UNIT is proud to announce the signing of one of Australia’s most exciting junior motocross riders, Caleb Grothues.
At just 13-years-of-age Caleb has a world championship title to his name, winning the 2012 FIM Junior 65cc Championship in Bulgaria.
2012 was a breakthrough year for the talented young rider from Perth, Western Australia, as he also made his mark on American soil in two prestigious motocross events, Mammoth Mountain and the AMA National Amateur Motocross Championships held at Loretta Lynn.
After winning the second day at Mammoth Mountain to finish second overall Caleb later returned to the States to try and qualify for Loretta Lyn’s against 20,000 hopefuls that were narrowed down to 1400 riders. Caleb qualified for the main event and went on to finish third on day one and won the overall on day two to finish second overall in the modified 65cc class against America’s fastest riders on their home turf.
Caleb has huge potential to be one of Australia’s best motocross riders and UNIT founder Paul Everest is prepared to back him all the way, saying, “Transmoto magazine recently ran an interview with Caleb Grothues questioning whether he is the next Chad Reed. I believe he could be, and we’d like to give him every opportunity to reach that potential and help to nurture his career. Caleb is a great kid and we’re excited to have him as a member of the UNIT family!”
On his new deal with UNIT Caleb says, “This is the first time I’ve had a big sponsor like UNIT and it’s a dream come true to join their team of great riders, it’s amazing! I really like the brand and clothing, and am stoked to have their support!”
UNIT looks forward to developing a solid relationship with Caleb and his family long into the future.
Source: http://www.unit.com/united-states/blog/2013/5/28/unit-welcomes-caleb-grothues/
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