At the age of 20, Chad Reed Racing/ Monster Energy/ Kawasaki rider, Luke George, has announced his retirement from professional motorcycle racing.
Luke leaves the sport with joy in his heart and looks forward to focusing his efforts on the next chapter of his life.
‰ÛÏI‰Ûªm sure this will come as a big surprise to many but it‰Ûªs time for me to focus on the next stage of my life. I‰Ûªm not sad in any way, I‰Ûªm very content and happy but I feel in my gut that it‰Ûªs time to retire. I want to focus on the next stage of my life while I‰Ûªm still young and able to give it 110%," Luke explained.
‰ÛÏThanks to Critto (Ian Crichton). He is so awesome to have in your corner. He kept me totally focused and made me give more and more because he always went above and beyond what I ever expected. My Kawasakis for Super X were just amazing. Troy (McHenry) and I tested heaps and he got the bikes exactly the way I wanted them. Nothing was too hard or unreachable and his ability to see exactly what I needed made my bike so good. The one thing I cherish most of all with Critto and Troy is the great friendship we have and having these two in my corner for Super X gave me the best chance of succeeding this year, but mentally something was missing and if I‰Ûªm not going for the win, I can‰Ûªt be out there filling up the numbers. 100% or nothing.‰Û
