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Former AMA Supercross regular Josh Hill will join CDR Yamaha Monster Energy for the final three rounds of the 2019 Australian Supercross Championship, racing alongside Luke Clout and Dan Reardon.

Hill, who raced in the Australian supercross series in 2013, will contest the Wollongong, S-X Open Auckland and AUS-X Open Melbourne rounds, adding to an already impressive international line-up.

“I can’t wait to get down to Australia and line up at the final three rounds of the Australian Supercross Championship,” said Hill. “I have always wanted to return to Australia after racing there a few years ago and when the opportunity came about through CDR Yamaha, Monster Energy and Fox Racing, I had to make it happen.

“And this isn’t a holiday for me as I know the level of racing in Australia is high and it’s my goal to come down there and bring home plenty of prizemoney with me. I have been working hard to get myself in shape and ready to go come 9 November at Wollongong.

“I’m still competitive and would like nothing more than to kick a little ass down there and beat not only the Aussies but also the other international riders competing.”

CDR Yamaha Monster Energy team owner Craig Dack added: “Having Josh Hill join us for the final three rounds is a real coup for the CDR Yamaha Monster Energy team as he is not only one of the most popular riders in the world but still fast and talented enough to make the championship exciting.

“His alignment with Yamaha in the US, Monster Energy and Fox Racing makes it a simple transition into the team and I’m sure he will be on the pace when the gates drop at round three. He has been super easy to deal with and his enthusiasm to come to Australia and race with us is overflowing down the phone with every conversation.

“Having Dan and Luke as the mainstays of our team, and the X factor in Josh Hill gives us a very strong team for this year’s Supercross championship. All three riders will be mounted on the new 2020 YZ450F and our preparations have already begun. We look forward to a great championship and working with three talented and skilled riders.”

Hill retired from professional racing in 2015, however has since made a number of appearances at various races across the globe, including a brief return to AMA Supercross in 2018 with Monster Energy Yamaha Factory Racing as fill-in rider.