Press Release | January 14, 2019
Leatt signs Rockwell Racing, TiLUBE Honda, Musquin, Marchbanks, Martinez and Locurcio for 2019.
This is a press release from Leatt…
Leatt is excited to announce the re-signing of Marvin Musquin, Cole Martinez, Lorenzo Locurcio, Garrett Marchbanks, as well as the addition of The Rockwell Racing Team (Mitchell Harrison and Jon Ames) and the TiLUBE/Buddy Brooks Honda Racing Team (Blake Wharton and Steven Clarke) to the Leatt Family.
For more than a decade, Marvin Musquin has worn the Leatt Neck Brace and will continue to be protected during the 2019 season by the Leatt GPX 6.5 Carbon Neck Brace.
“Throughout my years of racing motocross, I have become a firm believer of safety equipment. The first time I put a Leatt neck brace on was 2007. That was the beginning of my pro career racing and since then I have not stopped wearing it.”
Watch Marvin in the moment at the Monster Energy Cup:
VIDEO | Marvin Musquin: Nothing Should Get Between the Brave and the Thrill
Garrett Marchbanks has been a member of the Leatt Family for 6 years. Entering his rookie Supercross season onboard the Monster Energy Pro Circuit Kawasaki, Garrett will be competing in the 250 West Coast Series.
Garrett will continue to be protected by the Leatt GPX 6.5 Carbon Neck Brace and X-Frame Knee Braces.
“I came through a turn and there was a stump hidden in the ground. I didn’t see it and hit my leg, folding it back. The Leatt Knee Brace actually saved it and I am still able to ride today. Check out the video below, as Garrett Marchbanks gets real about why he uses Leatt products.
VIDEO | Leatt Testimonial – Garrett Marchbanks
Cole Martinez, has returned to racing after suffering a plateau tibia fracture along with a shredded meniscus at the beginning of 2018. “Honestly the pain was so gnarly, I was so over it, I wasn’t sure if I wanted to ride.”
Upon his return, Cole was crowned the King of Stuttgart at the ADAC Supercross in Germany. He will race the Monster Energy AMA 450 Supercross Series as a returning member of the Leatt Family.
Cole will wear Leatt’s X-Frame Knee Braces, 2019 Moto riding gear, GPX helmets and goggles. “The Leatt gear is really light weight and comfy. I’m excited to wear the goggles!” says Martinez.
See Cole as he goes through the recovery process in the video below:
VIDEO | The Recovery Process Part 3 – Cole Martinez
Venezuelan rider Lorenzo Locurcio will take on his third year racing in the Monster Energy AMA Supercross Series. For 2019, Locurcio will contend in the 250 East Coast Series as part of the Leatt Family and Team KMS/Legends and Heroes.
Lorenzo will be dressed in Leatt’s 2019 Moto riding gear and goggles. “I am very impressed with the new gear. It is flexible and so comfortable.” says Locurcio.
Here’s a video with a flashback with Lorenzo at the Red Bud Motocross:
VIDEO | In the Moment with Lorenzo Locurcio at Red Bud MX
Rockwell Racing has been a primary 250 West Coast operation for the Monster Energy Supercross Series. For 2019, they will field a two-rider team including Mitchell Harrison and Jon Ames.
Harrison, will be entering his fourth year in the 250 Monster Energy AMA Supercross Series. Having a stellar year in 2018 with a top 10 overall finish, Mitchell is excited to switch things up as part of the Rockwell Racing Team and as a new member of the Leatt Family.
Jon Ames turned a lot of heads during his amateur career, and had an impressive rookie professional season in 2017. Starting his third year racing in the Monster Energy AMA Supercross Series, Jon will be sidelined at the beginning due to a compound fracture he sustained in training.
Mitchell and Jon will be dressed in Leatt’s 2019 Moto riding gear and GPX Helmets. “I trust the leatt brand because they are all about safety, and as a motocross rider that means a lot to me since it’s a high-risk sport. Plus, the gear is the most comfortable that you will ever wear!” says Harrison.
Get inside the mind of Mitchell Harrison in the next video as he prepares for the Supercross season opener and talks about his young professional career, his goals for 2019, his new team, and how long he sees himself competing in this grueling sport.
VIDEO | 2019 Supercross Prep: Mitchell Harrison
TiLUBE/Buddy Brooks Honda Racing began its 250 East Coast Supercross efforts in 2014. Entering its fifth year, the team is comprised of notable riders Blake Wharton and Steven Clarke.
Blake Wharton returned to racing in 2018 after taking a 4-year hiatus. A three-time race winner in 250SX East Supercross, his experience and determination are promising for the 2019 season.
Steven Clarke hails from the United Kingdom and made his pro Supercross debut in 2009. Since then, he has raced all over the world and spent 2018 racing the EMX250 Motocross European Championship, finishing 5th overall.
Blake and Steven are new members of the Leatt Family. They will be outfitted in Leatt’s 2019 Moto riding gear , X-Frame Knee Braces and Goggles. Steven will also be wearing Leatt’s GPX Helmets.
For more information, visit www.leatt.com