Arenacross World Tour Finals to take Abu Dhabi motocross fans on a wild ride
29 June 2025 23:40
ABU DHABI (ALETIHAD)It's the most thrilling thing on two wheels and its roaring into Abu Dhabi this weekend.The Arenacross World Tour Finals, presented by PKE, is being staged on Saturday, July 5, at Etihad Arena, which has been filled with sand for the live indoor racing and freestyling motocross show.So buckle up and brace yourself for snarling engines, gravity-defying jumps, and jaw-dropping stunts. It's a high-octane spectacle packed with flames, pyrotechnics and a heart-pumping soundtrack - fun for petrolheads of all ages.Look out for Dean Wilson, the Scottish superstar and Arenacross front-runner, who's known for his daredevil stunts.He'll be going up against top riders like 2023 Arenacross champion Tommy Searle, French freestyle star Cedric Soubeyras and history-making Jack Brunell – the first-ever pro motocross champ on an electric bike.The line-up also includes legends like Thomas Ramette, Adrien Escoffier, Conrad Mewse, Joan Cros, Adam Chatfield and Matt Bayliss, making this a final you won't want to miss.A day ahead of "the greatest motocross show on the planet", there will be a free Powersports Fanzone, for ticket holders, where you can explore the world of powersports, meet pro riders and get autographs.
An Arenacross ticket automatically enters you to win a brand-new Husqvarna 85TC motocross bike, worth of Dh25,000. Winner will be announced live at the show.
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