{"id":37406,"date":"2017-03-10T08:12:36","date_gmt":"2017-03-10T07:12:36","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.enduro.nl\/?p=37406"},"modified":"2017-03-10T08:12:36","modified_gmt":"2017-03-10T07:12:36","slug":"rockstar-energy-husqvarna-factory-racing-looking-ahead-to-2017-enduro-world-championship-rider-line-up","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/enduro.nl\/wordpress-enduronlnewsite\/37406\/rockstar-energy-husqvarna-factory-racing-looking-ahead-to-2017-enduro-world-championship-rider-line-up\/","title":{"rendered":"ROCKSTAR ENERGY HUSQVARNA FACTORY RACING LOOKING AHEAD TO 2017 ENDURO WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP RIDER LINE-UP"},"content":{"rendered":"

SOLID FOUR-RIDER SQUAD ALL-SET TO TAKE ON 2017 ENDUROGP SERIES<\/strong>
\n\"Rockstar<\/a>Husqvarna Motorcycles are pleased to announce Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing\u2019s rider line-up for the 2017 FIM Enduro World Championship. Featuring a mix of championship winners and highly-promising youngsters the team of Mathias Bellino, Danny McCanney, Pascal Rauchenecker and newcomer Christophe Charlier will be looking for top honours in the upcoming EnduroGP series, which kicks off on March 25\/26 in Finland.<\/p>\n

Remaining under the guidance of team manager Andreas H\u00f6lzl the team will be aiming for victories in both the premier EnduroGP and the revised Enduro 2 categories of the 2017 FIM Enduro World Championship.<\/p>\n

Leading the team\u2019s efforts once again is France\u2019s Mathias Bellino who will return to two-stroke machinery, contesting the premier EnduroGP class aboard a Husqvarna TE 300. Working hard to prepare himself for what is expected to be a challenging new season the two-time world champion has his sights set on returning to the top step of the podium during 2017.<\/p>\n

Husqvarna Motorcycles\u2019 EnduroGP squad will be completed by Christophe Charlier. Making a switch from Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing\u2019s MXGP team the 26-year-old Frenchman is working hard ahead of his Enduro World Championship debut. Aboard a Husqvarna FE 350 machine Christophe will try to collect the experience needed to build a solid future in enduro racing.<\/p>\n

Enjoying a highly-promising end to his 2016 season, Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing\u2019s Danny McCanney will be launching an assault for the Enduro 2 World Championship title in 2017. Competing aboard Husqvarna\u2019s TE 250 two-stroke machine, the two-time world champion is among the favourites for top honours in the newly revised class.<\/p>\n

Following what\u2019s been an impressive debut season in international enduro competition, Austria\u2019s Pascal Rauchenecker aims high in 2017. Opting to remain aboard his trusted FE 250 machine for the new season, the 23-year-old will complete Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing\u2019s Enduro 2 squad alongside McCanney.<\/p>\n

The 2017 FIM Enduro World Championship will get underway on March 25-26, with the season opening GP of Finland set to take place in Paijanne, Helsinki.<\/p>\n

Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing \u2013 2017 EWC Line-up
\nMathias Bellino \u2013 Husqvarna TE 300 (EnduroGP)
\nChristophe Charlier \u2013 Husqvarna FE 350 (EnduroGP)
\nDanny McCanney \u2013 Husqvarna TE 250 (Enduro 2)
\nPascal Rauchenecker \u2013 Husqvarna FE 250 (Enduro 2)
\nTeam Manager \u2013 Andreas H\u00f6lzl<\/p>\n

Mathias Bellino:<\/strong> \u201cThis year there\u2019ll be lots of guys fighting for the podium in EnduroGP and we\u2019re looking forward to the challenge. I did my best during the pre-season to improve the weakest points in my riding and get the physical conditioning needed to keep pushing until the end of each race. We will continue working and testing with the team to find the ideal settings for all kinds of conditions. With the opening round set to take place in the snow in Finland, we have to be prepared for everything. We all know it\u2019s going to be a long season, but we\u2019re confident of fighting for the EnduroGP title in 2017.\u201d<\/p>\n

Christophe Charlier:<\/strong> \u201cThe idea to switch to enduro racing has been in my head for quite some time and I\u2019m excited with this new challenge. It\u2019s going to be my first year in enduro and the goal is to get as much experience as possible. I\u2019ve started training on the FE 350 after the end of last season and I was happy to claim the runner-up spot at the first round of the Italian Enduro Championship. The FE 350 is such a versatile and enjoyable bike to ride. The 2017 series is expected to be longer than in the past, with more events and different racing conditions so the plan is to take things one step at a time. I\u2019ll keep working and training as hard as I can so that I can be among the top guys in EnduroGP.\u201d<\/p>\n

Danny McCanney:<\/strong> \u201cEverything is going well and I\u2019m really looking forward to the new season. A big change for me is that I return to two-stroke machinery. I always loved two strokes and the new TE 250 is just an amazing bike. Combining power with easy handling I think my new bike is really competitive in the 250cc Enduro 2 class. We\u2019ll continue working hard to perfect its settings but already I\u2019m really positive coming into the 2017 season. As for me, I\u2019m back to full fitness now following my knee surgery at the beginning of last year. We all know it\u2019s going to be a long and challenging season, but I can\u2019t wait for the championship to begin.\u201d<\/p>\n

Pascal Rauchenecker:<\/strong> \u201cI learned a lot during my first year in enduro racing in 2016 and now I\u2019m ready to put my experience to good use. It\u2019s going to be an important season for me but I feel confident I can improve on my results. The main goal is to be able to fight for the Enduro 2 podium every time out. I will continue racing an FE 250 and that gives me extra confidence going into the season. I feel that I know the bike really well now and I feel extremely comfortable on it. With races in countries like Finland, UK and Argentina we expect the 2017 series to be quite challenging in terms of different terrains and race conditions. My goal is to remain consistent and get as many points as possible for a good overall result at the end of the season.\u201d<\/p>\n

Andreas H\u00f6lzl:<\/strong> Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing Enduro Team Manager: \u201cShowing what we\u2019re capable of in 2016 I believe we have all we need to battle for the titles in both the EnduroGP and the Enduro 2 classes this year. With Mathias Bellino returning to the TE 300 two-stroke machine, that\u2019s given him extra motivation to work harder than ever. We\u2019re confident he\u2019ll be a top contender in EnduroGP. Despite only just starting to learn the ropes in enduro racing, Christophe Charlier has already impressed us with his speed and willingness to learn. He\u2019ll be a strong asset to our EnduroGP team. For Danny McCanney I think he now has the experience to go in search of his first senior title. Danny will contest the Enduro 2 class alongside Pascal Rauchenecker. Learning so much last year we expect Pascal to be a regular podium contender in 2017.\u201d<\/p>\n

Calendar<\/strong> – 2017 FIM Enduro World Championship
\nRound 1 – 25\/26 March: GP of Finland (Helsinki \u2013 Paijanne)
\nRound 2 – 22\/23 April: GP of Spain (Puerto Lumbreras)
\nRound 3 – 27\/28 May: GP of Italy (Spoleto)
\nRound 4 – 24\/25 June: GP of Hungary (Paradfurdo)
\nRound 5 – 1\/2 July: GP of Slovakia (Puchov)
\nRound 6 – 21\/23 July: GP of Portugal (Castelo Branco)
\nRound 7 – 23\/24 September: GP of United-Kingdom (Hawkstone Park)
\nRound 8 – 7\/8 October: GP of Argentina (Tucuman)
\nRound 9 – 21\/22 October: GP of Germany (Zschoppau)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

SOLID FOUR-RIDER SQUAD ALL-SET TO TAKE ON 2017 ENDUROGP SERIES Husqvarna Motorcycles are pleased to announce Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing\u2019s rider line-up for the 2017 FIM Enduro World Championship. Featuring a mix of championship winners and highly-promising youngsters the team of Mathias Bellino, Danny McCanney, Pascal Rauchenecker and newcomer Christophe Charlier will be looking…<\/p>\n

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