The following press releases are from SX Global, promoters of the FIM World Supercross Championship:
The FIM World Supercross Championship (WSX) has revealed its full WSX 450cc class rider lineup for the upcoming 2024 season.
With the 2024 grid featuring seven teams, a total of 14 riders will race in the series’ premier WSX category while a further 14 riders will race in the 250cc SX2 class, with 28 full-time riders contesting the campaign, plus up to four Wildcard entries per event.
2024 FIM World Supercross Championship WSX Rider Entry List
| Rider Name | Rider Number | Team |
| Ken Roczen | #1 | Pipes Motorsports Group |
| Eli Tomac | #3 | CDR Yamaha with Star Racing |
| Vince Friese | #4 | MotoConcepts Racing |
| Dean Wilson | #15 | Fire Power Honda |
| Joey Savatgy | #17 | Fire Power Honda |
| Luke Clout | #19 | Rick Ware Racing |
| Greg Aranda | #20 | Team GSM |
| Ryan Breece | #21 | MotoConcepts Racing |
| Colt Nichols | #45 | Pipes Motorsports Group |
| Mitch Oldenburg | #48 | Rick Ware Racing |
| Boris Maillard | #727 | Team GSM |
| Cedric Soubeyras | #85 | Bud Racing |
| Matt Moss | #102 | CDR Yamaha |
| Anthony Bourdon | #945 | Bud Racing |
Alongside the return of two-time World Champion, Ken Roczen, the 2024 season will see the return of front-running riders including Dean Wilson, Vince Friese and two-time vice champion, Joey Savatgy. WSX will also welcome the return of eight-time AMA Motocross and Supercross champion, Eli Tomac, who previously raced in the series at the 2022 British GP.
The 2024 season will commence on 26 October at BC Place in Vancouver for the WSX Canadian GP. The campaign will then continue at HBF Park in Perth, Australia, where WSX will hold its first-ever double-header event (Rounds Two and Three). The season will then conclude at Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi on 4 December on the same week as the Formula 1 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.
Tom Burwell, CEO, FIM World Supercross Championship, said: “With the official start of the season quickly approaching, I’m thrilled to reveal our WSX class rider lineup. Our 450cc grid for 2024 is undoubtedly the strongest it has ever been, not only with Ken [Roczen] returning to defend his title and Joey [Savatgy] vying to beat him, but also with the addition of Eli [Tomac] who is an elite talent and icon of our sport. Our grid embodies the spirit and intensity of Supercross, and I have no doubt that 2024 will be a defining season for WSX. It will be one that we remember for a long time to come.”
FIM World Supercross Championship reveals 14 full-time riders in SX2 250cc class ahead of season-opening WSX Canadian GP
As the countdown continues for the opening round of the 2024 season, the FIM World Supercross Championship (WSX) has revealed its complete SX2 250cc class lineup.
With seven teams across both the SX2 250cc class and premier WSX 450cc class, a total of 28 riders will compete in the series on a full-time basis in 2024 (14 riders per class), with up to four Wildcard entries appearing in each event.
2024 FIM World Supercross Championship SX2 Rider Entry List
| Rider Name | Rider Number | Team |
| Cole Thompson | #2 | Fire Power Honda |
| Noah Viney [R] | #7 | MotoConcepts Racing |
| Kyle Chisholm | #11 | Pipes Motorsports Group |
| Shane McElrath | #12 | Fire Power Honda |
| Enzo Lopes | #16 | Rick Ware Racing |
| Ryder Kingsford [R] | #21 | CDR Yamaha |
| Brice Maylin [R] | #31 | Bud Racing |
| Kaleb Barham | #41 | CDR Yamaha |
| Cullin Park | #43 | MotoConcepts Racing |
| Derek Kelley | #58 | Pipes Motorsports Group |
| Coty Schock [R] | #69 | Rick Ware Racing |
| Calvin Fonvieille [R] | #111 | Bud Racing |
| Maxime Desprey | #141 | Team GSM |
| Julien Lebeau [R] | #259 | Team GSM |
Featuring a mixture of new names and familiar faces, the 2024 SX2 grid blends youth with experience to create the ultimate showdown as soon as the season gets underway in Vancouver, Canada, on 26 October.
Alongside the return of 2022 champion, Shane McElrath, the 2024 season will see Brazil’s Enzo Lopes set out on a highly anticipated comeback campaign, while Maxime Desprey and PMG’s Kyle Chisholm will also compete for title glory. Coty Schock, who finished third in AMA Supercross 250SX East is just one of six exciting young rookies on the grid, including Ryder Kingsford and Calvin Fonvieille.
After the inaugural WSX Canadian GP, the season will continue on 23-24 November with the WSX Australian GP at HBF Park in Perth. The season will close with the WSX Abu Dhabi GP in the United Arab Emirates on 4 December.
Tom Burwell, CEO, FIM World Supercross Championship, said: “With the WSX Canadian GP just around the corner, I’m delighted to confirm our complete SX2 rider lineup for the 2024 season. Over the past two years, SX2 has been a hard-fought class, and has provided the perfect opportunity for our riders to showcase their ability on the world stage. This year, we have some very exciting storylines, with Shane [McElrath] hunting down his second championship title, Enzo [Lopes] making his Supercross comeback after being on the sidelines for the majority of 2024, Maxime [Desprey] and Kyle [Chisholm] chasing top honours, and Cole Thompson racing full-time after some standout performances last year. We also have some very exciting rookies on the grid, and with that in mind, I think we’re looking at a fascinating and exciting championship fight. 2024 is going to be unforgettable."
FIM World Supercross Championship Schedule
2024 WSX Schedule
- WSXCanada GP Saturday, October 26
- WSXAustralia GP 1 Saturday, November 23
- WSXAustralia GP 2 Sunday, November 24
- WSXAbu Dhabi GP Wednesday, December 4
