Monster Energy/Pro Circuit/Kawasaki Carries Momentum Into Anaheim 2

 Corona, Calif. (February 3, 2011) - Monster
Energy/Pro Circuit/Kawasaki's Tickle enters the fifth round at Angel Stadium in
Anaheim, Calif. on a wave of momentum from his first win of the season last
weekend in Oakland. Current points leader and teammate Josh Hansen is also
looking for the momentum to swing his way as he goes after his third win. Tyla
Rattray continues to move forward in his recovery from a wrist injury and is
looking to get back on the podium for the second time this season.

 

Tickle’s confidence and determination helped him
earn his second-career win in Oakland and now looks to start a win-streak in
Anaheim. Knowing he’s only one point off the championship lead, Tickle
understands championships are won with consistency.

 

“I know I’m not going to win the championship
because of one win, but I’m just going to take everything race by race and day
by day,” said Tickle. “I know that I have a championship-winning team behind me
definitely helps to keep me focused and stay on track. Both Josh and I are lucky
to have such a great team supporting us and we both have experience racing in
the lites class. I think it will be a good battle to the end.”

Going back to Anaheim means there will be plenty of
family and friends in Hansen’s cheering section. He is looking for his third win
of the season and to increase his points lead.

 

“I’m excited about going back to Anaheim and being
close to home,” said Hansen. “It will be good going forward into this next week.
I just have to keep making it to the podium. I know that will be one of the keys
to winning the championship.”

 

Rattray continues to make progress towards a clean
bill of health as he nears 100 percent with his wrist injury. He is hopes
Anaheim will be his return to the podium.

 

“I’m looking forward to Anaheim 2 and coming in
almost completely healthy,” said Rattray. “I really want to go after my second
podium. I’m definitely feeling stronger everyday.”

 

Hansen continues to lead the standings with 88
points, closely followed by teammate Tickle in second with 87 points, while
Rattray sits in sixth with 58 points. The Monster Energy/Pro Circuit/Kawasaki
will make their return to Anaheim for the fifth round of the Monster Energy
Supercross, an FIM Championship.