“This is such an historic moment for Triumph Motorcycles and to be a part of this is a great honor. I’m really happy with our line-up for our first season bringing Triumph into the SuperMotocross series," says Triumph Racing Team Manager Bobby Hewitt. The historic first season of AMA Supercross and Pro Motocross competition will see Joey Savatgy, Jalek Swoll and Evan Ferry competing on the all-new Triumph TF 250-X. "With the gate drop on the new racing season just weeks away, the talented trio of racers are up to speed, and excited to make history as the first riders to compete in AMA SuperMotocross with Triumph Racing."
Swoll will kick things off for the Triumph Racing team in the 250SX East. The Floridian, who placed a career-best fifth overall in the 2021 250SX West series, is eager to improve upon that successful season. “I’m starting a new chapter in my racing career with a great group of people and with the whole team, we’ve been putting in a lot of work," says Swoll. "My first impressions of the bike were great. I feel really comfortable on it, and I know it’s capable of doing great things. There’s definitely going to be some fireworks when we get out there racing and it’s awesome to be writing a little piece of history with Triumph Racing. I’m ready to get racing and I’m excited for 2024.”
Evan Ferry will be joining Jalek in the 250SX East series, stepping up from the amateur ranks, where he enjoyed success with wins in Supercross Futures, and taking titles at the Loretta Lynn Amateur Nationals in 2020. Ferry will make his highly-anticipated professional debut with Triumph Racing. "To be one of the first people to ride, let alone race, this new bike gives me an amazing feeling," adds Ferry. "I’m so excited to be racing this bike in 2024 and my expectations are to be battling with the other factory guys. The whole Triumph Racing team is great, and we have some of the best personnel and mechanics in the business."
When the Pro Motocross series kicks off in May, established star of the sport, Joey Savatgy, will compete for Triumph Racing in the 250 Class. With seven overall wins and 14 overall podium results to his name in the 250 Class, the experienced racer is a former title contender who is fully focused on a successful season in 2024.
“To be a part of Triumph Racing is very special," says Savatgy. "For where I’m at in my career, it gives me the opportunity to be back racing on factory equipment, which will allow me to prove to myself that I’m still capable of being a title contender…. As the Triumph is an all-new bike, I expected it to take some time to get used to it, but it was actually quite quick and easy. In particular, the chassis has a soft feeling, and this makes the bike really easy and comfortable to ride. The base platform of the standard bike is a great place to work from and I’m excited to get started with this new chapter in my career.”
"Really, everything has gone to plan, the only change I’ve had to make is to race 250SX East for the first year," Hewitt explains the team strategy with Savatgy. "My original plan was to have Joey on the west coast, as he has the most experience, with Jalek and Evan on the east coast. At the time, it was a decision I had to make even though it was before the final ruling by the Steering Committee regarding Joey’s eligibility. At the time, I felt very confident in my decision, but it didn’t go as we hoped, so obviously the plan changed.”
"Having Jalek, Evan, and Joey on the team, who have all worked with me before, has been very useful for working through our schedule of race development with the new TF 250-X, preparing for the upcoming season," concludes Hewitt. "With our three riders we have a solid starting line-up for our first season in AMA Supercross and Pro Motocross."
