Joey Savatgy, a two-time AMA 250SX Runner-Up and the 2019 450SX Rookie of the Year, has officially joined the Firepower Honda Team and Australian Factory Honda for the remainder of this year and beyond.
With a career filled with success in both supercross and motocross, Savatgy—a two-time World Runner-Up 450 Supercross Champion—still has unfinished business in the 450 class. He’ll be riding the championship winning Honda CRF450R, and he’s eager for new opportunities.
“To get the call from this team was exactly what I needed. I wanted to race a 450, but unfortunately, the team I was with didn’t have one. This team has proven themselves in the 450 class—Brayton’s been on the podium in the U.S., Kenny won in Paris and the WSX, Dean’s achieved top tens, and they’ve even had some strong outdoor finishes. I’ve known Martin and Yarrive for a long time; I raced in Australia over 15 years ago as a junior against Yarrive’s team, and I’ve also competed against the team in WSX and AMA SX. I know I’m joining a solid team. Plus, the Honda is a proven race bike, which gave me extra confidence,” said Savatgy.
For 2025, Joey will compete for the Firepower Honda Team in the World Supercross Championship, AMA Supercross, AMA Motocross, and SMX Championship, as well as international races under a multi-year contract.
Savatgy is focused on the 2024 WSX season but acknowledges the challenge of limited time on the 450,
“I want to race against the best and compete for the World Title, but I have to be mindful of my limited time on the 450. I’m glad the gap between rounds 1 and 2 is about a month apart; it gives me plenty of time to get stronger and more comfortable. The series requires consistency, so my goal for round 1 is to finish on the podium and build from there.”
Team principal Martin Davalos is excited about the new addition and confident in Joey’s abilities,
“Joey’s a talented rider. I’ve seen him develop throughout most of his career at MTF, and I know what he’s capable of when he’s comfortable. Our goal is to build with him week by week. We know our bike is a race winner, and we’ll be patient as Joey builds,” said Davalos
