Wade Thompson
Nickname: Thomo
Team name: Barry Francis Motorcycles
Race number: 26
Date of birth: 17/05/1988
Hometown/state: Mount Gambier, South Australia
ProMX class: MX2
ProMX debut: 2006
Career highlight: Junior Supercross champion, 2004; moto win in Mr Motocross Lites, 2004
Make and model of 2024 motorcycle: Honda CRF250F
Sponsors: Barry Francis Motorcycles, Honda, Alpinestars, Krooztune Suspension, Reid Logging, Multi Metals, All Trees All Stumps
First motorcycle: Yamaha PW50
Describe yourself: Self-motivated and determined
Fun or interesting fact: Wade has returned to the national racing scene with his family after a 15-year absence and sold his business to make it happen!
Hobbies outside of racing: Spend time with the family
Race preparation: Run, strength training and use the ski erg apparatus