Josh Hansen Does It Again!

Sure enough, Josh ended the Supercross season with a bang, coming in second at the Las Vegas East-West Shootout this weekend! First place went to Josh's friend and teammate, and 2010 champion, Jake Weimer. Congrats to Josh and Jake-- an awesome ending to an amazing season!

Now, it's all about prepping for the X-Games in July...can't wait!

::HOT from Koch:: Josh Hansen Revs Up for Another Win at AMA Supercross Las Vegas

LAS VEGAS– Trailing his recent victory in Salt Lake City and concluding what many have called his comeback season, X Games champion Josh Hansen plans to give his all at the Monster Energy AMA Las Vegas Supercross on Saturday, May 8 at 7 p.m., at Sam Boyd Stadium.

Following his 2009 hiatus from racing due to the tragic loss of two close friends, Josh’s January return to the track aroused anticipation among motocross buffs who wondered what the 26-year-old would bring to the Monster Energy Team this season. However, aided by the guidance of Mitch Payton, Hansen re-emerged just as his fans remembered him: a rider with smooth, effortless style, undeniable speed, and a down-to-earth persona that hardly hints at the fact that he’s been making a name for himself in the racing world since high school.

The son of champion rider Donnie Hansen, Josh surprised everyone when he won X Games 14 in 2008 as the underdog. But when he took home the gold again the following year, it became clear that Josh Hansen was a force to be reckoned with.

Now, Hansen concludes his comeback AMA Supercross season triumphantly, ending with that elusive win under his belt, along with other top-five finishes. The icing on the cake would be to surprise his fans with a another win at the East/West Shootout – right before taking home his third consecutive X Games medal in August.

Josh Hansen Wins SLC Supercross!!

EKC is thrilled to congratulate client Josh Hansen on his big win over the weekend in Salt Lake City!Known as the bad boy of motocross, Josh gave this season his all, showing off his smooth style and incredible speed to the dedicated fans who had missed him last year when he took time off from racing. He's earned several top-five finishes this season, but had yet to take the podium....until now!

On Saturday in Salt Lake City, when insane weather conditions had the other racers taking a conservative approach, Josh fearlessly hit the dirt to claim that trophy he'd waited for all season.

We knew he could do it!! Congrats, Josh, and best of luck at the East/West shootout in Vegas this weekend!

Josh Hansen Wins AMA Supercross Event
by Amy Donaldson
Deseret News

SALT LAKE CITY — The constant, frigid rain Saturday night altered everything from the course to the length of the races at the Monster Energy Supercross races at Rice-Eccles Stadium.

It did not, however, change Josh Hansen's strategy.

"I just really felt like I wanted to win," said the 26-year-old California native. "I wanted to beat everybody — bad."

A self-described "neat-freak" Hansen was a little bothered by the sloppy conditions, but he didn't alter his plan to attack the course if he got the chance.

"I didn't want to ride conservative," he said. "No matter what the conditions were, I just felt like when you ride like conservative, that's when you make mistakes. I just put my head down and took chances."

He just shook his head and smiled when asked why he kept throwing triples when everyone else, including the second-place finisher Trey Canard, Oklahoma, stuck with doubles on slick bumps.

"I just did what I felt like doing," said Hansen. "I just didn't want to ride too cautious." (read more...)

::HOT from Koch:: Monster Energy's No. 100 Prepares to Give 100 Percent at Seattle Supercross

Top motocross rider and two-time X Games champion Josh Hansen is poised to make a long-awaited comeback when he rides the Monster Energy AMA Seattle Supercross, April 24, at Qwest Field.

Following the tragic loss of two close friends, Hansen elected to put his career on hold in 2009, choosing only four AMA races to compete in for the year. Needless to say, fans were excited when it was announced in January that Mitch Payton had selected Josh to ride the West Region for Monster Energy/Pro Circuit/Kawasaki for the 2010 season. Acknowledged to be among the handful of riders with the ability to win a West Regional race, Josh is off to a top-ten start this season.

The son of champion rider Donnie Hansen, Josh rocked the motocross world when he took home the gold at X Games 14 in 2008 as the underdog. When he won again the following year, it became clear that Josh’s success was no fluke. The 26-year-old has since become regarded as the bad boy of motocross, boasting a smooth style inherited from his famous dad, and possessing a laidback attitude that hardly hints at the fact that he’s been racing professionally since high school.

Now, having spent the season break training harder than ever under Payton’s mentorship, Josh is expected to appear in top form at the Main Event in Seattle.

Josh Hansen Tears Up the Track With Transworld Motocross

While most SoCal residents were kicking back at Coachella this past weekend, Josh Hansen was busy practicing hard than ever. The X-Games champ and EKC client hit the dirt at Dave Castillo's ranch, where Transworld Motocross watched him prepare for the upcoming Seattle Supercross. The guys talked racing and shot guns (?!), and Josh showed off the speed and signature smooth style he's famous for in the MX world. Check out the video:

::HOT from Koch:: Motocross Champ Josh Hansen Selects Eileen Koch & Company for Representation

LOS ANGELES-- Eileen Koch & Company, INC. proudly announces two-time X Games motocross champion Josh Hansen as the newest addition to the company’s esteemed client roster. After making a personal decision last year to put his career on hold following the tragic loss of two close friends, Hansen announces his intention to step back into the professional arena with even more determination to defend his reigning title at this year’s Summer X Games in Los Angeles.

In January of this year, Hansen was selected by Mitch Payton to ride the West Region for Monster Energy/Pro Circuit/Kawasaki for the 2010 season. With inimitable drive and natural talent – inheriting the smooth riding style from his father, Donnie Hansen, former world supercross champion – Hansen’s professional campaign has placed him amongst the very best of the sport. Since stepping into the limelight of professional motocross at the age of 17, Hansen’s career has exploded, receiving top honors in the AMA Lites Class, Full Factory Ride sponsorships and back-to-back X Games victories in 2008 and 2009.

With Monster Energy and Pro Circuit Racing as sponsors and Kawasaki Motor Corp. as one of his biggest supporters, Hansen will proudly ride “green” this 2010 season as he is determined to make this his comeback year.