HUNTERSVILLE, N.C. – JGRMX/Yoshimura/Suzuki Factory Racing has announced the remaining riders for the upcoming Supercross and Motocross racing seasons.
Kicking off the year with the Monster Energy AMA Supercross series, Fredrik Noren will contest the premier 450 class on his Suzuki RM-Z450 alongside teammate Joey Savatgy. Jimmy Decotis returns to the team and will contest the 250 East Coast rounds while Alex Martin takes on the West Coast rounds in the 250 class. Both Decotis and Martin will compete on their Suzuki RM-Z250’s, but line-up in select 450 events as well.
“Freddie and Jimmy D are going to be great additions to the team as they join Joey and Alex and I am excited to see what they’ve got in store,” said Team Manager Jeremy Albrecht: Freddie rides so comfortably on the RM-Z and it showed during last season. Jimmy D’s been a JGR fan-favourite for some time and we’re thrilled to get him back on yellow to grab more podiums. Overall, we have a strong team this year. I am confident in each rider as they bring speed and strength to the track.”
Noren made his Suzuki debut as a fill-in rider on the JGR-tuned Suzuki RM-Z450 during the Southwick National for round six of the Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship. The Swedish native proved to be a top contender as he finished in the top-10 on his Suzuki.
Decotis scored his first podium with the JGR Suzuki squad in 2018, then reached the podium at both San Diego and Seattle last season. Decotis will represent the team for the 250 East series and transition to his RM-Z450 at select rounds.
“I’m really excited to represent the JGRMX/ Yoshimura/ Suzuki Factory Racing team in both 450 and 250 Supercross,” said Decotis. “I’ve fought really hard these last few years to keep improving and progressing as a racer. Although I’ll be competing in the 250 division and challenge for race wins, I’m eager to make the step up to the 450 class for several rounds and get race experience against the best in the world. I’m extremely thankful for the opportunity that JGRMX and Suzuki have provided.”
Martin will be at Anaheim round one on his Suzuki RM-Z250 when the 250 West series kicks off, but will also debut on the RM-Z450 at select rounds.
Due to a pre-season crash at the Australia Supercross, Savatgy begins the AMA season on the injured list with a foot injury. The Suzuki No. 17 number plate holder is looking for a speedy recovery and planning to be back on the track during the 2020 SX season.
“I am wishing the best for Joey on his injury and hoping that he gets back to racing as quickly as possible,” said Decotis.
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