Husqvarna Motorcycles Scandinavia
Salamandervägen 16
702 36 Örebro, Sweden
T +46 / 19 58 96 80
W www.husqvarna-motorcycles.com
PRESS INFORMATION, 01.03.2016
LEOVEGAS AND HUSQVARNA
MOTORCYCLES SCANDINAVIA
TEAMS UP FOR ENDURO, MX AND
SUPERMOTO RACING FOR 2016
Husqvarna Motorcycles Scandinavia proudly presents the partnership
between LeoVegas Casino and the Husqvarna Motorcycles Scandinavian
race team.
LeoVegas
Ensuring competence on the highest level the team has contracted
former Factory Husqvarna Team Manager Thomas Gustavsson as Team
Manager for this all Swedish crew. Furthermore the team has also
contracted former Factory Husqvarna race mechanic Lars Börjesson to
support both riders and mechanics in the best way possible. Lars will be
the on site manager at the races.
LeoVegas Husqvarna racing team has several Swedish and European
champion titles stacked up amongst the riders in disciplines; Motocross,
Enduro and Supermoto.
Husqvarna Motorcycles
Krister Elfving
Brand Manager, Husqvarna Motorcycles
“We are very happy to see this partnership with LeoVegas becoming
reality. LeoVegas is active in supporting upcoming athletes, much like the
riders in our team. We also share the same vision; Claiming top of the
podium in every discipline we compete.”
About LeoVegas:
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FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT:
Krister Elfving
Brand Manager
M + 46(0) 708-190009
E [email protected]
Thomas Gustavsson, Team Manager
LeoVegas Husqvarna
Husqvarna Motorcycles Scandinavia
Salamandervägen 16
702 36 Örebro, Sweden
T +46 / 19 58 96 80
W www.husqvarna-motorcycles.com
PRESS INFORMATION, 01.03.2016
LEOVEGAS HUSQVARNA ENDURO
RACING TEAM FOR 2016
ANNOUNCED
As
the
2016
off-road
season
approaches,
Husqvarna
Motorcycles
Scandinavia is happy to announce the LeoVegas Husqvarna Enduro Racing
Team!
Left to right:Jesper Börjesson, Albin Elowson, Anton
Sandstedt, Team Manager Thomas Gustavsson, Erik
Ljungberg, Emil Gustavsson and Martin Sundin.
LeoVegas Husqvarna Enduroriders are as follows: Martin Sundin, Albin
Elowson, Emil Gustavsson, Erik Ljungberg, Jesper Börjesson and Anton
Sandstedt,
Martin Sundin will race the E3 class on board the FE 501 supported by Marin
& Fritid. Winning the E3 European Championship and finishing 3 rd in the
proven tough Novemberkåsan Martin is aiming to defend his title as well as
pushing for the win in the Swedish championship.
Albin Elowson continues on the FE 350 supported by Stomberg CM Racing.
With 2015 shattered due to problem with his thumb, Albin is really looking
forward to go ahead with the 2016 season. Ending last year as best junior
rider at Gotland Grand National and showing good speed in the pre-season
Martin Sundin
LeoVegas Husqvarna
Albin Elowson
LeoVegas Husqvarna
Emil Gustavsson
LeoVegas Husqvarna
Erik Ljungberg
LeoVegas Husqvarna
Jesper Börjesson
LeoVegas Husqvarna
Anton Sandstedt
LeoVegas Husqvarna
races Albin has his mind set to get back on top where he belongs. Supported
by LeoVegas Husqvarna Albin will ride the full FIM ENDURO WORLD
CHAMPIONSHIP 2016.
Emil Gustavsson races the FE 250 supported by Bloms MX in the Swedish
Enduro Championship. Emil started this season with what looked like a time
consuming rehabilitation program due to shoulder injury but was in record
time back in the saddle to finish top 10 in E1 this year.
Erik Ljungberg is one of the new riders for the LeoVegas Husqvarna team.
Supported by Bloms MX Erik will be riding the FE 250. Erik is the defending
th
Swedish Junior Champion in E1 and finished 6 in the 2015 Novemberkåsan.
Jesper Börjesson missing out the first round to later win all remaining races
in the championship had to see himself beaten with 5p for the win in the JSM
championship 2015. Second best junior at Gotland Grand National and 5 th
place in Novemberkåsan shows that he is a rider to follow closely. Jesper
always aim to be on top of the podium and for 2016 he will be riding the FE
350 supported by Cross & Enduro Companiet
Anton Sandstedt will be racing aboard the FE 250 supported by Stomberg
CM Racing and is eager to get back and delivering top podium results after a
tough 2015 season where he had hard to perform at his usual level due to
medical problems.
Husqvarna Motorcycles Scandinavia
Salamandervägen 16
702 36 Örebro, Sweden
T +46 / 19 58 96 80
W www.husqvarna-motorcycles.com
PRESS INFORMATION, 01.03.2016
LEOVEGAS HUSQVARNA MX RACING
TEAM FOR 2016 ANNOUNCED
As
the
2016
off-road
season
approaches,
Husqvarna
Motorcycles
Scandinavia is happy to announce the LeoVegas Husqvarna MX Racing
Team!
Riding for LeoVegas Husqvarna 2016: Jesper Jönsson, Pontus Jönsson,
Danne Karlsson, Martin Holm and Rasmus Varg.
Jesper Jönsson will be riding his second season with Husqvarna aboard the
all-new 2016 FC 450 supported by Motostar in the Swedish championship as
well as some of the European MXGP races. Being the reign MX1 champion,
Jesper Jönsson
LeoVegas Husqvarna
Pontus Jönsson
LeoVegas Husqvarna
Jesper is racing with the much sought after #1 plate.
Pontus Jönsson is preparing for his third season straight aboard the
Husqvarna FC 250 supported by Motostar for 2016. Pontus will compete in
both the Swedish and European championship. Pontus managed to reach 5th
overall in Swedish championship even though having to pass on the first two
races due to medical problems.
Danne Karlsson is stepping up to the MX2 class this season riding the all
new FC 250 supported by Karlströms Motor. Danne finished third in the
Swedish U17 class 2015. First year on a new bike in a new class is never
Danne Karlsson, LeoVegas Husqvarna
easy but Danne is feeling comfortable on the bike and will be pushing to be
up along with the top guys in the field.
Martin Holm is a new member to the LeoVegas Husqvarna racing team for
2016. Martin is riding the TC 125 supported by Stomberg CM Racing in the
U17 class. Martin finished 8th in the 2015 championship and with the backup
from LeoVegas Husqvarna he will take the next step to really challenge for
the podium this year.
Rasmus Varg continues with the team aboard the TC 85 supported by Cross
& Enduro Companiet. Rasmus have had a good season with many good
results, showing a tremendous fighting spirit and no matter how tough it gets,
Martin Holm, LeoVegas Husqvarna
he is never giving up.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT:
Krister Elfving
Brand Manager
M + 46(0) 708-190009
E [email protected]
Rasmus Varg, LeoVegas Husqvarna
Husqvarna Motorcycles Scandinavia
Salamandervägen 16
702 36 Örebro, Sweden
T +46 / 19 58 96 80
W www.husqvarna-motorcycles.com
PRESS INFORMATION, 01.03.2016
LEOVEGAS HUSQVARNA
SUPERMOTO RACING TEAM FOR
2016 ANNOUNCED
As the 2016 supermoto season approaches, Husqvarna Motorcycles
Scandinavia is happy to announce the LeoVegas Husqvarna Supermoto
Racing Team!
Riding for LeoVegas Husqvarna racing team is Oskar Carlsson.
Oskar Carlsson, LeoVegas Husqvarna
Oskar Carlsson will be riding the FS 450 supported by Allmek Motor Racing.
Oscar will compete in Swedish and European championship and aims as
always to be on the podium in every race. Despite his young age, he has
already showed he is a name to be reckoned with
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT:
Krister Elfving
Brand Manager
M + 46(0) 708-190009
E [email protected]