Motocross: Jason Anderson, Christophe Pourcel Stayting Put
Cycle News Staff | August 25, 2015
Jason Anderson will remain with his current Rockstar Energy Husqvarna team through 2018.
Jason Anderson and Christophe Pourcel already know who they’ll be racing for the next few years. Both Anderson and Pourcel officially extended their contracts with their current Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Team. Anderson will remain with the squad through 2018 and Pourcel through 2017. For Pourcel, this includes competing in the Monster Energy AMA Supercross Series, which is something he hasn’t done in many years. This will be Pourcel’s first full-time effort in the 450 class in Supercross.
“I’m very excited about this opportunity with the Rockstar Energy Husqvarna team”, said Anderson. “To have my deal go through 2018 makes it easy for me to focus on the goal of delivering results, and nothing else.”
Team Manager Bobby Hewitt added, “Jason and I have built a great working relationship and we feel the same way about what we want to accomplish together.”
Husqvarna Head of Motorsports Robert Jonas, said, “Having Christophe compete alongside Jason in Supercross is an important step forward. Christophe is a highly skilled racer, with championship winning experience to match.”
Christophe Pourcel will return to Supercross in 2016.
“I’m really excited to continue with the Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing team and look forward to starting my 450 Supercross career. I am also looking forward to racing the new 2016 Husqvarna Motorcycles and bringing even more success to the brand and team.”
Both Anderson and Pourcel will compete in the MXGP of USA at Glen Helen Raceway, September 20.
