{"id":299582,"date":"2025-12-16T12:49:07","date_gmt":"2025-12-16T10:49:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/tygerburger\/?p=299582"},"modified":"2025-12-17T11:38:06","modified_gmt":"2025-12-17T09:38:06","slug":"photos-thrilling-world-supercross-finale-in-cape-town","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/tygerburger\/photos-thrilling-world-supercross-finale-in-cape-town\/","title":{"rendered":"PHOTOS: Thrilling World Supercross finale in Cape Town"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Around 20 000 spectators gathered at the Cape Town DHL Stadium on Saturday 13 December to witness history as the first-ever World Supercross event held in Africa crowned new world champions in a thrilling season finale.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The South African Grand Prix served as the final stop of the five-round FIM World Supercross Championship, with individual and team titles decided in an enthralling night of racing that brought the sport to a new audience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Anderson claims SX1 title in spectacular fashion<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Jason Anderson emerged as the 2025 SX1 World Supercross Champion after a decisive performance that saw him dominate throughout the evening. Facing intense pressure from rivals Joey Savatgy and Christian Craig \u2013 who entered the South African GP separated by just a single point \u2013 Anderson showed remarkable consistency and pace when it mattered most.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Jason Anderson (USA) won the SX1 World Supercross Championship title. Photos: Carina Roux<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The crowd favourite was undoubtedly the thrilling battle between Americans Anderson and Savatgy in the SX1 class. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the final race, Savatgy led early but Anderson chased relentlessly. There were collective gasps from the crowd as the riders swapped positions, nearly colliding. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Anderson determined to take the lead.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Anderson pounced in spectacular fashion to finally take the lead in the last couple of laps, securing not just the race win but his first World Supercross Championship. He finished the season five points ahead of Savatgy in the overall standings after winning both sprint races and the main event.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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