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Chad Wienen - Kawasaki KFX450R ATV Motocross Race Team
Chad Wienen testing out the KFX450R at the Glamis Sand Dunes
Irvine, CA (12/24/2008) - With the 2009 racing season quickly approaching, Kawasaki has announced the addition of one of ATV racing’s favorite personalities to their team line up. Rumors had been running rampant for months that Chad Wienen would be making the switch from Suzuki to Kawasaki for the 2009 season, and now those rumors have been confirmed.

“I will definitely be riding for Kawasaki in 2009,” said Chad excitedly. Suzuki decided not to renew Wienen’s contract for next year due to budget cutbacks for the ’09 season, but Chad’s talent and potential have gained him plenty of recognition in the sport and it wasn’t long before Kawasaki made him an offer. “Jimmy White approached me and asked me if I wanted to be on the Kawasaki team for next year. I wanted to be on a good team. A team that I could be happy with and ride with for the rest of my career, so for me the answer was obvious,” Chad elaborated.

Chad Wienen - Kawasaki KFX450R ATV Motocross Race Team
Chad Wienen - Kawasaki KFX450R ATV Motocross Race Team

#44 Chad Wienen appeared right at home on the KFX450R playing in the sand

For most of the 2008 season, Wienen was suffering from a shoulder injury that kept him from performing at his peak, but once fully healed, the #44 racer made it known that he was still a top contender and that he planned to carry that status over to the 2009 season. “I’m really looking forward to riding for Kawasaki and winning a championship for them!” Chad stated optimistically.

Josh Creamer - Kawasaki Teryx ATV Motocross Race Team
#9 Josh Creamer hasn't been on a quad most of the winter after his knee surgery, but it hasn't stopped him from having fun in the Kawasaki Teryx
Chad will be joining Josh Creamer on the factory Kawasaki team at the AMA ATV Motocross Nationals, and team manager Jimmy White couldn’t be happier. “I’m really looking forward to working with Josh and Chad. They are both amazing riders and I think that having a two man team will allow us to concentrate on both of those riders and give them the attention and support they need to have a successful season,” said White recently.

Creamer and Wienen, who are friends both on and off the track, are excited to be racing together as a team effort. “Honestly, Josh would be my first pick for a teammate and I’m really excited to be racing with him,” said Chad.

Chad Wienen - Kawasaki KFX450R ATV Motocross Race Team
#44 Chad Wienen

“Chad and I are good friends and I’m really looking forward to him joining the team. I think we are going to have a great season,” said Creamer, who is making good progress in his recovery from knee surgery that he underwent in October to repair a torn ACL.

Although the Kawasaki factory team will be limited to only two riders for the 2009 season, Keith Little and Russell Shumaker will be returning to the AMA ATV MX Nationals on Kawasaki KFX 450R’s under a support deal. Both riders will be receiving support directly from Kawasaki, but will not be a part of the factory team.

Also joining the Kawasaki team for 2009 is former Suzuki mechanic, Ryan Cox who will be coming aboard as the engine builder. Cox has had remarkable success as a mechanic for team Suzuki and is renowned for his reliable engine work, which will definitely be an asset to Kawasaki's race team in 2009.

Keith Little - Kawasaki KFX450R ATV Motocross Race Team
Russell Shumaker - Kawasaki KFX450R ATV Motocross Race Team

#12 Keith Little

#68 Russell Shumaker

Last year, Josh Creamer came on strong with his phenomenal speed and natural talent, putting Kawasaki on the podium and giving them a top five in points at season’s end. Now with the addition of Chad Wienen to the Kawasaki team, it appears that Kawasaki has one of the strongest teams in the industry that will surely make regular appearances on the podium and are a serious threat for the championship if all goes well.

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