Monster Energy/Pro Circuit/Kawasaki Returns to the West Coast

Corona,
Calif. (February 17, 2011) - Monster Energy/Pro Circuit/Kawasaki's Josh
Hansen, Broc Tickle, and Tyla Rattray return to action as the Monster
Energy Supercross, and FIM Championship see the AMA Supercross Lites
Western Region riders one more time before a seven-week break.

The
week break came at a good time for Hansen, who suffered a broken finger
at the last race in Anaheim, Calif. He's taken time to rest and now is
looking to maintain the eight-point lead in the championship standings
at the final Southern California race in San Diego.

Just
behind his teammate in the point standings is Tickle, who already has
one win under his belt this season. Eager to get back on top the
podium, Tickle has been putting in the time on the bike to go into the
break with a victory.

"I know I'm capable of a win and I just
hope I feel as good as I did in Oakland," said Tickle. "That was a mud
race as well and it looks like this may be our second one of the
season. I'll just try to be smart and make as few mistakes as possible."

Rattray
makes his return back to racing after taking a one-race break because
of a back injury. He is confident that he can do well in San Diego,
hoping to get back on the podium where he started the season.

"It's
really fun racing supercross and I hope this weekend won't be too
tricky with the rain," said Rattray. "I just want to go out there and
have a solid race before we go on our break."

The Monster
Energy/Pro Circuit/Kawasaki team makes their return west at Qualcomm
Stadium in San Diego before heading east. Hansen is leading the
championship standings with 113 points, while Tickle is right behind
him in second with 105. Despite missing one race, Rattray is still in
ninth with 58 points.