motocross and now supercross.  I felt good on the bike and my starts were good today, so I was able to get myself in goods positions in each race.  Thanks to the WBR Yamaha team for a big effort over the last few days and let’s take this form to Melbourne in a couple of weeks’ time.”

Koby Hantis

“I’m a little frustrated.  I rode well in the first one and got the win but wasn’t able to get the job done in race two. The track was small, and it meant passes were aggressive and I lost two spots when I was passed in the second race.  It’s always good to be on the podium but I felt I let a round win slip away today.”

With the competition heating up, all three riders have positioned themselves as contenders to watch as the championship heads to Marvel Stadium.

Seth Burchell

“I needed to get things back on track after a rough weekend at Wollongong.  I let a few guys get by in race one that I shouldn’t have, so I had to make sure that didn’t happen again in race two.  Even though it wasn’t a great night for the round, it was pretty good for the championship situation. There is still plenty of racing to come so I need to stay focused for the final round and make sure I bring home the championship for the WBR Yamaha team.”    

SX3 A Final 1

SX3 A Final 2

SX3 B Final 1

SX3 B Final 2

SX3 Round Points

SX3 Championship Points

CR85 cc Cup

The CR22 85cc class thrilled the crowd with close racing and a fierce fight for podium spots. Jack Nunn’s outstanding ride earned him the top position, while Heath Davy’s determination secured second place. Seth Thomas rounded out the podium in third, keeping the championship battle razor-close.

With Nunn and Thomas separated by a narrow margin in the points standings, the championship decider at Marvel Stadium promises to deliver high-stakes drama and excitement as these young talents vie for glory.

CR85 cc A Final 1

CR85 cc A Final 2

CR85 cc B Final 1

CR85 cc B Final 2

CR85 cc Round Points

CR85 cc Championship Points