Former AMA Motocross Champion Ken Roczen has confirmed his participation in the new World Supercross series which is slated to start in October.

One of the most successful and prominent riders in the sport, Roczen, a 28-year-old German native, comes to WSX boasting an impressive resume, including 48 combined professional 450cc and 250cc victories at events around the world.

The 2022 WSX global championship will see Roczen bring his incredible talent and championship pedigree to thousands of die-hard fans in stadiums around the world throughout the three-round championship. Roczen is currently in negotiations to finalize an agreement to compete for one of the 10 exclusively licensed teams, with details to be released once an agreement is finalized.

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“The WSX is a unique opportunity to compete on a truly global scale, and Iā€™m thrilled to be a part of that,” said Roczen.

“I havenā€™t raced overseas in a very long time so Iā€™m looking forward to bringing supercross to die-hard fans at these international events in 2022, all while competing for an FIM-sanctioned world title.

“Iā€™m thrilled for what will no doubt be an unbelievable experience and a fantastic springboard for a full assault on my 2023 supercross and motocross championship goals.”