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AME Management has released a revised line-up of riders that are set to compete at the inaugural Australian FMX Grand Prix (AFMXGP), alongside the 2016 Formula 1 Rolex Australian Grand Prix at the Albert Park Grand Prix circuit later this month.

In what is considered to be one of the most internationally diversified rider line-ups to hit Australian shores, countries of Japan, Czech Republic, Canada, Spain and New Zealand will be represented strongly along with the hosting country, Australia.

The AFMXGP has altered its previous line up that was released in February due to multiple riders being under contract with Nitro Circus – a contract that AME Management director Adam Bailey left them to honour.

“A number of the riders who were announced previously have indicated they are under contract with Nitro Circus,” said Bailey. “So we have secured equivalent high profile talent. We’re extremely excited by the new line-up of 16 riders, along with the fact that the international depth is prominent – each discipline will be incredible to watch and an unforgettable experience for fans.”

The AFMXGP will showcase three separate disciplines across all four event days; FMX GP, Speed & Style and Best Whip, which will each be accompanied with their own respective prize purse.

Leading the Australian FMX contingent will be Ryan Brown. Brown will carry strong momentum into the AFMXGP, with a victory at the 2016 Red Bull Farm Jam a month ago. Joining Brown will be Jake Smith and Tom Robinson.

A major drawcard for the AFMXGP will be the Best Whip contest, as a number of Australia’s best supercross racers will go head to head with multiple FMX athletes to settle the age-old argument as to who has the better whip.

Leading the charge for the supercross talent will be crowd favourite, Josh Cachia, following a lengthy hiatus from any form of competition whatsoever, Cachia will appear at the AFMXGP competition and represent the racers during the Best Whip contest.

Australian ex-factory supercross racer Cheyne Boyd will also join the line up, having been a prominent figure on the Best Whip front since his retirement from supercross. Joining him will be Lewis Woods and Chris Camilleri to complete the line up of racers contesting the discipline.

A number of the talented FMX athletes will compete in Best Whip alongside the supercross contenders, those include Kawasaki-backed New South Wales rider Lance Russell and Corey Creed.

The Australian FMX Grand Prix is free to all ticket holders for the 17-20 March event, head to www.grandprix.com.au to book your tickets.

Rider line-up:
Libor Podmol (Czech Republic)
Filip Podmol (Czech Republic)
David Rinaldo (France)
Kyle Demelo (Canada)
Maikel Melero (Spain)
Daichi Ehara (Japan)
Nick Franklin (New Zealand)
Ryan Brown (Australia)
Josh Cachia (Australia)
Cheyne Boyd (Australia)
Jake Smith (Australia)
Tom Robinson (Australia)
Lewis Woods (Australia)
Lance Russell (Australia)
Chris Camilleri (Australia)
Corey Creed (Australia)