James Stewart has re-signed with his current Yoshimura Suzuki team through 2016. He will again contest both the Supercross and the outdoor National MX series. His first official race under his new contract will be the Red Bull Straight Rhythm event in Pomona, California, October 11. He won the event last year. Stewart will also compete at the Monster Energy Cup in Las Vegas, October 17.
“I’m happy to finish out my career with Suzuki,” Stewart said in a release. “The team has been very supportive and I can’t wait to get back on that bike and be around my guys each weekend. I’m really looking forward to coming back to racing. Since I was forced to step away for a time it’s made me realize how much I miss it and how much I want to be there. I still have that competitive spirit and want to get back and give my all in the final years of my career. I also thank all the fans and sponsors who’ve stuck by me. I’m ready to race. I can’t wait to see that first gate drop.”
Yoshimura’s Supercross/Motocross Team Manager Mike Webb said, “We’re very happy to put this agreement together with James. Even when he wasn’t racing this past year, he’s been very supportive to the team and Suzuki and has been instrumental in helping develop the Yoshimura Suzuki RM-Z450. With James joining Blake [Baggett] we’re looking forward to having a full stable of strong riders for 2016.”
