Ahead of the championship’s regional debut, organisers have announced ticket sale of the FIM World Supercross (WSX) Championships Abu Dhabi Grand Prix for the season’s penultimate round in Abu Dhabi. 

 

Held across November 4 and 5 at the Etihad Arena on Yas Island, 40 of the world’s best supercross riders will face off in the World Championship WSX & SX24 divisions, with a special inclusion of UAE’s best junior riders getting the once in a lifetime opportunity to compete, in an action-packed weekend in the region’s first ever World Supercross event. 

 

Perfect for the whole family, the new addition to Yas Island’s event-filled 2023 calendar also serves as the kick off to an incredible racing season in Abu Dhabi, headlined by the 15th edition of the Formula 1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix from 23-26 November 2023 at Yas Marina Circuit. 

 

Breath-taking

SX Global’s CEO, Adam Bailey, said: “It’s an exciting moment as we announce tickets for our first event in the Middle East are now on sale, and we are eagerly counting down the days until gates drop inside the Etihad Arena for the WSX Abu Dhabi GP.”

 

“We can’t wait for local fans to experience the breath-taking, thrilling nature of World Supercross, coupled with the fun, family friendly entertainment that encompasses the event. 

 

“Bringing World Supercross to the region has always been on our agenda, and it’s a fantastic opportunity to showcase this incredible spectacle that’s unlike anything the Middle East has seen before – we look forward to what will be a historic moment in Abu Dhabi in November.”

 

Alongside the variety of world-class, international sporting events set to take place on Yas Island over the coming months, including UFC 294, the NBA Abu Dhabi Games and the Formula 1 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, the WSX Abu Dhabi GP adds to the island’s history of hosting historic sporting moments. 

 

Legacy of Yas Island

Saif Rashid Al Noaimi, CEO of Ethara, said: “The inclusion of the World Supercross Abu Dhabi GP to our thrilling calendar of international events over the coming months is only adding to the legacy of Yas Island playing host to historic sporting moments on a global stage.”

 

“Having the regional debut of WSX as the opening event of our incredible racing season, ahead of the Formula 1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, will add an exciting family-friendly spectacle that we are sure our fans will love.”

 

Offering excitement and thrills for the whole family, featuring the world’s best supercross riders, live music, exhilarating pyrotechnics and gravity-defying stunts, fans can secure their seat at the first ever WSX Abu Dhabi GP.-- TradeArabia News Service