Eli Tomac and Shane McElrath delivered dominant performances to claim the 2024 FIM World Supercross Championships in the WSX and SX2 classes, respectively, at the season finale in Abu Dhabi.
Tomac, showcased his season-long supremacy by securing his 11th race win and a decisive SuperFinal victory, solidifying his position as the WSX champion over outgoing titleholder Ken Roczen and Joey Savatgy.
Meanwhile, McElrath swept all four SX2 races in Abu Dhabi to clinch his second SX2 title, finishing the season with 13 wins from 16 starts. Both riders displayed near-flawless campaigns, with McElrath’s consistency keeping him ahead of rivals Coty Schock and Cole Thompson, who finished second and third in the standings.
WSX
The final Free practice of the season set the stage for the Abu Dhabi event, with Frenchman Greg Aranda displaying exceptional speed to top the timesheets. Tomac followed closely in second, while reigning champion Ken Roczen struggled initially, landing ninth. However, Roczen rebounded in the second practice session, setting the fastest time and gaining momentum heading into the qualifiers.
Tomac demonstrated why he was the championship favourite by dominating the qualifying session. His 38.946-second lap was the fastest of the night, making him the only rider to dip below 39 seconds. Aranda, Roczen, and newly crowned 2024 SX1 Australian Supercross Champion Joey Savatgy also secured spots in the SuperPole, where Tomac once again prevailed, earning five additional championship points.
Vince Friese capitalised on a chaotic opening race to claim his first-ever WSX victory. Savatgy and Roczen clashed early, allowing Friese to seize the lead. Despite a late charge by Roczen and Tomac, Friese held on for a memorable win. Roczen finished second, with Tomac in third.
Ken Roczen dominated the second race, taking advantage of a mistake by Savatgy, who crashed while leading. Roczen’s pace kept him ahead of Tomac, who finished second, while Friese completed the podium in third.
