Husqvarna confirms 2015 US program

Highlighting the all-new Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing Team will be this year’s 250SX Class Western Regional champion, Jason Anderson. The New Mexico-native will be making the step up to the premier class, and will be riding a Husqvarna FC450 in AMA Supercross and Pro Motocross in 2015.

“This is definitely a very exciting moment and a milestone in the Husqvarna history books,” said Husqvarna Motorcycles Motorsport Director, Robert Jonas. “Re-entering supercross with an outstanding team such as the Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing Team and reigning SX champion, Jason Anderson are the perfect circumstances for success.”

It has been nearly 14 years since Husqvarna has participated in AMA Supercross. The first and only racing attempt was in 2001, and was fortunately a successful one. Travis Preston celebrated a 125cc Class win at the Houston Astrodome, marking the first time a European brand won an AMA Supercross.

Husqvarna is honoured to have the support of Rockstar Energy as the brand ventures back into the height of pro racing. As title sponsor of Husqvarna’s factory supercross and motocross efforts, the crew at Rockstar is looking forward to a momentous relationship with Husky.

“Everyone at Rockstar Energy Drink is excited to align with such a legendary brand as Husqvarna,” said Jason May, Executive VP of Marketing at Rockstar, Inc. “It’s awesome to work with a company that has such deep heritage in the motorcycle industry, dating all the way back to the early 1900s. We look forward to a long-term relationship, and the ultimate pursuit of winning championships. We are also fired up to stand behind veteran Rockstar Energy Racing athlete, Jason Anderson as he moves with Rockstar and Husqvarna into the premier class.”

With the 2014 AMA 250SX Class Western Regional Supercross championship now under his belt, Anderson is looking forward to facing the 450 class aboard a Husqvarna.

“It’s definitely cool to be a part of bringing the Husqvarna brand back into AMA Supercross,” Jason said. “I rode the bike before I signed and I really like it so that made my decision pretty easy. I’m excited to be racing it and making my debut in the 450 class on a Husky. We have a good program in place and we know we have the capability to win championships, so I think it’s going to be good!”

Anderson will continue to contest the 2014 Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross Championship aboard his Rockstar KTM in the 250 Class. There’s been no mention of whether Anderson will have a teammate or not in 2015.