SmarTop/MotoConcepts Racing announced today that they have come to terms with Vince Friese for the 2015 season. Friese, while riding for The Factory Metal Works/Club MX team, finished third in the 2014 250SX East Region Championship.

Friese signed with SmarTop/MotoConcepts this summer to race the MX2 Class at the Canadian Nationals. He finished second in the series behind Kaven Benoit.

Below is a team statement.

SPOKANE, WA – Smartop MotoConcepts Racing [MCR] is pleased to announce the re-signing of Vince Friese for the 2015 race season. Friese will participate in the 250 East Championship and 450 West Championship.

“I’m happy to have Vince back under the MCR tent for 2015,” said MCR team owner Mike Genova. “Our experience working with him from 2009 to 2012 was very positive. He’s a talented, committed rider with a good demeanor, positive attitude and is just an overall good kid,” says Genova. “Vince’s experience, natural talent, and maturity, positions him for great success in 2015. I believe in him and believe he will do well.”

After a strong Motocross season in Canada, where he had multiple first place finishes, and a solid 3rd place finish in the Supercross season, Friese is loaded with anticipation and confidence for the 2015 season. “I’m really excited about joining the Smartop MotoConcepts race team. I can’t thank Mike Genova enough for giving me the opportunity to be a part of the team again. I feel the team is the best fit for me and having Tony and Mike Alessi in my corner is always a plus,” said Friese.

We wish to thank our sponsors including Smartop, JT Racing, FMF, Ohlins Suspension, MotoGraphics,  Alpinestars, NorthWest Steel Fab, WASPcam, Boyesen, Dunlop, Mika Metals, UFO, CV4, Leo Vince Carbon Products, Peg Armor, VP Fuels, Guts, DT1, MotoOptics, Works Connection, Galfer, Supersprox, Excel, Hinson, and Victorville MC Center.