Rekluse Partners with Husqvarna Motorcycles Offroad Racing Team for 2014
Boise, ID (January 9, 2014) – Husqvarna Offroad Racing Team and Rekluse have partnered for the 2014 racing season. Complete with premiere athletes, 2014 will mark the triumphant return of the iconic motorcycle brand and Rekluse is excited to be the official clutch supplier.
“Involvement as the official clutch supplier to the Husqvarna Offroad Team represents our commitment to providing the best clutches to the highest caliber riders in offroad racing,” remarks Austin Paden, Rekluse Race Team Support Manager. “Many of the team riders are long time Rekluse clutch users. Continuing our partnership strengthens the bond between the Husqvarna brand and Rekluse riders dedicated to winning.”
Husqvarna Offroad Team Riders:
Mike Brown (2012; 2013 Rekluse Gold Medalist) – The former 125cc AMA Motocross Champion, X Games gold medalist and WORCS Champion, will once again contest the AMA Endurocross Championship Series as his main focus. The long time Factory FMF/KTM Offroad Team rider will also be competing in various GNCC rounds, international hard enduro events and select rounds of the AMA Motocross Series.
Russell Bobbitt (2013 Rekluse Champion) – Four time Enduro Champion and former Factory Husaberg rider, Russell Bobbitt, will be defending his title in the OMA Nationals Championship Series as well as the entire National Enduro Series. He is very excited, like Rekluse, to be involved with a company that has such a rich history in the sport of motorcycle racing.
Andrew Delong – Continuing his involvement with Husqvarna, Delong will be moving up to the premiere GNCC class for 2014. He will also be contesting the National Enduro Championship Series alongside his teammate, Russell Bobbitt.
Jacob Argubright – Husqvarna Motorcycles will represent the first factory ride for the young star out of Southern California. A force to be reckoned with in the desert racing world, Argubright will continue to compete in the AMA National Hare and Hound Series as well as the AMA Western Hare Scramble Series.