Sam Yates, Team Manager of what was the GTCI Revo Kawasaki team in 2023, and was gearing up to become an official GASGAS satellite squad in 2024, has released a statement about the future of the team following the withdrawal of a financial backer that left them unable to run in 2024.
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Here is the statement from Sam:
“With many questions being asked around the future of Team Revo, I thought it best I quench any speculation myself. Many have seen the recent announcement regarding the team’s financial partner withdrawing his support, effectively leaving the team in a bad position. It is unfortunate that these things happen but something we had no control over.
“As you can imagine this came as a devastating shock to all the team’s personnel, riders, sponsors, and supporters. After three months of preparation and with everything in place, and even with full factory support for Brian Bogers and Billy Askew still on the table, it was just too late in the start of a new season to find the additional financial backing required to compete at the top level. For that reason, the team have had to withdraw from any competition in 2024. On behalf of Revo, we wish Brian the best of luck in finding an alternative ride and hope he finds something soon. Luckily young Billy will be getting support from Steve Dixon’s DRT team enabling him to compete in the EMX250 series and we wish them both the best of luck in 2024.
“At this moment in time, we would like to take the opportunity to thank all our fans, co-competitors, and friends for their overwhelming support on social media and private messaging. It is truly appreciated. We would also like to thank Diego Clemont, Pit Beirer and everyone at the factory in Austria for the opportunity we were given as well as their support in the aftermath in trying to make this work. Hopefully there’s something we can do in the future!
“Revo will still have involvement in the sport in supporting Dixon racing team with technical support!
Again, many thanks for all the support and good luck to everyone in 2024.
Sam Yates (Revo)”
