Australian motocross and supercross legend Chad Reed has been confirmed for the Monster Energy S-X Open in Auckland.
With two World Supercross titles to his name, Reed is the most prolific and successful supercross rider to ever compete in New Zealand, with the Aussie setting his sights on winning the inaugural S-X Open Supercross International FIM Oceania Championship, with the finale at Mt Smart Stadium on November 24.
Plenty of fireworks, both on and off the track, are expected on November 24 at Mt Smart Stadium with Reed set to throw it all on the line against the current world No.5 Justin Brayton, from the United States, and New Zealand’s former world MX2 champion Ben Townley.
“When I heard [Justin] Brayton was heading to Auckland in November I rang the promoters and said, ‘I’m in’,” Reed said.
“Last time we went head-to-head in the Southern Hemisphere it was an all-time battle at the AUS-X Open, but I got the upper hand and I plan to take him down again in Auckland this year.”
Touted as one of the greatest Supercross showdowns New Zealand has ever seen, Reed, the 2016 AUS-X Open Sydney – Champion is hungrier than ever at the chance to claim the inaugural S-X Open Auckland and S-X Open Supercross International FIM Oceania Championship crown, after missing the back half of 2017 through injury.
“I’ve never raced Supercross in Auckland, so I’m really looking forward to heading there to compete for the first time, especially for the chance to win not only the S-X Open Auckland crown but becoming the first ever S-X Open International Supercross FIM Oceania Champion”.
“I can’t wait to take on my old mate Ben [Townley] and the other Kiwis on their home turf, it’s going to be the ultimate rivalry of Australia versus New Zealand versus USA, a true Supercross battle for the ages.”
“I spent many months in New Zealand back when I turned professional, I love the place and the people, so think it’s going to be an awesome event at Mt Smart Stadium,” Reed said.
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