44 Racing Team - A new breed!

44Racing are a new team on the scene for 2010, born and bred in the UK and formed by UK rider Christian Hatcher (Hatch) - it consists of 6 riders wrapped in a packet of good ethics, hard work and natural talent!

44Racing and 44Racing Talent Team don't only aim for good results - they also seek to raise the profile of and help out British up and coming talent. The team name "44Racing" may sound odd, but it is founded in memory of Ian Hatcher who sadly and suddenly passed away in December 2007 and refers to his birth year 1944. This Team are strong when united together and are incredibly gifted individuals who are out to shred this season and knock the rest of us down the rankings. With strong support from major sponsors and with a manager who puts 100% into his team - this will be an impressive season to watch out for the riders making their mark in new jerseys and aboard their new steeds!

Meet the riders, see the bikes and find out more inside!


44Racing Team and 44Racing Talent Team are 2 separate teams, but also one of the same. 44Racing Talent Team is for riders with tons of potential who are receiving support to make it onto the scene. Where 44Racing Team is the unleashing of fury and established riders on the team.

44 Racing Team-


Christian "Hatch" Hatcher - 44Racing - Master Cat


Owner/manager of 44Racing and the 44Racing Talent Team, raced Mtb's at all levels since 1993, has competed in xc, dh, dual slalom, dual, 4X and endurance events in UK, Europe and Canada. Also has a big background in MotoX, Mini Bikes and Jet Skiing. 2010 results - 2nd Rnd 1 National Point Series 4X Masters 2009 results - ranked #2 overall in National Point Series 4X Masters Podiumed at every 4X race entered except for 2 NPS 4X rnds (4th and 5th) and Podiumed every dh race entered.


Jake Ward - 44Racing - Junior Cat


Is possibly the fastest Junior 4X rider in the UK at the moment, has a great attitude and is an all round nice guy. Is an all round rider having podiumed in 4X, BMX and King Of Dirt comps. 2010 will be his first season racing World Cup 4X. 2010 results - 1st 17+ Mens 09/10 East Anglian winter BMX series, 2nd Rnd 1 National Points Series 4X Juniors, 6th 661 Mini Dh FOD Juniors 2009 results - Ranked #5 overall National Points Series 4X Juniors


Jono Jones - 44Racing - Youth Cat


Possibly the cheekiest 15 year old around (well apart from his identical twin brother Matt), but one of the funniest and nicest with it, have been mates with Jono for a few years now and spent hundreds of hours riding together. Has an amazing natural talent, but since getting his Last Herb Dh bike he has been owning Dh this year. 2010 results 1st Aston Hill Winter DH Youth (6th fastest time of the day)2nd 661 Mini DH FOD Youth, 3rd Rnd1 National Point Series 4X Youth 2009 results Ranked #4 overall National Points Series 4X Youth

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44Racing Talent Team - a grassroots team for up and coming UK talent.


Jack Hudson - 44Racing Talent Team/Spy Optics - Junior


Possibly the most enthusiastic rider I know, I have helped Jack out with his riding for the past 18 or so months. He has a great attitude and is a bit of a Pinkbike star since his 60 Seconds With interview by John Lee.


Pete "Mop Head" Goddard - 44Racing Talent Team - Senior


I've known Mop Head for years, he gets his name from his hair. If you know anything about UK 4X then you WILL know Mop. A top guy who spends most the time in his own little world, but is a really talented rider.



AJ Boardman - 44Racing Talent Team - Elite


I used to race in Seniors with AJ so we are old sparring partners, a really nice northern bloke with a huge amount of talent and drive. AJ is in his first season in the Elite cat and will be competing in all of the European rounds of the World Cup 4X. He was a last minute addition to the team, but this was due to not knowing he was up for grabs.


44Racing and the 44Racing Talent Team are sponsored by;

Last Bikes
Rockstar Energy Drinks
Freestylextreme.com
Fox Racing Europe
Funn Mtb
Funn Brakes
Twenty26 Distribution
Englishbayphotography.co.uk


Where will we be able to see your riders in action this year?
All Team - NPS 4X rounds and 4X National Champs
Jake and A.J - European rounds World Cup 4X Selected rounds European 4X series Various European, National, Regional BMX, XC, 4X, DH and endurance events.

44Racing bike info

4X - 2010 Factory Last Rufus, Funn finishing kit, Funn brakes, Fox suspension.
DH - 2010 Factory Last Herb DH, Funn finishing kit, Funn brakes, Fox suspension.
Endurance/Mini DH - 2011 Factory Last Herb FR, Funn finishing kit, Funn brakes, Fox suspension.


Round up from the day-

It was an absolute pleasure hanging out and riding with this team all day - and I am a huge fan of brand trust for riders, and Hatch has only chosen to work with sponsors who provide the best kit for his team - and with this natural talent mixed with Hatch's enthusiasm to see results, we can be sure that this race team will be here to stay for many years! Each rider is a good laugh and has a great attitude towards the sport which is great to see in the UK 4X scene! Have a great season lads it's gonna be a great landmark one for all of you! Hatch - your Dad would be bloody well proud!

More Pictures from the day - huge thanks to english bay photography for the shots!