Ferry's New Team
E
van Ferry, who recently departed the Fac-
tory Triumph Team, has evidently secured
a new home with Wildcat Racing riding a
250cc GasGas.
The team issued a statement: "We are excit-
ed to announce our new addition for this MX
season, Evan Ferry, who will make his debut
for Pro Motocross. Coming from a successful
amateur career, with multiple national titles
and wins in Supercross Futures, we are happy
to be by his side to make this step forward for
his career. Really waiting for a great season!"
The Wildcat Racing Team is a small outfit
formed by rider/owner Lorenzo Locurcio.
Jose Butron, who rode a 450 on last year's
team, is not returning. The team is expected
to announce a replacement for Butron.
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Evan Ferry will ride a 250cc GasGas outdoors as a
member of the Wildcat Racing Team.
SX Global Signs
Agreement
With FIM
T
he FIM announced that SX Global (SXG)
will continue to promote the FIM World
Supercross Championship (WSX) through
2033. The partnership includes the option
of an additional decade.
After being awarded an initial 10-year
deal in 2021, SX Global underwent a change
of ownership in 2023, with the arrival of
Kyril Louis-Dreyfus and Juan Sartori.
A release from the FIM said that start
-
ing in 2024, the FIM WSX will enter
"new territories, breaking ground in
the sport across multiple continents.
Events will feature star-studded rider
rosters, including the return of two-
time champion Ken Roczen as he
looks to defend his FIM WSX title."
FIM President Jorge Viegas, said,
"The FIM believes that SX Global has the expertise
and know-how to deliver a first-class World Su
-
percross Championship long into the future. Their
vision is highly impressive, and the long-term suc-
cess of this series is in safe hands."
SX Global co-owner Louis-Dreyfus
added, "We look forward to continuing
to expand and promote the FIM WSX as
we seek innovative and exciting ways
to bring the sport to the loyal existing
fanbase while welcoming new audi
-
ences from across the globe."
SX Global will officially unveil plans for the
upcoming 2024 FIM World Supercross Champion
-
ship in the coming weeks.
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The FIM says it has
reached a new agreement
with SX Global that will
keep the fledgling World
Supercross Championship
around for at least 10
more years.
