{"id":1865,"date":"2022-08-25T09:47:43","date_gmt":"2022-08-25T08:47:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wsxphase1pt5.u.thrivex.io\/?p=1865"},"modified":"2022-10-07T01:55:12","modified_gmt":"2022-10-07T01:55:12","slug":"wsx-announces-innovative-race-format","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wsxp2.u.thrivex.io\/wsx-announces-innovative-race-format\/","title":{"rendered":"WSX Announces Innovative Race Format"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Australia (August 22, 2022) \u2013 SX Global, the Australian sports and entertainment company spearheading the <strong>FIM World Supercross Championship (WSX)<\/strong>, today unveiled details for an innovative competitive format to be utilised in FIM World Supercross (WSX) Championship events ongoing \u2013 a format designed to maximise racing action and overall excitement and entertainment for fans at every WSX event.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The non-traditional format features more races and shorter race durations, significantly increasing the overall level of action and excitement, while minimising downtime for fans throughout events. Highlighting the competitive format are three Main Event races for each class, with the combined individual results of each Main Event determining each Championship Round winner for both the WSX and SX2 classes. The three, back-to-back Main Event format and shorter race durations significantly increases the overall level of intensity and unpredictability at every Championship round and makes getting effective starts and hole shots all the more critical. Much of this format has been tested successfully at SX Global-produced AUS-X Open events, with incredibly positive feedback from riders and fans alike.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition, the WSX class will feature a SuperPole round \u2013 an individual time trial format, featuring the top 10 WSX heat race finishers, to determine the order for the Main Event races. Combined with adjacent entertainment, including live music and freestyle motocross exhibitions, the unique format translates into an unparalleled level of entertainment for fans at every WSX Championship round.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p>&#8220;&#8230; fans will enjoy significantly more action from their favourite riders &#8230; while shorter race formats increase the overall level of drama and excitement through tighter, action-packed battles &#8230;&#8221;<\/p><cite><strong>ADAM BAILEY<br>DIRECTOR OF MOTORSPORT<\/strong><\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cIn everything we do with the WSX Championship, our aim is to take what\u2019s best about supercross and expand on that with innovative ideas that address areas where the sport can be even better, and this competitive format is a prime example of that,\u201d said Adam Bailey, managing director \u2013 Motorsport of SX Global. \u201cAs we drive a dynamic global future for supercross, the fan experience has to be central to everything. Having more races ensures fans will enjoy significantly more action from their favourite riders over the course of an event, while shorter race formats increase the overall level of drama and excitement through tighter, action-packed battles and minimal downtime over the course of the evening.&#8221; <br><br><em>Hear more from Adam Bailey as he walks through the Race Format on the <a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/ZpLJt7RQHaY\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">video<\/a> below.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"WSX Innovative New Racing Format Explained\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ZpLJt7RQHaY?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The competitive format at WSX Championship rounds breaks down as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">Qualifying Session<\/mark><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>WSX and SX2 fields will each be split into two separate timed qualifying sessions, with individual lap times determining the order for each class\u2019 heat races. Each qualifying session will last 10 minutes, with final laps run to completion once the 10-minute session expires.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">Heat<\/mark><\/strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\"><strong>s<\/strong><\/mark><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>WSX class heat races will determine the order for the SuperPole \u2013 a time-trial format exclusive to the WSX class that will determine the order of its Main Event round. The top five finishers in each of the two WSX heat races will earn a spot in the 10-rider SuperPole. The sixth to 11th place finishers in each heat will fill spots 11-22 in the gate pick order for the main event, with the faster overall heat taking precedent and gate picks alternating between the remaining riders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For the SX2 class, in the same manner as with traditional supercross formats, heat races will determine the order for the main event. Collectively, the faster overall heat will take precedent, with gate pick choice for the Main Event alternating between the finishing order of the two SX2 heats.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">SuperPole<\/mark><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Exclusive to the WSX class, the SuperPole round will feature 10 riders &#8211; the top-five finishers from the two WSX heat races. Featuring an individual time-trial format, lap times from the SuperPole round will determine the gate pick order of the top 10 for the WSX Main Event races.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">Main Events<\/mark><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Each WSX Championship round will see riders contest three \u2018back-to-back&#8217; Main Event races for each class, with only a short 5-minute break between each. The combined individual results determining the winner and podium spots for each Championship Round.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">Championship Points<\/mark><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>FIM World Supercross Championship points will be awarded for each of the three Main Event races. Points will follow the traditional supercross format of 25, 22 and 20, 18 and 16 points respectively for first through fifth place, with the remaining 17 riders earning from 15 points to 1 point, depending on where they finish. It total, a maximum of 75 FIM World Championship Points are up for grabs at each WSX Championship round.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition to the Main Event races, the fastest SX2 qualifier and the winner of the WSX Superpole will be awarded one additional Championship point.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">Practice Sessions<\/mark><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As with traditional supercross event formats, practice sessions will take place during afternoons for the enjoyment of fans who arrive earlier and want to enjoy as much action as possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/wsxp2.u.thrivex.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/WSX_RaceFormat_Infographic_1920x1080-1200x675-1.jpeg\" alt=\"Wsx Raceformat Infographic 1920x1080 1200x675\" class=\"wp-image-2606\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wsxp2.u.thrivex.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/WSX_RaceFormat_Infographic_1920x1080-1200x675-1.jpeg 1200w, https:\/\/wsxp2.u.thrivex.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/WSX_RaceFormat_Infographic_1920x1080-1200x675-1-600x338.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/wsxp2.u.thrivex.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/WSX_RaceFormat_Infographic_1920x1080-1200x675-1-768x432.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption><em><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">WSX Championship Race Format<\/mark><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Three-race, back-to-back Main Event format and SuperPole round highlight. 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