Monster Energy Kawasaki Tabs Tyla Rattray to Contend for the AMA 450cc Motocross Championship

 
Irvine, Calif. (May 7, 2012) – Monster
Energy Kawasaki enters the 2012 AMA Pro Motocross Championship as the
reigning championship team. In defending champion Ryan Villopoto’s
absence, Tyla Rattray will compete along side Jake Weimer in the 450cc
class aboard a Monster Energy Kawasaki KX™450F. Rattray, a former World
Champion, finished second overall in the 250cc Motocross Championship
last summer and finished second overall in the MX1 classification at the
2011 FIM Motocross of Nations.
 
“We are excited to welcome Tyla
to the team,” said Reid Nordin, Monster Energy Kawasaki Senior Manager.
“He has proven to be a contender for a national championship each and
every year, and we are confident he can put Kawasaki up front this
summer.”
 
Rattray has spent the last two weeks preparing for the
outdoor season and is excited about the opportunity to race for Monster
Energy Kawasaki on the championship proven KX450F.
 
“I’m pumped
to race the 450cc class with Monster Energy Kawasaki,” said Rattray. “I
know both the team, and the bike can win championships. I couldn’t be
more thankful to everyone allowing me to have this opportunity.”
 
The 2012 AMA Pro Motocross Championship kicks off with the Hangtown Motocross Classic in Sacramento, Calif., May 19^th, 2012.