Honda Secures Seventh Consecutive 450 SX Championship with Joey Savagty

Quad Lock Honda’s Joey Savatgy clinched his first Australian Supercross Championship in dominant fashion, while teammate Dean Wilson secured second overall, making it a 1-2 finish for Honda Racing Australia. In an extraordinary season, the Honda CRF450R emerged victorious at every single round of the championship.

Savatgy entered the final race with a two-point advantage for the round win and looked poised for victory as he led the field. However, a flat tire forced him to slow significantly, shifting his focus to simply completing the race. Despite finishing fourth on the night, his overall points tally was enough to secure his first Australian Supercross Championship.

Wilson, battling an injury from a prior crash, faced uncertainty about competing in the final round. Despite this, he not only raced but also finished third on the night, solidifying second overall in the championship.

Honda’s seventh straight Australian Supercross Championship is a milestone they take great pride in, reflecting their relentless pursuit of excellence.

Team Director Yarrive Konsky expressed immense pride in the team’s achievements:
“This is an incredible result for Honda, our riders, and the team. Honda dominated the class, and Dean showed remarkable spirit by racing tonight despite his injuries. Everyone involved has done a tremendous job. Winning one championship is hard, but winning seven in a row is truly remarkable. It’s a testament to the dedication of the team and the support we receive. Each year the challenge grows tougher, and we know our competition will come back even stronger next year.”

Joey Savatgy reflected on his championship win:
“We may not have won the battle tonight, but we won the war. This has been an amazing championship, and I’m thrilled to take home my first Australian title. I can’t thank everyone enough.”

Dean Wilson added:
“Losing the championship is tough because it means so much to me. But I gave it everything I had and came up just short. I’m proud of my results and how I rode.”