Hunter Lawrence wins Australian Supercross Open in Melbourne
nbcsports.com — November 30, 2024, 07:01 PM UTC
Hunter Lawrence won the final round of the Australian Supercross Championship in Melbourne, marking a successful return to his home country. He triumphed in two of three races, while Joey Savatgy secured the championship title despite a flat tire. The event attracted over 42,000 fans, making it the largest Supercross gathering in Australia. Lawrence expressed the thrill of competing in front of a home crowd, while his brother Jett also felt the support despite bike issues that forced him to retire from the final race. In the SX2 division, Shane Wilson clinched the title by winning Round 5 in Melbourne, finishing 17 points ahead of Cole Thompson. Savatgy ended the night with a six-point lead over Dean Wilson in the overall standings.