The FIM World Supercross Championship to debut in Vancouver for the 2024 Season

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Secure your seat for the Canadian Grand Prix with tickets on sale August 16, 2024

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Aug. 13, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The FIM World Supercross Championship (WSX) kicks off its 2024 season with an adrenaline-fueled Canadian Grand Prix in Vancouver. After nearly 20 years, the sport of Supercross returns to town on October 26, 2024. WSX promises an exciting and unforgettable live sports experience for the whole family.

After the official press conference and demonstration of freestyle motocross (FMX) at BC Place, WSX announced that seven rider teams and two wild cards in each class will tire on the unique track at BC Place for the season opener.

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With exciting competitions, live music, exciting pyrotechnics and amazing action, fans can secure their seats when tickets go on sale on August 16, 2024 at 12:00 PM PST.

“Vancouver is located directly next to the largest Supercross market in the world, the United States, and while we have a great opportunity to engage with North American audiences with the WSX Grand Prix of Canada, we also have an incredible opportunity to showcase British Columbia as a global destination,” said Tom Burwell, CEO, WSX. “Bringing top Supercross action back to Vancouver is something we’re very proud of, and as the first event in 2024, fans will experience intense, visceral and exciting racing there. They’ll get to see the paddock, feel the track, and meet some of the big names.” the biggest in Supercross face-to-face. It will be special.

After the 2023 season, WSX continues to expand into new markets with races on three continents. The previous season featured outstanding talent with German motorcycling superstar Ken Roczen claiming his second WSX World Championship title while Britain’s Max Anstie carved his name into the SX2 World Championship crown.

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“Vancouver’s growing reputation for top-level sporting events makes the city and the beautiful BC Place a natural fit for the energy and excitement of the Supercross championship,” said Royce Chwin, President and CEO, Destination Vancouver. “The WSX Canadian Grand Prix is ​​another addition to the so-called ‘Calendar of Miracles’ which welcomes the Gray Cup later this year, followed by the 2025 Invictus Games, then the FIFA 26™ World Cup. An incredible sporting legacy is being built here.

For more information on WSX or to purchase tickets for the Canadian Grand Prix in Vancouver, visit https://wsxchampionship.com/.

WSX press materials with series photos and logos, available here.

About FIM WORLD SUPERCROSS CHAMPIONSHIP
The FIM World Supercross Championship (WSX) is an international Championship run by SX Global in Australia. The World Supercross Championship was primarily based in the US before the governing body of motorcycling, the Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme (FIM), granted SX Global the exclusive organizational and commercial rights to stage and promote the World Supercross Championship from 2022.

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ABOUT DESTINATION VANCOUVER
Destination Vancouver is a member-based not-for-profit destination management organization for the city of Vancouver, BC. Our goal is to transform communities and visitors through the power of travel and to be leaders, advocates and ambassadors for our city. We work with 800+ members and many partners in Vancouver’s visitor economy to develop compelling experiences and offerings for visitors and promote Vancouver in the Canadian, US, and international markets. Our responsibility to build a sustainable and resilient visitor economy is the foundation of everything we do. Visit us at destinationvancouver.com

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