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GOMEZ EXTENDS HUSQVARNA COMMITMENT C laiming second in the 2019 WESS Enduro World Championship, the Alfredo Gomez will target the world championship title next year secure in the knowledge his place in the Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing Team is secure until 2021. “Alfredo is a perfect fit for Husqvarna Motorcycles, we’re thrilled to have him with us until at least 2021”, said Husqvarna Motorcycles Motorsport Manager Diego Clément. “Technically gifted, he gives 100 per cent every time he races and is always challenging for the victory. Professional, committed and well-received under the Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing awning, he is a pleasure to work with. We’re looking forward to continuing this long- standing relationship and have every confidence he can put Husqvarna Motorcycles onto the top step of the podium.” A key member of Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing, Gómez was a regular front-runner in all eight rounds of the 2019 WESS championship, with the TE 300i mounted rider consistently battling for race wins and podium results. “I’m really happy to continue with Husqvarna Motorcycles for another two years, he said. “We’ve grown together a lot during the last few years and I have a really strong and enjoyable relationship with everyone in the team – in a way it has become like an extended part of my family. I’m really proud of what we achieved during 2019 by finishing second overall in the WESS Enduro World Championship and always fighting for the victory. Gomez clearly has a lot of respect for the tight-knit Husqvarna team as a whole, and he fully intends to repay the team for their support with victory. “When I seriously injured my leg, they stood by me. There was never any pressure to return to the bike early, they just wanted me to get better. I feel like that was when our bond became even tighter than it already was. I’m looking forward to what lies ahead during these next two years and in particular 2020. We’ve shown ourselves as title contenders with the TE 300i and for certain, our goal is to become world champions together.” 2020 WESS ENDURO WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP Round 1: Extreme XL Lagares (Portugal) May 8-10 Round 2: Trefle Lozerien AMV (France) May 21-23 Round 3: Erzbergrodeo Red Bull Hare Scramble (Austria) June 10-14 Round 4: Red Bull 111 Megawatt (Poland ) June TBC Round 5: Red Bull Romaniacs (Romania) July 21-25 Round 6: Tennessee Knockout (USA) August 15-16 Round 7: Hawkstone Park Cross-Country (UK) September TBC Round 8: Hixpania Hard Enduro (Spain) October TBC KIWI RIDER 99