WSX here to stay

I’d be interested to see the dates of the London stadium race , not sure if they can run in the middle of the premier league which starts in August 

The third owner in 2 years? ....definitely sounds like a stable long lasting platform ... 🤣🤣

Posted it in the Abu Dhabi thread, but here's the announcement.

That's good news and I'm glad it's working out for the time being. As long as they get out of small arenas and boasting itself as the most prestigious SX championship and get more top tier riders, it'll be great.  Still a lot to be desired from their claims, accept it for what it is IMO. Delusions of grandeur and a weak field is off putting to a lot of viewers that even knows it exists.

Baby steps... They made every round they said they would this year with Roczen and Tomac. That's a win! Keep building but don't boast something it isn't in the meantime. 

But who honestly gives a fuck what they boast? That is just marketing hype, and lost on anyone with half a brain supporting the sport  

Getting out of small arenas will be difficult depending on the season for all football sports, but would be nice for sure. 

Just needs a stable and viable business, that pays competitors and visits markets that support SX, and everyone in the sport should support that!

Only the last round was in a small arena……….

But who honestly gives a fuck what they boast? That is just marketing hype, and lost on anyone with half a brain supporting the sport  

Yup, building your legacy on lies and fake claims is very trendy?
Look at my chicken, it's an eagle!

It’s always football season in London 😀

Bleh, that’s marketing for every business in the world, don’t be a fool. 

No different to the US claiming they are the best country in the world, or even us in Aus saying we have the best beaches. Just wank material

What I see is a series that in no way compares to US Supercross. A minor step above Arena Cross. Not against it at all, but to suggest it is the World Championship and thus imply it is the top level of supercross racing is absurd.

I for the life of me, cannot understand the hate WSX gets. 

More eyes on the sport, more riders and personnel getting paid, more racing for us to watch... How terrible. 

World Super Bumper-Cross staring Vince Friese…? 🤣

I'm surprised they are going to Argentina before Brazil. There seems to be a bustling SX/MX scene in Brazil so I would think that would be a better market. But perhaps since WSX is an FIM series, they already had their foot in the door because of MXGP...?

Either way, I'm happy to see it's growth. I'm never going to hate on more racing, more opportunities to watch some of our favorite riders do what they do best and more chances for more riders to make more money. More more more!

Having said that... the WSX program just feels a little cookie cutter. Maybe it's just me, but having Sheheen and Emig announcing makes me feel like I'm watching a race from 2014, not 2024. I think they are both very professional and great at what they do, I would just like to see/hear a program that feels different. The tracks aren't that special or technical (for a pro... I would die rode one), and while the 3-moto format (or is it four with the SuperFinal?) is fun and provides more racing, watching two uber talents shuffle into their inevitable positions among a sea of other riders round after round on somewhat basic tracks just doesn't scratch the itch.

Maybe they could take a page out of the Paris Supercross playbook, and make WSX feel/look like the spectacle it is. Perhaps they could add in some more international commentators to help give it a global flavor. More than anything, I would like to see tracks that better represent the region they are racing in. Outdoor venues or track features that make the event and location unique. Sand in Abu Dhabi, green grass and a picket fence on the side of the track in London, an outdoor section through a eucalyptus grove in Australia. Terrible ideas? Maybe, but they're different and that's what WSX needs. 

I'm all for it. Had a rocky start and of course there's some kinks to be worked out but it will be a good off season option for many riders and good SX practice for Euros aspiring to make it to AMA SX.

I find it funny so many people were shitting on it and bagging out Kenny for participating but have been rather silent on Tomac racing in the series. 

So.. Since they're already doing promo with Tomac for next year, did he sign anything? Otherwise that would be weird no? Maybe he takes the Kenny route for next year?

Bingo....

You just said it a lot nicer than i would have.

😂

Ok so this is a crazy take but what if you made the WSX a spec class with Starks ( I’m old and love loud bikes so don’t shame me).  

For the pure sake of racing quality 

Think about it you set all the motor packages the exact same but allow suspension tweaks for weight etc.  Let the worlds best compete on like equipment and make it just pure racing like the old IROC car racing deal.  With the smaller venues you could dial the starks back to 30-40 HP or whatever.  The series owns the bikes and the riders just fly in and hop on.  

Ok fire away.. 

I'd be willing to bet that Tomac & Roczen aren't bitching about WSX. It's all about the paycheck.

I thought I would care about WSX this off season.  Turns out I don’t. God for bid if one of the top riders gets hurt and can’t ride Sx or MX.  Can’t see me caring in the long run.    

Shooting fish in a barrel money....

Oh man, I thought they were going for the challenge to try and beat the best racers in the world around the amazingly technical tacks of the planet's most prestigious championship!

More races to watch. 
More riders getting paid. 
More support crews getting paid. 
More exposure for companies supporting the industry. 
More promoters getting into the sport!
And it is in the offseason.  

Sounds like a good thing to me. 
 

As long as they keep it in the fall when we're usually deprived of a premier racing series (sorry AusX, but it's true), then bring it on!

thats there stated intention I believe.

So you think that Yamaha is gonna let Tomac race a Stark?

Interesting.

I am all for it doing well, more racing for me to watch and enjoy

I will add, a viable competing series will keep SMX on their toes in regards to paying riders. For that alone I wish WSX continued growth. 

It spends just like hard earned money.

Not sure - but they did it in auto racing 

Biggest win is for the fans who don’t live in America and get a chance to see some of these AMA guys in person when they visit their country.