Photo gallery: Australian Supercross Championship at Redcliffe

Big crowds packed Redcliffe’s Kayo Stadium for an action-packed weekend of Australian Supercross Championship action, witnessing ‘arguably one of the most thrilling nights of supercross racing in years’.

The venue, which was almost unrecognisable after being transformed for the competition, hosted the opening two rounds of the championship on Saturday and Sunday respectively.

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Organisers say the racing reached fever pitch on Sunday, after a thrilling opener the previous day, with Napa Parts Honda Factory Racing’s Joey Savatgy (USA) claiming the SX1 overall victory over Empire Kawasaki’s Luke Clout and defending series champion Honda Racing’s Dean Wilson from Scotland.

In the first of two of the ‘Double Header’ format races, Clout initially led the field before Wilson made his move, but a mistake by the reigning champion in the opening laps saw him tip over in a corner, relinquishing the lead.

Clout regained control, while under pressure from Savatgy, the duo battling it out as Wilson re-entered the fight for the lead. It came down to the final lap, but it was Clout who prevailed ahead of Savatgy and Wilson.

CDR Yamaha Monster Energy duo Matt Moss and Jed Beaton completed the top five ahead of Aaron Tanti (Honda Racing), Hayden Mellross (KTM), Dylan Wills (GasGas Racing Team), Jack Mather (Raceline Husqvarna Tdub Racing), and Luke Zielinski (Yamaha).

The second final was a relatively uneventful encounter, with Clout initially leading before Savatgy made his move, going onto secure victory by 2.706s over Wilson, as Clout settled for third.

In the SX2 (250cc) category it was another Honda, steered by Shane McElrath (USA), making a clear statement and dominating with an emphatic 1-1 sweep.

McElrath bounced back after a tough finish in the opening round to show his true potential in front of Boost Mobile Honda’s Noah Ferguson.

When the gates dropped for the first moto, it was an all-Honda showcase. McElrath rocketed to the front early and was never challenged, crossing the finish line with authority to remind everyone of his world-class talent.

Moto two kicked off with Alex Larwood jumping into an early lead, while Ferguson got tangled up in chaotic first-turn carnage. McElrath patiently chipped away, picking off riders one by one, until he seized the lead and charged to a commanding victory, capping off a flawless night for the American.

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By Dominika Lis

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By Dominika Lis