Slaw Dog
The worst kept secret of the silly season is official: Christian Craig has signed a two-year deal with Rockstar Energy Husqvarna.
After clinching the 250SX West Region Championship in Monster Energy AMA Supercross this year, Christian Craig will be moving up to the 450 Class full-time in 2023. He rode Lucas Oil Pro Motocross in the 450 Class with Monster Energy/Star Racing Yamaha this summer, finishing fifth in points, but will move 450 full-time next year.
Craig is no stranger to the premier class as he holds one overall-podium and 16 top-five finishes in 450 SX and MX competition.
He spent the last two years with Monster Energy/Star Racing Yamaha. He will make his official debut with Rockstar Energy Husqvarna at the Anaheim I season opener on January 7.
Christian Craig – Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing Team: “My goal for as long as I can remember was to get a full-time 450 ride and I’m so grateful that I’ve got that now! The Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing Team is a very well established, winning team with a great program behind it. When I began talking with the team, they were very confident in the future they could provide and they believed in me, which is obviously really important to me. I’m excited to see how I can progress in the 450 class full-time with the Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing crew.
Nathan Ramsey – Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing Team Manager: “I am very happy that we were able to add Christian to our Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing program. The level of talent that Christian has displayed over the years is very evident and it’s exciting to now be a part of. I believe that Christian is really maturing as a racer and his championship last year is proof of that. We are more than happy to have him on the team and can’t wait to get to work.”
