Red Bull Rookies Cup Cancelled in America

[Kris VanOrden]

Following the unexpected withdrawal of a major series partner, Red Bull has made the tough decision to discontinue the Red Bull AMA U.S. Rookies Cup series in 2009. This choice was not easy, as the program saw thrilling racing action and rider development in its groundbreaking inaugural U.S. season. Two American riders will still be featured on the grid in 2009, as both Benny Solis and Hayden Gillim qualified for the Red Bull MotoGP Rookies Cup which will continue in Europe with a schedule of 6 races...

However, Red Bull would like to acknowledge the 24 riders who qualified for the 2009 season:

Chase Barnes - Burleson, Texas
Conner Blevins - Noble, Oklahoma
Jodi Christie - Keene, Ontario, Canada.

Emerson Connor - Burlington, Ontario, Canada
Ricardo Escalante - Tizayuca, Hidalgo, Mexico
Jonathan Espinoza - Maracay, Venezuela
Jacob Gagne - Ramona, California
Cameron Gish - Shingle Springs, California
Andres Gonzalez - El Tio, Cordoba, Argentina
Nick Hansen - Cedarburg, Wisconsin
Joshua Hook - Taree NSW, Australia
Andrew Lawson - Queensland, Australia
Ryan Matter - Rancho Cucamonga, California
Jake Morman - Loganville, Georgia
Elena Myers - Discovery Bay, California
Huntley Nash - Marietta, Georgia
Joey Pascarella - Vacaville, California
Cameron Petersen - Johannesburg, South Africa
Bryce Prince - Bakersfield, California
Luciano Ribodino - Cordoba, Argentina
Joey Schmidt - New Freedom, Pennsylvania
Noah Talley - Elkridge, Utah
Tomas P.
Vasquez - Medellin, Colombia
Ben Young - Collingwood, Canada