Former JDR Motorsports rider Joey Savatgy has signed a deal with the all-new FMF/Orange Brigade/KTM Racing team in a last-minute deal to contest the 2013 Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship.

Following the collapse of the Australian-owned JDR Motorsports operation, KTM Motorsports and FMF Racing combined efforts to create a team for Savatgy who was recently named the AMA Supercross Rookie of the Year.

The KTM-backed support team, overseen by team coordinator James Coy, has created a new beginning for Savatgy as he enters his first-ever professional Motocross season.

“This is my first year competing in the Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Series and it feels like a new beginning,” said Savatgy.

“I have already been riding KTM for six months now, but to have a team of sponsors that I strongly support and that feel the same about me makes this an exciting opportunity.

“I am looking forward to the first gate drop at the Hangtown event and I am very excited about my future with the FMF/Orange Brigade/KTM Team.”

KTM North America president Jon-Erik Burleson believes Savatgy has great potential and looks forward to achieving strong results as a team.

“We see great potential with Joey in his rookie year and want to continue to help him achieve his goals and improve his results with our brand,” said Burleson.

“Unfortunately, his former team encountered struggles that have left Joey without an outdoor ride. Our long-standing relationship with FMF and their current involvement with our company and vested interest in Joey and his future have made this collaboration possible.

“We are excited to say that Joey will remain on a KTM for the outdoors series where we look forward to seeing continued progress in his results.”