Gold Coast to host World Supercross Championship event in 2025
The Gold Coast has secured a major sporting coup with an international motorsport event to be held in the city this year. Details inside
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The Gold Coast has added another feather to its cap in the motorsport world as it secured a World Supercross Championship event this year.
The event will be held at Cbus Super Stadium with dates to be confirmed later this month.
Supercross is the latest in a growing number of high-octane sports and competitions to bring events to the Glitter Strip, with the V8 Supercars, Monster Jam and Nitro Circus all recently holding events in the region.
Cbus Super Stadium is the latest Australian venue to host a World Supercross event after Perth’s HBF Park held two days of competition in November last year.
“I absolutely loved being down on the west coast last season. The fans were fantastic and we know the passion of Australia’s Supercross fans runs deep across the country,” World Supercross CEO Tom Burwell said.
“So that’s why we’re bringing World Supercross to the Gold Coast, offering a chance for even more local fans to experience the world’s best riders in action up close.
“At an incredible venue, in front of what I’m sure will be an electric crowd, I can’t wait to see the racing unfold in yet another continent - bring it on.”
Queensland Minister for Sport and Racing Tim Mander was thrilled to welcome the event to the Sunshine State.
“This is the perfect event for the Gold Coast, for tourists and motorsport enthusiasts alike,” he said.
“This is a global event with huge reach, another fantastic addition to the Queensland sporting calendar and a great opportunity for kids to be inspired to get involved in sport and active recreation.”
Cbus Super Stadium general manager Kristian Blundell was excited to see the stadium’s full versatility on show when the ground transforms into a dirt track.
“With Monster Jam and Nitro Circus already under our belt, Cbus Super Stadium is fast becoming the home of major motorsport events, further showcasing the versatility of the venue,” he said.
Originally published as Gold Coast to host World Supercross Championship event in 2025
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