The Autotrader/Yoshimura/Suzuki Factory Racing Team announced today that lonely #19 factory Suzuki 450 will be getting it’s rider back for the 2018 Glendale SX this upcoming weekend. Justin Bogle was out the first three rounds of the 2018 Monster Energy Supercross due to hitting his head in a crash at the Monster Energy Cup and hitting it again in a preseason crash while getting ready for Anaheim 1. I’ve heard Justin looks good on the ’18 Suzuki so it will be interesting to see where he fits into the class this weekend.

Over the last two rounds, Malcolm Stewart has filled in for Justin under the JGR tent. We have heard that the #27 will still be parked under the JGR tent this weekend in Glendale, but we have not seen or heard any official confirmation of this. Mookie went 11-11 in his two races with the team and that was with no time to prepare on the new 2018 Suzuki. Given the circumstances, I think finding a little room to add Stewart for the remainder of the SX season would be a very good play for the team.

We will update you on the Stewart situation when we know more. You can check out the JGR press release announcing Justin’s return to action this weekend below.

Brea, CA (January 23, 2018) – The Autotrader/Yoshimura/Suzuki Factory Racing Team is pleased to report that Justin Bogle will be returning to action this weekend at the Glendale, Ariz. round of the 2018 AMA Supercross series. Bogle had been sidelined due to a practice crash suffered during the offseason.

“I’m eager to line up behind the gate this weekend,” stated Bogle. “After taking the necessary time off to let my body heal, I feel ready to race. Training has been going well at The Goat Farm. My intensity level is up where it should be, and I’m looking forward to seeing where I stand on Saturday night.”

Autotrader/Yoshimura/Suzuki Factory Racing team manager, Jeremy Albrecht, is excited to have Bogle back in action. “Justin was riding great during the offseason testing sessions on the all-new Suzuki RM-Z450. We are happy to have him back. The racing has been very close this season, and I expect Justin to be in the mix right away.”

The fourth round of the 2018 Monster Energy AMA Supercross series will take place at University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale, Ariz. on Saturday. The event will be broadcast live on FS1 at 8:00 p.m. EST. Please be sure to visit the Autotrader/Yoshimura/Suzuki Factory Racing Team rigs should you be attending the event.

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