Australia is experiencing something this weekend that should never happen: two major Supercross events – the AUSSX Final in Adelaide and the WSX round on the Gold Coast They run at exactly the same time. Two series, one country, one date. And thus a situation that hinders the sport more than it helps it.
The fans have to decide. The drivers have to decide. And the industry is caught in the middle.
It is the perfect example of how quickly sport can shoot itself in the foot when communication and coordination are lacking.
Two races, one date – and nobody wins
Geographically speaking, the Gold Coast and Adelaide are worlds apart. But in reality, they’re not. Attention is a limited resource – and both shows are fishing in the same pond on the same weekend.
The national title will be decided in Adelaide, while in Queensland, stars like Tomac, Webb, Roczen and Deegan They get the big stage. Two highlights at the same time. Two series that could actually benefit from each other, but instead compete against each other.
The result: Nobody really wins. AUX, not WSX – and certainly not the Australian Supercross sport.
How could this happen? MA is caught in the middle.
Both events were organized by Motorcycling Australia (MA) Approved – and that’s precisely what raises questions. AUSX promoter Adam Bailey He openly admits that an exclusivity agreement was violated. And he also says what many are thinking: This date should never have been released.
The Adelaide finale had been a fixture for months, firmly anchored in the Supercars Grand Finals support program. Non-negotiable, non-transferable. Despite this, a WSX round is now scheduled for the same time. Whether intentional, an oversight, or simply a lack of foresight – the result remains the same: chaos.
A conflict that goes deeper than just a date.
The scheduling dispute is just the tip of the iceberg. Adam Bailey He was once a co-founder of WSX. He was one of the visionaries, one of the driving forces. But internal power struggles, management errors, and a disastrous 2023 season led to his departure. the project left and returned to its roots – AUSX.
His criticism is crystal clear: the WSX launched too loudly, too expensively, with overly ambitious goals and insufficient sustainability. Too much “We’re conquering the world.” Too little reality.
That WSX also has several top stars exclusively bound The presence of Deegan, Webb, and Craig adds further fuel to the fire. Bailey wanted to bring the Lawrence brothers to Melbourne to play against Deegan. The material for the match had even already been produced. But WSX blocked it. The result: a dream showdown dashed.
WSX is being rebuilt – but the clock is ticking
Under CEO Tom Burwell WSX has returned Driving started, primarily due to its wildcard concept and focus on international stars. The trend is upward. But many questions remain. Can WSX become financially stable? Can investor confidence be maintained in the long term? And can the series keep pace with global expansion when conflicts are already arising within its own country?
The series seems forced – but effort alone is not enough.
The real loser: the sport itself.
At the end of the day, it’s not about who puts on the bigger show. It’s about the fact that Supercross can only grow outside the US if national and international series work together – not against each other. Two events on the same day, in the same country, are more than just an unfortunate coincidence. They demonstrate the urgent need for clear agreements, genuine communication, and mutual understanding.
Because Supercross has enormous potential. But only if the players understand that competition within the same week – let alone the same day – only knows one direction: downwards.
Now clarity is needed – and courage.
AUSX has spoken. WSX remains silent so far. But as long as both sides don’t openly discuss how they intend to prevent such conflicts in the future, everything remains just a patchwork solution. The fans deserve more. The drivers deserve more. And the sport deserves a platform that allows it to grow – not two that get in each other’s way.
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