Ivan is looking for a strong return to the big-bike leagues in 2010.
Hot Sauce has had a tumultuous career of injuries. After three Lites titles in 2004 and 2005 when he dominated the Lites division, Tedesco has since resumed his courtship with pain aboard the big bikes. Unfortunately, that has left the popular rider with some unpopular finishes in the outdoors as he moved to the Suzuki factory rig for ‘06-’07. Leaving for the prestigious factory Honda camp looked to be a fresh start with the SX series, and after soldiering through the stadiums with decent results, this past year saw another injury derail his plan. His outdoor season wasn’t much better.
Tedesco made it through the first four rounds of 2008 and even scored a podium at Hangtown before getting injured at the Lakewood track. He showed steady improvement after his return at Millville but the damage was done.
Due to budget cutbacks, Tedesco will not be rejoining the Honda Red Bull Racing Team, but if history has shown anything, it's that Hot Sauce will land on his feet.
Ivan Tedesco Specs:
With a stunning run through the Lites division in 2004 and 2005, Hot Sauce has a legion of fans.
Birth Date: August 12, 1981
Birthplace: Albuquerque, NM
Residence: Murrieta, CA
Height: 5' 9"
Weight: 185 lbs
Turned Pro: 1999
National Number: 9
Career Results:
2009 7th (SX), 3rd (MX)
2008 19th (SX), 13th (MX)
2007 5th (SX), 11th (MX)
2006 4th (SX), 33rd (MX)
2005 1st (WSX), 1st (125MX)
2004 1st (WSX), 6th (125MX)
2003 23rd (SX), 10th (ESX), 8th (125MX)
2002 23rd (125MX), 3rd (WSX)
2001 5th (WSX), 22nd (125MX)
2000 18th (125MX)
