AMA Racing Provides Supercross & Motocross Veteran Jeremy Albrecht as Technical Supervisor
December 16, 2024, 2:00pm
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The American Motorcyclist Affiliation (AMA) has introduced a brand new position for Jeremy Albrecht. Albrecht was introduced in forward of the 2022 season as an AMA official (take a look at the interview he did with Steve Matthes in January 2022 about the role).He has been on the races working with the AMA and as a rider consultant. Now, Albrecht will function the technical supervisor.
The next press launch is from the American Motorcyclist Affiliation:
PICKERINGTON, Ohio — The American Motorcyclist Affiliation introduced the addition of famed racing tuner Jeremy Albrecht, who will be part of the AMA Racing Division’s ranks because the technical supervisor.
“We’re happy so as to add the proficient Jeremy Albrecht to our racing workers as our technical supervisor,” AMA Director of Racing Mike Pelletier mentioned. “Jeremy’s in depth expertise and profitable profession on the highest ranges of AMA Supercross and motocross competitors will undoubtedly strengthen our racing workforce.”
Albrecht joins the AMA’s racing workers with a wealth of expertise on the earth of bike competitors. Getting his begin as an beginner racer, Albrecht used his racing background to turn out to be one of the crucial profitable tuners within the historical past of AMA Supercross and professional motocross.
Beginning as a mechanic for his brother, Joel, in 1991, Albrecht rapidly made a reputation for himself as a tuner. In 1995, Albrecht paired with AMA Motorbike Corridor of Famer Jeff Emig, aiding the legendary racer to 4 titles — together with the 1997 AMA Supercross championship.
After his time with Emig, Albrecht turned the tuner for one more AMA Motorbike Corridor of Famer — James Stewart. From 2002-2007, the duo captured seven skilled motocross championships — together with the 2006 and 2007 AMA Supercross titles.
Following his dominant stretch with Stewart, Albrecht spent 13 years at Joe Gibbs Racing MX — spanning the workforce’s total run from 2007-2020.
After Joe Gibbs Racing MX Staff ceased operations in 2020, Albrecht remained with JGR in its new enterprise growth, engaged on the manufacturing aspect of the group. Throughout this time, Albrecht turned concerned with the AMA as a rider consultant.
Now, Albrecht’s position with the AMA will broaden as he’ll function the technical supervisor for the group’s racing efforts.
“I’m excited to be again on the races full-time. Working with Mike Pelletier and the AMA crew the previous couple of years has made me wish to do extra and assist develop the game,” Albrecht mentioned. “I just like the course they’re going and might’t wait to do my half.”
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