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Spanish talent Guillem Farres has been added alongside RJ Hampshire and Casey Cochran within Rockstar Energy Husqvarna’s factory 250 class program, set for the full 2024 SuperMotocross World Championship (SMX).

Farres, 20, joins Husqvarna on the FC 250 following a stint at Star Racing, where he was first discovered upon debut in Pro Motocross toward the end of last season.

The former EMX250 regular immediately displayed front-running potential with a series of top-10 results. He continued that trend in the opening part of the 2023 series and scored a top-five moto finish at the beginning of the outdoors, however, was unfortunately injured in round three and didn’t return to action.

An opportunity to join Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing is an exciting one for Farres, set to make his 250SX debut in 2024, before continuing to build upon his promise in 250MX, while training as part of the Baker’s Factory program in Florida.

“I am really happy to be joining the Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing Team for this upcoming season,” Farres said. “I am also super-excited to start this new chapter of my career after a tough year due to injuries.

“Now, I am fully healed and ready to get on the new bike. I can’t wait to get started at the Baker’s Factory – it is an honor to be part of such a legendary program with Aldon [Baker] and all the guys.”

Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing team manager, Nathan Ramsey, said that Farres has been on the team’s radar since his first appearance in Pro Motocross and is confident that his capabilities will translate into strong results as experience continues to grow.

“Guillem caught our eye in 2022 when he came to the US for a couple of races,” explained Ramsey. “Then when he started the 2023 MX series, he once again showed signs of great speed and potential.

“He has a great attitude and work ethic, which I believe will lead to great things in the future. The sky is the limit for Guillem and we are happy to welcome him to the Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing team.”

In addition to its three-rider 250 team, Rockstar Energy Husqvarna will continue to field Malcolm Stewart and Christian Craig – both returning from injury for the coming season – in the 450 ranks.