Madera, CA – H.E.P. Motorsports e Suzuki Motor of America, Inc. (SMAI) sono orgogliosi di annunciare la loro continua collaborazione per la stagione delle corse 2020. Basandosi sulla continuità e un maggiore supporto da parte di SMAI, H.E.P. Gli sport motoristici cercheranno di eccellere a nuovi livelli, contendendo alti traguardi di carriera in pista e continuando a guidare il gruppo in termini di coinvolgimento dei fan fuori dalla pista. “Il team H.E.P ha fatto un ottimo lavoro in rappresentanza dell’esercito RM sia dentro che fuori pista”, ha aggiunto Chris Wheeler, responsabile SX / MX di Suzuki. “Ogni anno hanno lavorato molto duramente per progredire in avanti e non vedo l’ora di vederli fare il passo successivo durante la stagione 2020!”
Oltre a competere nel 2020 Monster Energy Supercross Championship, il team parteciperà anche al campionato Lucas Oil Pro Motocross 2020. “Inizialmente affrontare una nuova serie di campionati sembrava piuttosto una sfida, ma quando ho fatto un passo indietro e ho guardato gli atleti, i partner e il personale riunito sapevo che era giunto il momento per il team di fare il passo successivo”, ha spiegato il team manager Dustin Pipes. “Entrando nella nostra terza stagione professionale, ritengo che questa mossa mostri alla comunità motociclistica e a tutti gli appassionati di corse che il team è impegnato nello sport a lungo termine esibendo progressi continui”.
Parallelamente all’espansione pianificata, H.E.P. Motorsports è anche orgoglioso di annunciare l’aggiunta dell’ex vincitore della gara mondiale MXGP e del vincitore assoluto del Motocross delle Nazioni 2017 Max Anstie. Il simpatico inglese cercherà di fare sia la serie supercross che motocross con la sua Suzuki RMZ-450 del 2020.
“Sebbene il mio focus fino a poco tempo fa sia stato sul campionato MXGP, ho sempre tenuto d’occhio la voglia di gareggiare nei campionati americani. Avendo trascorso alcuni dei miei anni dell’adolescenza negli Stati Uniti e piazzandomi al quarto posto nel mio singolo 250SX completo Nella stagione ovest so di essere pronto per la sfida. Ci sono molti piloti di talento qui, ma credo in me stesso e nella mia squadra “, ha aggiunto Max. “Il Supercross sarà un’esperienza di apprendimento e ho intenzione di costruire per tutta la stagione. D’altro canto, il motocross è abbastanza naturale per me. Sarò pronto per accelerare rapidamente quando la serie inizierà all’aperto.”
Dopo l’aggiunta di Max ci sarà il veterano laborioso Kyle Cunningham. Un membro originale dell’inaugurale H.E.P. Il team degli sport motoristici, il nativo di Weatherford, Texas, non vede l’ora di tornare nella prima classe 450. A completare il trio di atleti c’è Adam Enticknap preferito dai fan o meglio conosciuto come “Seven Deuce Deuce”. Pieno di moxie e un atteggiamento simpatico, Adam tornerà per il suo secondo anno consecutivo con la squadra.
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Madera, CA – H.E.P. Motorsports and Suzuki Motor of America, Inc. (SMAI) are proud to announce their continued partnership for the 2020 racing season. Building on continuity and increased support from SMAI, H.E.P. Motorsports will look to excel to new heights by contending for career high finishes on the race track and continuing to lead the pack in fan engagement off the race track. “The H.E.P Team has done a great job representing the RM Army both on and off the track,” added Chris Wheeler, Suzuki’s SX/MX Manager. “Each year they’ve worked very hard progressing forward and I’m looking forward to seeing them take that next step up during the 2020 season!”
In addition to competing in the 2020 Monster Energy Supercross Championship, the team will also contest in the 2020 Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship. “Taking on a new championship series seemed like quite the challenge at first, but when I took a step back and looked at the athletes, partners and staff assembled I knew it was time for the team to take the next step,” explained team manager Dustin Pipes. “Going into our third professional season, I feel this move shows the motorcycle community and all racing fans that the team is committed to the sport long-term by exhibiting continued progression.”
Parallel to the planned expansion, H.E.P. Motorsports is also proud to announce the addition of former World MXGP race winner and 2017 Motocross of Nations overall winner Max Anstie. The likeable Englishman will look to make waves in both the supercross and motocross series. Already gelling with his 2020 Suzuki RMZ-450, the sky is the limit when the talented Brit hits the track. With limited supercross experience, Max has already shown an aptitude for the tighter circuits.
“Although my focus until recently has been on the MXGP championship, I have always kept an eye on one day competing in the American championships. Having spent some of my teenage years in the ‘States and placing as high as fourth in my single full 250SX West season I know I am up for the challenge ahead. There are a lot of talented racers here, but I believe in myself and my team,” added Max. “Supercross is going to be a learning experience and I plan to build throughout the season. Motocross on the other hand is quite natural to me. I will be up to speed quickly when the series starts outdoors.”
Flanking Max will be the hardworking veteran Kyle Cunningham. An original member of the inaugural H.E.P. Motorsports team, the Weatherford, Texas native looks forward to stepping back into the premier 450 class. “In a sense I feel like I am coming back to family. Although it wasn’t always easy, the team and I worked together during their first season where we were both constantly searching for ways to be better. After spending some time away and then re-signing with the team this winter, it was exciting the first time I jumped back on the bike and noticed the progress they made. I am a racer at heart and to have a team around me as invested in racing as myself is refreshing. I expect to catch a lot of people off guard and remind people how fast I can go,” exclaimed a confident Cunningham.
Rounding out the trio of athletes is fan favourite Adam Enticknap or better known as the ‘Seven Deuce Deuce’. Full of moxie and a likeable attitude, Adam will come back for his second consecutive year with the team. Many times sporting the most boisterous autograph lines, the Lompoc, California local is easily the most approachable athlete in the paddock. Rounding out a healthy off-season, Adam will look to set new career highs. “I have been working really hard during the off-season. Helping develop the team’s new suspension and motor packages have meant me spinning a lot of laps. I have definitely found another level this off-season and I can’t wait until I can show the fans at the first round all the gains I’ve made,” explained Enticknap.
Continuing as the team’s crew chief will be racing industry legend Clark Jones. With countless credentials earned throughout his many years around motorcycles, the former professional racer, team owner, and current owner of Noleen J6 is confident in the team’s ability to exceed expectations in 2020. “With Anaheim just over a month away, testing has been going great! Rider feedback has allowed us to improve not only the suspension package, but the motor as well. The riders are feeling comfortable and confident on their machines and are ready to attack the season ahead,” mentioned Jones.
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