Aussie FMX star Emma McFerran signs with Carlton Dry Honda Thor Racing

Australian female FMX star, Emma McFerran, has signed with the Carlton Dry Honda Thor Racing team under a multi-year agreement, that will see the 24-year-old assume a full program of events over the coming months.

McFerran suffered a horrific crash during a Crusty Demons demonstration jump earlier in the year – aboard a Kawasaki KX250F – which left her on the sidelines for nearly four months, allowing a wrist injury to heal. She has since taken possession of one of the team’s factory Honda CRF250’s and has returned to riding. The Victorian, who has been extending her list of tricks, will make her debut for the Carlton Dry Honda Thor Racing team during the four-round Australian Supercross Championship, which commences in Dubbo on October 13.

As a full-time member of the championship winning team, McFerran will be working closely with riders Ben Townley and Ford Dale, across a range of sponsor and media activities. McFerran said she is looking forward to being able to focus on progressing, and growing her profile as Australia’s leading female FMX rider.

“This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a dynamic and experienced team,” McFerran said. “I am back riding and feeling really good. I can’t wait to finally get out in public and do some shows. To have the technical support from the team allows me to focus on progressing my tricks, with the knowledge that my bike is fully prepared. I started my riding career racing Honda’s in motocross so it is great to be back on a product that I know and love.”

Tony Hinton, of Honda Motorcycles, said Emma’s inclusion further cemented the manufacturer’s goal to nurture young talent.

“Emma is a great fit for Honda Motorcycles and a good role model for young women,” Hinton said. “Women need to be supported in motorsports, and we look forward to helping Emma progress in her chosen field of FMX. The team are working closely with Emma to develop a solid calendar of events and we are excited to confirm that she will make her public debut for Honda at the Australian Supercross Championship.”