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Two-time Monster Energy AMA Supercross champion Cooper Webb will return to Australia to contest the AUSX Open this November 30 at Marvel Stadium, making an appearance for the first time since the early stages of his career.

Webb, now 28, was a starter at the event during 2015 and 2016 before going on to win a pair of 450SX championships, and this time he will be joining Jett and Hunter Lawrence in Melbourne.

“When you go to Australia and race their top guys it’s no joke,” Webb commented. “The Australian crowds are electric, the vibe and atmosphere will be incredible. It would be awesome to win – especially with Jett and Hunter there – any time I beat them is great, but it would be cool to do it in their own country.

“I am friends with Jett and have a lot of respect for him, but am confident in my ability – I’m going there to win. We know Jett is a generational talent, he’s the full package.

“Equally, Hunter is in great form right now and will be hard to beat as well and no doubt he will want to prove a point at home, but I’ll be ready for the challenge. Whatever happens on the night, I know it will be intense and hard-fought racing between us all – the Aussie fans are in for a treat!”

With more high-profile American Supercross series regulars understood still to be confirmed, the reboot of AUSX Open – which will double as the final round of the 2024 Australian Supercross Championship – promises to become one of the most important US ‘off-season’ races in the sport. Tickets will officially go on sale at midday today.

“The AUSX Open’s 2024 rider line-up will absolutely feature the best talent Australian fans have ever had the chance to witness,” said event director Kelly Bailey. “The addition of Webb, who is one of the very few riders to beat Jett this year, is seeking payback for his narrow loss in the 2024 AMA championship.

“This rivalry is something every Australian motorsport fan wants to witness live. The stage is set with world-class athletes and now highly anticipated on-track battles, it’s going to be a phenomenal night of supercross.

“The reaction has been extraordinary – our pre-sale alone was beyond what we ever could have anticipated with many ticket categories selling out in the first 48 hours. The event is set to sell out in weeks and will be the biggest single day supercross event outside the USA.

“Fans shouldn’t wait or they will miss out. There is still a range of tickets on offer at Marvel Stadium catering to all ages, budgets and families, but the demand is like nothing we’ve seen before. We can’t wait to see Marvel Stadium erupt with 40,000 people on November 30!”