More than $10million on the line, a series of playoffs and the finale being held in the home of the original "Super Bowl of Motocross" the landmark Los Angeles Coliseum, are the highlights of a joint venture between SX promoter Feld Entertainment and MX Sports Pro Racing. The blockbuster event will be called the "SuperMotocross World Championship" and the first world champion will be crowned in October 2023.
The Monster Energy AMA Supercross Championship and the Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship will both continue to crown their own champions at the conclusion of their respective series. Then the top 22 250cc racers and the top 22 450cc racers in combined Supercross and Pro Motocross points will qualify to compete in the two SuperMotocross Playoff Rounds and World Championship round for the SuperMotocross #1 plate and the sport’s richest payout.
"With the creation of the SuperMotocross World Championship, we are taking a significant step towards growing the sport into a series that will be better suited for the expanding global marketplace and its impact on our fans and sponsors,” explains Feld CEO Kenneth Feld. “As media and technology continue to evolve, SuperMotocross will be able to capitalize on these innovations to reach new audiences and grow exponentially in the coming years.”
"Creation of the SuperMotocross World Championship and working in unison with Supercross may be one of the most significant changes the sport has ever undertaken,” adds Carrie Coombs-Russell, CEO of MX Sports Pro Racing. “This collaboration will create the only off-road racing series on the planet that provides a fully supported infrastructure, from amateur development to the professional ranks for global competitors to race on the world’s most challenging and demanding tracks.”
All seven MX OEMs – GasGas, Honda, Husqvarna, Kawasaki, KTM, Suzuki and Yamaha – are fully committed to competing with their race teams. “The creation of the SuperMotocross World Championship is the biggest and most positive step to ever happen in our sport,” notes Roger De Coster – Director of Motorsports, KTM Group North America. “Supercross and Motocross racing in the U.S. is very strong right now and this investment from Feld Motor Sports and MX Sports Pro Racing will bring the next generation of fans to motorcycling.”
The 2023 Monster Energy AMA Supercross Championship schedule will be announced in the coming weeks, followed by the 2023 Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship, sanctioned by AMA Pro Racing, schedule. Dates and venues for the upcoming SuperMotocross World Championship and additional details will be announced later in the year.