JDR Motorsports has announced the signing of Malcolm Stewart to its 2012 JDR/J-Star/KTM Supercross and Motocross Lites team.
Stewart, who was a member of the AHRMA/Suzuki City team in 2011, will make up the three-rider team of PJ Larsen and Matt Moss. All three riders will compete aboard 2012 KTM 250 SX-Fs in the AMA Supercross Lites and AMA Pro 250cc Motocross Championships.
“Malcolm has been on our radar since his first holeshot last year in the AMA East Supercross Lites Series. He is a tough competitor and isn’t scared to hang it out. We are looking forward to helping him progress in the series and hope to see some podium finishes from him in the 2012 season,” remarked JDR/J-Star/KTM Team Manager Nathan Ramsey.
Stewart, a multi-time amateur national champion, had his best Supercross finishes at the Indianapolis and Dallas rounds, where he missed the podium by just one spot finishing fourth at both races. He secured his best outdoor motocross finish during the second moto of the Budds Creek Motocross National where he finished sixth overall.
“I had some up and down moments in my first season of racing, but feel I was able to learn a lot from the mistakes I made and also from the good races I had,” says Stewart. “I am excited to ride the new KTMs, and am excited about the level of support I will receive from JDR Motorsports and their sponsors. I am really looking forward to the upcoming season and aiming for a podium spot,” commented Stewart.
