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Hill Joins Smartop/Bullfrog Spas/
MotoConcepts Honda
J
ustin Hill will ride for the
Smartop/Bullfrog Spas/
MotoConcepts Honda Team in
2020, joining current team mem-
bers Malcolm Stewart and Vince
Friese.
"Justin has championship
speed and abilities and we are
excited to have a rider of his
caliber join the team," said team
owner Mike Genova. "While
Justin has had a couple of tough
years; we believe that with hard
work and commitment on his
part, combined with our race-
proven MCR Honda, he can be a
top contender in 2020."
"I'm really excited to be a part
of the Smartop/Bullfrog Spas/
MotoConcepts Honda team,"
said Hill. "Change is good and
working with this new group of
guys is a breath of fresh air. The
bike is amazing, and I am looking
forward to racing to the top this
coming season."
"We are definitely excited
about signing Hill," said team
manager Tony Alessi. "Interest-
ingly enough, he has ridden with
us about six or seven times, and
each and every time he has man-
aged to turn in the fastest lap of
the day. If he can build the fitness
to maintain that pace throughout
a race, he will be a winner for
sure. His fitness program begins
in November, and we are look-
ing forward to enjoying a great
season together." CN
Justin Hill leaves the JGR Suzuki
squad for the Smartop/Bullfrog Spas/
MotoConcepts Honda team.
Nichols Sidelined With
Injury
C
olt Nichols, of the Monster Energy/Star Racing/Yamaha Team,
revealed on social media that he suffered a shoulder injury while
practicing a few weeks ago. The injury could delay his participation in
the 2020 250SX East Supercross Championship, which gets under-
way in Tampa, Florida, February 15. Nichols finished a career-best third
in the 250SX West Championship earlier this year, and he also won the
opening round of the series in Anaheim.
He reported on Instagram: Well almost two
weeks ago had a crash while practicing and
popped my shoulder out of place. Did some
damage to it but luckily @ocsportsdoc got
me all fixed up. On the mend now and will do
everything in my power to go racing come East
Coast Supercross. CN
Colt Nichols injured
his shoulder recently
while practicing and
hopes to be fit for the
opening round of the
250SX East Supercross
Championship, which
starts up in February.
