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H.E.P. Finalizes MX Team
H
.E.P. Motorsports and the
Suzuki Motor of America,
Inc. (SMAI)-backed team has
finalized its supercross/moto-
cross team for 2020. The 450cc
squad will be made up of three
riders, two returning riders and
one new member.
Kyle Cunningham and Adam
Enticknap are back for another
term, but the duo will be joined
by newcomer Max Anstie. The
Englishman, Anstie, is leaving the
MXGP circuit to join the AMA cir-
cuit aboard an H.E.P. Motorsports
Suzuki.
"Although my focus until
recently has been on the MXGP
championship, I have always kept
an eye on one day competing in
the American championships,"
said Anstie. "Having spent some
of my teenage years in the States
and placing as high as fourth in
my single full Lites West season,
I know I am up for the challenge
ahead. There are a lot of talented
racers here, but I believe in myself
and my team. Supercross is go-
ing to be a learning experience,
and I plan to build throughout the
season. Motocross, on the other
hand, is quite natural to me. I will
be up to speed quickly when the
series starts outdoors."
This will be the team's first at-
tempt in the outdoor series. "Tak-
ing on a new championship series
seemed like quite the challenge at
first. But, when I took a step back
and looked at the athletes, part-
ners and staff assembled, I knew
it was time for the team to take the
next step," said Team Manager
Dustin Pipes. "Going into our
third professional season, I feel
this move shows the motorcycle
community and all racing fans that
the team is committed to the sport
long-term by exhibiting continued
progression." CN
(L-R) Kyle Cunningham, Adam
Enticknap and newcomer Max Anstie
will make up the Suzuki-backed
H.E.P. Motorsports Team in 450cc
supercross, and now, motocross.
