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Rising superstar Cole Davies has been confirmed for the AUSX Open on Nov 22 at Marvel Stadium in Melbourne, Australia.
The 17-year-old Monster Energy/Yamaha Star Racing rider had a breakout season in Monster Energy AMA Supercross, capturing AMA Rookie of the Year honors after collecting two race wins and finishing third in 250SX West Division points despite not racing the finale.
The New Zealander has been sidelined since a horrific crash at the season finale in Salt Lake City, but has recently resumed riding with a return to Pro Motocross hopefully coming later this summer.
“I’m genuinely excited to be lining up at the AUSX Open in Melbourne this November,” said Davies in the announcement. “It’s about as close to a home race as it gets for me, and I’m stoked to give back to a community that’s supported me from the start. The AUSX Open has grown into one of those iconic events I’ve always wanted to be part of, even with how full-on our schedule is in the U.S. Massive thanks to Star Racing Yamaha for backing me on this – I’m pumped to get a couple of extra gate drops in before we kick off the 2026 season!”
Davies joins an already stacked lineup that includes Australians Jett and Hunter Lawrence with more international riders still to be announced.
“Cole is one of the most promising young riders in world Supercross, and his return to Australia is a massive moment for fans across both Australia and New Zealand,” said AUSX Open Director, Kelly Bailey. “With the Lawrence brothers, Australia’s best, and fierce international contenders still to be announced, this is shaping up to be the strongest and most hyped lineup we’ve ever seen. Fans are in for something unforgettable this November, and we’ve plenty more news still to come! Stay tuned!”
