Dean Wilson will contest the 2013 AMA motocross season alongside teammate Tyla Rattray. Image: Simon Cudby.

It’s official, Dean Wilson and Tyla Rattray will return to the Monster Energy/Pro Circuit/Kawasaki team, where they will further extend Mitch Payton’s relatively new 450 program for 2013.

Both riders have been with the powerhouse Kawasaki squad for multiple years and will now take their shot at the premier class in the comfort of a very familiar environment.

Both Wilson and Rattray will compete in the 250SX class during the 2013 Monster Energy Supercross series, before moving up to the 450 class for the 2013 Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross Championship series in the hopes of starting a new tradition of dominance in the premier class.

Broc Tickle was the first Monster Energy/Pro Circuit/Kawasaki backed 450 rider to contest in both the AMA supercross and motocross series this year, creating a solid base for Wilson, Rattray and the entire crew to build off.

Joining Wilson and Rattray for 2013 will be 2012 Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross Lites champion Blake Baggett, Darryn Durham, new addition Martin Davalos and Justin Hill for his very first year in the professional ranks.

The Monster Energy/Pro Circuit/Kawasaki team will debut their 2013 outfit at the opening round of the 2013 Monster Energy Supercross series on 5 January at Anaheim’s Angel Stadium in California.