Multi-Time Champion Now Looking to 2016 Return
CHINO, CA (April 28, 2015)
– Yoshimura Suzuki learned Monday that the FIM appeal by James Stewart
that might have allowed him to begin racing the upcoming 2015 Lucas Oil
Pro Motocross Championship has been denied. Instead the suspension will
remain in place until August 11, 2015. Stewart says he will now focus on
his return to competition.
As
they have through the entire process, Yoshimura Suzuki Factory Racing
will continue to support Stewart and look forward to his return to
competition.
Yoshimura
Suzuki team manager Mike Webb said the appeal process has been
frustrating and costly. There were several delays requested by the FIM
throughout the appeal process.
“It
was an incredibly frustrating process and disappointing decision, but
we’ll have James on board with the team for 2016 and beyond and we look
forward to his return. We have a few warm-up events later this year and
then we’ll be back in full force for the 2016 Supercross season.”
Even
though it’s been a trying time, not only for the delays, but also for
not knowing the outcome of his appeal, Stewart said at least he can now
look forward to putting this behind him and is looking forward to racing
again.
“It’s
extremely disappointing that my appeal was denied,” Stewart said. “But
I’m glad this is over and now I can turn my full attention back to
preparing for the few events I’ll be competition in this year and coming
back strong for 2016.
“I
thank Yoshimura Suzuki, my sponsors and all the fans who have given me a
ton of support through all of this. The one thing this time off has
done is made me realize how much I miss racing, so it’s going to be a
great day for me when I get to see that gate drop again.”
Stewart
plans to defend his Red Bull Straight Rhythm title later this year and
is also slated to contest the Monster Energy Cup in October.
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