Honda Motorcycles general manager Tony Hinton has officially welcomed dual British Motocross Champion Brad Anderson to the Carlton Dry Honda Thor Racing team for 2012.

The team yesterday afternoon confirmed that 28-year-old Anderson will be contesting the Australian series next season, thinking outside the square in a bid to challenge Yamaha and Kawasaki for the title.

“We are really pleased to have been able to secure Brad Anderson for the 2012 season and have him come on board with the Carlton Dry Honda Thor Racing Team,” Hinton commented.

“With his wealth of experience both here and internationally we know he will be an inspiring member of the team and will help put them in a good position to challenge for the title in 2012.”

After a frustrating number of years, Carlton Dry Honda Thor Racing team boss Yarrive Konsky is also motivated to make it work with Anderson next year.

“Brad has been on our radar since he came over last year and rode so well at Raymond Terrace,” said Konsky.

“His work ethic and dedication fits the team well and we are eager to start working with the British champion ahead of the 2012 season.”

Anderson said it was simply a case of chasing a new challenge, fresh from a second Red Bull Pro Nationals title and British MX1 Motocross Championship.

“Winning the British championship and the Red Bull Pro Nationals was amazing and I have enjoyed my time with the team thoroughly, but I was looking for a new challenge,” explained Anderson.

“Racing in Australia last year was terrific and I am really excited to be coming back and joining Carlton Dry Honda to race the entire championship.

“It is a big move – myself, my wife Hayley and my dog will be over for the new year and we’re very much looking forward to what 2012 brings.”

Anderson’s teammate for next year is yet to be announced, however it’s believed that Todd Waters will not be with the team.