Experienced Queenslander Joel Evans will join the Raceline Husqvarna TDUB Racing Team at this weekend’s final round of the 2024 Australian Supercross Championship, set to be contested as part of the high-profile AUSX Open event at Marvel Stadium in Melbourne.
Evans will fill in for injured Raceline Husqvarna TDUB Racing Team SX2 class regular Rhys Budd for round five of the season, already quickly adapting to the Husqvarna FC 250 during initial shakedown sessions on the bike and he is thrilled to represent the Gold Coast-based team.
The 30-year-old currently sits 14th in the SX1 championship standings with a best overall result of 11th at Redcliffe’s opening round last month. The chance to move to the SX2 division with the official Raceline Husqvarna TDUB Racing Team will see him line up as teammates with SX1 team rider Jack Mather this Saturday, November 30th.
Kyle Blunden, KTM Group Australia Motorsport Manager: “Joel is a great addition to the team, and we know he will make the most of this opportunity and give it his all at the season finale. While it’s unfortunate that Rhys Budd is unable to compete due to his injuries from the Wollongong round, his health and recovery remain our top priority. This Australian Supercross season has been a rollercoaster, but we look forward to finishing on a high at Marvel Stadium on Saturday night.”
Todd Waters, Raceline Husqvarna TDUB Racing Team Manager: “We’ve got Joel Evans onboard for the last round, replacing Rhys Budd. I’m super-excited about this actually, I’ve raced Joel for many years in the 450 class, and he’s been banging on the door of a factory ride. One thing that I really like about Joel is that he’s aggressive, because I’ve personally bumped bars with him on many occasions and have always enjoyed racing him – he’s a perfect weight for a 250. He’s 30 years old and experienced, so I couldn’t think of anyone better to be riding our bike in Melbourne. I’m all about supporting our Australian riders, he’s had a ride on our bike and he loves it, so we’re heading into Melbourne really confident having him onboard.”
Joel Evans: “It’s been my dream forever to be on a team and I’m really excited to be riding for the Raceline Husqvarna TDUB Racing Team in Melbourne. I’ve been able to ride the bike and jumping back to the 250 is a big change after being on a 450 for so long, but once I got on the team’s Husqvarna FC 250, I immediately gelled with the bike. I’m stoked about the opportunity and it’s given me a lot of confidence on supercross leading into this weekend – thank you to everybody for the chance to race with the team this weekend.”
