Rumour on the 'net about BT

**scott411** · 19th October 2010, 07:13

on vital mx

http://www.vitalmx.com/forums/MotoRe...pe-MX1,1099422

BT back to Europe, on a Pro Circuit Kawasaki,

**FlangMasterJ** · 19th October 2010, 08:28

Oh I liked watching him deal to the Yanks.

He has a great chance of capturing the MXI title. Then would he head back to the States after that?

**NordieBoy** · 19th October 2010, 09:02

I like this sort of rumor

**Danger** · 19th October 2010, 10:44

BT was interviewed on Radio Sport yesterday touting how he enjoys his time in NZ so much now and was happy with the race in NZ and Australia during our summer season and racing in the States in the outdoors. Perhaps he was not at liberty to release any details of another season in Europe but he gave no indication that there was going to be anything different happening next year.

**raglanash** · 19th October 2010, 11:47

http://www.motoverte.com/site/-info-...cls-55741.html

**scott411** · 19th October 2010, 15:28

on fullnoise now,

www.fullnoise.com.au

he will be on the KX450F at the Super X in Auckland and Dunedin

**oldguy** · 19th October 2010, 17:42

Could he not get a ride in the US, didn't he always want to ride/race there.
surely it had notting to do with that incident with Short, in the MXoN. Thought he be harder than that, wouldnt let a bunch of loud mouth yanks put him scare him off

**Shorty_925** · 19th October 2010, 18:36

Interesting if he is going, gone from being a Red Bull rider to Monster.

**takitimu** · 19th October 2010, 20:34

Originally Posted by oldguy

Could he not get a ride in the US, didn't he always want to ride/race there.
surely it had notting to do with that incident with Short, in the MXoN. Thought he be harder than that, wouldnt let a bunch of loud mouth yanks put him scare him off

I seriously doubt that that affected the decision. Given the number of top 450 riders next year in the USA, more likely this was the best team bt could get a ride with and at 25 he would still have time to go back to the USA after a year in mx1 if he does real well there.

Smart move if you ask me and a bike he has more confidence in to I suspect.

**scott411** · 20th October 2010, 06:45

http://www.mxlarge.com/interview/431...iew-bt-is-back

good interview,

**denill** · 20th October 2010, 07:06

Date: 19 October 2010

Ben Townley returns to the GPs with Kawasaki Team CLS

Ben Townley, one of the fastest motocross riders in the world, will return to the MX1 World Championship next year with Kawasaki Team CLS.

After five seasons racing in the USA, the former World MX2 and US Lites Champion has signed a one year contract with Pro Circuit and Kawasaki Team CLS to compete in the 2011 World series.

The 25 year old from Taupo in New Zealand put two injury-wrecked seasons behind him this summer as he won motos at both the US Grand Prix in Glen Helen and the Motocross of Nations in Lakewood to confirm that he is one of the fastest MX1 riders on the planet.Many leading GP teams have been in contact with Ben during the few last months but, aided by theirassociation with Monster Energy Drinks and Pro Circuit owner Mitch Payton, Kawasaki Team CLS was his eventual choice for a return to the world stage; Ben has a long, well-established relationship with both American firms, having enjoyed two highly-successful seasons in the Monster Energy Pro Circuit Kawasaki squad when he initially moved to the USA in 2006.

Having arrived in Europe as an unknown at the age of 16 in 2001, Ben won his first Grand Prix in Sweden the following season and two years later became MX2 World Champion, claiming nine of the sixteen GP wins during the 2004 season. Moving to the MX1 class in 2005, he won four GPs and was the “rookie” of the year with third in the final standings. He attained another dream when he claimed the AMA SX Lites championship on the East Coast in 2007, but injuries wrecked the following two seasons. He overcame several unfortunate setbacks during 2010 to finish fourth in the US outdoor series, and his successes at the US GP and the Motocross of Nations proved that he had the speed to run with the regular GP riders.

By signing for Team CLS Ben will not only renew his successful relationship with Kawasaki, MonsterEnergy and Pro Circuit but also with CLS technical supervisor Harry Nolte, the Dutch technician withwhom he has also enjoyed success and fond memories in the past.

Ben Townley: “I’m really excited about the new deal I have with Kawasaki Team CLS. I have had a great relationship with Kawasaki over the years and rode for them as an amateur in New Zealand so I am excited to be back on Green and to renew that relationship again. Kawasaki Team CLS has a lot of experience with the likes of Harry Nolte and obviously the involvement with Mitch and Pro Circuit is a big part of it as well and was the key in making my decision. With Monster Energy being the title sponsor of the FIM MX World Championship it is also a huge incentive to do well and put Kawasaki and Monster up front. I always had the feeling that I had some unfinished business to take care of in the MX1 world championship and I am now looking forward to coming back to fight for the world title. I also have to say a big thanks to Troy Lee and his team for helping me get my career back on track. They helped me when I was at rock bottom and I will always be grateful to them.”

Jean Jacques Luisetti, Kawasaki Team CLS owner: “When Mitch Payton informed me about this possible move from Ben, we were all excited at the prospect of working with such a talented rider. I want to thank Pro Circuit and Monster Energy who put all their efforts to help us sign Ben, and we’ll do our best to help him to reach his goal. We represent Kawasaki officially in the MX2 World Championship, and without the involvement of our main partners we wouldn’t have been able to sign a top MX1 rider also. It’s a huge step for us to have a former World and US Champion in our team alongside Tommy Searle and Max Anstie; for sure Ben will be fighting for the World title aboard his Pro Circuit Kawasaki."

Harry Nolte, Kawasaki Team CLS technical supervisor: “I’m very excited that Ben is coming back to the GPs, and will join Kawasaki Team CLS; my thanks to Jean Jacques and Gael, who put a lot of effort to make this deal happen. For the CLS team, this is another step forward and I’m looking forwards to work with Ben again; together with Tommy and Max, we have a very strong team for 2011 !”

**Danger** · 20th October 2010, 07:42

Originally Posted by denill

Date: 19 October 2010
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Many leading GP teams have been in contact with Ben during the few last months but, aided by theirassociation with Monster Energy Drinks and Pro Circuit owner Mitch Payton, Kawasaki Team CLS was his eventual choice for a return to the world stage; Ben has a long, well-established relationship with both American firms, having enjoyed two highly-successful seasons in the Monster Energy Pro Circuit Kawasaki squad when he initially moved to the USA in 2006.

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From memory he only had one successful year at Pro Circuit with his first year spent on the sidelines suffering from injury. Shame he had to move on from Pro Circuit the year after cause it all went downhill from there. Hopefully this move will see Ben back at the top. Good luck Ben!

**Shorty_925** · 20th October 2010, 07:48

Just heard him on The Rock confirming it.

**scott411** · 20th October 2010, 07:55

Originally Posted by Danger

From memory he only had one successful year at Pro Circuit with his first year spent on the sidelines suffering from injury. Shame he had to move on from Pro Circuit the year after cause it all went downhill from there. Hopefully this move will see Ben back at the top. Good luck Ben!

yes, the first year he only raced 3 times from memory, the Factory honda deal never went well with practice injuries and the shoulder issue that started at the des nations 2007 hampering it at all times,

will look forward to the early mornings getting up to watch the GP's