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MX: USA names Motocross of Nations line-up
Team USA has announced the three riders it hopes will win the country’s 20th Motocross of Nations title in October.
Ivan Tedesco, Ryan Dungey and Jake Weimer will represent their country in the event which takes place in Franciacorta, Italy on 4-5 October and which will be screened live on Motors TV.
Dungey will take part in the MX1 category, Weimer will race in the MX2 class and Honda Red Bull Racing’s Tedesco will tackle the MX3 machinery in the open class.
"We feel confident that we have the right three riders for Team USA,” said AMA Team USA Manager Roger DeCoster. “This is one of those years when it's not easy to pick the team. At the start, it seemed pretty obvious, but then came injuries. We spent a lot of time talking among the AMA, with Davey Coombs of MX Sports, and even Ricky Carmichael and James Stewart weighed in on the final choice. With the support we have in place, we feel these three riders can do the job."
"It's an absolute honor to be chosen to be a part of Team USA to represent America at the 2009 MX of Nations," Tedesco said. "Having the opportunity to represent your country on the world stage and race against some of the best motocross racers from countries right across the globe is something every rider can only ever dream of doing. I couldn't be happier to have this opportunity again in 2009. This will be my third time racing for Team USA and I'm definitely going to draw strength from my previous experiences racing at this international level to help Team USA win."
Dungey, who races for Rockstar Makita Suzuki, will make his MoN debut, representing his country for the first time. He is currently tied for the lead of the 250cc class in the AMA Motocross Championship.
"Getting invited to represent the USA for this year's Motocross of Nations is literally a dream come true,” he said. “Ever since I was a little guy growing up in Minnesota, I have dreamed of one day representing my country for our team. I think with Ivan and Jake, we'll have a really strong team, and I'm looking forward to making my outdoor debut on an RMZ450. After the outdoor season wraps up, I'll probably head out to California and begin testing with our Rockstar Makita Suzuki team to get things dialled in."
Kawasaki’s Weimer also makes his USA debut at the Italian event and currently lies fifth in AMA Motocross 250 championship.
"It's a huge privilege to represent the USA and be a part of the Motocross of Nations," Weimer said. "I'm super excited about this. I've been to Italy to race a Supercross in 2007, so it will be cool to go back and race for Team USA. Growing up and watching the Motocross of Nations and seeing it on video, it's such an honour to be picked. This is definitely something that I think every kid racing would want to be a part of."
Watch the 2009 Motocross of Nations from Franciacorta in Italy LIVE on Motors TV (Sky Channel 413, Virgin Media 545) on Sunday 4 October.
Andy Wilkinson
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