December 11, 2024, 11:05 am
Anaheim, CA Anaheim 1 (A1)Monster Energy AMA Supercross Championship
The following news release is from Husqvarna:
Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing is welcoming a concentrated technique for the 2025 season, getting in the SuperMotocross World Championship (SMX) with an all-star two-rider group including 450 Class competitor Malcolm Stewart and 250SX West Champion RJ Hampshire.
Throughout the coming season, Stewart will as soon as again be onboard the Husqvarna FC 450 Factory Edition full-time. Hampshire will be out to protect his 250SX crown in the Western Region, geared up with the Husqvarna FC 250 Factory Edition. Both long-lasting agents of Rockstar Energy Husqvarna, this race-proven two-rider mix sets the phase for an interesting 2025.
Stewart showed noteworthy strength in 2024, making an effective return from injury as he constructed momentum throughout 450SX, 450MX and 450SMX. His consistency caused 10th location in the last Supercross standings, 6th in outdoors, and 16th general in the SMX post-season. Now, the experienced 32-year-old is encouraged to move another equipment heading into Anaheim 1.
“The 2025 season seems like a new beginning,” stated Stewart. “It's been a truly efficient off-season up until now, whatever is forming, and I'm coming off an excellent experience at the Paris Supercross last month. I'm dealing with an incredible group around me and I'm prepared to begin the year strong at A1.”
After clinching the 250SX West Championship in AMA Supercross this previous season, Hampshire has his sights set on safeguarding his number 1 plate, before making the shift to the 450 Class for the whole Pro Motocross Championship and into SMX. While a current injury interrupted his preparations, Hampshire stays identified to be successful in 2025.
“I had a small surgical treatment on my wrist a couple of weeks earlier, which was a little a problem, however I'm remaining positive,” stated Hampshire. “My objective is still to protect my title. We'll set a clear prepare for the season in the coming weeks and I'm actually eagerly anticipating returning on the track.”
Related: Hampshire Reveals Injury Ahead of Media Days: “Actually Cut My Cast Off Yesterday to Come Here”
Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing Team Manager, Nathan Ramsey, eagerly anticipates the obstacle ahead. Positive that the combined experience of Stewart and Hampshire will be a constant risk this season, he and the group are carefully getting ready for a strong start to the brand-new year.
“We're all thrilled for the 2025 SMX season to begin with Supercross in January,” stated Ramsey. “This year, our two-rider line-up permits us to offer RJ and Malcolm the devoted attention they are worthy of, which will just assist them press their strengths, attend to any obstacles and genuinely optimize their capacity.
“Malcolm had an extraordinary 2024 season– constant, competitive and healthy throughout the SX, MX, and SMX series– and his off-season has actually developed on that momentum. He's physically and psychologically prepared,
