Savatgy, McElrath and Nichols in for World Supercross with Rick Ware Racing

By Press Release on 23rd Sep 22

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Rick Ware Racing (RWR), the NASCAR mainstay boasting more than 1,000 starts in multiple premier auto racing series, recently announced its return to supercross as one of 10 exclusively licensed teams for the inaugural FIM World Supercross Championship (WSX).

RWRs entry into the WSX series is part of the teams broader marketing initiative to expand into a global Motorsports presence.

  • Joey Savatgy and Ryan Breece set to compete in the 450cc (WSX) class

  • Shane McElrath and Colt Nichols in the 250cc (SX2) class

Joining the FIM World Supercross Championship has been a thrilling addition to our existing Motorsport programs, said Rick Ware.

Not only does this give our organisation an opportunity to cultivate partnerships globally; it also allows us to reach new fans all around the world.

Rick Ware Racing currently competes in the NASCAR Cup Series, fielding two full-time entries. In addition, the team fields a single entry each in the NTT INDYCAR Series, the IMSA WeatherTech Sportscar Series and the NHRA Top Fuel category.

RWRs World Supercross effort for the 2022 season will comprise of Joey Savatgy and Ryan Breece in the 450cc (WSX) class and Shane McElrath and Colt Nichols in the 250cc (SX2) class.

I returned to supercross for one reason to compete for a world championship, and I have every intention of winning, said Ware. These four riders know exactly what it takes to win at the highest level and each of them bring the skill, experience, and competitive drive we need to accomplish this goal. I couldnt be more motivated and optimistic about our chances.

joey-savatgy-436658 Joey Savatgy

Savatgy, a Georgia native hailing from Thomasville, has an established history in supercross and motocross dating back to 2013. His accomplishments include (10) career 250-class wins across the Monster Energy Supercross and Lucas Oil Motocross series, along with earning 450SX Rookie of the Year honours in 2019. He brings a wealth of experience, know-how and an overall winning pedigree to RWR that will play a critical role in the teams efforts for the FIM-sanctioned World Supercross Championship.

Im grateful to Rick for having the confidence and belief in me to represent RWR for this inaugural pilot season for WSX, and I could not be more pumped about this chance to compete in new countries for an FIM-sanctioned World Championship, said Savatgy. There is enormous opportunity to expand our sport on a global level, and Im proud to be a part of that in the WSX series.

ryan-breece-img_5911 Ryan Breece

RWR added Coeur dAlene, Idaho-native Ryan Breece, who brings just under a decade of professional experience. Launching into his AMA Pro career in 2015, Breece has stacked up two career Monster Energy AMA Supercross Championship 450SX Top 10s and 27 career Monster Energy AMA Supercross Championship 450SX Top 20s.

Breece said, I am happy to announce I will be racing the FIM World Supercross Championship series for Rick Ware Racing in the WSX Class. Im looking forward to competing in this new series, with competitors from all over the world. Cant wait to see you on the gate!

Hailing from Canton, North Carolina, Shane McElrath has been a professional rider and fierce 250cc competitor for nearly a decade, compiling eight wins in 250cc across the Monster Energy AMA Supercross and Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross Championships. He is a two-time 250SX West runner-up in Monster Energy Supercross.

Im thrilled to take on this totally new and unique challenge with Rick and the team in the WSX series, fully motivated to put an FIM-sanctioned World Championship on my resume, said McElrath. The notion of building on the incredible success of supercross in the US and bringing our sport to new fans around the world is truly exciting and something Im proud to be involved in.

colt-nichols-gw8a0699 Colt Nichols

Rounding out the quartet of riders is Muskogee, Oklahomas, Colt Nichols. Nichols career in the AMA Pro category also began in 2015, where hes collected four career wins and is the 2021 Monster Energy AMA Supercross Championship 250SX East Champion.

Im excited for the opportunity to compete in the SX2 class and try to chase a Championship, said Nichols. This year I havent had the opportunity to compete due to my injuries in January, so Im thankful for Rick and the team for allowing me to get back on the bike. The global nature of this series, and the future plans for 2023, adds an opportunity to take our sport and expose it to new fans and I cant wait to be a part of its growth.

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