Graham Jarvis launches new team and signs 2021 deal with Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing
By Press Release on 4th Feb 21
Continuing their successful partnership with hard enduro legend Graham Jarvis, Husqvarna Motorcycles has announced that Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing has agreed a one-year contract extension with the British star, which will see him compete in the FIM Hard Enduro World Championship alongside team-mates Alfredo Gomez and Billy Bolt.
In addition, Husqvarna Motorcycles will support Grahams newly set-up five-rider Jarvis Husqvarna Racing team, as Jarvis fulfils a long-standing ambition of launching his own race team and developing talented future Hard Enduro champions.
As well as challenging for race wins and regular podium results himself, 45-year-old Jarvis is hoping the new eight-round FIM Hard Enduro World Championship, together with the British Extreme Championship, will be the perfect series to showcase his new team and its roster of young stars. Passing his experience on to his team riders, Graham hopes to develop future world champions.
Jarvis Husqvarna Racing has secured some of the most exciting and promising young riders Bulgarias Teodor Kabakchiev, English trio of Jono Richardson, Will Hoare and Sam Winterburn, and experienced Welsh rider Grant Churchward. All riders will compete aboard Husqvarna TE 300i machinery.
"Im often asked when I might stop racing, but as long as I can be competitive and my fitness allows it, Im going to continue doing what I love," Jarvis said. "So, Im thrilled to continue racing for Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing in 2021.
"In addition, starting my own race team gives me another opportunity to remain active in the sport I love and hopefully play a part in developing the champions of the future. This would give me a great sense of achievement, as much as anything Ive done to date.
"Husqvarna Motorcycles has been incredibly supportive in this venture and we hope to repay that support with some great performances. Like everyone, Im hoping that life, and racing, will return to normal very soon, and I look forward to getting back to competition."
Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing Team Manager, Andi Hlzl: "Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing have enjoyed so much success together with Graham, continuing to support him for another year as a racer, and as he takes his first steps into team management, is something were more than pleased to do.
"Obviously, Grahams situation is unique there arent many motorcycle athletes able to consistently perform like he does at nearly 46 years of age and thats why Graham makes decisions regarding his career one year at a time.
"Knowing that he has the fitness and motivation to compete for at least one more season, we couldnt be happier to have him race alongside Alfredo Gomez and Billy Bolt in the FIM Hard Enduro World Championship for Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing."
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