{"id":2144,"date":"2022-09-23T10:02:57","date_gmt":"2022-09-23T10:02:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wsxp2.u.thrivex.io\/?p=2144"},"modified":"2022-10-06T05:19:52","modified_gmt":"2022-10-06T05:19:52","slug":"rick-ware-racing-announces-its-wsx-championship-rider-lineup","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wsxp2.u.thrivex.io\/rick-ware-racing-announces-its-wsx-championship-rider-lineup\/","title":{"rendered":"Rick Ware Racing Announces It’s WSX Championship Rider Lineup"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Mooresville, NC (September 15, 2022)<\/strong> \u2013 Rick Ware Racing (RWR), the NASCAR mainstay boasting more than 1,000 starts in multiple premier auto racing series, recently announced its return to supercross as one of 10 exclusively licensed teams for the inaugural FIM World Supercross Championship (WSX). RWR\u2019s entry into the WSX series is part of the team\u2019s broader marketing initiative to expand into a global Motorsports presence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cJoining the FIM World Supercross Championship has been a thrilling addition to our existing Motorsport programs,\u201d said Rick Ware. \u201cNot only does this give our organization an opportunity to cultivate partnerships globally; it also allows us to reach new fans all around the world.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rick Ware Racing currently competes in the NASCAR Cup Series, fielding two full-time entries. In addition, the team fields a single entry each in the NTT INDYCAR Series, the IMSA WeatherTech Sportscar Series and the NHRA Top Fuel category. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

RWR\u2019s World Supercross effort for the 2022 season will comprise of Shane McElrath and Joey Savatgy in the 450cc (WSX) class and Ryan Breece and Colt Nichols in the 250cc (SX2) class.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI returned to supercross for one reason \u2013 to compete for a world championship, and I have every intention of winning\u201d <\/p>Rick Ware
Team Owner <\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThese four riders know exactly what it takes to win at the highest level and each of them bring the skill, experience, and competitive drive we need to accomplish this goal. I couldn\u2019t be more motivated and optimistic about our chances.\u201d said Ware.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Savatgy, a Georgia native hailing from Thomasville, has an established history in supercross and motocross dating back to 2013. His accomplishments include (10) career 250-class wins across the Monster Energy Supercross and Lucas Oil Motocross series, along with earning 450SX Rookie of the Year honors in 2019. He brings a wealth of experience, know-how and an overall winning pedigree to RWR that will play a critical role in the team\u2019s efforts for the FIM-sanctioned World Supercross Championship.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI\u2019m grateful to Rick for having the confidence and belief in me to represent RWR for this inaugural pilot season for WSX, and I could not be more pumped about this chance to compete in new countries for an FIM-sanctioned World Championship,\u201d said Savatgy. \u201cThere is enormous opportunity to expand our sport on a global level, and I\u2019m proud to be a part of that in the WSX series.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hailing from Canton, North Carolina, Shane McElrath has been a professional rider and fierce 250cc competitor for nearly a decade, compiling eight wins in 250cc across the Monster Energy AMA Supercross and Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross Championships. He is a two-time 250SX West runner up in Monster Energy Supercross.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI\u2019m thrilled to take on this totally new and unique challenge with Rick and the team in the WSX series, fully motivated to put an FIM-sanctioned World Championship on my resume,\u201d said McElrath. \u201cThe notion of building on the incredible success of supercross in the US and bringing our sport to new fans around the world is truly exciting and something I\u2019m proud to be involved in.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

RWR also added Coeur d\u2019Alene, Idaho-native Ryan Breece, who brings just under a decade of professional experience. Launching into his AMA Pro career in 2015, Breece has stacked up two career Monster Energy AMA Supercross Championship 450SX Top 10\u2019s and 27 career Monster Energy AMA Supercross Championship 450SX Top 20\u2019s. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Breece said, \u201cI am happy to announce I will be racing the FIM World Supercross Championship series for Rick Ware Racing in the SX2 Class. I\u2019m looking forward to competing in this new series, with competitors from all over the world. Can\u2019t wait to see you on the gate!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rounding out the quartet of riders is Muskogee, Oklahoma\u2019s, Colt Nichols. Nichols career in the AMA Pro category also began in 2015, where he\u2019s collected four career wins and is the 2021 Monster Energy AMA Supercross Championship 250SX East Champion. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI\u2019m excited for the opportunity to compete in the SX2 class and try to chase a Championship,\u201d said Nichols. \u201cThis year I haven\u2019t had the opportunity to compete due to my injuries in January, so I\u2019m thankful for Rick and the team for allowing me to get back on the bike. The global nature of this series, and the future plans for 2023, adds an opportunity to take our sport and expose it to new fans and I can\u2019t wait to be a part of its growth.\u201dThe FIM World Supercross Championship recently announced tickets were on sale for the first Grand Prix at Principality Stadium in Cardiff, Wales, which can be found HERE<\/a> and second event in Melbourne at Marvel Stadium, found HERE<\/a>. The FIM World Supercross Championship will take place annually with 2022 serving as a \u201cpilot\u201d season, allowing the championship to establish itself and build momentum going into 2023. From 2023, and subsequent years, will see the FIM World Supercross Championship expand annually between June and November, with up to twelve events in 2023.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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