Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing Team aims for AMA Pro Motocross Success

OUTDOOR SERIES SET TO DROP THE GATES ON 2024 SEASON BEGINNING AT PALA THIS WEEKEND

MATTIGHOHOFEN, AUSTRIA – May 22, 2024 – (Motor Sports NewsWire) – The 2024 AMA Pro Motocross Championship beckons for the Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing Team, fresh from RJ Hampshire’s title-winning achievements in the 250SX West division of AMA Supercross and with the motivation to maintain that momentum into the great outdoors. Round 1 will take place in Pala, California, this Saturday.

Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing will arrive at the Fox Raceway National with Hampshire to be joined by newcomer Casey Cochran in the 250MX category, while Spaniard Guillem Farres continues to recover from a broken femur sustained in February. The 450MX ranks will see Malcolm Stewart rejoined by Christian Craig in time for the Pro Motocross season.

Hampshire lines up as a legitimate title threat in the 250MX category with experience on his side at 28 years of age, certain to benefit from his knowledge gained in the stadiums on his way to a first-career professional championship victory. He has claimed four overall wins during his career, now aiming to deliver in a similar fashion to what he managed during the Supercross series.

“We’re super excited leading into the outdoors,” explained Hampshire. “Coming off the west coast championship in Supercross, we all want to carry that momentum into the new season and we have a lot to look forward to. We have a really good base, and I feel like we’re going to be in a good position right off the bat this season, so I look forward to getting back racing at Pala for the opener.”

Still only at the age of 17, Cochran is a multiple-time AMA Amateur National Motocross Champion as a result of his success at Loretta Lynn’s prior to turning pro full-time for 2024. After lining up at two rounds last season, it’s expected that he will gain a wealth of experience throughout the 11 rounds this year, and has the potential to make an impact as the season progresses equipped with the Husqvarna Motorcycles FC 250 Rockstar Edition.

“Coming into my first season outdoors, I’m super excited for the full 11 rounds this year,” Cochran commented. “Hopefully we can be in there racing with some good guys, while getting some good experience and results along the way. I’ve got a good team behind me and am feeling good on the bike, so I’m looking forward to getting out there and competing, showing everyone what we…