JASON THOMAS JOINS AUSX BROADCAST TEAM

Published On: October 29th, 2024Categories: Announcements, News, Team PR

We’re thrilled to announce that American Supercross commentator and former pro racer, Jason Thomas, will join our broadcast team for Round 3 of the Australian Supercross Championship, the Wollongong Triple Crown! Known for his years of industry insight and hands-on racing experience, Jason brings both expertise and passion to this exciting event. He spent over a decade as a competitive rider, including racing in Australia, and has since become a highly regarded voice in supercross commentary, valued for his ability to break down the sport for fans of all levels.

Rounds One and Two of the Fox Australian Supercross Championship have recorded the best domestic live broadcast results in over a decade with over 110,000 viewers tuning in to Fox Sports and Kayo for over 4.9 million combined minutes.

The result solidifies a resurgence in the championship, following a sellout crowd for round one in Kayo Stadium, Redcliffe and almost 17,000 combined attendees across the two days. Further broadcast information regarding international viewers is still to be finalised however will greatly increase the results, with millions having the opportunity to tune in.

An improvement in broadcast quality, further bolstered some fantastic bar to bar racing and now, the addition of one of the most recognises faces in international supercross and motocross broadcasting, Jason Thomas, aims to ensure the upward trend continues in WIN Stadium, Wollongong this weekend.

Jason Thomas shared his enthusiasm: “It’s truly an honor to be part of the Australian Supercross Championship broadcast in Wollongong. My connection to Australia runs deep, and I’m excited to contribute to the sport’s growth here, bringing fans closer to the action than ever before.” There’s something special about the energy in Australia’s supercross crowd. With these current rivalries, fans are in for an incredible show!”

Fans can expect truly world-class coverage as Jason joins the experienced Danny Ham and trackside reporter Trent Maher, to deliver all the action, drama, and insights from round three.

Kelly Bailey, Championship Director, added: “To see such a significant growth in viewership in just the first two rounds of the 2024 Championship, is testament to the world-class field of teams and competitors competing in this year’s series. The fans so far have been showing fantastic support in ticket sales and broadcast viewership. There’s a fantastic wave of momentum for Supercross in Australia at the moment. We can’t wait to see what unfolds in WIN Stadium this weekend.

Jason (Thomas) has solidified himself as one of the most accomplished TV personalities in our sport internationally. It’s such a great opportunity to have us join our team for round three in Wollongong. We can’t wait for another unmissable night of racing!” – Championship Director Kelly Bailey.

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