Red Bull KTM Factory Team Signs Justin Hill

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Edited Date/Time 9/17/2014 12:23am
Murrieta, CA – The Red Bull KTM Factory Team is excited to announce it has signed Justin Hill to race the 250 SX West Supercross Series and the Lucas Oil Pro 250 Motocross Championship for the 2015 season.

Hill hails from the state of Oregon where he lived throughout his amateur motocross career. It was at a young age that Hill became recognized as an upcoming star after securing multiple amateur motocross titles which led to a factory ride in his rookie season in 2013. During that season he earned two top five finishes in the 250 SX West Supercross Series.

In 2014, Hill landed on the podium five times in the 250 SX West Supercross Series. His first professional career win was at the San Diego Supercross. He also took a win at the Las Vegas East/West Shootout. Hill was sitting inside the top ten in points in the 250 Motocross class earlier this season before a shoulder injury sidelined him at Millville forcing him to sit out the remainder of the series.

“Obviously Justin’s improvement in the past year caught our eye,” stated Red Bull KTM Factory Team Manager Roger De Coster. “We saw him take two wins in the Supercross series and saw a lot of potential in his outdoor results as well. We are excited to have him join our team this season and feel he will complement our other rider, Marvin Musquin, very well giving the Red Bull KTM Team a competitive rider on each coast in the Supercross series.”

Hill was equally excited about signing with Red Bull KTM, stating, “I’m really happy to get the opportunity to join the Red Bull KTM Factory Team and work with Team Manager Roger De Coster. I’ve always been a big fan of Roger and what he has accomplished throughout his career. I’m looking at this as a fresh start with an exciting brand and an opportunity to join a race-focused company which is a perfect fit for me.”
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9/16/2014 10:02am
Great move for both. I'm not sure Hill will be champion next year but he's definitely a contender. It will be hard to beat Cianciarulo, Musquin, Webb or Martin but if he increases his riding like last year then anything is possible.
9/16/2014 11:08am
Hill is a great rider but he seemed inconsistent this last season. Of course, I'm sure Roger is no dummy and knows what he's doing.
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9/16/2014 11:29am
If he improves as much as he did last season again he should definitely be a top 3 guy indoors and out.
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9/16/2014 12:14pm
Here he is with the 450. Prepping for the MEC?



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9/16/2014 1:05pm
Check out that old school stereo set up just above the front fender. I have not seen a stereo and cabinet like that for 20 years.

Oh, and good for Justin Hill.
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9/16/2014 1:23pm
So does some of what he says sound like a sap in Mitch's face?
I’m looking at this as a fresh start with an exciting brand....
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9/16/2014 1:40pm
Is it a 450 ride? Or is he just riding the 450 for Monster Cup?
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9/16/2014 1:41pm
Dx3moto wrote:
Is it a 450 ride? Or is he just riding the 450 for Monster Cup?
First sentence in the thread:

"The Red Bull KTM Factory Team is excited to announce it has signed Justin Hill to race the 250 SX West Supercross Series and the Lucas Oil Pro 250 Motocross Championship for the 2015 season."
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9/16/2014 1:43pm
GrapeApe wrote:
First sentence in the thread: [i]"The Red Bull KTM Factory Team is excited to announce it has signed Justin Hill to race the 250 SX West...
First sentence in the thread:

"The Red Bull KTM Factory Team is excited to announce it has signed Justin Hill to race the 250 SX West Supercross Series and the Lucas Oil Pro 250 Motocross Championship for the 2015 season."
Thanks


Typically PR's are stereotypical "I'm so pumped to be riding for blah blah blah" quotes, so I tend to skim through them. Must have missed that. I'm assuming MM is riding East coast then.
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9/16/2014 1:46pm
GrapeApe wrote:
First sentence in the thread: [i]"The Red Bull KTM Factory Team is excited to announce it has signed Justin Hill to race the 250 SX West...
First sentence in the thread:

"The Red Bull KTM Factory Team is excited to announce it has signed Justin Hill to race the 250 SX West Supercross Series and the Lucas Oil Pro 250 Motocross Championship for the 2015 season."
Dx3moto wrote:
Thanks Typically PR's are stereotypical "I'm so pumped to be riding for blah blah blah" quotes, so I tend to skim through them. Must have missed...
Thanks


Typically PR's are stereotypical "I'm so pumped to be riding for blah blah blah" quotes, so I tend to skim through them. Must have missed that. I'm assuming MM is riding East coast then.
From the PR:

"We are excited to have him join our team this season and feel he will complement our other rider, Marvin Musquin, very well giving the Red Bull KTM Team a competitive rider on each coast in the Supercross series.”

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9/16/2014 1:46pm
I should just read the Pr before I ask anything else Grinning
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9/16/2014 5:57pm
I didn't even know he left Pro Circuit. Seems crazy to let him get away. Good move for KTM.
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9/16/2014 6:17pm
Whoa! I did not see that one coming! Congrats kiddo....make the best of it!
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9/16/2014 6:29pm
Hut wrote:
I didn't even know he left Pro Circuit. Seems crazy to let him get away. Good move for KTM.
It was a bidding war, well not so sure about a war but maybe a duel or back n forth, between monster energy pro circuit Kawasaki and red bull KTM....KTM won.
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9/16/2014 6:34pm Edited Date/Time 9/16/2014 6:37pm
I'm not one to ever really question or second guess The Man's decisions...but the Hill and Wilson signings I'm kinda scratching my head on. Don't get me wrong, they're both amazing riders and they speak well in front of the cameras, but I don't see Wilson winning at all on the 450, and I don't see Hill in the championship hunt in either SX or MX. I hope I'm wrong and I wish them both nothing but success...I'll have no issue eating crow, but I don't see it happening....
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9/16/2014 6:59pm
I think Roger sees a LOT of potential and success with his magic touch on those two riders.
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9/16/2014 8:11pm
ill go out on a limb and say I think hill will do better than dean. not sure what it is but dean has lost his mojo
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9/16/2014 9:59pm
jeffro503 wrote:
Whoa! I did not see that one coming! Congrats kiddo....make the best of it!
How'd you miss that one? You're on here all the time!
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9/16/2014 10:00pm
bsharkey wrote:
ill go out on a limb and say I think hill will do better than dean. not sure what it is but dean has lost his...
ill go out on a limb and say I think hill will do better than dean. not sure what it is but dean has lost his mojo
I think Wilson has the potential to "pull a Millsaps" and win races in 2015, despite coming in with mojo or not.
9/16/2014 10:03pm
Sully22 wrote:
I'm not one to ever really question or second guess The Man's decisions...but the Hill and Wilson signings I'm kinda scratching my head on. Don't get...
I'm not one to ever really question or second guess The Man's decisions...but the Hill and Wilson signings I'm kinda scratching my head on. Don't get me wrong, they're both amazing riders and they speak well in front of the cameras, but I don't see Wilson winning at all on the 450, and I don't see Hill in the championship hunt in either SX or MX. I hope I'm wrong and I wish them both nothing but success...I'll have no issue eating crow, but I don't see it happening....
I agree to a point, but I think both have HUGE potential and that's what got them their rides. Plus, KTM may have snatched them up for a good price.
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9/16/2014 10:25pm
Sully22 wrote:
I'm not one to ever really question or second guess The Man's decisions...but the Hill and Wilson signings I'm kinda scratching my head on. Don't get...
I'm not one to ever really question or second guess The Man's decisions...but the Hill and Wilson signings I'm kinda scratching my head on. Don't get me wrong, they're both amazing riders and they speak well in front of the cameras, but I don't see Wilson winning at all on the 450, and I don't see Hill in the championship hunt in either SX or MX. I hope I'm wrong and I wish them both nothing but success...I'll have no issue eating crow, but I don't see it happening....
look at the Daytona qualifying. dean was the fastest and held kenny off for a few laps in the main until he faded. when he gets used to the 20 laps hes a guaranteed threat. with roger up his ass and dungey as a team mate i think hes gonna be more consistent too. hill is fun to watch and deserves a good ride right now but i dont really see any championships out of him
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9/16/2014 11:29pm
jeffro503 wrote:
Whoa! I did not see that one coming! Congrats kiddo....make the best of it!
visser62 wrote:
How'd you miss that one? You're on here all the time!
Not as of the past few weeks I haven't. Just been busy with other stuff. Haven't been around much moto over the past 3 months.
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9/17/2014 12:10am
So does anyone actually know if he's riding that 450 at the MEC? I see it questioned but not answered.
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9/17/2014 12:23am Edited Date/Time 9/17/2014 12:24am
I think a lot of people were ready to write Hill off after his rookie season, but he really impressed this year, in comparison.

If Roger can iron out some of the smaller issues with him, I think he can be a consistent podium finisher indoors at least. He hasn't shown much potential outdoors, but injuries have been a problem, I guess.

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