Lee Hogan has launched the BCP Honda Fox Racing team with Geran Stapleton and Billy Jackson.

Building Champions Program director Lee Hogan has announced that he’s formed the BCP Honda Fox Racing development team for 2012.

The team will feature two of the sport’s most talented rising stars in Billy Jackson and Geran Stapleton. Jackson will ride the Under 19s, while Stapleton will step up to the Pro Lites category.

“It’s always a bit tough stepping up out of the junior ranks and scoring yourself a team ride in your first year, so when my dad and I spoke with Lee regarding the new team we were over the moon at the prospect,” said Jackson.

“I worked really closely with Hoges leading up to and during the Monster Energy Super X series and we communicate really well together. I’m definitely looking forward to working with him and of course being back on the Honda is awesome.”

While Jackson won the Junior Development class of Super X, Stapleton was impressive in the Under 19s and won the final round of the season.

“I would have really liked to win the Under 19s Championship this year, but I’m really happy with my finish of the season and the momentum we will carry into 2012,” said Stapleton.

“I know the Lites class will be a massive challenge but I can’t wait to give it my best shot. I’m heading over to New Zealand and the USA during the off season for some races and will hopefully gain that little bit more experience.”

The two-rider development team will tackle all national Motocross and Supercross events under the watchful eye of former national champion Hogan.

“I’m looking forward to the new challenges of running the team,” said Hogan. “I’ve got two sensational riders to work with that I have coached for many years now.

“We’ve got great support from Honda Motorcycles, Fox Clothing and Fuchs Silkolene Oils along side many other supporters that you need to piece a team together.”

Junior Development Super X Champion Billy Jackson has joined forces with Hogan for 2012.

Honda’s general manager for Motorcycles, Tony Hinton, recognises the importance of developing up and coming talent rising through the ranks.

“Honda values being part of the development of rider talent in Australia,” Hinton said. “To have Billy Jackson and Geran Stapleton is exciting for the newly formed BCP Honda Fox Racing and will ensure the team is in a strong position going into 2012.”

Along with Honda, Fox clothing are part naming rights sponsor for the newly formed team and Fox’s Mick Sinclair is happy to be on board.

“We have supported Hoges in his racing and the BCP Program for nearly 15 years now,” said Sinclair.

“Of course we are stoked with the idea of supporting his new team. And with young, up and coming riders such as Geran Stapleton and Billy Jackson we couldn’t be happier.”

Alongside the newly formed BCP Honda Fox Racing Team, Lee Hogan’s Building Champions Program will continue it’s reputable team of elite level coaches and national level riders for 2012.

For more information on our BCP riding schools or to keep up to date with results from the newly-formed BCP Honda Fox Racing team, log onto www.leehoganracing.com.au.