Colton Haaker has signed an extension that will keep him with Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing for the next three years, Husqvarna announced today.
"I am extremely grateful and excited to continue my relationship with the Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing team,” Haaker said in a statement. Things have been great, the team and personnel are very helpful and we get along well with each other. With the SuperEnduro World Championship under our belts, the team's confidence is high and I look forward to competing for more race wins and championships."
Earlier this year, Haaker won the SuperEnduro World Championship and currently leads the AMA EnduroCross Championship after two rounds.
Below if the full press release:
Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing is pleased to announce that Colton Haaker has signed a 3 year contract extension with Husqvarna Factory Racing. Haaker started out as a Husqvarna supported rider in 2015 and signed onto the Factory Racing Off-road team for 2016. Since then, Colton has had many successes, the biggest being his claim as the 2016 SuperEnduro World Champion!
Haaker has contributed to the team dynamic and overall success of the off-road team. Team Manager, Tim Weigand speaks of "being excited to continue to work closely with Colton. I value the relationship we have built and that he has built with the team overall.”
Colton Haaker states, "I am extremely grateful and excited to continue my relationship with the Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing team. Things have been great, the team and personnel are very helpful and we get along well with each other. With the SuperEnduro World Championship under our belts, the team's confidence is high and I look forward to competing for more race wins and championships."
Colton Haaker will continue to race the AMA Endurocross Championship Series for the remainder of 2016 and started the season off this past weekend in Atlanta with a win! Stay tuned in to see if Haaker can maintain his streak and ride to the top of the podium this season!
