Round 4 of the Australian Supercross Championship is a pivotal one, with points tight across all classes. Factory Honda Team Director Yarrive Konsky shared his thoughts:
“The points gaps are so narrow that no one can afford a bad round—we need to make every race count. This was clear in the previous round where combined race points determined the overall standings. Joey and Dean ended up tying, but Joey took the win by claiming more races on the night. The rider with the fewest mistakes in this multi-final format this weekend will come out on top, so we can’t let up,” said Konsky.
This weekend’s event marks a historic first: Supercross and Supercars sharing the same stage. With over 250,000 fans expected, the Factory Honda Team will field nine riders across three classes, and it also sees the return of Boost Mobile Honda rider Kyle Webster. Webster, who hasn’t raced Supercross in nearly a year, missed the first three rounds to focus on his preparation for the Motocross of Nations—an effort that paid off as Australia claimed victory for the first time.
“I’m grateful to the team for allowing me the time to prepare for Des Nations. I didn’t want to return to Supercross without being fully ready. Now that I’m back, I’ll race Adelaide, and then head to my hometown, Perth, for rounds 2 and 3 of the World Supercross Championship. I don’t have big expectations but I’m excited to be back,” said Webster.
This weekend also debuts a new title sponsor, Quad Lock, for SX1 riders Joey Savatgy and Dean Wilson, currently first and second in the Championship. The team will race in bold new SKDA graphics, and a Quad Lock display will showcase the brand’s products at their activation area. Boost Mobile rider Aaron Tanti, who aims for the podium, knows the key lies in minimising errors.
“Mistakes have cost me in past rounds, and it’s time to turn things around. My teammates have shown the 2025 Honda can win; now I need to bring consistency. My starts have been strong, so it’s time to get the job done,” said Tanti.
In SX2, Polyflor Honda riders Shane McElrath and Brodie Connolly hold first and second, with teammate Cole Thompson of Boost Mobile Honda in third. With tight competition, consistency across all four finals is crucial.
“These are four sprint races, each under five minutes, so starts and intensity are everything. You have to be up front from the beginning if you want a shot at the overall,” said Connolly.
In SX3, Jake Cannon on the Mongrel Boots Honda is feeling the pressure. Down ten points and sitting third after recent mistakes, he knows what it will take.
“I can’t worry on past rounds. It’s a short, five-round championship, and mistakes are costly. It’s simple—I need to win. I have the bike to do it, and now I need to deliver,” said Cannon.
This weekend’s Round 4 runs in conjunction with the Supercars’ iconic Adelaide 500, the final round of the Supercars season. With over 250,000 fans expected, the event is a unique opportunity to showcase Supercross to new audiences. Konsky is excited to have Honda race in front of a large, enthusiastic crowd, many of whom will be discovering Supercross for the first time.
“AME has done a remarkable job bringing Supercross to Supercars. This will be one of the biggest crowds for Supercross worldwide and a chance for our teams to connect with a new audience. I’ve always found that once people see Supercross, they become fans—especially motorsport fans. Supercross offers an intensity and excitement that’s unmatched; no other sport has 22 riders lined up side-by-side, funnelled into a first turn at high speeds that’s less than seven meters wide. I’ve been in this sport for nearly 40 years, and the adrenaline is always there. It never gets easier—you just never know how it will play out,” Konsky concluded.
