AUS-X Open to return to Sydney
Back again, and fans can also vote for the international riders they'd like to see in action to take on Aussie superstar Chad ReedThe AUS-X Open will return in 2016, to be held inside Sydney’s Qudos Bank Arena (formerly AllPhones) on November 12-13.
With last year's Saturday night event a complete sell-out, fans have been urged to sign-up for pre-sale ticket information, where they can also vote for the international rider they would most like to see compete at this year's AUS-X Open.
PRE-SALE REGISTRATION AND 2016 RIDER POLL
But one rider who has already committed is Aussie two-time world supercross champion Chad Reed.
Reed competed during both nights in 2015, and the Australian crowd favourite is excited to return for 2016.
“Following a crazy couple nights of racing last year with Ricky (Carmichael) and Cooper (Webb), I’m pumped to be returning down under!” said Reed. “It was awesome to see all the Australian fans come out and support the sport in 2015, and I’m excited to see everyone once again for a bigger and better event in 2016.
"For me, the ultimate race in Australia is in (Qudos Bank Arena) that arena. I think that the track and the arena just provide excitement. And even from my point of view, I’ve been all over the world and been fortunate enough to ride a lot of different stadiums that are considered 'amazing'.
"You go to the one in Dallas; it's a $1.3 billion dollar stadium, and it’s just this massive stadium with dirt in it. It’s just boring. Where you go to Sydney and it’s tight, you just never know what’s going to happen.
You start and you’ve got to bash your way through. You get to go down the hallways and race there. It’s just for me, it brings excitement."
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The AUS-X will combine supercross with a freestyle motocross ‘Best Trick’ competition. The event will feature pyrotechnics, light and sound shows and other entertainment values, all indoors in the comfort of Qudos Bank Arena, while there will be a pit paddock on the outside of the arena for accredited fans to get up close and personal with their favourite teams and riders.
The AUS-X Open will also act as the Grand Final for the 2016 Australian Supercross Championship.
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