3 days in the past | Phrases: Andy Wigan | Pictures: GASGAS Bikes
Within the lead-up to this weekend’s much-awaited opening spherical of the 2023 AMA Supercross Championship, GASGAS Manufacturing unit Racing has confirmed their rider line-up for the new-look 31-race season, and introduced that Max Lee (Troy Lee’s son) will take over as Staff Supervisor. Right here’s the PR from the ‘different’ crimson race crew…
THE RIDERS…
By no means one to again down from a problem, Justin Barcia is again on the hunt for a 450 title this season, racing aboard the all-new MC450F Manufacturing unit Version in 2023. Charging his approach to six podium finishes within the 2022 AMA Supercross Championship, Barcia heads into the brand new season along with his eyes on the prize within the 31-race SuperMotocross World Championship.
We’re stoked to welcome again two heavy hitters within the 250 division, as Michael Mosiman and Pierce Brown return to motion aboard the all-new MC250F Manufacturing unit Version. As a three-year veteran on the crew, Mosiman is effectively versed within the 250 class. Coming off his first profession Supercross win in San Diego final season, the Northern California native is able to stake declare atop the rostrum with a constant season forward.
Additionally returning for yr three with the squad is Utah native, Pierce Brown, the third-place finisher within the 2022 250SX Jap Championship. Brown ended the season on a excessive observe with two consecutive podium finishes and he appears to be like to construct upon that momentum because the gate drops for a brand new yr of racing.
Justin Barcia: “I’m so amped for this upcoming season. We’ve received extra races with extra alternatives to win! I’m enthusiastic about our new bike and going racing with my spouse and child boy; it’s going to be a enjoyable season!”
Michael Mosiman: “With the added three rounds of the SMX, I believe it is going to be crucial to remain constant and to come back into every spherical recent – mentally and bodily. I’m trying ahead to the brand new season.”
Pierce Brown: “I’m stoked for the 2023 season developing. I really feel actually good and I’m loving the brand new bike! Excited to go racing.”
TEAM MANAGEMENT…
With long-time SX/MX Staff Supervisor, Tyler Keefe, taking over a extra strategic position as Troy Lee Designs’ Director of Motorsports, GASGAS Manufacturing unit Racing is happy to welcome Max Lee as Staff Supervisor, together with Oliver “Olly” Stone as Crew Chief.
By leveraging his years of expertise in motorsport administration, Keefe will proceed working carefully with the crew to organize for a profitable race season in 2023 and past. With an in depth background with Troy Lee Designs, Max Lee will step into the position of Staff Supervisor, overseeing the crew and business duties. As Crew Chief, “Olly” Stone will tackle a extra complete technical position, overseeing the day-to-day operations of testing and getting ready the bikes for racing.
Max Lee, Troy Lee Designs/Pink Bull/GASGAS Manufacturing unit Racing Staff Supervisor: “I want to thank Roger De Coster, Tyler Keefe, my father [Troy Lee], and everybody else who has guided me and given me this chance. Phrases can not specific how excited I’m to work full-time for the Troy Lee Designs/Pink Bull/GASGAS Manufacturing unit Racing crew. It’s a dream come true for me and my household. I’m grateful to be surrounded by nice individuals and I’m trying ahead to a tremendous season with this crew.”
Troy Lee: “Starting with our very first 250 crew to constructing the TLD/GASGAS 450 and 250 crew to what it’s right now, I want to specific nice because of Tyler Keefe for his 11 years of laborious work and success, and we stay up for his contributions as Troy Lee Designs Motorsports Director within the subsequent chapter of his skilled profession. I’m additionally actually stoked to have Max Lee as Staff Supervisor of the Troy Lee Designs/Pink Bull/GASGAS Manufacturing unit Racing crew. It’s a really proud second for me and I do know this new management crew goes to assist so much in his steering. It’s going to be an thrilling season in 2023 with three world-class riders returning to the line-up. Everybody has been placing within the work and the brand new Manufacturing unit Version bikes are trying good! We will’t wait to get the season kicked off at A1!”
