News 18 Apr 2011

Reed and Global Action Sports confirm Super X split

Chad Reed will no longer be involved in Super X, but isn't ruling out additional races in Australia.

Chad Reed will no longer be involved in Super X, but isn't ruling out additional races in Australia.

Australia’s Chad Reed and Global Action Sports have this morning confirmed that the dual AMA and World Supercross Champion will no longer in involved in the Monster Energy Super X, Australasian Supercross Championship.

The partnership between Super X and Reed in the series has concluded, allowing Reed to focus on his racing career and team in the USA for TwoTwo Motorsports.

Reed’s goals in becoming involved with the Super X series were to help raise the profile of the sport of supercross in Australia and help to establish a series which was world class and he feels that has been accomplished.

“As a group we set our goals for the series very high. Our new initiatives were world class – live television, quality venues, unique formats – and brought the sport of supercross a whole new public profile in Australia.

“I look forward to watching the series moving forward and hope to return home and race in the future if my AMA SX and outdoor series commitments permit.”

Reed currently sits third in the AMA Supercross standings for 2011 with just two rounds remaining, six points in arrears of title leader Ryan Villopoto.

Meanwhile, Global Action Sports has today announced that the series will continue this season despite Super X Australasia Pty Ltd going into liquidation.

The calendar is set to be announced in the coming months by GAS, according to new general manager Kevin Williams.

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