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South Australian international Brett Metcalfe will return home to contest the third round of the 2015 Australian Supercross Championship at Adelaide Showgrounds on Saturday, 31 October.

This event will mark the first time in almost 20 years since the 2013 Canadian Motocross Champion last raced a national supercross at Adelaide Showgrounds.

Metcalfe, who is originally from Mannum, South Australia, finished third in this year’s Canadian Motocross Championship. He will contest the upcoming Red Bull Straight Rhythm and said he is looking forward to returning home to race in Adelaide.

“It’s awesome that supercross is returning to Adelaide,” Metcalfe said. “I grew up watching it there before I had the chance to race. The venue is massive and will allow for a proper full sized supercross track and I am excited to be a part of its return. I have already started training and I plan to race the Red Bull Rhythm again which will help with my preparations.

“This year was tough, I started out at a privateer racing a few supercross events and then went back to Canada and although I claimed a podium, third wasn’t where I wanted to be. I am looking forward to coming home to race and seeing my family.”

South Australian promoter Mark Gilbert with support from Motorcycling Australia and local companies Energy Logistix and SD3 Auto have made Metcalfe’s return possible.

“This is fantastic news for South Australian fans and the sport of Supercross in Australia,” Gilbert said. “I am proud to be a part of his return and look forward to having him back at home for the third round of the Australian Supercross Championship.”