A host of revisions to the Monster Energy Super X, Australasian Supercross Championship, will see an new-look series presented when the 2011 season commences in Melbourne this October.

The series will return to Melbourne on 22 October for the season-opener, with each and every venue on the calendar fresh for the season ahead – including a return to Wollongong’s WIN Stadium.

Managing director of Global Action Sports, Michael Porra, said he was delighted to announce this year’s schedule (click here to view it) and the company’s commitment to the series.

“I am pleased to confirm our continued investment and long term plans for the sport of supercross in Australia,” Porra said.

“GAS has invested millions of dollars into the series over the past three years and will continue to do so to ensure its growth in the future.”

Porra revealed that live television won’t be featured for the first time in Super X’s history, instead scheduled to be aired one week following the events.

It was also unveiled by Porra that Super X will once again adopt unique formats rather than the traditional 20-lap main event that is the norm in the U.S.

“We have been working incredibly hard on this year’s championship and we are looking forward to once again delivering a world class series to Australian supercross fans with exhilarating formats, international standard supercross tracks and high quality television coverage, which will be replayed one week after every round,” Porra added.

“We have some great venues confirmed and I am super excited that we will finally have a race in Melbourne.”

Porra also confirmed that ticket prices will be reduced for the new year, however pricing is yet to be revealed at this stage.

“GAS has also responded to feedback from fans re ticket pricing and I am happy to announce that through our partnership with Monster Energy and MA, we have been able to offer far greater value to fans from 2011, with an all new and more affordable ticket price structure,” concluded Porra.

CEO of Motorcycling Australia, David White, shared Porra’s enthusiasm and confirmed the continuation of GAS’s license to run the official Australian Supercross Championship.

“I’m thrilled at the outlook of the 2011 Australian Supercross Championship with Global Action Sports at the helm,” White said.

“The future of the sport is in good hands with everyone involved committed to the growth of supercross in this country and the development of Australian riders.”

To see the new-look five-round calendar in its entirety, check out our news story from earlier today in Breaking News.