Weston Peick won’t have to worry about securing a factory ride next year. AutoTrader.com/Toyota/Yamaha announced today that they have extended Peick’s deal through the 2016 season.
Peick, the long-time privateer, is coming off a career year in his first full season with JGR, finishing tenth overall in Monster Energy Supercross, despite missing three rounds. The California native garnered his first career podium in Santa Clara. He also podiumed at the season finale in Las Vegas.
“Weston has been a fantastic addition to our program, he is enjoying his success and he just seems to keep improving. We are thrilled to have reached an agreement to have him with us through the 2016 racing season,” said team owner Coy Gibbs.
“I have really clicked with the Yamaha YZ450F and the guys at both Yamaha and JGR. All of my hard work is really paying off and I’m stoked to know that we will be working together through next year,” added Peick.
Terms of the deal were not disclosed.