CONFIRMED: AFTER A 7-YEAR RUN, JASON ANDERSON & ROCKSTAR HUSQVARNA PART WAYS
CONFIRMED: AFTER A 7-YEAR RUN, JASON ANDERSON & ROCKSTAR HUSQVARNA PART WAYS
Jason Anderson turned Pro with the Rockstar Suzuki team in 2011, stuck with them when they became a KTM satellite team in 2014, and his success in the 250 class helped the team become the Rockstar Husqvarna factory team in 2015. Now, Jason Anderson after a total of 11 years with the Rockstar team, 7 of them while the team was a Factory Husqvarna effort, Jason and the team have decided to go in different directions for 2022.
The Anderson/Husqvarna contract expiration occurred on the same day that Kawasaki’s contract with Eli Tomac expired as well. We also got confirmation that Jordon Smith is leaving the Pro Circuit Kawasaki team, Jett Reynolds is set to turn Pro with the Pro Circuit team in 2022 and amateur rider Chance Hymas is leaving Kawasaki as well. We expect more puzzle pieces to fall into place on Friday, October 1st, when the 2022 contracts begin.
JASON ANDERSON’S VIDEO STATEMENT
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HUSQVARNA PRESS RELEASE:
Husqvarna Motorcycles would like to express its sincere thanks to Jason Anderson for his hard work, commitment, and racing achievements during the last seven years. Following a highly successful relationship with Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing, the American’s time with the team has now drawn to a close.
Since joining Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing in 2015 to compete on FC 450 machinery in the 450 class, Jason Anderson has entered each AMA Supercross and Pro Motocross season as a genuine title contender.
Unquestionably, the highlight of Anderson’s time with Rockstar Energy Husqvarna came in 2018 when he was crowned 450SX champion. The victory marked the first 450 supercross title for Husqvarna Motorcycles with Jason’s performances and championship result also making a notable contribution to the brand’s international standing, as well as adding to their now 106 World Championship wins. During his time with Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Jason won seven 450SX Main Events and claimed 27 podium finishes.
Further success was achieved outdoors in the 450 Pro Motocross series, with Anderson claiming 16 overall podium results and a career-best championship finish of fourth in 2019. Outside of racing in America, Anderson won multiple Australian Supercross Championship races and represented Team USA at the FIM Motocross of Nations on two occasions.
Stephen Westfall – Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing Team Manager: “It’s been an honour to have worked with such a talented and committed racer like Jason. His dedication and talent, together with his willingness to always put the work in, ensured he was always the best rider he could be. It’s unfortunate that his time with the team coincides with him being injured as he was showing some great speed early on in the Pro Motocross season. On behalf of Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing, I wish Jason well and look forward to seeing him at the races in the future.”
Robert Jonas – Vice President Motorsports Offroad: “We’ve had a great seven years with Jason and are hugely appreciative of all that he achieved and contributed to Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing. The highlight of course was winning the 450SX title in 2018. It was a huge achievement, both personally for Jason and also for Husqvarna, marking the first 450SX championship for Husqvarna and the FC 450. That championship win really helped elevate Husqvarna’s position within global motorsports, and really helped push the brand forwards. Everyone at Husqvarna Motorcycles wish Jason the very best of luck for the future.”
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