LOS ANGELES — Christian Craig has joined Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s 450 rider lineup for both Monster Energy AMA Supercross and AMA Pro Motocross Championship racing.
Inking a two-year deal, the California native will remain with the team through the 2024 season.
The 2022 250SX Western Champion will step into the 450 division full-time in 2023 aboard the FC 450 Rockstar Edition, making his official debut January 7 at Angel Stadium in Anaheim.
As a consistent front-runner in the 250 class over the years, Craig is no stranger to the premier class as he holds one overall-podium and 16 top-five finishes in 450 SX and MX competition.
“My goal for as long as I can remember was to get a full-time 450 ride and I’m so grateful that I’ve got that now,” Craig said. “The Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing Team is a very well established, winning team with a great program behind it. When I began talking with the team, they were very confident in the future they could provide and they believed in me, which is obviously really important to me. I’m excited to see how I can progress in the 450 class full time with the Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing crew.”
Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing Team Manager Nathan Ramsey is thrilled to add Craig to the mix.
“I am very happy that we were able to add Christian to our Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing program,” Ramsey said. “The level of talent that Christian has displayed over the years is very evident and it’s exciting to now be a part of. I believe that Christian is really maturing as a racer and his championship last year is proof of that. We are more than happy to have him on the team and can’t wait to get to work.”