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.”
