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H SHORT GOES LONGER WITH HUSQVARNA usqvarna Motorcycles has announced that rally racer Andrew Short has signed a one-year extension to his current contract with Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing. This will see the American continue to race cross- country rally competitions for the brand through to the end of the 2020 season. “We’re both excited and proud to have Andrew remain with the Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing Rally Team into 2020, says Husqvarna Motorcycles Motorsport Manager, Diego Clement. He has shown that he is highly motivated and has become a hugely valued member of the team over the past two years. 18 KIWI RIDER With his increased experience, we’re really looking forward to seeing what he can do on the FR450 Rally bike next year.” Revered as one of the most acclaimed US motocross and supercross riders in recent history, Andrew Short made the switch to rally towards the end of 2017. In January 2018 he made his Dakar Rally debut and despite breaking his ankle, he completed the gruelling race in a creditable 17th place. Continuing to work on both his navigation and speed, Short competed in the 2018 FIM Cross- Country Rallies World Championship where he