The following is from Rockstar Energy Husqvarna, regarding the signing of Mitchell Harrison to contest the 2018 Monster Energy AMA Supercross Series and the 2018 Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship:
Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing are excited to announce the addition of Mitchell Harrison to the team through the 2018 Supercross and Pro Motocross seasons. Harrison will make his debut in the 2018 AMA Supercross season, where he will race in the 250SX class. He will then turn his sights on the AMA Pro Motocross Championship aboard his FC 250 machine.
“2018 is my chance to charge forward on an elite team,” Harrison said. “I look forward to starting the season out strong and ending each night up on the podium! I am grateful for this opportunity with the Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing team.”
Bobby Hewitt, Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing US SX/MX Team Manager, said that he is excited and feels very fortunate to have Mitchell Harrison for this season.
“He will be very competitive in the 250 class and has the abilities to be on the box each week,” Hewitt said. “I have some very talented young riders that are going to need some time to develop over the next two or three seasons and this addition will help them gain the knowledge and experience that they may need as the team evolves.”
Harrison moves to Husqvarna after competing for the Yamalube Star Racing Yamaha team in 2017.
Mitchell Harrison Career Highlights
7th overall – 2017 East Coast SX Championship
9th overall – 2017 Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship
3rd overall – 2016 Glen Helen GP
13th overall – 2016 Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship
19th Overall – 2016 West Coast SX Championship (rookie year)
National Champion – 2015 Loretta Lynn’s AMA Amateur National Championships (250A)
National Champion – 2015 James Stewart Spring Championship at Freestone (250 A)
National Champion – 2014 Mammoth Mx (250 B/C)
National Champion – 2014 Mammoth Mx (250B)
National Champion – 2014 Oakhill Grand National Championships (250B)
National Champion – 2013 AMA Mini O’s SX (Schoolboy 2)
National Champion – 2013 Loretta Lynn’s AMA Amateur National Championships (Supermini 1)
National Champion – 2012 AMA Mini O’s MX (Supermini 2)
National Champion – 2012 AMA Mini O’s SX (Supermini 1)
National Champion – 2010 AMA Arenacross Amateur National Championships (85 7-11)
National Champion – 2010 Inaugural Ricky Carmichael Amateur Supercross Championships (85 7-11)
National Champion – 2009 AMA Arenacross Amateur National Championships (85 7-11)
National Champion – 2008 AMA Arenacross Amateur National Championships (65 7-9)
National Champion – 2007 AMA Arenacross Amateur National Championships (50 7-8)
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