Josh Hansen Leaves Hart and Huntington
Carlsbad, CA – After long consideration Josh Hansen recently decided to leave the Rockstar Energy / Hart and Huntington Race Team for the remaining 2009 Supercross season. Hansen made the personal decision to refocus for the 2010 race season after suffering the recent losses of friends Jeremy Lusk and H&H Racing teammate Anthony Hart both due to unfortunate motorcycle accidents.
“We fully support Josh’s decision to withdraw from the 2009 season. It was a personal decision and we wish him all of the luck in the world,” says Hart and Huntington Race Team owner Carey Hart.
With Hansen’s recent departure the Rockstar Energy / Hart and Huntington Race Team added 21-year-old Matt Boni to their roster. The Geneva, Florida resident is currently racing in the 450 class after coming up through the lites rankings where he had three podium finishes last season.
“We are really excited to be working with Matt, and having him on the Rockstar Energy / Hart and Huntington Race Team. We have super high expectations for him and we are looking forward to the future,” said Team Manager Kenny Watson.
Rockstar Energy / Hart and Huntington Race Team would like the following for their continued support through the 2009 season: Rockstar Energy drink, Hart and Huntington, Honda, Carter Powersports, Kal-Gard, Leo Vince, ID Systems, Independent Suspension, Pac-sun, Smith, ONE Industries, MAC Tools, Tag Metals, QTM, Cycra, SDG, K&N, Harts Wasted Space, DVS, Skull Candy, VP Fuels, All Sport Dynamics, Alpinestars, Vortex, Dunlop, Works Connection
About Hart & Huntington Tattoo Company: Hart & Huntington Tattoo Company is the tattoo shop founded by freestyle motocross legend Carey Hart. The first Hart and Huntington Tattoo Company Shop opened in 2004 in the Palms Casino is Las Vegas, making it the first tattoo shop located in a casino. The shop is moving to the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino and is set to reopen in April 2009. The tattoo shop also includes its own line of tattoo-inspired clothing. In addition to the Las Vegas shop, Hart and Huntington Tattoo Company is expanding with shops open in Waikiki, Hawaii and Orlando, Florida. For more information, please visit www.hartandhuntingtontattoo.com.
