Ricky Dietrich To Take An Indefinite Break From Racing

The following release was issued by Husqvarna Italy on behalf of CH Racing regarding
American racer Ricky Dietrich:



The Husqvarna Enduro Team by CH Racing & the management for Ricky
Dietrich have announced today that they have come to a mutual agreement
that allows for Ricky to step away from his racing obligations at this
time.



Despite his very comfortable and competitive situation in Italy with the
Husqvarna family, Ricky feels the need to step away from racing for an
indefinite period so that he can focus on some personal matters back in
the USA.



This is in no way a reflection on the team, the bike, or life in Italy.
"Everything provided for me here in Italy could not have given me a
better opportunity to succeed," commented Dietrich. "I genuinely enjoyed
my life in
Italy, the bike and the team. My teammates are the best I've ever had."



The decision is a personal matter that Ricky feels would be best handled
without the pressures of World Championship racing at this time. When
Ricky is both mentally and physically 100% focused on racing again, the
plan is to return to
racing.



"I am really sorry for Ricky as he did his best since he arrived in
Italy last November," said Martino Bianchi, Husqvarna racing
coordinator. "We all at Husqvarna believe that he has the talent and the
skills to succeed,
also in the Enduro World Championship, but he needs to concentrate fully
to get the results he deserves. I hope he can return to racing again
and show his talents."



Husqvarna will continue to be represented in the 2012 Enduro World
Championship by Lorenzo Santolino and Matti Seistola in the Enduro1
class with Juha Salminen, Alex Salvini and Romain Dumontier competing in
Enduro2.

For more information on the entire 2012 Husqvarna line-up, please go to
www.husqvarna-motorcyclesna.com. Head to your nearest dealership to pick up a copy of the 2012 RiDE MORE Catalog, available now!

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