(Honda Photo) TORRANCE, Calif. – Team Honda HRC has announced its roster of riders for the 2020 race season, with a unique arrangement that will see two different riders competing in separate series alongside Ken Roczen. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. SPEEDSPORT.com is America's Trusted Motorsports Authority. In the Lucas Oil Pro Motocross series, Brayton will pass the baton to current GEICO Honda rider and reigning 250SX East champion Chase Sexton, who will join the factory 450 effort full-time at that point. Justin Brayton (pictured) will join Team Honda HRC for the 2020 Monster Energy AMA Supercross season. Lastly, he’s a veteran of the sport, with a wealth of knowledge, which should benefit our program on many levels. He’s a Honda guy, and he understands our team structure and knows many staff members from his years on a Honda, which should allow for a smooth transition. For more information on cookies and our privacy policy, please click "About > Privacy Policy" above. Since Brayton’s return to the Honda brand in 2017, he and the MotoConcepts team have opted to race Supercross only, and he has continued to log impressive rides including his first victory, in 2018 aboard the MotoConcepts bike at Daytona —arguably the most challenging stop on the circuit. New to the JGR Suzuki squad in the 450 class is 450SX Rookie of the Year, Joey Savatgy, as Alex Martin returns to represent the 250 class on his RM-Z250. The Illinois native will not defend his East crown in Supercross, but will instead ride a CRF250R in the West region before beginning his Team Honda HRC agreement, which currently runs through the 2023 season. We look forward to working with him during his final 250SX series, and then to watching him progress on 450s.”. Recent talk to riders on the team indicates that H.E.P. While the 450SX teams will see some change, the 250SX squad remains the same with the return of Alex Martin to contest the West Coast events, while Jimmy Decotis will run on the East Coast. “Justin has been a positive force on the MotoConcepts team, and I wish him nothing but the best in his future.”. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. Joining the factory squad during the Monster Energy AMA Supercross season will be Justin Brayton, who has ridden for the Smartop/MotoConcepts/Bullfrog Spas Honda team for the past three years and had planned to continue in that partnership until this opportunity arose. Chase Sexton will start the season racing for the GEICO Honda team and race a CRF250R in the West Coast Supercross championship and then move over to join the Honda HRC team on a CRF450R for outdoors. “I’m beyond excited to be riding for factory Honda in the 2020 Supercross season,” said the 35-year-old Brayton. After yet another race-winning season, Joe Gibbs Racing Motocross (JGRMX) looks for more in 2020 with a new lineup. Any cookies that may not be particularly necessary for the website to function and is used specifically to collect user personal data via analytics, ads, other embedded contents are termed as non-necessary cookies. These cookies do not store any personal information. Unfortunately, Savatgy will start the season from the sidelines as he recovers from injuries sustained from a practice crash. The team has confirmed that Justin Brayton will move over from the Smartop/MotoConcepts/Bullfrog Spas Honda team for the 2020 Supercross season. Team: Factory Fun Haver. © Copyright 2014-2020 - Turn 3 Media, LLC All Rights Reserved, Honda Sets 2020 Supercross & Motocross Rosters. “I’m super excited to be joining Team Honda HRC,” Sexton said. The Official Home of the Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship Now I feel like I’m living my dream all over again, just a little older and more experienced to be able to take full advantage of this opportunity.”, “Justin has been nothing less than professional and respectful since the idea of his joining the Honda team was presented,” said Mike Genova, MotoConcepts team owner. lit. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. Meanwhile, Sexton will have the opportunity to once again campaign the 2020 250SX series with GEICO Honda before moving up to the CRF450R for AMA Pro Motocross. “Factory Honda is a team that I’ve wanted to ride for since I was a kid, so to have this opportunity is honestly a dream come true. I’m also looking forward to being teammates with Ken. You couldn’t ask for a better guy to have under the tent, with his speed and knowledge.”, “We’re really happy to see Chase get this opportunity,” said GEICO Honda co-owner Jeff Majkrzak. Motorsports Suzuki will again field the same three riders on Suzuki equipment for Supercross in 2020. This website uses cookies to improve your experience. The 2021 KTM motocross and supercross lineup consists of six motorcycles—three each of four-strokes and two-stroke.. Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. JGRMX Unveils 2020 Supercross Team. He joins Fredrik Noren in the 450SX ranks. Jo Shimoda – 250 East. artin has scored three podiums and 11 top-five finishes thus far in his Supercross career and looks to move up from his fifth-place finish in the 2019 final point standings. “Riding with the team in 2012 was the achievement of a dream for me, and I had my best season so far that year. HEP Motorsports Suzuki Still, 2020 is going to be a learning year for sure. Top. Hunter Lawrence – 250 East – Injured. “He started with us in our Amsoil Honda amateur program and transitioned into GEICO Honda when he turned pro, and he has been a pleasure to work with the entire time. “He’s someone that we already had our eye on for the future, and he rides a 450 really well, with a lot of speed and confidence. Jeremy Martin – 250 East. We thought starting him off outdoors would ease his transition, with no expectations other than to learn the team, bike and competition before rolling all that into his first full year on 450s in 2021. He has grown a lot in the last year or so, and he has earned this next step in his career. After yet another race-winning season, Joe Gibbs Racing Motocross (JGRMX) looks for more in 2020 with a new lineup. Chase Sexton – 250 East – Defending Champion – Injured. It is mandatory to procure user consent prior to running these cookies on your website. Post by Single_Trak313 » Mon Sep 21, 2020 7:31 pm . Jett Lawrence – 250 West. New to the team this year is Joey Savatgy. The Iowa native is also a two-time Australian Supercross champion and will in fact return Down Under this fall to defend that title with the Penrite Honda squad before turning his attention to preparing for 2020 aboard a Team Honda HRC CRF450R. Both riders will also run select 450SX events as they fill in for Savatgy.