Who:
What: Jason Anderson Wins 450 Supercross World Champion Title
Where: AMA Las Vegas Supercross Finale
Gear:
Long Description:
- Hometown: Edgewood, New Mexico
- Current Residence: Rio Rancho, New Mexico
- Birthdate: Feb. 17, 1993
- Team Name: Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing
- Manufacturer – Husqvarna
- Team Manager – Bobby Hewitt
- Mechanic – Chris Loredo
- Turned Pro: 2011
- Best Career Season Result prior to this 2018 1st place win: 3rd place in 2016
- 2017 Season Result: 4th
- Racing Accolades:
- 3 career Monster Energy Supercross wins (450SX Class)
- 15 career Monster Energy Supercross podiums (450SX Class)
- 2014 250SX Western Regional Champion
- 5 career 250SX wins
- Member of Team USA during runner-up finish at 2016 Motocross of Nations
- 2007 AMA Youth Motocrosser of the Year
Trains alongside supercross champion Ryan Dungey under the mentorship of legendary motocross trainer Aldon Baker
Nearly lost his ride as a rookie due to poor results but has rebounded to become a champion and one of the sport’s most promising young talents
Has raced for the same team his entire career, but has competed aboard three different brands of motorcycles – Suzuki, KTM and Husqvarna
Affectionately known as “El Hombre” since he is a native of New Mexico