Growing Rider List For World Supercross Championship
| July 19, 2022
More riders have been announced for the upcoming World Supercross Championship (WSX). So far, Craig Dack Racing (CDR Yamaha) has Luke Clout, Aaron Tanti and Kyle Chisholm competing under his tent. Clout will compete in WSX (450cc) and Tanti will compete in SX2 (250cc), while Chisholm’s class is still TBD. The final rider will be announced at a later date. Honda Genuine Honda Racing also announced that their SX2 lineup will include Max Anstie and Wilson Todd. No word yet on their two WSX riders. The series is set to kick off Saturday October 8, 2022 in Cardiff, UK for the British Grand Prix.
Luke Clout: “My dream has always been to compete and win a World Championship in the 450cc class and I’m excited to be given the opportunity to race in the FIM-sanctioned World Supercross Championship,” said Clout. “Craig and the CDR team have instilled confidence in my ability to compete on supercross’s global stage with the best riders from around the world and I’m looking forward to the challenge, but understand it’s going to take hard work, determination and an intense drive to succeed.”
Craig Dack: “As we embark on our journey to compete for an FIM-sanctioned World Supercross Championship Title, we’re thrilled with the prospects of our team and believe the combination of Luke, Aaron and Kyle gives us an impressive roster to compete for podiums right out of the gates during this pilot season,” said Dack. “These three guys possess several critical intangibles on and off the track that will serve our team well when competing on the global stage against the best riders supercross has to offer and we couldn’t be more excited to get the season going.”
Max Anstie: “I’m very excited to be racing for Yarrive, Martin and the Honda Genuine Honda Racing team competing for an FIM-sanctioned World Championship. It’s the chance of a lifetime, and I’m thrilled to be a part of a race team with a rich history in the sport,” said Anstie. “Growing up in England, I dreamt of competing in front of my friends, family and thousands of die-hard supercross fans, and now I have that opportunity in Cardiff, so I’ll be ready to take advantage and am looking forward to competing.”
Yarrive Konsky: “We’re excited to get our SX2 riders locked in as we embark on this unprecedented global competition in the FIM World Supercross Championship and believe Max and Wilson will compete at the highest level and provide our team with a chance to claim a World Supercross Championship,” said Yarrive Konsky, owner of the Honda Genuine Honda Racing team. “Max and Wilson are consummate professionals who will lead by example and provide our team the necessary tenacity and experience to compete on a global level. We’re excited about the prospects of our two WSX riders and believe they will solidify a formidable lineup to compete in the FIM World Supercross Championship.”
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