Reardon to make comeback with Yamaha!

Former Australian motocross and supercross champion Daniel Reardon will return to full-time racing in 2015 after securing a ride with the factory CDR Yamaha team.

After a three-year hiatus from racing, the 28-year old multi-time champion has rekindled his love of racing and is determined and motivated to make the most of this opportunity presented to him via the CDR Yamaha team.

“I stopped racing a few years ago because I lost the passion for it and was just burnt out,” said Reardon. “The fun wasn’t there anymore but after doing a couple of dirt track races at the end of 2014 I found myself wanting to ride more and more. I borrowed a bike from a family friend to see if this was just a flash in the pan or if I was serious about it.

“Suddenly, I was out riding every day and really enjoying it. It was like I was 16 again! I was the guy calling everyone wanting to ride so I set some goals for myself and contacted a few people to see what support I could get but really only expecting a fill-in ride at best. That was fine with me as I wanted to race anyway and was prepared to do it regardless but making contact with CDR changed things.

“I couldn’t be in a better situation and amazed at how the team operates and their resources. I then tested the bike and was blown away at how good it was and we finalised the deal. On the first day of testing the guys had to keep calling me in from the track as I just wanted to keep riding and it’s the happiest I have been in a long time.

The CDR Yamaha rig will now house three riders with Reardon joining Kade Mosig and Jacob Wright this season, all mounted on YZ450Fs.

“Daniel reached out to us and informed us of his situation and being a rider with his credentials and motivation it was hard not to take on board what he was saying,” CDR principal Craig Dack said. “For Daniel it was about riding to his potential and achieving his goals so I was impressed with what was driving him.

“At 28, Daniel isn’t old by racing standards and he has kept himself in great physical shape. His knowledge about racing and fitness will be a great asset to the team and the other riders.

“In limited time on the bike Daniel looks very comfortable and things will only improve as he returns to full speed and fitness."    

Reardon is contracted for the MX Nationals (Australian Motocross Championship) and the Australian Supercross Championship.

After dominating the Australian scene in 2006 and 2007 for Kawasaki, Reardon left Australia for the US and a factory ride before returning in 2010 taking on a personal fitness and training business.     

The CDR Yamaha team kicks off its 2015 campaign at the opening round of the MX Nationals in Horsham (Vic) on Sunday, March 29.

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