The Empire Kawasaki Team kicked off the Australian Supercross Championship (AUSX) with a bang at Redcliffe, QLD for the Opening Rounds across Saturday night and Sunday afternoon, with SX1 star Luke Clout claiming 3rd Overall at Round 1 and 2nd Overall at Round 2.
With confidence high heading into the stadium settings for AUSX, both Clout and the Empire Kawasaki Team knew the Sunshine Coast-based rider would excel against his Australian competitors, but the question of competition against the international talent the AUSX attracts each season was the real question mark for Clout.
Answering that question right away, Clout would post qualifying times that would top the leaderboard at multiple times throughout the weekend, with race holeshots, Heat Race victories and multiple laps led in the finals across both days of racing, it was clear to see that Clout is a contender for the AUSX SX1 Championship in 2024.
With the doubleheader format, Luke Clout’s standout ride came with a Final Win on Sunday’s Round 2 and overall points giving him 3rd Overall at Round 1 and 2nd Overall at Round 2. Clout now sits in 3rd position in the SX1 Championship, just 5 points shy of the Red Plate.
“What a weekend for the team and I at Redcliffe. I felt comfortable from the minute I hit the track and even with a few crashes in qualifying, I was able to stay calm and consistent to deliver when it mattered most. Winning in the final against the Americans on home soil was incredible and I’m so excited for the rest of the Championship”
Round 3 of the series will be on November 2 at Wollongong, Queensland.
