South Australian Brett Metcalfe says he’s looking forward to his Supercross class debut when the 2011 Monster Energy AMA Supercross, an FIM World Championship, commences at Anaheim in California this Saturday night.

Metcalfe is the newest member of the Rockstar Makita Suzuki Team, coming off a season of racing that got him noticed and put him at the top of new team manager Mike Webb’s wish list for 2011.

“I’m really looking forward to A1,” said Metcalfe. “It’s very exciting for me, as it is the first race with the Rockstar Makita Suzuki team and on my new Suzuki RM-Z450.

“It’s also my first season in the SX class and that adds a bit to the equation, although I’m very comfortable on the bike and whether it’s a 250 or 450, I’m just into racing. I like to race and that’s where I hope to show my strength.

“The team and sponsors have been great and we’ve all put a lot of effort into testing and training. It will be good to see how that all pays off. It will be a long season, but Anaheim 1 is always a good test.”

Metcalfe has adapted well to the new team and his Suzuki RM-Z450, having spent countless hours on the test and practice tracks preparing for his new challenge, joining defending champion Ryan Dungey at Suzuki for this season.

Last season saw Metcalfe race to second in the Lucas Oils AMA Pro Motocross Championship as a rookie in the 450 Class, finishing runner-up to Dungey.