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ASP World Tour 2010: Brett Simpson Launches Rookie Campaign

A fresh face in the ASP World Tour, Brett Simpson isn't letting his nerves get to him. The competition is thick, but he is ready to give it all he's got and show the world that he deserves to be a pro.

HUNTINGTON BEACH, California – Huntington Beach local Brett Simpson, 25, has been granted the opportunity to show off his skills in the ASP World Tour 2010, competing against the finest surfers that the world has to offer. It cannot be debated that Simpson started the 2010 season solidly at the ASP 6-Star PRIME in Brazil. Now, Simpson is ready to play with the big boys of the ASP World Tour next week.

Simpson, who had just fallen short of qualifying for a spot in previous ASP World Tours, proved that he was ready in the 2009 ASP WQS field by clinching the ASP 6-Star Hurley U.S. Open. Although the rookie is about to embark on his first season on the ASP World Tour, the upcoming Quiksilver Pro Gold Coast 2010 will not be the first time Simpson has competed in an ASP Dream Tour event. The progressive natural-footer donated a lasting first impression amongst the best by topping perennial ASP World Title threat and competitive veteran Taj Burrow (AUS), 31, as a wildcard at the Hurley Pro Trestles in both 2008 and 2009 and now Simpson is now hoping that his introduction to ASP World Tour competition over the past two years will help relax his nerves as he enters his first season as a full-time competitor.

“Surfing the Hurley Pro definitely helps with my confidence going into this year, because at least I know a little bit of what to expect,” Simpson said. “I don’t have any nerves; I’m more just excited than anything! I've been in a few events and I understand what it’s like to compete on a bigger stage, so it’s just about going out there relaxed and going 100 percent every move and hopefully it pays off!”

During the break between the completion of the 2009 year and the 2010 kickoff, Simpson made the best of his time by training in the gym and taking advantage of the excellent surf this winter in California.

“I’ve been surfing some great waves at home,” Simpson said. “It’s probably been one of our best winters in years. We've had waves literally everyday and it’s been good most of the time! Other than that, I’ve been training a little bit with the boys over at D.S.C and getting in the best shape I can while still feeling good!”

Now, Simpson has nothing but the upcoming Quiksilver Pro Gold Coast on his mind, which will be held in Snapper Rocks, Australia. All eyes are on him as he takes the climb to the next level in the surfing world.

“Surfing Snappers is definitely like an arena,” Simpson said. “With the rocks and the waves breaking so close to shore, it’s an amazing venue and with the waves being a skate park, I’m sure there will be some amazing surfing going down!”

See how Simpson’s 2010 ASP Dream Tour debut unfolds by watching the Quiksilver Pro Gold Coast LIVE from February 27 through March 10, 2010 via: www.aspworldtour.com.

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