DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — After much anticipation, NBC analysts Ricky Carmichael and James Stewart announce that Charlotte Motor Speedway, Texas Motor Speedway's zMAX Dragway, and Las Vegas Motor Speedway The Strip will host the 2024 Super Motocross World Championship playoff round and finale. In September, Peacock was covering Round 8 at Daytona International Speedway.
This will be the second season of a new playoff format that combines Monster Energy Supercross riders and Pro Motocross riders. Jett Lawrence saved $1 million when he won the inaugural 450 class championship in 2023. Hayden Deegan became the first winner in the 250 class.
Supermotocross Championship Race 1 will be held once again at zMax Dragway on September 7, 2024, making it the only returning venue on the schedule.
Championship Race 2 will be held the following week on September 14, 2024 on the infield of Texas Motor Speedway.
The finale will be held on September 21, 2024 in Las Vegas, returning to the city that previously hosted the season finale of the Supercross series.
“Last year, we created an all-new off-road bike racing playoff series that combines the disciplines of both indoor stadium racing (Supercross) and outdoor motocross racing (Pro Motocross). has been fully embraced by Feld Motorsports,” Dave Prater, vice president of supercross at Feld Motorsports, said in a release. “More than 110,000 of his fans from around the world gathered here to watch the first three rounds of his SMX World Championship playoffs and finals, witnessing the crowning of a true world champion for the first time in the history of the sport. .The Supermotocross World Championship is where the whole world races.”
The innovative track design allows for a vast footprint on the 4-wide dragstrip. /Fred Motorsports Co., Ltd.
One of the most challenging racetracks in the 2023 playoffs was at zMax Dragway. Featuring a split-lane start, riders were forced to converge on two tight left-hand corners that led to a long stretch on the outside of the dragster racing lane.
Chase Sexton ends Lawrence's 22-game winning streak That race set the tone for the various winners in the championship.
“Last year, we transformed our four-lane drag strip into the ultimate off-road playground, and our fans were treated to a full day of action-packed racing at the opening round of the inaugural SMX World Championship.” Greg Walter said. President and General Manager of Charlotte Motor Speedway. “Based on that experience, we are excited to once again partner with Feld Motorsports to bring the top supercross and motocross riders from around the world to zMAX Dragway to put on a high-flying white-jointed show for our fans. I'm excited about it.''
In 2023, the second race was held at Chicagoland Speedway. Ken Roczen stands in the top box of the podium.
This season, the series will replicate that philosophy on the infield of Texas Motor Speedway.
The ability for fans to “line the fence” in Chicagoland and access areas close to pro motocross events is a big part of the SMX Playoffs experience. / Feld Motorsports Co., Ltd.
Texas is no stranger to supermotocross racing. Round 7 of the Supercross season at AT&T set attendance records, and the series is expected to draw even more fans to the speedway considering the extensive grounds.
Last week's Supercross round (7 rounds) in Arlington, Texas broke attendance records, and this playoff round is scheduled for Friday's Fan Fest, with the option of a fan camp. Therefore, there is a possibility that it will become an even bigger spectacle.
“All of us at Texas Motor Speedway are thrilled to have been chosen to host Round 2 of the 2024 Super Motocross World Championship Playoffs and welcome an entirely new and energetic race fan base from across the country and around the world. “We look forward to welcoming the Fort Worth/Dallas metro area Supercross team,” said Mark Faber, executive vice president and general manager of Texas Motor Speedway. and motocross fans have proven over the years how much they love their sport, and we look forward to proving to them how much we appreciate having them come to Texas Motor Speedway. I am.”
Given the challenges Dirt Works was able to incorporate into zMax Dragway last year, the expansive footprint of “The Strip” allows the track builder to recreate the finale at another four-wide drag strip adjacent to Las Vegas Motor Speedway can.
“The pinnacle of two-wheel racing is returning to Las Vegas, and we're excited to crown the ultimate champion on the Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, surrounded by supercross and motocross enthusiasts,” said Chris. Powell said. President of Las Vegas Motor Speedway. “Las Vegas has emerged as the ultimate sports capital in recent years, making it only fitting that the Supermotocross World Championship Finals be included in the list of prestigious events held here.”
The 2023 season finale marked a return to the Los Angeles Coliseum, where the “Super Bowl of Motocross” was born. Lawrence won that race and secured the championship..
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