JGR Team Update

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JGRMX/Yoshimura/Suzuki Factory Racing Announces Remaining Riders for 2020

Fredrik Noren and Jimmy Decotis added to the roster representing both the 250 & 450 classes

Brea, CA (December 4, 2019) - JGRMX/Yoshimura/Suzuki Factory Racing announces the remaining riders for the 2020 racing season. Kicking off the year with the 2020 Monster Energy Supercross series, Fredrik Noren will gear up to contest the premier class on his Suzuki RM-Z450 alongside teammate Joey Savatgy. Jimmy Decotis returns to the team and will contest the East Coast rounds while Alex Martin takes on the West Coast. Both Decotis and Martin will compete on their Suzuki RM-Z250’s, but line-up in select 450 events as well.

“Freddie and Jimmy D are going to be great additions to the team as they join Joey and Alex, and I am excited to see what they’ve got in store,” said Jeremy Albrecht, Team Manager. “Freddie rides so comfortably on the RM-Z and it showed during last season. Jimmy D’s been a JGR fan-favorite for some time and we’re thrilled to get him back on yellow to grab more podiums. Overall, we have a strong team this year. I am confident in each rider as they bring speed and strength to the track.”

“Fast Freddie” made his Suzuki debut as a fill-in rider on the JGR-tuned Suzuki RM-Z450 during the Southwick National for round six of the 2019 Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship. The Swedish native proved to be a top contender as he finished in the top-10 on his Suzuki and will continue to display that talent during the Supercross series 450 rounds.

Decotis scored his first-ever podium with the JGR Suzuki squad in 2018, then reached the podium at both San Diego and Seattle last season. “The Rippa” will represent the team for the 250 East series and transition to his RM-Z450 at select rounds. Decotis is more than ready to keep his upward trajectory and get the first win under his belt.

“I’m really excited to represent the JGRMX/Yoshimura/Suzuki Factory Racing team in both 450 and 250 Supercross,” said Decotis. “I’ve fought really hard these last few years to keep improving and progressing as a racer. Although I’ll be competing in the 250 division and challenge for race wins, I’m eager to make the step up to the 450 class for several rounds and get race experience against the best in the world. I’m extremely thankful for the opportunity that JGRMX and Suzuki have provided.”

Martin will be at Anaheim round one on his Suzuki RM-Z250 when the 250 West series kicks off, but will also debut on the RM-Z450 at select rounds. A-Mart is eager to build upon his strong results from previous races and show versatility and determination on both model RM-Z’s.

Due to a pre-season crash at the Australia Supercross, Savatgy begins the AMA season on the injured list with a foot injury. The Suzuki 17 number plate holder is looking for a speedy recovery and planning to be back on the track t during the 2020 SX season.

Decotis added, “I am wishing the best for Joey on his injury and hoping that he gets back to racing as quickly as possible.”

Please visit http://www.jgrmxraceteam.com for more team news.
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Bummed about this line...

Due to a pre-season crash at the Australia Supercross, Savatgy begins the AMA season on the injured list with a foot injury. The Suzuki 17 number plate holder is looking for a speedy recovery and planning to be back on the track during the 2020 SX season.
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12/4/2019 3:04pm
Glad to see they are able to field a full team and not just 2 guys.
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12/4/2019 3:10pm
Freddie was hauling ass last year! Nice to see him pick up a kick ass ride!
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12/4/2019 3:30pm
LungButter wrote:
Glad to see they are able to field a full team and not just 2 guys.
Well only other factory team with more than two would be husky, soooo
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gt80rider wrote:
Freddie was hauling ass last year! Nice to see him pick up a kick ass ride!
I'm definitely curious to see if his outdoor success on a factory bike transfers over to SX.

I can't imagine that either guy is really costing a lot, but there's still expenses that need to be paid. Does anyone know if JGR scored a new sponsor, or did they just dig a little deeper into Coach's wallet?
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12/4/2019 3:37pm
Cool the 250 guys will ride some 450 rounds. We need more of that
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12/4/2019 3:39pm
LungButter wrote:
Glad to see they are able to field a full team and not just 2 guys.
Well only other factory team with more than two would be husky, soooo
Well jgr seemed to be setting up with only 1 250 guy and 1 450 guy...definitly seemed like a skeleton crew initially. Sooooo...
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12/4/2019 3:40pm
LungButter wrote:
Glad to see they are able to field a full team and not just 2 guys.
Well only other factory team with more than two would be husky, soooo
Husky is also the only other factory team that has 250 & 450 ran by the same entity soooooo
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12/4/2019 3:42pm
Sully wrote:
I'm definitely curious to see if his outdoor success on a factory bike transfers over to SX. I can't imagine that either guy is really costing...
I'm definitely curious to see if his outdoor success on a factory bike transfers over to SX.

I can't imagine that either guy is really costing a lot, but there's still expenses that need to be paid. Does anyone know if JGR scored a new sponsor, or did they just dig a little deeper into Coach's wallet?
nope dude all the experts here have said that coach Joe Gibbs has nothing to do with funding the sx/mx team!!! what you new here?!?!?Laughing Laughing Laughing Laughing
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12/4/2019 3:48pm
Surprised it took this long to get Noren "on" the team. I thought he should have been there with Joey all along.

I hope Savatgy is back by Hangtown, but it's going to be tough.
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12/4/2019 3:53pm
GREAT news. Wishing them all the best!!!
12/4/2019 4:05pm
Like Sully said. Did someone (new sponsors?) open the pocketbooks to support the Rippa and Fast Freddie?

Glad to see they will be out on the track.
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12/4/2019 4:12pm
Great news.
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12/4/2019 4:18pm
Apparently, the reports of their death were greatly exaggerated. Wink
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So stoked for Freddie, he deserves a ride for sure. Same with Jimmy D, he’s been a good ambassador for the team
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12/4/2019 4:24pm
Awesome news!!
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12/4/2019 4:29pm
Would really have liked for someone to step up and give Reed a decent send off, love him or hate him he deserved something. Guessing he will go out as a privateer on a Honda.
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12/4/2019 4:46pm
Rotaholic wrote:
Would really have liked for someone to step up and give Reed a decent send off, love him or hate him he deserved something. Guessing he...
Would really have liked for someone to step up and give Reed a decent send off, love him or hate him he deserved something. Guessing he will go out as a privateer on a Honda.
Whixh is what i think he kind of wants. do things on his own terms. he has sponsors
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12/4/2019 4:49pm
GuyB wrote:
Apparently, the reports of their death were greatly exaggerated. Wink
Haha! Right on GuyB
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12/4/2019 5:59pm
Surprised with Decotis back on but he is ready to go.
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Excited jimmy d is back!
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Suprised Chad didn’t end up getting the ride though, I thought he would finish out with them and stay on as a tester or something like that.
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Preston412 wrote:
Surprised with Decotis back on but he is ready to go.
Why? He podiumed twice last year. Respectable.
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12/4/2019 9:08pm
I'm really, really happy for Noren! He deserves this.
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12/4/2019 9:39pm
GuyB wrote:
Apparently, the reports of their death were greatly exaggerated. Wink
Chances they’re with suzuki next year?
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12/4/2019 9:44pm
Yeah Jimmy D THA RIPPAH. Representing us Massholes.
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No news what WPeicks plans are yet......
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No Teasdale?
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For a brand that most on here predicted that it was over....Suz now has 5 supported riders on 450's....who else has that...
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Suprised Chad didn’t end up getting the ride though, I thought he would finish out with them and stay on as a tester or something like...
Suprised Chad didn’t end up getting the ride though, I thought he would finish out with them and stay on as a tester or something like that.
Chad said on Pulp that the team waited too long. He had to have bikes ready for the out-of-country races he had done and couldn't wait for JGR.
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