Husqvarna announces that it has terminated former MX2 World Champion Tyla Rattray’s contract early.
According to Husqvarna, upon returning to the FIM Motocross World Championship in 2014, both Husqvarna and Rattray had high hopes that the former MX2 World Champion would deliver solid results, and positive and productive winter testing sessions only bolstered those hopes. However, Rattray has struggled to realize that potential due to ongoing injuries.
In order for him to return to a full bill of health it has been decided to offer Rattray an early termination to his racing commitments with Red Bull IceOne Husqvarna Factory Racing. By missing the final two rounds of the season in Brazil and Mexico, Rattray can concentrate on his recuperation in the US. The company added that, despite a difficult season for the South African, Husqvarna Motorcycles and Red Bull IceOne Husqvarna Factory Racing would like to thank Rattray for his professionalism and commitment to the brand.
Antti Pyrhonen, Red Bull IceOne Husqvarna Factory’s Racing Team Manager said that it is an unfortunate to end a working relationship with a rider early, but sometimes that’s how it goes.
“Motocross is a tough sport, and this year Tyla has received more than his fair share of bad luck, Pyrhonen said. “Parting company at this stage in the season has been a difficult decision to make, but we do not want to see a rider struggle on injured. Hopefully this step away from racing will allow him to return to a full bill of health. On behalf of everyone at Red Bull IceOne Husqvarna Factory Racing I’d like to thank Tyla for his efforts in 2014 and wish him very bit of success in the future.”
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