Courtesy of Monster Energy Kawasaki
Irvine, Calif.- Fresh off winning his
third-consecutive Amsoil Arenacross Championship, Tyler Bowers will jump
aboard the Monster Energy/Pro Circuit/Kawasaki KX™250F for the
remainder of the Monster Energy Supercross Eastern Regional schedule.
Bowers had another dominating Arenacross season in 2013, building a 60
point lead in the points standings prior to the new Race to the
Championship format. With 10 overall victories and 20 main event wins,
he became the third rider in Arenacross history to claim three
consecutive championships. Comfortable and confident after a winning
season on his Kawasaki, Bowers is excited to transfer his success to
250SX class.
“I was overwhelmed when I got the call,” said
Bowers. “I really wanted to race Supercross once Arenacross finished,
but didn’t have anything lined up. I have my KX250F dialed in from
Arenacross, but now working with Pro Circuit we have taken it to the
next level.”
After four years with Kawasaki and three
consecutive championships, Bowers was an easy choice for Monster
Energy/Pro Circuit/Kawasaki. He’s already proved himself in Supercross
including last year when he achieved top-10 finishes in both the 250SX
and 450SX classes.
“We’ve had a trying year in Supercross with a
lot of injuries,” said Pro Circuit owner, Mitch Payton. “When we heard
Tyler was available to help us, we were really excited because he is a
proven champion and will be a strong addition to the team.”
Bowers finished a career best of sixth overall in the 2008 250SX Eastern
Regional points standings including multiple top-five finishes amongst a
stacked class that included Ryan Villopoto. He then took on the
Arenacross series with Kawasaki. While leading the standings in 2010, he
severely broke both legs in a crash, costing him the championship and
almost his career. Bowers overcame adversity and returned in 2011 to win
the Arenacross championship and has won every year since.
“Tyler is the perfect fit for us and we expect him to excel,” said
Kawasaki Senior Racing Manager, Reid Nordin. “We have a long standing
relationship with him and he has proven himself time and time again. He
is at-home on his Kawasaki will easily make the transition to
Supercross.”
Bowers will make his debut with Monster Energy/Pro
Circuit/Kawasaki at Reliant Stadium in Houston, Texas for Round 13 of
Monster Energy Supercross.
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