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CHASE SEXTON AND TOM VIALLE CLAIM TRIPLE CROWN PODIUMS IN INDIANAPOLIS

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Red Bull KTM Factory Racing's Chase Sexton and Tom Vialle both earned podium results in tonight's 10th round of the 2024 AMA Supercross Championship at the Indianapolis Triple Crown, with Sexton racing to third overall in 450SX and Vialle finishing second in the 250SX East Main Event.

Sexton continues to regain complete fitness following his recent hand injury, delivering a trio of consistent performances onboard his KTM 450 SX-F FACTORY EDITION in technical track conditions. The defending champion was third in the opening two races and then finished strongly with P2 in the final encounter, landing him third on the podium, and he retains third in the point standings.

Chase Sexton: "Indy was definitely an improvement again. Qualifying wasn't the hottest for me, but we showed up tonight and overall we're trying to build every weekend. I feel like we're getting better and I'm able to do motos during the week now, so kind of getting back to how I would normally train. We still have some room for improvement, for sure, but we're on the right path and we're going to try to keep inching closer over these coming rounds, give it my best every weekend."

450SX teammate Aaron Plessinger was solid all night on his way to sixth overall riding his KTM 450 SX-F FACTORY EDITION, going 6-4-9 across the three races. His best ride came in the second moto after running up front early on, and that fourth position was decisive in his final result. Despite going down in the final outing on his way to ninth, Plessinger is positioned seventh in points with seven rounds remaining.

Aaron Plessinger: "Indianapolis was alright, I was happy with my riding, but the results didn't show. The first one, I got off to a mediocre start and rode around in 11th, but then I started clicking off laps and got up to sixth. Race 2, my start was really good and I went backward, then started riding good around halfway and came back to fourth. The third one was decent early on again, before I tried passing [Jason] Anderson in the whoops, we came together and I went down. I salvaged what I could from there. Overall, it was a decent night, and we'll go back to work to get better in the first few laps!"

Another standout ride from two-time MX2 World Champion Vialle saw the Frenchman claim his fourth-consecutive podium in 250SX East wearing the red plates this weekend, piecing together 4-3-1 results and second place on the podium. A crash in the first race dented his chances overall, but he managed to rebound with the final race win of the night on his KTM 250 SX-F FACTORY EDITION. He is second in the series, just two points outside of the lead.

Tom Vialle: "I actually felt really good in the first moto and I had the crash in the whoops, so I was really frustrated. In the second one, I didn't ride the best, and then in the third race I feel like I rode the best that I was able to all day. I'm pretty happy – the track was tough tonight, that's for sure. I really wanted to win the last one, which I did in the end, and we're still in the fight, so that's what matters."

Next Race: March 23 – Seattle, Washington

Results 450SX Class – Indianapolis
1. Jett Lawrence (AUS), Honda
2. Ken Roczen (GER), Suzuki
3. Chase Sexton (USA), KTM
OTHER KTM
6. Aaron Plessinger (USA), KTM

Standings 450SX Class 2024 after 10 of 17 rounds
1. Jett Lawrence, 210 points
2. Cooper Webb, 189
3. Chase Sexton, 185
OTHER KTM
7. Aaron Plessinger, 162

Results 250SX East Class – Indianapolis
1. Cameron McAdoo (USA), Kawasaki
2. Tom Vialle (FRA), KTM
3. Haiden Deegan (USA), Yamaha

Standings 250SX East Class 2024 after 5 of 9 rounds
1. Cameron McAdoo, 98 points
2. Tom Vialle, 96
3. Pierce Brown, 87

Binder 2nd and double podium prizes for KTM as Qatar MotoGP™ gets 2024 up to speed

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The Qatar Grand Prix produced yet more extreme performance and faster race times and Red Bull KTM Factory Racing were chief protagonists in a tense opening joust of the 2024 campaign. Brad Binder followed up his runner-up finish in the Saturday Sprint at the Lusail International Circuit with a confident repeat 2nd position as teammate Jack Miller logged a 21st place finish after an early tumble in

TOM VIALLE TAKES OVER 250SX EAST RED PLATE AFTER BACK-TO-BACK VICTORIES

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A second-straight 250SX East victory for Red Bull KTM Factory Racing's Tom Vialle saw him take over the series points lead following Birmingham's ninth round of the 2024 AMA Supercross Championship, as Chase Sexton raced to a top-five finish in the 450SX Class.

Just one week after his breakout win in Daytona, 23-year-old Vialle rode his KTM 250 SX-F FACTORY EDITION to the third-fastest lap-time in qualifying, before storming to P1 in both his Heat and the Main Event. It was a controlled performance from the two-time MX2 World Champion to win by 2.731 seconds, now holding the red plate by a single point following four rounds of the eastern regional series.

Tom Vialle: "I felt great all day and had a good Heat race to win one of those for the first time. In the Main Event, I didn't have the best start, but I got into P1 and did some good laps early, trying to stay consistent the whole moto. The last four or five laps were great, I loved the track, and it turns out it was pretty good after the weather we had this week. Another win is amazing for me and I'm really happy to have the red plate – I haven't won two races in a row since back in the GPs, so it is a nice feeling. Now we will focus on the next race in Indy."

450SX saw defending champion Sexton qualify second quickest and then sprint away to a commanding Heat race victory onboard the KTM 450 SX-F FACTORY EDITION. A late charge in the Main Event eventually resulted in a fourth-place result, keeping his title hopes alive, now 20 points outside of the lead in third position.

Chase Sexton: "Today was better, even if the result obviously didn't really show it. I feel like my speed and also spark was back today – not where I want it to be, but it's getting better. Heat race win, it took me nine races to get one of those this season, which was good for us tonight, and then in the Main Event, I made a few mistakes and really just lost the race from there. We'll go back to work this week and try to come out swinging for the Triple Crown in Indy."

Red Bull KTM Factory Racing teammate Aaron Plessinger's day also started out in promising fashion, ninth in qualifying and then claiming fifth in the second 450SX Heat race of the night program. He ran as high as sixth in the Main Event on his KTM 450 SX-F FACTORY EDITION, before going on to take the checkered flag in P8.

Aaron Plessinger: "Alabama was going good, the qualifiers were decent, and then in the Heat race we pushed through for fifth. We made a little bit of a change and went out for the Main Event, but I just rode inconsistent. I was making little mistakes and just wasn't fully in the moment, so ended up eighth. Overall, it was a solid day, we're coming out unscathed and onto the next one! We'll do some homework this week and figure out how to get back up on the podium."

Next Race: March 16 – Indianapolis, Indiana

Results 450SX Class – Birmingham
1. Jett Lawrence (AUS), Honda
2. Cooper Webb (USA), Yamaha
3. Ken Roczen (GER), Suzuki
4. Chase Sexton (USA), KTM
OTHER KTM
8. Aaron Plessinger (USA), KTM

Standings 450SX Class 2024 after 9 of 17 rounds
1. Jett Lawrence, 185 points
2. Cooper Webb, 172
3. Chase Sexton, 165
OTHER KTM
7. Aaron Plessinger, 146

Results 250SX East Class – Birmingham
1. Tom Vialle (FRA), KTM
2. Cameron McAdoo (USA), Kawasaki
3. Seth Hammaker (USA), Kawasaki

Standings 250SX East Class 2024 after 4 of 9 rounds
1. Tom Vialle, 74 points
2. Cameron McAdoo, 73
3. Pierce Brown, 69

TOM VIALLE AND RED BULL KTM FACTORY RACING WIN DAYTONA 250SX MAIN EVENT

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A spectacular first win in the AMA Supercross Championship was earned by Tom Vialle at Daytona International Speedway tonight, the Red Bull KTM Factory Racing 250SX East contender breaking through in challenging conditions at the world-famous venue. Round 8 also saw Chase Sexton finish on the podium, claiming second position in the 450SX Main Event.

Two-time MX2 World Champion Vialle moved to the U.S. full-time last season and raced to a first Supercross podium just one week ago in Arlington, now becoming a race winner onboard his KTM 250 SX-F FACTORY EDITION.

The 23-year-old Frenchman qualified third fastest this afternoon and then was second in his Heat Race to keep the momentum going into the night program. Vialle was third at the conclusion of the opening lap of the Main Event and then took charge on lap five, going on to win by 4.997 seconds. As a result, he's moved to within three points of the series lead.

Tom Vialle: "It was nice to grab the win after having my first podium last week and now my first victory here in Daytona. The track was tough, but I actually feel good. I didn't have a great start, but I passed a lot of guys and it feels so good – it's amazing to win. I want to thank my team and everybody who works with me and supports me. It's amazing to race at Daytona and to get this result!"

Daytona was also a positive outing for defending 450SX Champion Sexton, qualifying second in the single session held during the afternoon and then racing to second in his Heat despite a crash while challenging for the lead. He factored at the front once again in the Main Event, leading the opening four laps until eventually taking the checkered flag in third position aboard the KTM 450 SX-F FACTORY EDITION. Sexton has climbed to P3 in the standings, currently 13 points outside of the red plate.

Chase Sexton: "This is definitely a step in the right direction. I've had a rough couple of weeks with my hand being hurt, but tonight was good. Overall, this is another building block and we'll go back to work this week. I finally got to ride between races this past week with my hand and we're not done yet, just gotta keep building and keep moving forward."

This weekend marked the most difficult of the season for teammate Aaron Plessinger after he crashed heavily in the Main Event. His day started with promise, setting the eighth quickest lap in qualifying and then scoring P3 in his Heat, however, a crash while running sixth in the Main Event ended his hopes of a strong result, eventually salvaging four points for 18th position. 

Aaron Plessinger: "Daytona was an interesting one. I was feeling good all day and then the rain came, got a little muddy, and the track was already soft, so that added to it. The Heat was good, caught a flow on my way to third, and then the Main Event was going well also, until it wasn't. I was running around fifth or sixth, hit a soft spot on the face of a jump, and had to bail over the bars. I got up, the bike was all twisted so I pulled in, went back out, and then rolled around to save some points. Overall, we're going into next weekend to race and we're going to push on. I'm looking forward to Birmingham, it's gonna be a good one."

Next Race: March 9 – Birmingham, Alabama

Results 450SX Class – Daytona

1. Jett Lawrence (AUS), Honda

2. Eli Tomac (USA), Yamaha

3. Chase Sexton (USA), KTM

OTHER KTM

18. Aaron Plessinger (USA), KTM

Standings 450SX Class 2024 after 8 of 17 rounds

1. Jett Lawrence, 160 points

2. Cooper Webb, 150

3. Chase Sexton, 147

OTHER KTM

6. Aaron Plessinger, 132

Results 250SX East Class – Daytona

1. Tom Vialle (FRA), KTM

2. Cameron McAdoo (USA), Kawasaki

3. Seth Hammaker (USA), Kawasaki

Standings 250SX East Class 2024 after 3 of 9 rounds

1. Max Anstie, 52 points

2. Cameron McAdoo, 51

3. Pierce Brown, 51

4. Tom Vialle, 49

AARON PLESSINGER AND TOM VIALLE CHARGE TO ARLINGTON SUPERCROSS PODIUMS

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Red Bull KTM Factory Racing claimed a pair of podium results in Arlington's Millitary Appreciation Round of the 2024 AMA Supercross Championship, where Aaron Plessinger placed third in the 450SX Main Event and Tom Vialle landed a first-career 250SX East podium.

Plessinger made his customary recovery from a lowly qualifying position to go on and lead the opening Heat of the night on his way to P2. A strong start in the Main Event placed him in contention and he was able to greet the checkered flag in third position, which also has him ranked third in the current championship standings on his KTM 450 SX-F FACTORY EDITION.

Aaron Plessinger: "It was another good night for me to be on the podium again here in Arlington. The bike's good and I've been having the most fun so far this year that I've had in a season. It's just been good, everything is coming to me. Like tonight, I was riding around thinking I was pretty much off the podium, before at the end of the race some things switched around and I got to be up here. It was a good race, I feel good and am still feeling fresh too."

Defending premier class champion Chase Sexton was quick out of the gates on his KTM 450 SX-F FACTORY EDITION, second fastest in qualifying and then fourth in his Heat. The Main Event proved more challenging though, coming from outside of the top 10 at the end of the opening lap to claim important points for sixth place. He's now positioned fourth in the series.

Chase Sexton: "We finished sixth in Arlington, it isn't where we aim to be, but we will look ahead to next weekend and aim to keep fighting from here."

As 250SX East resumed with Round 2 following two weekends off, Vialle's day began in more difficult fashion in crashing during the afternoon, but he managed to rebound for fifth in his Heat Race. That set him up for the Main Event, where the two-time MX2 World Champion charged to a first-career Supercross podium in third position following a convincing effort on his KTM 250 SX-F FACTORY EDITION. 

Tom Vialle: "We're happy to be on the podium and excited with the result. I had an okay day, aside from my crash in practice, and that affected me in the Heat race, so it wasn't great for the gate pick. I was able to ride well the whole Main Event, it's amazing to get my first podium in Supercross and I want to fight now for the win – that's really the goal from this point."

Next Race: March 2 – Daytona Beach, Florida

Results 450SX Class – Arlington
1. Cooper Webb (USA), Yamaha
2. Eli Tomac (USA), Yamaha
3. Aaron Plessinger (USA), KTM
OTHER KTM
6. Chase Sexton (USA), KTM
17. Justin Hill (USA), KTM

Standings 450SX Class 2024 after 7 of 17 rounds
1. Jett Lawrence, 135 points
2. Cooper Webb, 132
3. Aaron Plessinger, 128
4. Chase Sexton, 127
OTHER KTM
18. Justin Hill, 29

Results 250SX East Class –
1. Haiden Deegan (USA), Yamaha
2. Cameron McAdoo (USA), Kawasaki
3. Tom Vialle (FRA), KTM

Standings 250SX East Class 2024 after 2 of 9 rounds
1. Max Anstie, 38 points
2. Pierce Brown, 34
3. Daxton Bennick, 32
OTHER KTM
11. Tom Vialle, 24

RUNNER-UP RESULT FOR LETTENBICHLER AT SUPERENDURO ROUND SIX

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Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Manuel Lettenbichler has put in an incredible ride in Sofia, Bulgaria to finish second overall at the penultimate round of the 2024 FIM SuperEnduro World Championship. Achieving his best result of the season so far, Mani maintains third in the championship standings heading into next weekend’s seventh and final round in Newcastle, United Kingdom.

Binder & Miller chase the night at Qatar test: Roll on 2024 MotoGP™!

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MotoGP moved from Asia to the Middle East and from Malaysia to Qatar for the second pre-season test of the 2024 campaign. Brad Binder logged the 9th fastest effort through the two seven-hour sessions across two days and Jack Miller was 11th quickest as Red Bull KTM registered almost 220 laps in their chase of the best set-up to enter the new calendar.

  • Promising outing for Red Bull KTM Factory Racing with both Brad Binder and Jack Miller under the lap record set in 2023 and more than a second faster than the best race time from last year
  • Brad Binder produces 106 laps, a time nearly two tenths of a second under the lap record and six tenths from P1 at the Qatar test
  • Jack Miller is just over a tenth of a second behind his teammate after 112 times around the flat, curving Losail layout
  • Round one of 2024 MotoGP will take place at the same venue for the Grand Prix of Qatar and where the team have scored 2nd and 5th position finishes in the last two editions of the race

KTM swapped heat, humidity and a sticky Sepang International Circuit for the evening lights, strong breeze and sandy, abrasive asphalt of the Lusail International Circuit as Qatar hosted the second and final pre-season test of 2024 MotoGP. Red Bull KTM Factory Racing joined their peers for a two-day run at the 5.4km course north of Doha, and the last chance to try parts and ideas and homologate configurations of the KTM RC16 for the campaign ahead.

Brad Binder and Jack Miller took profit of a track that gradually became cleaner throughout use on Monday to re-try technical directions with aerodynamics and other mods discovered in Malaysia two weeks previously. The second day provided a final bout of confirmation before work also addressed set-up for the forthcoming Grand Prix (with a view towards the 11-lap Sprint and 22-lap full distance event). A time attack ‘blast’ resulted with Binder in 9th and Miller a slither of a second behind in 11th.

Only 17 days separate the last laps of the test in Lusail until the first circulations of the Grand Prix of Qatar and the opening round of 21 in the 2024 MotoGP season. Red Bull KTM Factory Racing will get fast again when it counts on Friday March 8th to launch their eighth term on the premier class grid.

KTM EXCITED TO ANNOUNCE JUNIOR E-MOTOCROSS SERIES REGISTRATION FOR 2024 IS NOW OPEN

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With the full support of KTM, the Junior e-Motocross Series returns for 2024 and today, registration has officially opened for youngsters who race a KTM SX-E 5 to secure one of 40 spots on the start line. Proving to be incredibly popular since its inception in 2021, the five-round, e-motorsport competition caters for young motocross riders between six and eight years old and takes place alongside.

Red Bull KTM Factory Racing unveiled and set for 2024 MotoGP™

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Covers off and sights narrowed: 2024 will represent KTM’s eighth year on the MotoGP grid and there have been plenty of milestones among the mileage. Brad Binder, Jack Miller, the full Red Bull KTM Factory Racing squad, the testing crew and engineering operation back in Austria are primed for another stellar campaign in which the sporting targets lie in the stats.

RED BULL KTM FACTORY RACING TEAM PUSHES THROUGH GLENDALE CHALLENGE

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Red Bull KTM Factory Racing remains in the title hunt after enduring a challenging night of racing at Round 6 of the 2024 AMA Supercross Championship, with 450SX riders Chase Sexton and Aaron Plessinger rounding out the top 10 in the Main Event, while 250SX West Class rookie Julien Beaumer rode to a seventh-place finish.

Defending 450SX Class Champion Sexton entered the weekend with a hand injury sustained during the week, with the number 1 intent on salvaging points toward the championship. After qualifying eighth, he would enter the Main Event via a determined fourth-place ride in his Heat Race.

A gritty performance in the Main Event saw Sexton in the fight for the entirety of the race on his KTM 450 SX-F FACTORY EDITION, focused on capturing as many points as possible before the series enters a one-week break. In true championship form, Sexton would cross the line in ninth position, and will now take the time to recover further in the coming weeks.

Chase Sexton: “I did what I could tonight to salvage points toward the championship after hurting my hand this week. The week was rough and I wasn't even sure that I'd be able to race this weekend, but we got through the day and I'm just grateful that we have a scheduled weekend off coming up next week, so that should really help the healing process a lot. The way the results went tonight, I didn't lose too many points, so I'm still right in the title fight."

Plessinger powered his way to the seventh-fastest 450SX Class qualifying time within State Farm Stadium, before charging to a convincing Heat Race win after a strong start onboard his KTM 450 SX-F FACTORY EDITION.

In launching to a top-three start in the Main Event, Plessinger again demonstrated his immense form as he sat in second position, putting pressure on the leader as the laps clicked by. A small mishap then unfortunately saw the number 7 on the ground, before he remounted deep in the pack. From there, 'The Cowboy' was determined to salvage points, which saw him climb to 10th place in the end.

Aaron Plessinger: “I'm just really annoyed about dropping it in the Main Event! I was riding good all day, holeshotted the Heat Race and then went wire-to-wire for the win. Entered the Main feeling good, got a good start there too and was right behind Kenny [Roczen], putting the pressure on, and then had a bonehead move where I tucked the front. The field was still bunched up at that time, so I went back to P22 and came back to 10th. This one stings, but we’re still in the championship hunt heading into Arlington."

250SX West Class newcomer Beaumer returned to action in Arizona, recording the fourth-fastest time in qualifying aboard his KTM 250 SX-F FACTORY EDITION, before collecting P4 in his Heat Race to enter the Main Event with a solid gate pick.

A top 10 start for the teenager and a consistent ride saw him battle hard on the technical Glendale track layout, which yielded a seventh-place finish as the western region now gets ready to take a six-week break, which will be valuable for Beaumer to keep gaining valuable experience at the test track with Red Bull KTM Factory Racing.

Julien Beaumer: “It was a good day for me here in Glendale, qualifying fourth and then fighting my way into fourth for the Heat Race also. The Main Event was good also, started in 10th and charged my way to fourth, before a couple of small mistakes with my timing on this big track put me back to seventh in the end. I'm happy with my day and am ready to get back to work during the break!”

Next Race: February 24 – Arlington, Texas

Results 450SX Class – Glendale
1. Ken Roczen (GER), Suzuki
2. Jason Anderson (USA), Kawasaki
3. Jett Lawrence (AUS), Honda
OTHER KTM
9. Chase Sexton (USA), KTM
10. Aaron Plessinger (USA), KTM
15. Justin Hill (USA), KTM

Standings 450SX Class 2024 after 6 of 17 rounds
1. Jett Lawrence, 117 points
2. Chase Sexton, 111
3. Aaron Plessinger, 108
OTHER KTM
19. Justin Hill, 23
26. Justin Rodbell, 5

Results 250SX West Class – Glendale
1. RJ Hampshire (USA), Husqvarna
2. Levi Kitchen (USA), Kawasaki
3. Jo Shimoda (JPN), Honda
OTHER KTM
7. Julien Beaumer (USA), KTM

Standings 250SX West Class 2024 after 5 of 10 rounds
1. Levi Kitchen, 106 points
2. Jordan Smith, 102
3. RJ Hampshire, 101
OTHER KTM
8. Julien Beaumer, 63

Red Bull KTM MotoGP™ power to be ignited by BRISK

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KTM have further strengthened their association with spark plug specialists BRISK to include the factory effort in MotoGP for 2024. The two companies have aligned for other fields of Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s competitive program and now the KTM RC16s will carry the Czech Republic firm’s wares for the forthcoming campaign.

RED BULL KTM'S CHASE SEXTON RECLAIMS 450SX POINTS LEAD FOLLOWING DETROIT RUNNER-UP

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A second-place result for Red Bull KTM Factory Racing Team rider Chase Sexton saw him reclaim the 450SX Class points lead at Round 5 of the 2024 AMA Supercross Championship inside Detroit’s Ford Field tonight, as teammate Aaron Plessinger pieced together a consistent ride in technical conditions to earn a P6 finish.

Defending champion Sexton found comfort immediately in practice and qualifying, posting the third fastest laptime as he took his KTM 450 SX-F FACTORY EDITION into the night show. The momentum would continue for Sexton as he raced to P4 in his Heat Race.

A top-three start in the Main Event for Sexton saw the number 1 in the fight from the beginning, and he would maintain pressure throughout the duration of the race on the deteriorating track to earn a convincing second position. He now takes the 450SX points lead back from teammate Plessinger heading into Glendale next weekend.

Chase Sexton: “It’s nice to reclaim the red plate! Tonight was one of my better rides… we’ve had a lot of ups and downs this year with the mud races, then last week was a Triple Crown, which meant this weekend was one of our first real Main Events and I felt pretty solid in the conditions. I didn’t have a great Heat Race, then seeing the 250 start I was a little bit nervous starting so far outside. I was fortunate to get a good start, then had some good speed, although a few little mistakes cost me. All in all, it was a good Main Event, and now I’m looking forward to Arizona."

Holding the 450SX series lead entering Detroit, Plessinger powered his KTM 450 SX-F FACTORY EDITION to P10 in qualifying as he adjusted to the softer, East Coast surface, before charging to a popular opening Heat Race victory of the night.

A mid-field start in the Main Event saw The Cowboy's work cut out for him, as he steadily climbed through the pack throughout the race, before crossing the finish line in sixth place. He now sits third in the standings, only two points back from Sexton and the red plates.

Aaron Plessinger: “Detroit, I had a good night overall. We got a Heat Race win and in the Main I just messed up the start – came from around 15th place and ended up sixth, so not too mad with that! We’ll go back, do some homework and stay in this championship fight. Onto Glendale, I like that stadium, so we’ll go get back to the warmth and look forward to it.”

The Detroit round marked a shift in contenders for the 250SX division, with the Eastern Regional series commencing as dual MX2 World Champion Tom Vialle enters his second season of AMA Supercross competition.

The day began well for the Frenchman, who recorded P4 in qualifying on his KTM 250 SX-F FACTORY EDITION, before notching a strong third-place score in his Heat Race. A first turn pile-up that claimed a sizable portion of the 250SX East field unfortunately saw Vialle caught up in the chaos, with the number 16 eventually remounting to be credited with P18 on the night.

Tom Vialle: “I actually had a pretty good day going, top five in all of the qualifying sessions and then P3 in my Heat Race, so the riding was pretty good until the Main Event. I had a crash and couldn’t really do anything about it – I was hit from the back, which of course makes me pretty disappointed. I felt great on the track and I think it would’ve been a great race. A lot of top guys were on the floor in the first turn, which means that a few are a ways down in the championship, so let's regroup and come back for the next East Coast round in Dallas.”

Next Race: February 10 – Glendale, Arizona

Results 450SX Class – Detroit
1. Jett Lawrence (AUS), Honda
2. Chase Sexton (USA), KTM
3. Ken Roczen (GER), SUZ
OTHER KTM
6. Aaron Plessinger (USA), KTM
19. Tristan Lane (USA), KTM
21. Justin Hill (USA), KTM

Standings 450SX Class 2024 after 5 of 17 rounds
1. Chase Sexton, 98 points
2. Jett Lawrence, 97
3. Aaron Plessinger, 96
OTHER KTM
19. Justin Hill, 16
26. Justin Rodbell, 5
28. Tristan Lane, 3


Results 250SX West Class – Detroit
1. Austin Forkner (USA), Kawasaki
2. Max Anstie (GBR), Honda
3. Daxton Bennick (USA), Yamaha
OTHER KTM
18. Tom Vialle (FRA), KTM

Standings 250SX East Class 2024 after 1 of 9 rounds
1. Austin Forkner, 25 points
2. Max Anstie, 22
3. Daxton Bennick, 20
OTHER KTM
18. Tom Vialle, 4

LETTENBICHLER MAINTAINS THIRD OVERALL IN SUPERENDURO STANDINGS WITH STRONG RIDE AT ROUND FIVE

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Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Manuel Lettenbichler has placed fifth overall at round five of the 2024 FIM SuperEnduro World Championship in Hungary. With improving race results of 5-4-3 in front of a 17,000-strong crowd at Budapest’s MVM Dome, Mani grew stronger as the evening progressed to maintain third overall in the championship standings with just two rounds now remaining.

Eyes on the (MXGP) prize once more as Red Bull KTM get set for 2024

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Reigning champions in at least one of the two principal classes of the FIM Motocross World Championship for the eighth year in a row, Red Bull KTM Factory Racing will charge into the fresh MXGP season with the same four-rider line-up as 2023 and with the latest generations of the KTM 450 SX-F and KTM 250 SX-F ready for action.

AARON PLESSINGER AND RED BULL KTM FACTORY RACING RETAIN 450SX POINTS LEAD WITH ANAHEIM 2 PODIUM

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Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Aaron Plessinger captured third place at Round 4 of the 2024 AMA Supercross Championship, with 450SX teammate Chase Sexton posting a strong haul of results including the opening Race win across the Triple Crown format for fifth overall.

Entering with the premier class points lead following his breakout win in San Diego, Plessinger’s KTM 450 SX-F FACTORY EDITION sported the red plates as he took to the circuit for qualifying. P14 was the result, which 'The Cowboy' would build upon as he took sixth place in the first Race of the night.

Strong starts and convincing race-pace saw Plessinger in the mix throughout the two following Races, as the number 7 charged to P4 and P3 results, respectively, and third overall on the night. With his Anaheim 2 podium, he opens his lead atop the standings to four over teammate Sexton, heading a Red Bull KTM Factory Racing 1-2 entering Detroit.

Aaron Plessinger: “This race was really important for me, just to stay consistent and not let things get to my head. I feel like I did a good job of that – I got great starts all night, I tightened up a little in Race 1, before in Race 2 I rode really good, and then Race 3 I was right there behind Chase [Sexton]. Tonight was tough, a lot of the success had to do with being consistent, and I think I did a good job of that."

Returning to the second Angel Stadium stop of the season, defending 450SX Champion Sexton charged to the second-fastest time in qualifying as he dialed in his KTM 450 SX-F FACTORY EDITION on the hard-packed, dry track surface.

Starts proved to be critical in the Triple Crown Main Event, and Sexton would launch to the front of the field in the first Race, going on to post a standout wire-to-wire race victory to begin the night. The tables would be turned for Race 2, however, with a difficult start seeing him only manage an 11th-place finish by race's end.

The third and final Race saw all the contenders in the mix as they battled at the front of the field, with Sexton putting together a calculated performance that would see him bring home second position and fifth overall for the round.

Chase Sexton: “Round 4, Triple Crown, I think I finished 1-11-2. First Race was good, second Race I came through the pack and then had a stupid crash, which put me back, then the third Race was okay also – I was just focused on closing it out consistently. Not my greatest night, but we’ll bounce back next week, and onto some east coast dirt, which I’m excited about.”

250SX West rookie Julien Beaumer recorded the sixth-fastest time in qualifying, before an untimely fall in the first Race resulted in 12th place. The highly-rated teenager bounced back in Race 2, powering his KTM 250 SX-F FACTORY EDITION to a top 10 start and clawing his way up to a fifth-place score. P6 in Race 3 earned him seventh overall to conclude Anaheim 2.

Julien Beaumer: “Anaheim 2, my first Triple Crown, was good. Race 1 was not the best, I forced it a little too much and crashed, but the last two were a little better. I still made it hard on myself with the starts, so I had to make my way back toward the front. We'll get back to work these next two weeks, work on some things, and come out swinging in Glendale.”

Next Race: February 3 – Detroit, Michigan

Results 450SX Class – Anaheim 2
1. Cooper Webb (USA), Yamaha
2. Eli Tomac (USA), Yamaha
3. Aaron Plessinger (USA), KTM
OTHER KTM
5. Chase Sexton (USA), KTM
15. Justin Hill (USA), KTM

Standings 450SX Class 2024 after 4 of 17 rounds
1. Aaron Plessinger, 80 points
2. Chase Sexton, 76
3. Cooper Webb, 74
OTHER KTM
19. Justin Hill, 16
26 . Justin Rodbell, 5

Results 250SX West Class – Anaheim 2
1. Levi Kitchen (USA), Kawasaki
2. RJ Hampshire (USA), Husqvarna
3. Nate Thrasher (USA), Yamaha
OTHER KTM
7. Julien Beaumer (USA), KTM

Standings 250SX West Class 2024 after 4 of 9 rounds
1. Jordon Smith, 84 points
2. Levi Kitchen, 84
3. RJ Hampshire,76
OTHER KTM
9. Julien Beaumer, 48
21. Talon Hawkins, 10
28. Lux Turner, 2

RED BULL KTM FACTORY RACING'S AARON PLESSINGER EARNS FIRST-CAREER 450 SUPERCROSS WIN IN SAN DIEGO

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Red Bull KTM Factory Racing rider Aaron Plessinger charged to his first career 450SX Main Event victory at Round 3 of the 2024 AMA Supercross Championship, taking a convincing win in rain-soaked conditions and taking control of the series points lead in the process. Teammate Chase Sexton raced to P8 in class, now positioned second in the standings.

In a tight 450SX Class qualifying session, Plessinger was P13 on the time-sheets, before storming to the second Heat Race win of the evening. That set him up for a breakout result inside Snapdragon Stadium amidst the steady rain falling in the region.

Powering his KTM 450 SX-F FACTORY EDITION to a top-five start in the Main Event, Plessinger looked right at home as he battled at the front of the field, exercising patience as he closed in on the lead at the midway mark. An eventual pass for P1 and a well-managed race up front earned AP his first-career 450SX Main Event – a popular result after coming so close during his career previously.

Aaron Plessinger: “Man, San Diego! It was a really good race, managed to get into the lead around the midway point, and just rode clean laps, stayed up, and got the win! On top of that, we take the red plate and points lead into the next round, which is huge for me. We had a great off-season... The team and I worked super-hard and to start the season with 4-5-1 results is my best start ever! The fans were crazy sticking it out here in the rain, so I’m stoked to be able to deliver a result to them, and ready to do it again next weekend."

Defending 450SX champion Sexton looked sharp on his KTM 450 SX-F FACTORY EDITION from the outset in San Diego, charging to the third-fastest lap time in a shortened qualifying program due to weather, and notching a time just two-tenths shy of pole position.

After racing to seventh place in his Heat Race following a troubled start, Sexton would also experience adversity in the Main Event, with the number 1 caught up in the chaos of the mid-pack early on. He clawed his way from the rear of the field to capture a hard-fought eighth-place finish, now one point behind Plessinger in the series.

Chase Sexton“Round three was another mud race and hopefully the last one of the year! For me, it just wasn’t a great night from the get-go, I struggled in the Heat Race, and then in the Main I actually felt like I was riding pretty good, although just was a long ways back. I did the best damage control that I could do and that got me eighth place. We’ll go back to work this week and come out swinging for A2.”

Following 250SX West qualifying, Supercross rookie Beaumer recorded an impressive fourth-fastest lap-time, before racing to an eventful fifth place in his Heat Race. A more challenging Main Event saw Beaumer take the checked flag in 16th place, now sitting 10th in the championship.

Julien Beaumer: “Finished up here in San Diego and I’m pretty bummed – just crashed too many times. I was riding really average at the start of the race and figured things out at the end, but I’d already lost too much time. We’ll regroup this week and come out swinging in Anaheim.”

Next Race: January 27 – Anaheim, California

Results 450SX Class – San Diego
1. Aaron Plessinger (USA), KTM, 22 laps
2. Cooper Webb (USA), Yamaha, +2.188
3. Justin Barcia (USA), GASGAS, +22.099
OTHER KTM
8. Chase Sexton (USA), KTM
21. Justin Rodbell (USA), KTM

Standings 450SX Class 2024 after 3 of 17 rounds
1. Aaron Plessinger, 60 points
2. Chase Sexton, 59
3. Jett Lawrence, 56
OTHER KTM
20. Justin Hill, 8
24 . Justin Rodbell, 5

Results 250SX West Class – San Diego
1. Nate Thrasher (USA), Yamaha, 16 laps
2. Garrett Marchbanks (USA), Yamaha, +1.203
3. Jordon Smith (USA), Yamaha, +5.141
OTHER KTM
16. Julien Beaumer (USA), KTM

Standings 250SX West Class 2024 after 3 of 9 rounds
1. Jordon Smith, 67 points
2. Levi Kitchen, 59
3. Garrett Marchbanks, 57
OTHER KTM
10. Julien Beaumer, 33
23. Talon Hawkins, 7
27. Lux Turner, 2

MANI LETTENBICHLER SECURES PODIUM FINISH AT SUPERENDURO ROUND FOUR

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Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Manuel Lettenbichler has claimed his second podium finish of the 2024 FIM SuperEnduro World Championship, finishing third overall at round four in Cluj, Romania. In front of a packed stadium of fans, Mani steered his KTM 300 EXC to runner-up in Superpole, and 3-5-3 race results, to move himself up to third in the championship standings.

TOP-FIVE RESULTS FOR KEVIN BENAVIDES AND TOBY PRICE AT 2024 DAKAR RALLY

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Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Kevin Benavides and Toby Price have successfully completed the incredibly demanding 2024 Dakar Rally. Securing his third stage victory in this year’s competition on the 12th and final stage, Benavides finished fourth overall. His teammate Price followed closely, finishing fifth overall after his second-place result today.

TOBY PRICE CLAIMS FIFTH ON PENULTIMATE STAGE OF DAKAR 2024

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Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Toby Price has completed stage 11 of the 2024 Dakar Rally as fifth-fastest. Less than three minutes behind, Kevin Benavides brought his KTM 450 RALLY home in seventh. With one day of the event remaining, Benavides lies fifth overall with Price just one place behind in sixth.

TOP-10 RESULTS FOR RED BULL KTM ON DAKAR STAGE 10

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Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Kevin Benavides and Toby Price have completed the tough stage 10 at the 2024 Dakar Rally in eighth and 10th place, respectively. With times extremely tight across the top 10 finishers, after close to four hours of racing, Benavides trailed the provisional stage winner by just four and a half minutes, with Price another two minutes back.

FOURTH PLACE FOR TOBY PRICE ON DAKAR STAGE NINE

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Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Toby Price has secured a top-four result on the rough and demanding ninth stage at the 2024 Dakar Rally. His teammate, Kevin Benavides, also delivered a solid ride on the 417-kilometer special, opening much of the route, to finish in sixth place.

KEVIN BENAVIDES WINS DAKAR RALLY STAGE EIGHT

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Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Kevin Benavides has won stage eight of the 2024 Dakar Rally. The reigning champion currently lies fifth overall with four days left to race. Toby Price put in a strong ride to complete today’s 678-kilometer stage in fifth.

CHASE SEXTON CHARGES TO FIRST WIN WITH RED BULL KTM FACTORY RACING IN SAN FRANCISCO

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Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Chase Sexton delivered his first win for the team at Round 2 of the 2024 AMA Supercross Championship, taking a dominant wire-to-wire victory in the muddy conditions and reclaiming the 450SX points lead. Teammate Aaron Plessinger took a P5 finish, while 250SX West rookie Julien Beaumer finished in 11th.

On a challenging, wet track surface, both Plessinger and Sexton came to grips with San Francisco conditions immediately, powering their KTM 450 SX-F FACTORY EDITION machines to the first and second qualifying positions, led by mud specialist Plessinger.

Defending champion Sexton charged to a top-three start in his Heat Race, continuing his level of comfort as he chased down the race leader, coming within bike lengths of getting the victory in second place.

And after firing out of the gates for the holeshot, Sexton took control of the 450SX Main Event to lead from the outset and delivered the performance of a champion, showcasing skill, and consistency as he captured his eighth-career 450SX Main Event race win, and his first since joining Red Bull KTM Factory Racing in 2024.

Chase Sexton: “I have to give a huge shoutout to the team, they’ve put in so much effort and hard work to get me to where I need to be. I was a bit disappointed that this round was a mudder as the progress we made from this week to last is pretty crazy, but I'm stoked to get a win for the team and it feels great to deliver this result!”

The qualifying momentum would continue for Plessinger as he lined up for the Heat Race, with the Ohio native launching out of the gates for the all-important holeshot. A late race mishap saw him claim a third-place finish to comfortably transfer into the Main Event.

A calculated outing then saw the number 7 post a measured ride to withstand the elements, making progress throughout the race and crossing the finish line for a well-earned fifth-place finish in San Francisco.

Aaron Plessinger: "San Francisco, mud race… a proper mud race. Qualified first, which is a first! Then yeah, good start in the Heat Race, made a few mistakes, which cost me, and I got third. The start of the Main was horrible, I spun off the grate, but made it through with all the guys on the ground – don’t know how I did that. Lost goggles about mid-way, and just did what I could to fortunately get back to fifth. We got some good points, sitting P4 now in the points, and I’m ready to show them what I’ve got in San Diego.”

Supercross rookie Beaumer struggled to piece together a clean lap in qualifying, before rebounding to secure a sixth-place finish in his Heat Race and a direct entry into the night’s 250SX West Main Event. On a deteriorating track, Beaumer made the most of track position in the tough conditions and would post a consistent P11 result by race's end.

Julien Beaumer: “San Fran was muddy, that’s for sure! Good night, got some points and made it through the Main, so I’m happy to be leaving with some points. The focus was on staying upright, but I ended up getting tired from having to pick up my bike so many times. I’m looking forward to San Diego, with the goal being much the same as A1.”

Next Race: January 20 – San Diego, California

 Results 450SX Class – San Francisco

 1. Chase Sexton (USA), KTM, 12 laps

 2. Eli Tomac (USA), Yamaha, +7.459

 3. Ken Roczen (GER), Suzuki, +27.255

 OTHER KTM

 5. Aaron Plessinger (USA), KTM

 18. Justin Rodbell (USA), KTM

 Standings 450SX Class 2024 after 2 of 17 rounds

 1. Chase Sexton, 45 points

 2. Jett Lawrence, 38

 3. Eli Tomac, 35

 OTHER KTM

 4. Aaron Plessinger, 35

 19. Justin Hill, 8

23. Justin Rodbell, 4

 Results 250SX West Class – San Francisco

 1. Jordon Smith (USA), Yamaha, 8 laps 

 2. Levi Kitchen (USA), Kawasaki, +0.913

3. Garrett Marchbanks (USA), Yamaha, +58.654 

 OTHER KTM

 11. Julien Beaumer (USA), KTM

Standings 250SX West Class 2024 after 2 of 9 rounds

 1. Jordon Smith, 47 points

 2. Levi Kitchen, 42

3. RJ Hampshire, 38 

 OTHER KTM

 7. Julien Beaumer, 27

 25. Talon Hawkins, 4

 27. Lux Turner, 2

KEVIN BENAVIDES PLACES THIRD ON DAKAR STAGE SEVEN

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Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Kevin Benavides has finished third on a tough and physically demanding seventh stage at the 2024 Dakar Rally. The KTM 450 RALLY racer now lies fifth overall in the provisional standings. Also delivering a strong performance on the long stage, Toby Price posted the eighth fastest time and sits one place behind his teammate in sixth overall.

RED BULL KTM READY FOR WEEK TWO AT DAKAR ‘24

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Red Bull KTM Factory Racing have enjoyed a well-deserved rest day at the 2024 Dakar Rally after a week of demanding and intense racing in Saudi Arabia. With six grueling stages remaining, Toby Price is currently fifth overall in the event standings, with his teammate, Kevin Benavides, just behind in sixth. This year's stages have been incredibly challenging, featuring long, demanding specials and

RUNNER-UP RESULT FOR TOBY PRICE ON TWO-DAY DAKAR RALLY MARATHON STAGE

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Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Toby Price has finished the massively challenging 48-hour chrono stage at the Dakar Rally in an impressive second place. Kevin Benavides also put in a strong ride across the dunes to place seventh. Now, at the close of a long first week at Dakar, Toby and Kevin lie in fifth and sixth place, respectively.

New Team Manager Harry Norton primed to lead Red Bull KTM towards more MXGP glory

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Preparation for the 2024 FIM Motocross World Championship is already well underway and Red Bull KTM Factory Racing will aim to defend their MX2 title and push for more MXGP spoils with the same rider line-up but under new management. Stepping up from his Technical Co-ordinator role, Harry Norton has assumed the position of Team Manager and the 29-year-old Australian will guide the efforts of the c

TOBY PRICE CLAIMS THIRD ON SHORT STAGE FIVE AT DAKAR ‘24

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Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Toby Price has delivered a strong performance on the short but technically demanding stage five at the 2024 Dakar Rally to finish as third fastest. Navigating through the 118 kilometers without major issue, Price retained his eighth-place ranking in the provisional overall standings but closed in on time to the current top three. Kevin Benavides, who was the third rid

TOP-THREE RESULT FOR KEVIN BENAVIDES ON DAKAR STAGE FOUR

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Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Kevin Benavides has put in an excellent performance on day four of the 2024 Dakar Rally to complete the stage in third place. Opening the timed special following his stage three win, the KTM 450 RALLY racer navigated perfectly from the front on stage four to finish just over three minutes behind the eventual winner. Toby Price endured a tough day four, losing a little

KEVIN BENAVIDES WINS STAGE THREE AT DAKAR 2024

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Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Kevin Benavides has topped the timesheets on the grueling third stage of the 2024 Dakar Rally. Putting in an impressive performance on his KTM 450 RALLY, the Argentinian moves up to sixth in the provisional overall standings. Meanwhile, after an action-packed day in the Saudi desert, Toby Price wrapped up the stage in ninth place. He now lies seventh overall.

TOP-10 RESULT FOR TOBY PRICE ON DAKAR RALLY STAGE TWO

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Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Toby Price has completed stage two at the 2024 Dakar Rally in seventh place and now lies eighth in the provisional overall standings. Teammate Kevin Benavides also showed good pace on today’s 463-kilometer timed special, but a small navigation error cost him some time, ultimately dropping him down to 19th.

Chase Sexton podiums on debut with Red Bull KTM Factory Racing at Anaheim 1

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Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Chase Sexton claimed a podium finish of third position in his first appearance with the team in tonight's opening round of the 2024 AMA Supercross Championship at Anaheim 1, directly ahead of teammate Aaron Plessinger in P4 at the conclusion of the 450SX Main Event. 250SX West rookie Julien Beaumer placed a solid sixth at the season-opener.

Defending Supercross champion Sexton debuted the number 1 plate onboard his KTM 450 SX-F FACTORY EDITION, posting the second fastest lap-time following the afternoon's qualifying sessions.

A costly fall in the first turn of his Heat Race had Sexton down the order, and meant he would have to charge from the rear of the field to get back into transfer position. True to champion form, he would do just that, surging his way into sixth place by the time the checkered flag flew.

A top-five start in the Main Event put Sexton right in the fight as the gates dropped, moving forward as the race unfolded. With consistency a main contributor to winning titles, he posted a calculated ride on the technical Anaheim circuit to seal third place at Round 1.

Chase Sexton: “I come out here to win and be up front, but I’m happy to be on the podium coming out of Anaheim. As we saw last year, it’s as much about consistency as speed, and we know what we need to work on – I feel much more solid this year and I think we’ll be in a really good spot. It was a positive start to my career at Red Bull KTM Factory Racing and I'm excited to keep progressing as the rounds continue in these early stages of the season.”

For teammate Plessinger, P12 was the result following qualifying, as the Ohio native looked to begin his season on the front foot. A mid-field start in his Heat Race saw the number 7 claw his way into the top five, racing to a solid second-place finish to enter the Main Event.

Plessinger benefited from a strong start in the final, only to be shuffled back to the tail-end of the top 10 as he rounded the first turn. Another charge through the field was in order, as he steadily made his way through the pack and into fourth place, which is where he would finish to start his 2024 campaign.

Aaron Plessinger: “A1 was a good start to the season! I felt great all day, and then yeah, Heat Race went great, got second behind Kenny [Roczen], but came from a ways back, then got a good jump in the Main Event, but kind of forgot how to go around a first corner... Got shuffled back to about 10th, and then came back strong to fourth. I’m pumped on it, good start to the season, and we've got some homework to do, but I'm looking forward to San Francisco and hopefully getting it on the podium.”

Qualifying marked an impressive 250SX debut for Beaumer on the Western Region, who powered his KTM 250 SX-F FACTORY EDITION to the third-fastest time in convincing fashion. A holeshot in the second Heat Race of the night resulted in a promising ride toward the front of the pack on his way to second place.

The 17-year-old launched out of the gates once again in the Main Event to the holeshot, leading the opening laps. The rookie held his own as he challenged for a podium position throughout the majority of the race, before eventually taking the checkered flag in sixth place.

Julien Beaumer: “Obviously this is A1, so I was a bit nervous at first – the Heat Race was nerve-wracking, but felt good overall. I felt good in the Main Event and got the holeshot, which made things a little scary, but I feel like my pace was good in the beginning. I made a little mistake around halfway and got passed, but just settled in from there. I am happy with sixth and the goal for next weekend is to be in the top five.”

Anaheim 1 also saw the opening stop of KTM Junior Supercross, presented by Wells Fargo, where 15 talented young racers took to the track onboard the KTM SX-E 5, as Ethan Fisher, Dillon Chapman, and Logan Moore featured on the podium.

Next Race: January 13 – San Francisco, California

Results 450SX Class – Anaheim
1. Jett Lawrence (AUS), Honda, 20 laps
2. Jason Anderson (USA), Kawasaki, +7.188
3. Chase Sexton (USA), KTM, +13.815
OTHER KTM
4. Aaron Plessinger (USA), KTM
14. Justin Hill (USA), KTM

Standings 450SX Class 2024 after 1 of 17 rounds
1. Jett Lawrence, 25 points
2. Jason Anderson, 22
3. Chase Sexton, 20
OTHER KTM
4. Aaron Plessinger, 18
14. Justin Hill, 8

Results 250SX West Class – Anaheim
1. RJ Hampshire (USA), Husqvarna, 15 laps
2. Jordon Smith (USA), Yamaha, +3.138
3. Levi Kitchen (USA), Kawasaki, +5.004
OTHER KTM
6. Julien Beaumer (USA), KTM
18. Talon Hawkins (USA), KTM
20. Lux Turner (USA), KTM

Standings 250SX West Class 2024 after 1 of 9 rounds
1. RJ Hampshire, 25 points
2. Jordon Smith, 22
3. Levi Kitchen, 20
OTHER KTM
6. Julien Beaumer, 16
18. Talon Hawkins, 4
20. Lux Turner, 2

    RED BULL KTM FACTORY RACING READY FOR DAKAR 2024

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    Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Kevin Benavides and Toby Price are fully focused on success as they complete their final preparations ahead of the 2024 Dakar Rally, which starts in Saudi Arabia on January 5. Matthias Walkner will unfortunately miss the race following a recent injury to his left leg.

    FOURTH OVERALL FOR MANI LETTENBICHLER AT SUPERENDURO ROUND TWO

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    Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Manuel Lettenbichler has placed fourth overall at the second round of the 2024 FIM SuperEnduro World Championship. Delivering a strong performance on the Polish dirt inside the Tauron Arena in Krakow, including a third-place finish in the final race, Mani now lies fourth overall in the series standings.

    MATTHIAS WALKNER SIDELINED FROM DAKAR RALLY 2024 WITH LEG INJURY

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    Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Matthias Walkner is recovering well following surgery to repair an injury to his left leg, which he sustained while training in the United States. However, the damage is such that the Austrian will be unable to compete in the Dakar Rally in January. Teammate Kevin Benavides also injured his left leg while training recently, but the Argentinian is expected to be back r

    Red Bull KTM Factory Racing set to launch into 2024 SuperMotocross World Championship challenge

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    A refreshed four-rider combination will lead Red Bull KTM Factory Racing into the 2024 SuperMotocross World Championship (SMX), beginning with the AMA Supercross Championship season-opener at Anaheim 1 on January 6, and with firm intentions of competing for title wins when the gates drop on the upcoming 31-round season.

    Red Bull KTM Factory Racing will field the all-star line-up of Chase Sexton and Aaron Plessinger on the KTM 450 SX-F FACTORY EDITION in 2024, alongside Tom Vialle and Julien Beaumer, who will each be READY TO RACE with the KTM 250 SX-F FACTORY EDITION under the guidance of Team Manager Ian Harrison.

    All four riders were presented this afternoon and into the evening during a special 2024 Red Bull KTM Factory Racing Team media introduction under lights at RD Field, the organization's official testing and training facility based in Murrieta, California, as they enter the important final stages of the pre-season together.

    Bringing the red number one plate to defend his 450SX championship is Chase Sexton, the 24-year-old who clinched a first-career premier class crown last May. Also ranked fourth in the AMA Pro Motocross Championship after a share of misfortune, as well as the third-place finisher in the inaugural SMX post-season, Sexton has the credentials and form to enter season 2024 as a legitimate title contender across the board once again.

    Chase Sexton: "I'm excited and feeling refreshed for the start of the 2024 Supercross series. Testing is going well and I’ve enjoyed getting to know everyone more and more on the team, and feel like I’m gelling well with the crew and my new teammates. There’s obviously a level of expectation that comes with heading into 2024 carrying the red plate and I welcome the challenge, especially with the full support of Red Bull KTM Factory Racing behind me."

    Fan favorite Aaron Plessinger is back for his third term at Red Bull KTM Factory Racing, determined to build upon his 2023 campaign that saw him claim seventh overall in 450SX despite missing multiple rounds, a convincing third in 450MX, and fifth in the combined SMX standings. Those results will form a strong foundation for the 27-year-old to work from in the upcoming season, motivated to establish himself at the front of the pack year-round.

    Aaron Plessinger: "I'm totally ready to get this show on the road and go racing! Preparation for the 2024 Supercross season is going to plan and I’m just eager to get back to the races to see all my friends and fans again. I’m hoping I can finally bag some of those elusive wins this season, that’s the goal for the team and I, and I think it’s achievable with the encouragement and support I receive from everyone in the Red Bull KTM family."

    Two-time MX2 World Champion Tom Vialle built immense experience this year in what was his first season of competition in the United States, with the 23-year-old Frenchman now looking to benefit from the lessons learned over the past 12 months. Vialle was eighth in the 250SX East points, sixth in 250MX with a single victory to his credit at Southwick, and P8 in SMX, which sets him up for a strong sophomore season ahead.

    Tom Vialle: "The idea of getting to race at venues and on tracks that I’ve been to before is exciting and something I am really looking forward to next year. I feel like I learned a lot in my rookie season in the U.S., but it’s definitely tougher racing a brand new track every week when almost everyone in your class has already raced on them before. It’s really going to help my confidence a lot knowing the tracks I’m going to – it makes a big difference. 2024 should be a good year for me and the Red Bull KTM Factory Racing Team!"

    As for 17-year-old newcomer Julien Beaumer, he will open his full-time professional career as the youngest member of the Red Bull KTM Factory Racing Team and is in line to make his mark while his knowledge climbs on a week-by-week basis. Already a SX Futures Main Event winner, Beaumer is debuting in 250SX and will carry that rookie tag into Pro Motocross, as well as the SMX Finals series when it commences in September.

    Julien Beaumer: "Making my debut in the 250 Supercross class next year is a dream come true and I’m super-grateful to everyone at Red Bull KTM Factory Racing for giving me this opportunity. My goal is to go out there and learn as much as I can this season, all the while giving it my all. The team and I have put in a lot of laps at the practice track to build a good base and gain as much experience as I can before the start of the 2024 season. I just want to do my best and make both the team and myself proud in my rookie season."

    Ian Harrison – Red Bull KTM Factory Racing Team Manager: "Our 2024 team is excited to start the new race season. Two of our team members are new, so getting to know one another and developing their bikes specific to their needs and riding style can be a challenge, but so far it has gone very well. The team has spent many days at the test track working on fine-tuning the bikes and I am now looking forward to seeing how we stack up against our competition on January 6th. It is exciting for me as the Team Manager to see our four riders working together so cohesively while motivating and challenging each other to be better. Behind all this effort is always a group of people who are diligent at putting the hours in to get us ready for the start gate at Anaheim 1, and for them, I am very grateful. See you at the races."

    Roger De Coster – Director of Motorsports, North America: "I am very impressed with the dynamic amongst the Red Bull KTM Factory Racing Team and I’m looking forward to the start of the new season. With fresh blood in the team, it’s great to see the level of positivity amongst the group as a whole, working together and motivating one another. Watching them at the test track each day, there is good forward momentum amongst the group and I think we are in a strong position to challenge up front in all classes each weekend. Austria has been working extremely hard and has shown great support, which is really encouraging and I’m excited for 2024."

    Red Bull KTM reach the 2023 MotoGP™ checkered flag in Valencia with Binder sealing 3rd place

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    A sunny and sold-out Circuito Ricardo Tormo brought 2023 MotoGP to a conclusion and Red Bull KTM Factory Racing closed the book on a twenty-round season with fierce competitiveness at the Gran Premio de la Comunitat Valenciana. Brad Binder followed up his runner-up finish in Saturday’s Sprint by leading the race for a long spell and recovering to classify 3rd after a mistake. Teammate Jack Miller

    CHALLENGING START TO 2024 SUPERENDURO SERIES FOR MANUEL LETTENBICHLER IN FRANCE

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    Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Manuel Lettenbichler has ended round one of the 2024 FIM SuperEnduro World Championship in France in sixth overall. With the event marking the recently crowned FIM Hard Enduro World Champion’s return to indoor racing for the first time since 2021, Mani’s night was highlighted by two top-five results, but also marred by a number of costly crashes.

    MANUEL LETTENBICHLER READY TO RACE SUPERENDURO 2024

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    Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Manuel Lettenbichler is ready to take on the 2024 FIM SuperEnduro World Championship! The recently crowned 2023 Hard Enduro World Champion will soon swap the outdoors for indoors as he prepares for the first event of the seven-round series, held in France on November 25.

    Binder burns bright under Lusail illumination with podium contention at Qatar MotoGP™

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    The penultimate round of a long MotoGP season and a relentless second phase of the campaign saw Brad Binder take his KTM RC16 to 5th position through the Qatari night air and at a glistening Lusail International Circuit. The South African pushed to the limit to rise as high as 3rd and then had to nurse his front tire to the top five. The second event of the final triple-header also saw Red Bull KT

    More MotoGP™ points in Malaysia as Miller finishes 8th but new Moto2 world champ Pedro Acosta takes headline billing

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    Red Bull KTM Factory Racing came away from one of their ‘tougher’ circuits on the MotoGP calendar with more points and another top ten finish as Jack Miller rode to 8th at the Sepang International Circuit. In Moto2™ Red Bull KTM Ajo were proclaimed world champions for the third year in a row as Pedro Acosta finished 2nd to win his second title in just three Grand Prix seasons.

    JOSEP GARCIA CLAIMS OVERALL INDIVIDUAL VICTORY AT 2023 ISDE

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    Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Josep Garcia has secured overall individual victory at the 2023 FIM International Six Days Enduro (ISDE). Riding his KTM 250 EXC-F, the reigning Enduro1 World Champion dominated proceedings in Argentina to claim his third consecutive individual ISDE crown.

    Binder finishes 0.1 of a second from P1 in Thai MotoGP™ sizzler

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    Brad Binder doubled-up with podium finishes at a hot Chang International Circuit and took part in a magnificent Sunday race that saw the 2023 Thai Grand Prix deliver the fourth closest podium finish in the history of the sport. The Red Bull KTM Factory Racing rider fought for the lead and finished in 3rd by the slimmest of margins.

    TOBY PRICE WINS 2023 RALLYE DU MAROC

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    Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Toby Price has claimed victory at the 2023 Rallye du Maroc. Giving his all to win the final round of this year’s FIM World Rally-Raid Championship, Toby’s win wasn’t quite enough to secure him the rally-raid title. The Australian ultimately finished in second place in the overall championship standings, just four points behind eventual winner Luciano Benavides.

    TOBY PRICE PLACES SECOND ON RALLYE DU MAROC STAGE THREE

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    Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Toby Price has put in another strong performance at the Rallye du Maroc to claim his second consecutive runner-up result at this year’s event. The Australian now moves into the provisional lead of the race. Frustratingly, Matthias Walkner crashed out early in the special. Although he escaped serious injury, he will play no further part in the event.

    RUNNER-UP RESULT ON RALLYE DU MAROC STAGE TWO FOR TOBY PRICE

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    Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Toby Price has stormed to second place on a challenging stage two at the 2023 Rallye du Maroc. The result moves the Australian up to second overall in the provisional overall standings. Matthias Walkner also enjoyed a solid day in the Moroccan desert, posting the fifth quickest time on his KTM 450 RALLY.

    Binder fires back at baking Mandalika for Indonesian MotoGP™ top six

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    A steaming climate on the island of Lombok clinged to the Mandalika Street Circuit as Brad Binder and Jack Miller made it through 27 grueling laps for round fifteen of twenty in 2023 MotoGP and classified with 6th and 7th positions. The Indonesian Grand Prix was played out in front of a 73,000 crowd on Sunday and as the first of six events in the next seven weeks. Red Bull KTM Ajo’s Pedro Acosta s

    VIDEO: JOSEP GARCIA 2023 ENDURO1 WORLD CHAMPION

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    Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Josep Garcia recently secured his third world championship! After winning day one of the final EnduroGP round in Santiago do Cacem, Portugal, last weekend, Josep Garcia was crowned 2023 FIM Enduro1 World Champion.

    TOBY PRICE AND MATTHIAS WALKNER GEAR UP FOR RALLYE DU MAROC

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    Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Toby Price and Matthias Walkner are ready to race the 2023 Rallye du Maroc. The five-stage event marks the final round of this year’s FIM World Rally-Raid Championship, in which Toby Price lies second overall in the standings, trailing the leader by just nine points.

    Red Bull KTM Factory Racing and Chase Sexton officially unite for 2024 and beyond

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    Introducing Chase Sexton, the reigning 450SX Champion and latest addition to Red Bull KTM Factory Racing ahead of the 2024 SuperMotocross World Championship (SMX) season.

    The 24-year-old will begin to defend his 2023 AMA Supercross Championship onboard the KTM 450 SX-F FACTORY EDITION when the gate drops in January at Anaheim 1, READY TO RACE into an exciting new era for both himself and the Red Bull KTM Factory Racing organization.

    Sexton has officially united with KTM to contest the AMA Supercross Championship, AMA Pro Motocross Championship, and high-profile SMX Finals Series in a multi-year commitment, also adopting a striking, new single-digit career number of four entering this next stage of his professional career.

    But first, the Illinois-raised Sexton will line up with the No. one plate in his 450SX title defense and is already getting down to business in a bid to commence his highly-anticipated partnership with KTM at the highest of levels together from the outset.

    Sexton clinched a first-career premier class Supercross Championship in May this year with six Main Event victories to his credit and went on to claim fourth position in the final 450MX standings, despite missing multiple rounds in the first half of the outdoors.

    He then placed P3 overall following the inaugural SMX post-season to complete the marathon 31-round schedule, winning the hybrid-type Charlotte event to open the playoffs, and once again established himself as a legitimate title challenger across each discipline in taking the championship down to the wire.

    Chase Sexton: “I’m extremely excited to join the Red Bull KTM Factory Racing organization. Not only is the equipment top-notch, but the team personnel and their drive to win is, too. From the first time I walked in those doors, Roger [De Coster], Ian [Harrison], the team, and the entire KTM company have been nothing but accommodating. I think we have a bright future together and I’m eager to get to work.”

    Ian Harrison – Red Bull KTM Factory Racing Team Manager: “Our goal with Chase from the onset is to make him feel welcomed and truly at home with the Red Bull KTM Factory Racing team. During these early days, we are working toward preparing a great race package for both Chase and the team to build from. I really think that we can deliver the full factory support system that he longs for and deserves, and I also feel strongly that Chase will continue to elevate the team and our riders to a stronger position. We look forward to being in the fight in 2024 and thank him for trusting in us.”

    Roger De Coster – Director of Motorsports, North America: “We are always watching and looking at riders progressing through their early years and Chase’s progress has been very impressive. I am impressed by his determination and tenacity on the track, as well as his professionalism in the way that he handles himself off the track, and our entire U.S. team is thrilled to have the opportunity to work and grow with Chase in the coming years. Our brand values align with those of Chase, so collectively we are really excited to see what the future has in store for both of us and what we can all achieve together.”

    The competitive debut of Sexton and Red Bull KTM Factory Racing is scheduled to take place at Round 1 of the 2024 AMA Supercross Championship – again doubling as the SMX season-opener – in Anaheim, California, on Saturday, January 6.

    Vialle and Adamo star for France and Italy at epic 76th Motocross of Nations

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    Glory belonged to Tom Vialle and Andrea Adamo as Team France and Team Italy classified 1st and 3rd at the 76th Motocross of Nations. The steep valley setting of Ernee in northern France basked in hot sunshine and Red Bull KTM Factory Racing officially closed the 2023 motocross season in front of a momentous crowd at the biggest international off-road motorcycle event of the year. Vialle rode to 1s

    JOSEP GARCIA WINS 2023 ENDURO1 WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP

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    Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Josep Garcia has secured the 2023 FIM Enduro1 World Championship. Battling through the scorching conditions on day one of the final round of this year’s series in Portugal, Garcia topped the overall standings to clinch the E1 title with one day to spare.

    DOUBLE ENDUROGP VICTORY FOR JOSEP GARCIA IN PORTUGAL

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    Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Josep Garcia has secured a double EnduroGP class victory at the penultimate round of the 2023 FIM EnduroGP World Championship in Portugal. The Spaniard topped both the Enduro1 and overall timesheets to extend his E1 advantage and move up to third in the EnduroGP standings with one round left to race.

    Red Bull KTM sign-off memorable 2023 MXGP with more MX2 silverware at British Grand Prix

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    Red Bull KTM Factory Racing wrapped another prosperous FIM Motocross World Championship season with yet another MX2 rostrum appearance, this time at Matterley Basin for the British Grand Prix and the final round of nineteen in 2023. World Champ Andrea Adamo was 3rd in England. The team ended the year with their three new recruits in P1, P4 and P14 in MX2 with the all-conquering KTM 250 SX-F.

    Full Indian MotoGP™ groove as Binder dances to 4th position at Buddh

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    The first ever Indian Grand Prix will sit easily in the memory for Red Bull KTM Factory Racing and their growing legion of fans in the country as Brad Binder helped put on a gripping and speed-fueled show at the Buddh International Circuit. The South African finished 4th while Jack Miller took points in 14th through a hot affair outside of New Delhi.

    Red Bull KTM's Aaron Plessinger fifth in points at conclusion of SMX Finals series in Los Angeles

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    Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Aaron Plessinger closed the curtains on his SuperMotocross World Championship (SMX) Finals series with a well-earned fifth position in the 2023 standings, as 250SMX contenders Maximus Vohland and Tom Vialle claimed P7 and P8 overall for the season.

    Plessinger opened race day in Los Angeles by powering his KTM 450 SX-F FACTORY EDITION to the 10th-fastest time in qualifying, as the Supercross-type track layout provided unique elements of the sport to complete the inaugural SMX series at the LA Memorial Coliseum – including a high-speed section up through the iconic peristyle and outside of the stadium surroundings.

    As the night program commenced, a difficult start to open the two-moto format saw Plessinger go down in the opening race after charging forward, and he would be credited with P20. A rebound in the second moto saw the number seven fight his way through the field, earning a solid P6 by race's end to turn around his night and finish the round in 12th place.

    With his Los Angeles result, Plessinger ends the SuperMotocross World Championship with fifth position overall in the premier 450SMX category, combining his results from the AMA Supercross Championship and Pro Motocross Championship, contested prior to the SMX Finals series.

    Aaron Plessinger: "The last round of the SMX series here in Los Angeles didn’t quite go as planned. I tucked the front-end after the restart there in moto one and ended up on the ground with a pretty hard hit. Second moto, I did what I could to salvage a finish, which was good enough for sixth place. A mediocre day here at this round – that one big mistake cost me bad. All in all, a few too many mistakes on my end during this series, so we’ll go back to the drawing board, and get testing underway to come out swinging for next season."

    Two-time MX2 World Champion Vialle recorded the seventh-fastest qualifying lap during the afternoon, before edging to a top-three start in the opening 250SMX moto, and then quickly moving his way to the front of the pack. Managing the pace out front for the majority of the moto, Vialle finished with a third-place result after an inspiring battle among the leaders.

    Circling the opening stages of moto two in P5, the French newcomer to U.S. competition was taken out of top-five contention by another rider, and went down in the process. A spirited ride from there saw him race to a P13 result, ending 10th overall for the round, and concluding his 250SMX campaign in eighth place overall.

    Tom Vialle: "The night was pretty good until the second moto. I was leading the first moto and ended up third, so that was good and I felt great! I was also in good position in the second moto before another rider hit me pretty hard in the corner, so I was really unlucky there. I was pretty upset, because I could have fought for the podium and a good overall result, so it wasn't what I hoped for. We were a little bit unlucky there, but it's the way it is and now we look ahead to the Nations and focusing on 2024 to be back again and as strong as possible."

    Meanwhile, 250SMX teammate Vohland charged to the fifth-quickest time in qualifying onboard his 250 SX-F on the technical LA circuit. A poor start in the opening moto saw the young Californian race to a ninth-place score, while seventh position in moto two saw him place ninth overall for the final round of SMX. That resulted in seventh for the championship.

    Maximus Vohland: "It wasn't the worst result for me this weekend, being ninth overall and seventh in the final SMX points, but I didn't ride to my potential tonight across the two motos. Qualifying was positive earlier on though and I learned a lot this season that will help me keep building into the future."

    Results 450SMX Class – SMX Final
    1. Jett Lawrence (AUS), Honda, 1-1
    2. Ken Roczen (GER), Suzuki, 2-2
    3. Cooper Webb (USA), Yamaha, 5-3
    OTHER KTM
    12. Aaron Plessinger (USA), KTM, 20-6

    Results 250SMX Class – SMX Final
    1. Haiden Deegan (USA), Yamaha, 5-2
    2. Jo Shimoda (JPN), Kawasaki, 4-4
    3. RJ Hampshire (USA), Husqvarna, 2-6
    OTHER KTM
    9. Maximus Vohland (USA), KTM, 9-7
    10. Tom Vialle (FRA), KTM, 3-13
    19. Derek Kelley (USA), KTM

    Standings 450SMX Class 2023 after 3 of 3 finals
    1. Jett Lawrence, 163 points
    2. Ken Roczen, 146
    3. Chase Sexton, 126
    OTHER KTM
    5. Aaron Plessinger, 104

    Standings 250SMX Class 2023 after 3 of 3 finals
    1. Haiden Deegan, 157 points
    2. Jo Shimoda, 152
    3. RJ Hampshire, 122
    OTHER KTM
    7. Maximus Vohland, 98
    8. Tom Vialle, 90

    ANDREAS HÖLZL APPOINTED KTM AG RALLY TEAM MANAGER

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    KTM AG is pleased to announce that experienced off-road motorcycle engineer Andreas Hölzl will take over the leadership of all KTM AG Rally Teams with immediate effect having previously held the role of Husqvarna Factory Racing Enduro Team Manager. Andreas will replace Norbert Stadlbauer, who led the group to Dakar victories in 2022 and 2023, and FIM World Rally-Raid Championship titles in 2021 an

    Adamo wins 2023 MX2 world championship at emotional home Grand Prix

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    Andrea Adamo finished 3rd overall at Maggiora Park for the Grand Prix of Italy, the penultimate round of the calendar, and clinched the 2023 FIM MX2 Motocross World Championship. The Italian capped a consistent first season as a Red Bull KTM Factory Racing rider by bringing the team a fifteenth title in 20 years and is the tenth different racer to earn the gold plate with the KTM 250 SX-F.

    Top-five form delivered by Red Bull KTM Factory Racing Team in Chicago SMX Playoff

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    Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Aaron Plessinger charged to a fourth-place result at the second stop of the inaugural SuperMotocross World Championship (SMX) Finals series in the 450SMX Class at Chicagoland Speedway, with 250SMX challenger Maximus Vohland finishing fifth overall.

    Plessinger was P7 in qualifying on the high-speed, hybrid SMX circuit, with a blend of both outdoor and indoor-style obstacles presenting fresh challenges for riders and teams. Red Bull KTM had Plessinger comfortable from the outset, as the Ohio native made his way forward throughout the entire opening moto, finishing in a hard-fought fifth place.

    After launching his KTM 450 SX-F FACTORY EDITION to a mid-field start in Moto 2, Plessinger’s pace was once again on display as he made his way through the pack, before crossing the finish-line in fourth position and securing P4 overall for the round.

    Plessinger now sits fourth overall in the 450SMX standings and, with triple points on offer for the final round of the SMX Finals series at the historic Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum next weekend, the premier class title-race remains wide-open.

    Aaron Plessinger: "I felt super-comfortable today here in Chicago! The team and I made some great set-up decisions on the motorcycle and I think it really showed. The starts weren’t quite there – I ate a lot of roost tonight – but I was able to charge hard during both motos and was going forward right until the final lap of each race. Excited with where we are at and the feeling that we achieved today! P4 in the standings, and with triple points next weekend, we’ll be fighting hard for the top spot in LA."

    Vohland, meanwhile, recorded the 12th-fastest qualifying time at Chicagoland Speedway, before a poor start in Moto 1 saw the number 34 race his way up into eighth place by moto's end. Another mid-pack start in the second outing saw him work his way through the field with a strong ride all the way until the checkered flag. He ended up fifth in the race and overall for the weekend.

    Maximus Vohland: "I felt really comfortable on the bike right away in Chicago. Struggled off the start in Moto 1 and had to make a lot of passes to get into eighth, which was good. In Moto 2, I got a better start and went from 10th to fifth, so I had a really good ride. With triple points on offer next weekend, we’re still right in this thing and the plan for LA is to put the hammer down and finish the season strong."

    Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Tom Vialle set the tone for his day at Chicago by posting the seventh-fastest 250SMX qualifying time, before powering his KTM 250 SX-F to an encouraging fourth-place score in the opening moto after a race-long battle among the leaders.

    Moto 2 began with a top-10 start for the dual MX2 World Champion, however, after racing all the way into third position, Vialle was unfortunately ruled out with a damaged gear-shifter as a result of making contact with a tuff-block, which marked the conclusion of his weekend. Vohland now sits seventh and Vialle eighth in the 250SMX standings with a single round remaining.

    Tom Vialle: "Today was good! I finished fourth place in the first moto and we were all super-close, so it was fun to be fighting for the win. And then second moto, I didn’t get a very good start, but I came back really strong and was in P3. Unfortunately, I clipped a tuff-block, which broke my shifter with three laps to go, and I had to pull in, which was disappointing. This is motorsport though and now we have one more to go in LA, where we will finish the season strong."

    Next Race: September 23 – Los Angeles, California

    Results 450SMX Class – SMX Playoff 2
    1. Jett Lawrence (AUS), Honda, 1-2
    2. Ken Roczen (GER), Suzuki, 3-1
    3. Chase Sexton (USA), Honda, 2-3
    OTHER KTM
    4. Aaron Plessinger (USA), KTM, 5-4

    Results 250SMX Class – SMX Playoff 2
    1. Hunter Lawrence (AUS), Honda, 1-1
    2. Jo Shimoda (JPN), Kawasaki, 2-2
    3. Haiden Deegan (USA), Yamaha, 3-3
    OTHER KTM
    5. Maximus Vohland (USA), KTM, 8-5
    14. Tom Vialle (FRA), KTM, 4-22
    21. Josh Varize (USA), KTM

    Standings 450SMX Class 2023 after 2 of 3 finals
    1. Chase Sexton, 90 points
    2. Jett Lawrence, 88
    3. Ken Roczen, 80
    OTHER KTM
    4. Aaron Plessinger, 74

    Standings 250SMX Class 2023 after 2 of 3 finals
    1. Hunter Lawrence, 89 points
    2. Jo Shimoda, 86
    3. Haiden Deegan, 82
    OTHER KTM
    7. Maximus Vohland, 59
    8. Tom Vialle, 54

      Pedrosa close to the glare of MotoGP™ silverware with impressive 4th place in San Marino

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      Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s three-pronged attack on the Gran Premio Red Bull di San Marino e della Riviera di Rimini resulted in Dani Pedrosa playing another starring role as he steered the KTM RC16 to the top four after 27 hot and hectic laps at the Misano World Circuit Marco Simoncelli. Brad Binder recovered from an early crash to finish 14th but Jack Miller did not make it to the flag. Red Bu

      Podium result for Red Bull KTM's Tom Vialle as SMX Finals series opens in Charlotte

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      Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Tom Vialle has opened the inaugural SuperMotocross World Championship (SMX) Finals series with second position in the 250SMX Class at Charlotte's zMAX Dragway, as 450SMX Class challenger Aaron Plessinger finished sixth overall.

      Finding comfort on the hybrid layout from the outset, dual MX2 World Champion Vialle posted the fifth-fastest qualifying time, setting him up for the pair of 20-minute plus one-lap motos. After a top 10 start in Moto 1, Vialle raced his way up through the field and would finish with a convincing P3 by race's end.

      Powering his 250 SX-F to the second moto holeshot, Vialle led the field for the majority of the encounter, before claiming a P2 result, and sealing the runner-up result for the round. With his combined moto scorecard and regular season seeding position, Vialle sits P4 in the 250SMX standings, four points outside of the lead.

      Tom Vialle: "I felt really good here in Charlotte, especially with this mixed track between supercross and motocross. There were sections where it was more supercross and others motocross, but overall, I was really happy with the circuit and my bike worked great in both conditions! I got a strong start in the second race and could really just focus on what I was doing – now I can’t wait for the next round in Chicago!"

      Plessinger powered his KTM 450 SX-F FACTORY EDITION to the eighth-fastest qualifying time in Charlotte, as riders were faced with damp conditions to open the day in North Carolina. A top-five start in the first moto saw Plessinger battle hard toward the front of the pack, charging across the finish line for a fifth-place score.

      A mid-field start in the second outing saw Plessinger have his work cut out for him, as the number seven made passes throughout the moto to finish in sixth place. That placed him sixth overall at SMX Playoff 1 and he retains third position in the championship with two rounds remaining in the finals.

      Aaron Plessinger: "Charlotte was a wild one! The track turned into a really good race track – the split lane was interesting and, overall, I had a really good time today. We're still in good position, so really, I’m just going to go back and do work. We’ll keep working and set our sights on another good outing in Chicago.”

      Red Bull KTM Factory Racing's Maximus Vohland began his Charlotte race day by slotting in behind his teammate Vialle in qualifying, recording the sixth-fastest time. Hampered by two poor starts in each moto, the Sacramento native finished with a hard fought 10-12 moto scorecard for 12th overall.

      Maximus Vohland: "Really disappointed with my starts today. I put myself in bad situations out of the gate, which meant I had to come from behind in each race, which is never ideal. I'll go back to the drawing board this week and figure the starts out so we put ourselves in a better position for Chicago."

      Next Race: September 16 – Joliet, Illinois 

      Results 450SMX Class – SMX Playoff 1
      1. Chase Sexton (USA), Honda, 1-1
      2. Ken Roczen (GER), Suzuki, 3-3
      3. Dylan Ferrandis (FRA), Yamaha, 2-4
      OTHER KTM
      6. Aaron Plessinger (USA), KTM, 5-6

      Results 250SMX Class – SMX Playoff 1
      1. Jo Shimoda (JPN), Kawasaki, 4-1
      2. Tom Vialle (FRA), KTM, 3-2
      3. Haiden Deegan (USA), Yamaha, 1-5
      OTHER KTM
      12. Maximus Vohland (USA), KTM, 10-12

      Standings 450SMX Class 2023 after 1 of 3 finals
      1. Chase Sexton, 50 points
      2. Jett Lawrence, 38
      3. Aaron Plessinger, 38

      Standings 250SMX Class 2023 after 1 of 3 finals
      1. Jo Shimoda, 42 points
      2. Haiden Deegan, 42
      3. Hunter Lawrence, 39
      OTHER KTM
      4. Tom Vialle, 38
      10. Maximus Vohland, 25

      FOURTH PLACE FOR TOBY PRICE ON STAGE FIVE OF DESAFIO RUTA 40

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      Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Toby Price has placed fourth on the final stage of the 2023 Desafio Ruta 40. After a tough start to the event, where a technical issue cost Price around an hour on his rivals, the two-time Dakar winner fought back to ultimately finish in ninth overall and earn himself nine valuable FIM World Rally-Raid Championship points.

      FIFTH-PLACE FINISH FOR PRICE ON DESAFIO RUTA 40 STAGE FOUR

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      Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Toby Price has secured fifth place on the grueling stage four of the 2023 Desafio Ruta 40. With one day of racing remaining at the Argentinian event – the fourth and penultimate round of the FIM World Rally-Raid Championship – the Australian lies ninth overall and will be aiming for another solid day’s racing tomorrow to climb further up the standings.

      TOBY PRICE PLACES FOURTH ON DESAFIO RUTA 40 OPENING STAGE

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      Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Toby Price has made a solid start to his 2023 Desafio Ruta 40 campaign, posting the fourth fastest time on stage one of the event. Matthias Walkner lost time after damaging his rear mousse and was forced to ease his pace in the second half of the special. The KTM 450 RALLY rider placed 28th.

      TOUGH STAGE TWO FOR RED BULL KTM AT DESAFIO RUTA 40

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      Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Toby Price has successfully completed stage two of the Desafio Ruta 40. The stage wasn’t without incident however, with a technical issue forcing Price to stop and subsequently receive assistance and parts from teammate Matthias Walkner. While Toby was able to complete the stage, FIM regulations prohibit Matthias from continuing the event.

      Double podiums for Aaron Plessinger and Tom Vialle to close out 2023 AMA Pro Motocross season

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      Red Bull KTM Factory Racing teammates Aaron Plessinger and Tom Vialle both claimed third-place results to conclude the 2023 AMA Pro Motocross Championship on the podium at today's Ironman National, with fan favorite Plessinger also finishing P3 in the final 450MX standings.

      Plessinger qualified in sixth place at the 11th and final round of the season, before powering his KTM 450 SX-F FACTORY EDITION to two strong starts across the two-moto format, battling for the race lead early on in both motos. After spirited rides in each race, the Ohio native finished with 5-3 moto results, securing third place overall for the day.

      A strong season highlighted by three round podiums sees Plessinger finish the 450MX series in third position, with the number 7 having to overcome moments of adversity throughout the year to eventually earn a career-high result in the premier 450 Class.

      With his combined results across both the 2023 AMA Supercross and Pro Motocross championships, Plessinger enters the inaugural SuperMotocross World Championship (SMX) Finals series as the second seed in the 450 division, with the first of three events to take place at Charlotte Motor Speedway's zMAX Dragway on Saturday, September 9.

      Aaron Plessinger: "I’m pumped to finish this season’s outdoor championship on the box! We experienced a few ups and downs this year, which is all part of racing, although continued to fight and ended up with P3 overall in the championship. My first motos remained the difficult part of the day, which was the same deal today, although we rebounded well in moto two for third place. Onto the SMX playoffs now, I’m stoked and intrigued to see what the tracks will be like, and excited to take the sport to all-new venues also."

      In 250MX, dual MX2 World Champion Vialle capped off a successful debut season in AMA Pro Motocross, beginning the Ironman National by setting the seventh-fastest qualifying time onboard his KTM 250 SX-F. A solid start resulted in a third-place finish in the opening moto, before having to charge through the field for P4 in the second moto and taking third overall for the final round.

      Vialle showed immense speed throughout his maiden campaign on U.S. soil, which culminated in an overall win at Round 6 of the season in the sands of Southwick. Posting a string of consistent finishes, the Frenchman was ranked sixth place overall in the final season standings.

      Tom Vialle: "I really didn't know what to expect this year, to be honest, racing my first season of Pro Motocross. Learning how these guys race, learning the tracks at every round for the first time, and then how to set the bike up over here too. Racing Supercross in the winter and motocross through the summer, this was all new to me, so I am very happy to finish my season here at Ironman with a podium, also to get the win in Southwick, and to come out of my first full season in America healthy."

      250MX teammate Maximus Vohland shadowed Vialle in qualifying by posting the eighth-fastest time, before two calculated rides saw the Californian achieve an 8-8 moto scorecard, which earned him P8 overall for the round. In what marked a consistent season, Vohland ended the series in seventh place overall.

      Maximus Vohland: "It was a tough weekend here in Ironman. I had to fight back to eighth in moto one after going down in the opening lap carnage, then in the second moto I really charged hard, was in sixth, and then an off-track excursion cost me a couple of places. Seventh overall for the championship, I would've liked for more, although I was happy with the improvements I made this year and now we'll come back for the SMX playoffs next up."

      With their performances across both the AMA Supercross and Pro Motocross championships, Vialle and Vohland enter the SMX Finals P6 and P7, respectively in the 250 category.

      The Ironman National marked another invaluable learning experience for 250MX Class newcomer Julien Beaumer, who qualified in 12th position, before racing to 15th in the first moto after being caught up in an opening lap crash. A top-five start in moto two saw the teenager on-pace with the front-runners, before an untimely fall resulted in an early retirement from the race.

      Julien Beaumer: "The weekend here at Ironman was decent for me. I qualified in 12th place and felt pretty good, before I got caught up in the opening lap pile-up in moto one, so I had to come back through the field, which I did before I went down again. I recovered to 15th and then in moto two, I got a great start, ran fourth and then dropped to seventh, where I was comfortable. Then I ended up having a crash, which took me out, but all-in-all I learned a lot these last two nationals, especially around the intensity these guys carry, and I’ll take these lessons into next year’s Supercross season. I’ve got a great team behind me, who have my back at all times, so I’m excited for the future."

      Next Race: September 9 – Concord, North Carolina (SuperMotocross Playoff 1)

      Results 450MX Class – Ironman National
      1. Jett Lawrence (AUS), Honda, 1-1
      2. Chase Sexton (USA), Honda, 2-2
      3. Aaron Plessinger (USA), KTM, 5-3
      OTHER KTM
      14. Jess Pettis (CAN), KTM
      21. Max Miller (USA), KTM
      26. Kevin Moranz (USA), KTM
      31. Crockett Myers (USA), KTM

      34. Anthony Rodriguez (VEN), KTM

      Results 250MX Class – Ironman National
      1. Jo Shimoda (JPN), Kawasaki, 1-1
      2. Haiden Deegan (USA), Yamaha, 2-3
      3. Tom Vialle (FRA), KTM, 3-4
      OTHER KTM
      8. Maximus Vohland (USA), KTM, 8-8
      18. Derek Kelley (USA), KTM
      20. Josh Varize (USA), KTM
      21. Julien Beaumer (USA), KTM, 15-DNF
      25. Slade Smith (RSA), KTM

      28. Cameron Durow (RSA), KTM

      29. Matti Jorgensen (USA), KTM
      30. Hunter Cross (USA), KTM
      31. Brock Bennett (USA), KTM
      32. Marcus Phelps (USA), KTM
      33. Leo Tucker (USA), KTM
      34. Gerhard Matamoros (GRE), KTM
      35. Jesse Jacobsen (USA), KTM

      Standings 450MX Class 2023 after 11 of 11 rounds
      1. Jett Lawrence, 550 points
      2. Dylan Ferrandis, 399
      3. Aaron Plessinger, 386
      OTHER KTM
      12. Cooper Webb, 147
      31. Max Miller, 26
      40. Dante Oliveira, 15
      42. Christopher Prebula, 12
      43. Tyler Stepek, 11
      44. Jess Pettis, 11
      47. Brandon Scharer, 7
      48. Kevin Moranz, 7
      52. Trevor Schmidt, 4
      69. Jeffrey Walker, 1
      71. Anthony Rodriguez, 1


      Standings 250MX Class 2023 after 11 of 11 rounds
      1. Hunter Lawrence, 419 points
      2. Justin Cooper, 399
      3. Jo Shimoda, 393
      OTHER KTM
      6. Tom Vialle, 306
      7. Maximus Vohland, 295
      24. Derek Kelley, 46
      25. Josh Varize, 34
      27. Slade Smith, 28
      28. Julien Beaumer, 28
      36. Jimmy Decotis, 13
      37. Brock Bennett, 12
      40. Matti Jorgensen, 7
      41. Lux Turner, 7
      44. Preston Boespflug, 4
      46. Marcus Phelps, 2

      Binder brilliance once more with 2nd place at Austrian MotoGP™

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      Red Bull KTM Factory Racing gave their home fans a memorable day at a sun-splashed CryptoDATA Motorrad Grand Prix von Österreich as Brad Binder took his KTM RC16 to runner-up status at a stacked Red Bull Ring. Jack Miller classified 15th as 2023 MotoGP arrived at the halfway point of the season and KTM toasted their 100th win in Moto3™.

      Binder ties long-term MotoGP™ future to Red Bull KTM

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      Red Bull KTM Factory Racing will again count on the skills and tenacity of Brad Binder for their MotoGP project until the end of 2026. An early contract extension was agreed and signed with the South African star at the team’s home Grand Prix at the Red Bull Ring in Austria.

      Binder, who recently turned 28, will remain in Red Bull KTM colors and onboard the KTM RC16; continuing a prosperous alliance that began in 2020. Brad will stretch his relationship with the factory well beyond a decade after entering the Red Bull KTM structure in 2015: the first of a five-year stint with the Red Bull KTM Ajo crew. Binder won the 2016 Moto3™ crown and then took 8 wins and 15 podiums during a three-term development phase in Moto2.

      #33 made the jump to the MotoGP Red Bull KTM Factory Racing team in 2020 and became the first athlete to scale all the way through the KTM GP Academy scheme from his formative days as a teenager in the Red Bull MotoGP Rookies Cup. He clinched KTM’s maiden premier class victory that same year in the Czech Republic and logged another seven podium appearances to-date with a best championship finish of 6th.

      His second MotoGP success, at the Red Bull Ring for the 2021 Austrian Grand Prix, was another KTM MotoGP milestone. Brad also grasped KTM’s first MotoGP ‘Sprint’ win with his performance in Argentina earlier this season.

      Binder already had a contract in place for the 2024 MotoGP campaign but will now enter his thirties as a key rider and figure for the firm’s Grand Prix effort.

      Brad Binder: “A massive thank you to KTM and the management for trusting in me and for letting me be involved in this incredible program for a few more years. We are coming very close to what we want to achieve on the track but I cannot say enough good things about the team and my crew. 2015 and those first KTM races feel like a long time ago! But also time passes quickly and we’ve made some special memories. I know there is a lot more to come and cannot wait to build those stories. Thanks again.”

      Francesco Guidotti, Red Bull KTM Factory Racing Team Manager: “Brad is a rock of our team and it is great news that he will stay even longer with us. We’ve been building a relationship and a project for a long time now. He brings a winning spirit to our box but also stability and an important understanding of KTM. He is always an exciting rider to watch and a fantastic guy to work with. I want to thank him for his belief in us and for how we’ve pushed together to this point so far. There is still so much potential to come.”

      Pit Beirer, KTM Motorsports Director: “Keeping Brad at the sharp point of our MotoGP program was a big priority for us. We love everything about this guy: he is an all-out racer and leaves everything on the track. Brad is a valued part of the family and his character and the way he is around the box, the fans and the company makes him the ideal ambassador for us. We’ve already achieved and experienced so much together, and it makes us very proud that he wants to continue on our RC16 and stay in orange. We couldn’t be happier to put that #33 bike in the box for a few more years to come.”

      Second-place podium for Red Bull KTM's Aaron Plessinger at Budds Creek

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      Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Aaron Plessinger claimed second overall in the 450MX Class during Round 10 of the 2023 AMA Pro Motocross Championship at Budds Creek, with 250MX contender Tom Vialle finishing fifth and newcomer Julien Beaumer racing to an impressive ninth overall on debut.

      Powering his KTM 450 SX-F FACTORY EDITION to the eighth-fastest qualifying time, Plessinger rocketed to the lead of the opening moto of the 450MX Class, leading a sizable proportion of the moto before crossing the line in fourth position.

      Engaged in an all-out dual throughout the entirety of the second moto, Plessinger withstood the pressure of the competition as he battled hard all race long, pushing his limits as he raced into third place. A 4-3 moto scorecard landed him second overall for the weekend.

      Following Budds Creek, Plessinger retains his third-place position in the 2023 standings with one round remaining.

      Aaron Plessinger: “My starts were good today and it’s so much easier to run the pace of those guys when you’re up there from the beginning. Led the first moto for a long time, then tightened up and went to fourth, before the second moto was an all-out battle. I think there were four of us battling for that spot, and I managed to get Justin [Barcia], which gave me some clear track to come home in third. Man, second overall feels great, the fans were awesome, and I’m looking to close this thing out strong next weekend!”

      In 250MX, Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Vialle opened Budds Creek by posting the sixth-fastest lap-time in qualifying, before racing at the front of the field and finishing moto one in fifth place. A good jump out of the gates in moto two was compromised by first turn carnage, requiring the Frenchman to dig his way back through the field for a sixth-place result, which placed him P5 overall for the round.

      Tom Vialle: “Budds Creek was pretty good for me. I want to be on the podium, but I was really happy with how I rode today. Had a great start in moto one after the restart, but [Haiden] Deegan hit me hard in the back, and I very nearly crashed – came back to fifth. And second moto, just a bad start, which resulted in sixth. The bike was working really good today and I can’t wait for Ironman next week – I want to finish this motocross season with a podium.”

      The Budds Creek round marked the professional debut for Red Bull KTM Factory Racing signing Beaumer, as the 17-year-old signed a multi-year deal with the team last week. The rider out of Arizona posted an impressive string of results on debut, running inside the top-five comfortably for the majority of the opening moto, before finishing in 11th. 

      Another consistent outing in moto two saw Beaumer finish in ninth position, resulting in a well-deserved ninth overall to open his professional career. 

      Julien Beaumer: “Good start in the opening moto here at Budds, I was running fifth for a long time, but these races are much longer than what I’m used to and everyone is so fast, so a couple mistakes cost me a lot of time and I went to 11th. Moto two was good, I started in 12th, and was able to get to ninth for ninth overall on my pro debut. We met our expectations and we’ll take this momentum into next weekend.”

      250MX charger Maximus Vohland began his Budds Creek day by charging to the third-fastest qualifying time aboard his KTM 250 SX-F, before a poor start in moto one saw the Californian recover to ninth place. Another difficult start in moto two resulted in a tough outing on the Maryland circuit, with Vohland winding up in P16 for the moto and 14th overall for the round.

      Maximus Vohland"Tough weekend here in Budds Creek. Two bad starts and then pulling all my tear offs at once in moto two made it really challenging, racing to a 9-16 scorecard on the day. I’m healthy and intent on securing two strong results in the next two motos at Ironman.”

      Next Race: August 26 – Crawfordsville, Indiana

      Results 450MX Class – Budds Creek National
      1. Jett Lawrence (AUS), Honda, 1-1
      2. Aaron Plessinger (USA), KTM, 4-3
      3. Jason Anderson (USA), Kawasaki, 2-5
      OTHER KTM
      28. Crockett Myers (USA), KTM
      34. Max Miller (USA), KTM

      Results 250MX Class – Budds Creek National
      1. Hunter Lawrence (AUS), Honda, 2-1
      2. Justin Cooper (USA), Yamaha, 1-2
      3. Jo Shimoda (JPN), Kawasaki, 7-3
      OTHER KTM
      5. Tom Vialle (FRA), KTM, 5-6
      9. Julien Beaumer (USA), KTM, 11-9
      14. Maximus Vohland (USA), KTM, 9-16
      17. Josh Varize (USA), KTM
      23. Derek Kelley (USA), KTM
      28. Marcus Phelps (USA), KTM
      31. Brock Bennett (USA), KTM
      33. Slade Smith (RSA), KTM
      34. Hunter Cross (USA), KTM
      39. Cameron Durow (RSA), KTM

      Standings 450MX Class 2023 after 10 of 11 rounds
      1. Jett Lawrence, 500 points
      2. Dylan Ferrandis, 379
      3. Aaron Plessinger, 350
      OTHER KTM
      11. Cooper Webb, 147
      32. Max Miller, 22
      39. Dante Oliveira, 15
      41. Christopher Prebula, 12
      42. Tyler Stepek, 11
      45. Brandon Scharer, 7
      47. Kevin Moranz, 5
      49. Trevor Schmidt, 4
      65. Jeffrey Walker, 1

      Standings 250MX Class 2023 after 10 of 11 rounds
      1. Hunter Lawrence, 391 points
      2. Justin Cooper, 369
      3. Jo Shimoda, 343
      OTHER KTM
      7. Maximus Vohland, 269
      8. Tom Vialle, 268
      23. Derek Kelley, 39
      26. Slade Smith, 28
      27. Josh Varize, 27
      28. Julien Beaumer, 22
      36. Jimmy Decotis, 13
      37. Brock Bennett, 12
      40. Matti Jorgensen, 7
      41. Lux Turner, 7
      44. Preston Boespflug, 4
      46. Marcus Phelps, 2

        New Red Bull KTM Factory Racing signing Julien Beaumer to debut at Budds Creek

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        Red Bull KTM Factory Racing has signed Julien Beaumer to a multi-year contract that will see the talented teenager contest the SuperMotocross World Championship (SMX) in the 250 Class, spanning across AMA Supercross, AMA Pro Motocross, and the SMX Finals series from 2024.

        Beaumer will make his debut onboard the factory KTM 250 SX-F during this weekend's penultimate round of the Pro Motocross Championship at Budds Creek, followed by Ironman Raceway's final round of the season on August 26 to build experience at the professional level and officially begin working with the Red Bull KTM team in a competitive environment.

        It's been a rapid path to the pro ranks for 17-year-old Beaumer, beginning this year as a privateer and showcasing his capabilities from the outset in Supercross Futures. He was then drafted into the KTM Orange Brigade amateur program during February and went on to claim back-to-back Main Event victories in both Glendale and East Rutherford.

        RedBud's opening Moto Combine event of the Pro Motocross season saw Beaumer qualify quickest and then record a best race result of second position in moto two, further illustrating his potential both indoors and outdoors.

        Beaumer was also a standout at the beginning of August in the AMA Amateur National Motocross Championship at Loretta Lynn's, winning two of the three 250 Pro Sport motos and ultimately finishing fourth overall. That momentum sets the Arizona native up for his first-career Pro Motocross appearance this Saturday, August 19.

        Julien Beaumer: "Being a part of the Red Bull KTM Factory Racing Team means the world to me. I've worked my entire life to get to this point and I can't thank everybody enough for the opportunity to ride for such an amazing team. My goals for these last two rounds are to learn each weekend, get better with that experience, see where we stack up, and also what we need to improve on going into next year."

        Ian Harrison, Red Bull KTM Factory Racing Team Manager: "We are excited to welcome Julien to Red Bull KTM Factory Racing and look forward to having him debut with the team at Budds Creek this weekend. Julien really showed up on our radar at the Anaheim 2 Supercross Futures race this year, where he demonstrated impressive skills and natural talent as a privateer entry. He has been such a pleasant and super-nice kid to deal with, all the while very motivated and driven. I’m happy we were able to enter into an agreement and have him join our Orange Brigade amateur program earlier this year and we have been watching him very closely ever since. His winning performances at both Glendale and East Rutherford really stood out and we are now excited to see what we can achieve together as he transitions into this next chapter of professional racing. Our goal right now is for Julien to gain racing experience alongside the factory team at the last two motocross nationals and then to turn his focus to preparing for his first season in the 2024 AMA Supercross series."

          Red Bull KTM 1-2 in MX2 championship standings after double Swedish GP podium

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          The Grand Prix of Sweden began the final five round run-in of 2023 MXGP during the next six weeks and Red Bull KTM Factory Racing celebrated another podium ‘double’ through overcast, changeable and cool conditions at Uddevalla. Liam Everts and Andrea Adamo used their KTM 250 SX-Fs to take 2nd and 3rd positions in MX2 for the fifteenth race of the season and the duo are now 1-2 in the championship.

          Double top-five results for Red Bull KTM Factory Racing at Unadilla National

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          Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Aaron Plessinger delivered another consistent outing with fifth overall in the 450MX Class during Round 9 of the 2023 AMA Pro Motocross Championship at Unadilla, as 250MX duo Maximus Vohland and Tom Vialle raced to fifth and sixth-place finishes.

          Launching to a top 10 start in the opening moto, Plessinger sliced his way forward throughout the first race of the weekend and powered his KTM 450 SX-F FACTORY EDITION into fifth position as he crossed the line.

          A 12th-place start in the second moto of the day meant Plessinger's work was cut out for him, with the number 7 responding to the challenge by charging hard for the entire moto. Engaged in a mixture of battles as his comfort increased, he eventually secured another P5, which earned him fifth overall.

          Following Unadilla, Plessinger continues to hold down third position in the 2023 standings with two rounds remaining.

          Aaron Plessinger: “Unadilla started off rough with 18th in qualifying... I only got better from there and worked really hard for both of my fifth-place finishes today with my starts – especially in the second moto. I was happy with how I rode, as I almost chased down fourth in that one. More homework to do, I need to be stronger early and find comfort sooner in the day, so that's what we'll work on and finish the year off strong with two to go.”

          In 250MX, Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Vohland opened Unadilla by posting the seventh-fastest lap-time in qualifying, before battling at the front of the field and finishing a convincing fourth in the opening moto. Starting outside the top 10 in the second outing, Vohland went on to finish in sixth place, which also resulted in fifth overall and he sits P7 in the points-race.

          Maximus Vohland: “I started the day well here qualifying in P7 – I’ve always liked Unadilla and I feel like it suits my style. I got off to a good start in moto one, inside the top five, and just felt like I had a good flow going. I tried to chase down Levi [Kitchen] for the lead, but ended with a couple mistakes and finished fourth. Second moto, rode well again, I just didn’t get off to a great start after the restart. Fought my way into sixth and then ran out of tear-offs, so that’s where my charge ended and finished the day with fifth overall.”

          After crashing out of the previous round, dual MX2 World Champion Vialle bounced back in New York. Two consistent motos saw the Frenchman capture an 8-7 scorecard aboard his KTM 250 SX-F, sealing him sixth place overall and he's currently positioned eighth in the championship.

          Tom Vialle"Unadilla is a tough track – it’s actually super-fast! There were a lot of ruts that were really long, which made for a unique challenge, and really, I just struggled with finding a flow all day, to be honest. Both motos, I didn’t ride how I’d have liked to, but we have another race next weekend and I’m excited to give it my all at Budds Creek.”

          Next Race: August 19 – Mechanicsville, Maryland

          Results 450MX Class – Unadilla National
          1. Jett Lawrence (AUS), Honda, 1-1
          2. Chase Sexton (USA), Honda, 3-2
          3. Dylan Ferrandis (FRA), Yamaha, 2-3
          OTHER KTM
          5. Aaron Plessinger (USA), KTM, 5-5
          30. Max Miller (USA), KTM
          38. Christopher Prebula (USA), KTM
          40. Crockett Myers (USA), KTM

          Results 250MX Class – Unadilla National
          1. Hunter Lawrence (AUS), Honda, 2-2
          2. Levi Kitchen (USA), Yamaha, 1-4
          3. Justin Cooper (USA), Yamaha, 5-1
          OTHER KTM
          5. Maximus Vohland (USA), KTM, 4-6
          6. Tom Vialle (FRA), KTM, 8-7
          20. Derek Kelley (USA), KTM
          21. Brock Bennett (USA), KTM
          23. Josh Varize (USA), KTM
          28. Hunter Cross (USA), KTM
          29. Marcus Phelps (USA), KTM
          30. Slade Smith (RSA), KTM
          31. Cameron Durow (RSA), KTM
          32. Jimmy Decotis (USA), KTM
          35. Gerhard Matamoros (HON), KTM
          37. Leo Tucker (USA), KTM

          Standings 450MX Class 2023 after 9 of 11 rounds
          1. Jett Lawrence, 450 points
          2. Dylan Ferrandis, 347
          3. Aaron Plessinger, 312
          OTHER KTM
          9. Cooper Webb, 147
          30. Max Miller, 22
          36. Dante Oliveira, 15
          38. Christopher Prebula, 12
          39. Tyler Stepek, 11
          43. Brandon Scharer, 7
          46. Kevin Moranz, 5
          49. Trevor Schmidt, 4
          64. Jeffrey Walker, 1

          Standings 250MX Class 2023 after 9 of 11 rounds
          1. Hunter Lawrence, 344 points
          2. Justin Cooper, 322
          3. Jo Shimoda, 309
          OTHER KTM
          7. Maximus Vohland, 252
          8. Tom Vialle, 237
          23. Derek Kelley, 38
          25. Slade Smith, 28
          28. Josh Varize, 16
          34. Jimmy Decotis, 13
          36. Brock Bennett, 12
          39. Matti Jorgensen, 7
          40. Lux Turner, 7
          43. Preston Boespflug, 4
          45. Marcus Phelps, 2

          Aaron Plessinger and Red Bull KTM Factory Racing continuing together in 2024

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          Red Bull KTM Factory Racing and Aaron Plessinger will extend their partnership through the 2024 SuperMotocross World Championship (SMX) season, aiming to further establish themselves in title contention together.

          The 27-year-old fan favorite will be back in orange for his third-straight year onboard the KTM 450 SX-F FACTORY EDITION, continuing in the AMA Supercross Championship and Pro Motocross Championship, as well as the three-race SMX Finals series.

          Aaron Plessinger: "I just want to give a shoutout to all the fans who have supported me throughout the year and an even bigger shoutout to Red Bull KTM Factory Racing for believing in me and we're onto another year!"

          Ian Harrison, Red Bull KTM Factory Racing Team Manager: "We're happy to say that Aaron has extended his contract with Red Bull KTM Factory Racing, so we've got the cowboy for another year and we're looking forward to the next season together."

          Plessinger finished seventh in the final 450SX standings this year despite missing multiple rounds, claiming podium results in Tampa and Salt Lake City. He's been a picture of consistency outdoors, currently third in the 450MX points and sits P2 in the combined SMX rankings.

          Binder shines at Silverstone with British MotoGP™ podium finish

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          The British Grand Prix was dry, cold and action-packed to revive 2023 MotoGP after the summer break. Red Bull KTM Factory Racing left the wide expanses of the Silverstone circuit with a podium vibe thanks to Brad Binder’s 3rd position at round nine of twenty. Elsewhere Red Bull KTM Tech3’s Daniel Holgado also made the box in Moto3™ and Pedro Acosta now fronts the Moto2™ world championship after an

          KEVIN BENAVIDES SIDELINED WITH WRIST INJURY

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          Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Kevin Benavides is recovering well after undergoing surgery to repair an injury he sustained to his right wrist while training in the United States. The reigning Dakar Champion was riding a test loop with the team on Sunday, July 30, when he unfortunately came off his KTM 450 RALLY.

          Adamo back on top with perfect MX2 Grand Prix 1-1 in Finland

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          Andrea Adamo strengthened his hold on the 2023 FIM MX2 World Championship with a superb double moto win and the second Grand Prix victory of the season - and his career - today in Finland. The Italian took his KTM 250 SX-F to P1 in both motos through the damp Vantaa sand of the circuit next to Helsinki airport to stretch his margin at the peak of the standings to 60 points. Teammate Liam Everts was also on the podium in 3rd overall and Jeffrey Herlings made a return to MXGP action with a top five classification.

          • Adamo’s second win and eighth podium finish from fourteen rounds in 2023 is achieved thanks to his maiden career ‘1-1’ as MXGP returns to Vantaa.
          • For the fourth time in 2023 Red Bull KTM Factory Racing fill two spots on the same MX2 Grand Prix rostrum as Liam Everts secures P3 for his fifth trophy of the campaign. Everts is now 3rd in the championship.
          • Jeffrey Herlings rides his KTM 450 SX-F in MXGP action for the first time after recovering from a neck injury and after missing the last four rounds. The Dutchman finishes 5th.
          • Sacha Coenen is 7th in MX2 with a best moto result of 6th. After three back-to-back races, MXGP now pauses before the Grand Prix of Sweden at Uddevalla.

          MXGP cut through Finnish sand for the second year in a row but instead of circulating the curves of Hyvinkaa the series returned to another former Grand Prix site in Vantaa; on the periphery of Helsinki international airport. The venue had undergone modifications to welcome the world championship once more but was still a typically flat, soft and rough terrain. The fourteenth appointment on the MXGP schedule was temperate and damp but the racing was close and intense.

          Sacha Coenen was highest placed through the RAM Qualification Heats on a wet Saturday, earning 9 points for 2nd position and a ‘personal best’ for the rookie so far. His MX2 teammates were also in the top six. Jeffrey Herlings had set the fastest MXGP lap-time in Free Practice and Timed Practice but was understandably rusty with his stars and race speed.

          MANUEL LETTENBICHLER WINS RED BULL ROMANIACS

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          Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Manuel Lettenbichler has stormed to victory at the 2023 Red Bull Romaniacs. In control and out front throughout the five-day event, the KTM 300 EXC racer delivered day after day of exceptional rides in the Carpathian Mountains to take the win by well over one hour. FMF KTM Factory Racing’s Trystan Hart finished as runner-up on his third appearance at the hard enduro r

          Everts tackles tough Lommel sand for MX2 Belgian Grand Prix top four

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          Red Bull KTM Factory Racing checked out of the draining Lommel sand with Liam Everts claiming 4th position overall for the thirteenth round of nineteen in 2023 FIM MXGP and for the second event in three consecutive weeks of competition. Everts made the top five and Andrea Adamo collected 7th to maintain his status as MX2 world championship leader at the Grand Prix of Belgium.

          Top-five finish for Red Bull KTM's Aaron Plessinger at Washougal Pro Motocross National

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          Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Aaron Plessinger raced his way to fifth overall in the 450MX Class at Round 8 of the 2023 Pro Motocross Championship, with 250MX Class contender Maximus Vohland taking an eighth-place finish at Washougal.

          Plessinger opened the weekend by powering his KTM 450 SX-F FACTORY EDITION to the seventh-fastest time in qualifying, as riders navigated their way through the shadows of the notoriously slick track layout, which would become increasingly challenging as the day progressed.

          A top-10 start in moto one resulted in a difficult outing of sorts for Plessinger, who claimed a seventh-place result by race's end. For moto two, the Red Bull KTM Factory Racing pilot launched out of the gates to grab the all-important holeshot, holding onto the lead for the opening laps and setting a strong pace at the front of the pack.

          Battling hard throughout the race, Plessinger would charge all moto long, and ride to a hard-fought third-place moto finish, which resulted in him climbing to fifth overall for the round and sees him maintain third in the 450MX Class points chase.

          Aaron Plessinger“I was very mad at myself after the first moto – I'm not sure what I was doing! Then I came back, thought about what it was that I did wrong, and how I could fix it, which started with a holeshot in the second moto. It was a really, really good second moto, I led a few laps, then tried to latch on to Chase [Sexton] and Jett [Lawrence] there, but they're riding fast at the moment. I was able to hold on for third, and my final few laps were strong, which was a really good end to my day."

          In 250MX, Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Vohland continued his consistent streak in the class, setting the sixth-fastest lap-time in the morning's qualifying session. A quick start in the opening moto saw him in the fight among the leaders, as he charged his way to an eventual fifth-place score. An eighth in moto two would secure Vohland P8 overall for the round.

          Maximus Vohland“Not a bad day here in Washougal. Good start in the first moto and ran up front with the leaders for a long while before crossing the line in fifth. Second moto, not as good of a start, but I was still in a good position, and then ended up having a fall. I lost what felt like around 10 positions, and then from there it was about charging through the field, which I did and managed to get up into eighth."

          For dual MX2 World Champion Vialle, Washougal marked a tough first appearance at the Washington circuit, as the Frenchman posted the 14th-fastest qualifying time before an early fall in the opening moto spelled an untimely end to his day. 

          Tom Vialle"I was really disappointed not to be able to race in the second moto today after falling in the first one. I haven't done any major damage, but I was banged up in what was a really big crash for me. I'm kind of lucky now that we have the break with two weekends off, so I will have time to heal up and look ahead to Unadilla."

          Next Race: August 12 – New Berlin, New York

          Results 450MX Class – Washougal National
          1. Jett Lawrence (AUS), Honda, 1-1
          2. Chase Sexton (USA), Honda, 2-2
          3. Jason Anderson (USA), Kawasaki, 4-4
          OTHER KTM
          5. Aaron Plessinger (USA), KTM, 7-3
          18. Max Miller (USA), KTM

          22. Anthony Rodriguez (VEN), KTM
          26. Kevin Moranz (USA), KTM
          29. Justin Rodbell (USA), KTM
          31. Trevor Schmidt (USA), KTM
          34. Robert Martin (USA), KTM
          39. Jeremy Hand (USA), KTM

          Results 250MX Class – Washougal National
          1. Haiden Deegan (USA), Yamaha, 1-1
          2. Justin Cooper (USA), Yamaha, 3-2
          3. Hunter Lawrence (AUS), Honda, 2-4
          OTHER KTM
          8. Maximus Vohland (USA), KTM, 5-8
          16. Josh Varize (USA), KTM
          19. Brock Bennett (USA), KTM
          20. Preston Boespflug (USA), KTM
          23. Slade Smith (RSA), KTM
          24. Hunter Cross (USA), KTM
          26. Colton Aeck (USA), KTM
          30. Derek Kelley (USA), KTM
          31. Ethan Lane (GBR), KTM
          35. Marcus Phelps (USA), KTM
          37. Jesse Jacobsen (USA), KTM
          40. Conner Lords (USA), KTM
          41. Tom Vialle (FRA), KTM

          Standings 450MX Class 2023 after 8 of 11 rounds
          1. Jett Lawrence, 400 points
          2. Dylan Ferrandis, 305
          3. Aaron Plessinger, 280
          OTHER KTM
          9. Cooper Webb, 147
          28. Max Miller, 22
          34. Dante Oliveira, 15
          36. Christopher Prebula, 12
          38. Tyler Stepek, 11
          41. Brandon Scharer, 7
          43. Kevin Moranz, 5
          45. Trevor Schmidt, 4
          58. Jeffrey Walker, 1

          Standings 250MX Class 2023 after 8 of 11 rounds
          1. Hunter Lawrence, 300 points
          2. Haiden Deegan, 297
          3. Justin Cooper, 281
          OTHER KTM
          7. Maximus Vohland, 219
          8. Tom Vialle, 210
          22. Derek Kelley, 33
          25. Slade Smith, 28
          28. Josh Varize, 16
          34. Jimmy Decotis, 13
          37. Matti Jorgensen, 7
          38. Lux Turner, 7
          39. Brock Bennett, 7
          42. Preston Boespflug, 4
          44. Marcus Phelps, 2

          Czech Grand Prix top five and first MX2 moto win for Adamo

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          The 2023 FIM Motocross World Championship dropped into the hilly hard-pack of Loket for the Grand Prix of the Czech Republic, and the twelfth round of the current campaign saw Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Andrea Adamo star with a second moto win in MX2 and 5th overall. Teammate Sacha Coenen managed 7th in hot conditions and in front of a large crowd.

          More consistency from Red Bull KTM Factory Racing at Spring Creek National

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          Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Aaron Plessinger raced his way to fourth overall in the 450MX Class at Round 7 of the 2023 Pro Motocross Championship in Millville, with 250MX pairing Tom Vialle and Maximus Vohland claiming consistent sixth and eighth-place results.

          In the morning’s qualifying sessions, Plessinger powered his KTM 450 SX-F FACTORY EDITION to the seventh-fastest time at the Spring Creek National, setting up a strong foundation for the afternoon's two-moto format.

          Engaged in tight, intense battles throughout both motos, Plessinger charged all day long to finish with dual fourth-place finishes, further solidifying his third place position in this year’s 450MX Championship with four rounds remaining in the 2023 series.

          Aaron Plessinger: “4-4 today in Millville, similar on paper to the last few weeks, although we’re making good progress. Closed the gap to the lead riders this weekend, so I’m happy with the small gains we’ve made! We were better throughout the week too, so we’ll just keep our heads down and work hard. I need to work on my opening lap pace, because later in the moto I’m strong, but just need to improve on a bit of that sprint speed to get into position quicker early on."

          In 250MX, previous round winner Vialle entered with strong momentum as he finished with the fourth-fastest lap time in qualifying. A consistent day of racing hampered only by poor starts would see the two-time world champion race his 250 SX-F to a 6-5 moto scorecard, which resulted in sixth overall for the day, and he's seventh in the standings.

          Tom Vialle: “I started the day well with qualifying P4 in the class – this track was really cool. In moto one, I battled hard with [Haiden] Deegan all moto, though made a small mistake and went down, then finished in sixth. Second moto, I didn’t start great, so I charged my way up to fifth place there. The speed was good today, just the starts made it really challenging as you need to pull good starts in this class for a chance at the podium. Washougal is up next, the track looks really nice also, so I can’t wait to be there.”

          Fellow Red Bull KTM Factory Racing 250MX racer Vohland shadowed his teammate in qualifying with the fifth fastest time, before being caught in a first turn pile-up in the opening moto and that saw him put on an impressive charge back to 10th place. A poor start in the second moto resulted in another come-from-behind ride with a P7, which capped off his Millville race day in eighth overall, and sees him maintain eighth in the series.

          Maximus Vohland: "We were competitive today and my pace was good, but bad starts and that first turn pile-up were costly for us. The weekend was better for us though, we are making steps forward, and it is a matter of putting it all together now – I'm confident that we can get some strong results in these final four rounds of the outdoor season."

          Next Race: July 22 – Washougal, Washington

          Results 450MX Class – Spring Creek National
          1. Jett Lawrence (AUS), Honda, 1-1
          2. Chase Sexton (USA), Honda, 2-2
          3. Dylan Ferrandis (FRA), Yamaha, 5-3
          4. Aaron Plessinger (USA), KTM, 4-4
          OTHER KTM
          21. Kevin Moranz (USA), KTM
          23. Max Miller (USA), KTM
          30. Zack Williams (USA), KTM
          31. Dawson Draycott (USA), KTM

          32. Christopher Prebula (USA), KTM
          35. Jeffrey Walker (USA), KTM
          37. Crockett Myers (USA), KTM
          39. Brandon Scharer (USA), KTM


          Results 250MX Class – Spring Creek National
          1. Hunter Lawrence (AUS), Honda, 1-2
          2. Justin Cooper (USA), Yamaha, 4-1
          3. Jo Shimoda (JPN), Kawasaki, 2-3
          OTHER KTM
          6. Tom Vialle (FRA), KTM
          8. Maximus Vohland (USA), KTM
          19. Derek Kelley (USA), KTM
          21. Josh Varize (USA), KTM
          22. Slade Smith (RSA), KTM
          25. Marcus Phelps (USA), KTM
          28. Hunter Cross (USA), KTM
          30. Ethan Lane (GBR), KTM
          35. Cameron Skaalerud (USA), KTM
          37. Jesse Jacobsen (USA), KTM
          38. James Cottrell (GBR), KTM
          39. Bailey Kroone (USA), KTM
          41. Bryson Raymond (USA), KTM

          Standings 450MX Class 2023 after 7 of 11 rounds
          1. Jett Lawrence, 350 points
          2. Dylan Ferrandis, 269
          3. Aaron Plessinger, 246
          OTHER KTM
          8. Cooper Webb, 147
          31. Dante Oliveira, 15
          32. Max Miller, 15
          34. Christopher Prebula, 12
          35. Tyler Stepek, 11
          39. Brandon Scharer, 7
          40. Kevin Moranz, 5

          42. Trevor Schmidt, 4
          54. Jeffrey Walker, 1

          Standings 250MX Class 2023 after 7 of 11 rounds
          1. Hunter Lawrence, 260 points
          2. Haiden Deegan, 247
          3. RJ Hampshire, 240
          OTHER KTM
          7. Tom Vialle, 210
          8. Maximus Vohland, 190
          20. Derek Kelley, 33
          23. Slade Smith, 27
          32. Jimmy Decotis, 13
          35. Lux Turner, 7
          36. Matti Jorgensen, 7
          38. Josh Varize, 6
          42. Marcus Phelps, 2

          Red Bull KTM Factory Racing's Tom Vialle captures first Pro Motocross victory at Southwick

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          Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Tom Vialle raced his way to the top step of the 250MX podium at Round 6 of the 2023 Pro Motocross Championship in the sands of Southwick today, with teammate Maximus Vohland finishing seventh overall. 450MX front-runner Aaron Plessinger claimed consistent fourth-place moto finishes for P4 overall.

          Two-time MX2 World Champion Vialle posted the sixth fastest time in the morning’s combined qualifying sessions, quickly coming to grips with the iconic sands of The Wick 338 circuit. A strong start in the first moto saw the Frenchman sit in P2, putting pressure on the leader and taking charge by the halfway mark. From there, Vialle would post a calculated ride to take a maiden Pro Motocross race win.

          Moto two saw Vialle power his KTM 250 SX-F to the all-important holeshot, putting himself in a great position from the outset. Engaged in a race-long battle, the 22-year-old newcomer to U.S. competition would fight hard for third, which is where he finished, and that was enough to land his first-career Pro Motocross round victory. He's currently seventh in the 250MX Championship as the series enters its second half.

          Tom Vialle: "It means a lot to get my first national win! I’ve had a few tough races, so to get on the podium with an overall win is nice, as it’s been challenging to get a good feeling at all of these new circuits. I feel like we are making great progress and we’re in a good position for the rest of the season. The track here was nice, way different to Lommel and places like that, but it felt good to be back in sandy conditions, and I’m looking forward now to next weekend in Millville."

          Meanwhile, Vohland shadowed Vialle in qualifying with the seventh quickest lap-time, before posting a consistent 8-6 moto scorecard for seventh overall. That continued his string of top 10 finishes and he has managed to maintain eighth place in the standings with five rounds to go.

          Maximus Vohland: "To finish inside the top 10 in qualifying and both motos showed we were consistent and the final moto result was an improvement. Myself and the team will keep putting in the work together in these middle stages of the season and I'm looking forward to getting to Millville now!"

          Red Bull KTM Factory Racing 450MX entry Plessinger entered the Southwick National nursing a tweaked back, with the Ohio native showing heart as he worked his way to ninth position in qualifying. From there, he rode his KTM 450 SX-F FACTORY EDITION to a pair of fourth-place finishes, which landed him P4 overall and he's now third in the championship standings.

          Aaron Plessinger: "Yeah, man! 4-4 on the day for Southwick – it’s alright, can’t be mad at it. I felt solid all day, the first moto I struggled with comfort a little bit, and then for the second moto we made really good changes, but I just struggled a little bit with my body in that one. Super-rough track today – it was a hot one out here – but my back is slowly improving, so the aim is to land on the podium again at Spring Creek next weekend."

          Next Race: July 15 – Millville, Minnesota

          Results 450MX Class – Southwick National
          1. Jett Lawrence (AUS), Honda, 1-1
          2. Chase Sexton (USA), Honda, 2-2
          3. Dylan Ferrandis (FRA), Yamaha, 3-3
          4. Aaron Plessinger (USA), KTM, 4-4
          OTHER KTM
          20. Karel Kutsar (EST), KTM
          25. Kevin Moranz (USA), KTM
          26. Jeffrey Walker (USA), KTM
          30. Trevor Schmidt (USA), KTM
          31. Dawson Draycott (USA), KTM
          32. Max Miller (USA), KTM
          36. Brandon Scarer (USA), KTM
          38. Kristopher Corey (USA), KTM
          43. Christopher Prebula (USA), KTM

          Results 250MX Class – Southwick National
          1. Tom Vialle (FRA), KTM, 1-3
          2. Justin Cooper (USA), Yamaha, 2-2
          3. Jo Shimoda (JPN), Kawasaki, 6-1
          OTHER KTM
          7. Maximus Vohland (USA), KTM, 8-6
          15. Jimmy Decotis (USA), KTM
          17. Slade Smith (RSA), KTM
          20. Matti Jorgensen (DEN), KTM
          21. Lux Turner (USA), KTM
          23. Derek Kelley (USA), KTM
          25. Cody Williams (USA), KTM
          26. Kyle Murdoch (USA), KTM
          27. Marcus Phelps (USA), KTM
          29. Jack Zarse (USA), KTM
          30. Lawrence Fortin III (USA), KTM
          32. Hunter Cross (USA), KTM
          37. Andrew Rossi (USA), KTM

          Standings 450MX Class 2023 after 6 of 11 rounds
          1. Jett Lawrence, 300 points
          2. Dylan Ferrandis, 233
          3. Aaron Plessinger, 210
          OTHER KTM
          5. Cooper Webb, 147
          31. Dante Oliveira, 15
          33. Max Miller, 13
          34. Christopher Prebula, 12
          35. Tyler Stepek, 11
          36. Brandon Scharer, 7
          38. Trevor Schmidt, 4
          52. Jeffrey Walker, 1

          Standings 250MX Class 2023 after 6 of 11 rounds
          1. Haiden Deegan, 218 points
          2. Hunter Lawrence, 213
          3. RJ Hampshire, 205
          OTHER KTM
          7. Tom Vialle, 179
          8. Maximus Vohland, 165
          21. Derek Kelley, 29
          22. Slade Smith, 28
          29. Jimmy Decotis, 13
          32. Lux Turner, 7
          34. Matti Jorgensen, 7
          38. Josh Varize, 4
          41. Marcus Phelps, 2

          Red Bull KTM Factory Racing thanks Cooper Webb for five years of racing successes

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          Red Bull KTM Factory Racing would like to thank Cooper Webb for his achievements, commitment and determination following a highly-successful five seasons together. At this time, Red Bull KTM Factory Racing and the 27-year-old Webb have mutually agreed to part ways with immediate effect.

          Ian Harrison, Red Bull KTM Factory Racing Team Manager: “On behalf of the team, I would like to thank Cooper for the years of successes we have had together. Over the past five years, we have been on the 450SX podium 52 times and of those, 21 were victories. We won the 450SX titles in 2019 and 2021, had a strong runner-up season in 2020 and finished third this year despite an unfortunate season-ending crash in Nashville.

          Cooper had the option in his contract as to whether he wanted to race outdoors and he decided at Daytona that he would not compete in AMA Pro Motocross in 2023. However, following his SX season-ending crash in Nashville, Cooper reached out about racing MX and KTM agreed to support him for the summer. Both sides came into the series somewhat underprepared and a practice crash before RedBud sidelined Cooper once again.

          Both Cooper and the team have decided to part ways, this will give him time to recover and then move on to the next chapter of his racing career. The team and myself wish him all the best. I will always be reminded of the success we have had together because Cooper’s championship bikes and trophies stand proudly in the KTM race shop lobby.”

          Webb joined Red Bull KTM Factory Racing in 2019 and went on to clinch a first-career 450SX Championship in that inaugural campaign, before again claiming the premier class crown in 2021 onboard the KTM 450 SX-F FACTORY EDITION.

          Collectively, between 2019-2023, Webb and Red Bull KTM Factory Racing amassed a total of 21 Main Event wins together in the 450SX division of the AMA Supercross Championship, as well as a single AMA Pro Motocross Championship 450MX round victory in 2019. The entire team wishes Cooper well in his future endeavors.

          DOUBLE E1 PODIUM SUCCESS FOR GARCIA AT ENDUROGP OF SLOVAKIA

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          Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Josep Garcia has secured hard-fought podium results in the Enduro1 class on both days of racing at the GP of Slovakia. Claiming third on Saturday, Garcia went one better on Sunday to clinch a runner-up result. The KTM 250 EXC-F rider continues to lead the E1 class with two rounds left to race.

          Adamo back on the podium and extends MX2 championship lead in Lombok

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          Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Andrea Adamo racked-up his seventh podium from 11 rounds of the 2023 FIM Motocross World Championship with 2nd place overall at the Grand Prix of Lombok and extended his MX2 series lead from 5 to 26 points. The Italian scored 2nd and 3rd position finishes in the two motos ran across a damp and overcast new-build circuit for the second Indonesian GP in a week.

          Consistent RedBud National results for Red Bull KTM Factory Racing Team

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          Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Aaron Plessinger raced his way to fourth overall in the 450MX Class at Round 5 of the 2023 Pro Motocross Championship at RedBud, with 250MX contenders Tom Vialle and Maximus Vohland securing P4 and P6 finishes for the weekend.

          In the morning’s qualifying sessions, Plessinger powered his KTM 450 SX-F FACTORY EDITION to the eighth-fastest time, before he gained momentum come time for the pair of premier class motos this afternoon.

          Two top 10 starts resulted in consistent moto finishes for the number 7, with Plessinger navigating the rough, high-speed circuit to a 4-4 moto scorecard, which resulted in fourth overall at RedBud as he moves to third in the point-standings.

          Aaron Plessinger“Practice and qualifying were pretty rough for me, but I sent it in the opening moto! I got a pretty good start and battled my way up to fourth, then second moto, pretty much the same deal... Got a good start, was third for a little bit, and then rode a pretty lonely fourth for 30 minutes – that was crazy. I was a little sore out there, but 4-4 on the day, fairly happy with it, and now we'll go home and do some homework before Southwick."

          In 250MX, current world champion Vialle marched his way into the top-five in the opening moto, before a collision with another rider saw him tumble down the order. A late race charge had the Frenchman recover to finish in ninth, before another good start in moto two resulted in a hard-fought second place, which would land him P4 overall for his RedBud weekend.

          Tom Vialle: “Another weekend finished here at RedBud, where I had some difficulties in the first moto with a couple of crashes and could only finish in ninth. Second moto was again way better, I finished second in that moto after some good fights, so lots of positives again, and now we’ll go back to Florida this week to get as prepared as possible for the next race in the sand at Southwick.”

          Red Bull KTM Factory Racing 250 SX-F teammate Vohland posted a consistent scorecard at Round 5, delivering two mistake-free sixth-place finishes for sixth overall, maintaining seventh in the season standings with six rounds remaining.

          Maximus Vohland"It was a good day today for me at RedBud. I started outside the top 10 in both motos, but was able to work my way forward for sixth in each moto. I feel strong, the bike is working really well, though I will shift focus to starts this week. I'm looking forward to carrying good momentum into Southwick."

          450MX regular Cooper Webb – previously third in the points – suffered an unfortunate mid-week fall while training ahead of the Pro Motocross Championship round at RedBud, which would see him sidelined for the weekend altogether.

          Next Race: July 8 – Southwick, Massachusetts

          Results 450MX Class – Red Bud National
          1. Jett Lawrence (AUS), Honda, 1-1
          2. Dylan Ferrandis (FRA), Yamaha, 3-2
          3. Chase Sexton (USA), Honda, 2-3
          4. Aaron Plessinger (USA), KTM, 4-4
          OTHER KTM
          19. Brandon Scharer (USA), KTM
          28. Trevor Schmidt (USA), KTM
          34. Christopher Prebula (USA), KTM
          42. Jeffrey Walker (USA), KTM

          Results 250MX Class – Red Bud National
          1. Haiden Deegan (USA), Yamaha, 2-3
          2. Levi Kitchen (USA), Yamaha, 8-1
          3. Justin Cooper (USA), Yamaha, 4-4
          4. Tom Vialle (FRA), KTM, 9-2
          OTHER KTM

          6. Maximus Vohland (USA), KTM, 6-6
          19. Slade Smith (RSA), KTM
          20. Matti Jorgensen (DEN), KTM
          21. Lux Turner (USA), KTM
          22. Derek Kelley (USA), KTM
          25. Marcus Phelps (USA), KTM
          26. Ethan Lane (GBR), KTM
          27. Blaze Cremaldi (USA), KTM
          30. Bryson Raymond (USA), KTM
          33. Hunter Cross (USA), KTM
          37. Bailey Kroone, (USA), KTM
          39. Nicholas Inman, (USA), KTM
          40. Cameron Skaalerud, (USA), KTM

          Standings 450MX Class 2023 after 5 of 11 rounds
          1. Jett Lawrence, 250 points
          2. Dylan Ferrandis, 193
          3. Aaron Plessinger, 174
          OTHER KTM
          5. Cooper Webb, 147
          29. Dante Oliveira, 15
          30. Max Miller, 13
          31. Christopher Prebula, 12
          32. Tyler Stepek, 11
          34. Brandon Scharer, 7
          36. Trevor Schmidt, 4
          43. Jeffrey Walker, 1

          Standings 250MX Class 2023 after 5 of 11 rounds
          1. Hunter Lawrence, 200 points
          2. Haiden Deegan, 189
          3. RJ Hampshire, 168
          OTHER KTM
          7. Maximus Vohland, 137
          8. Tom Vialle, 134
          19. Derek Kelley, 28
          25. Slade Smith, 17
          32. Matti Jorgensen, 5
          34. Lux Turner, 5
          35. Josh Varize, 4
          38. Marcus Phelps, 2

          Miller rides to German MotoGP™ Grand Prix top six at the Sachsenring

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          Red Bull KTM Factory Racing sought to send their MotoGP opposition into a spin through the ceaseless corners of the Sachsenring as Jack Miller and Brad Binder aimed for podium presence at the Motorrad Grand Prix Deutschland. Miller sealed 6th as Brad Binder came away from the seventh round of twenty empty-handed after a fall from 3rd position.

          MANUEL LETTENBICHLER WINS 2023 RED BULL ERZBERGRODEO

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          Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Manuel Lettenbichler has won the 27th edition of the Red Bull Erzbergrodeo. The result ensures Lettenbichler’s name goes down in history as one of the few riders to claim back-to-back victories at the iconic Austrian hard enduro. FMF KTM Factory Racing’s Trystan Hart secured the final podium position in his third participation at the Iron Giant.

          First MX2 Grand Prix win for Everts on a dramatic day at Teutschenthal

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          The FIM Motocross World Championship approached the halfway point of the 19-round agenda at a hot, windy and busy Talkessel circuit in Teutschenthal and Liam Everts celebrated his first ever victory in the MX2 class and with the KTM 250 SX-F. The Belgian walked the top step of the German Grand Prix podium with teammate Andrea Adamo in 2nd place: the Italian now leads the MX2 world championship.

          Italian MotoGP™ top five for Binder as KTM blast Mugello

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          MotoGP scorched around one of the fastest and most picturesque race circuits in the world for round six of twenty in 2023 and Red Bull KTM Factory Racing were lively players for the Gran Premio d’Italia Oakley. Brad Binder and Jack Miller rocketed their record-breaking KTM RC16 to 5th and 7th respectively at a sunny Mugello.

          Red Bull KTM Factory Racing Team charges to dual 450MX podiums at Thunder Valley

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          The Red Bull KTM Factory Racing team charged to a pair of podium results in Round 3 of the 2023 Pro Motocross Championship, with Aaron Plessinger and Cooper Webb claiming second and third positions in the 450MX Class, while Maximus Vohland finished with a consistent sixth place in 250MX.

          Plessinger piloted his KTM 450 SX-F FACTORY EDITION to seventh on the 450MX overall qualifying timesheets, before launching to a top-five start in the opening moto. A collision sent the number seven down the order, however, a spirited ride back through the field resulted in fourth place.

          A drama-free race in the second moto saw Plessinger successfully navigate the technical, rutted Colorado circuit, with a second-place finish enough to secure his best overall of the 2023 season in P2. He's currently fourth in the standings following the opening three rounds.

          Aaron Plessinger: "It was a good day overall here in Colorado. First moto was unfortunate, because I took a line that just went into Dylan [Ferrandis’] line – I didn’t see him coming, and then we slammed into each other. His bike was on top of me, but I got back going and managed to salvage fourth. Second moto, I got a decent start, made a few passes and felt good, then with a few laps to go I just wanted to keep it on two wheels for second. Overall, it was a great day and I’m happy."

          Premier class teammate Webb began his Thunder Valley race day with sixth in qualifying, before starting out the opening moto in second place. It was there that he would remain, locking down second and carrying added confidence into the second moto of the afternoon.

          Showers emerged and created difficult conditions for the 450MX field by the time the second moto arrived, with Webb posting a calculated ride throughout the 30-minute plus two-lap affair, finishing in fifth position for the final step on the overall podium in P3. He's also ranked third in the championship.

          Cooper Webb: "My day was quiet, but the result was positive in the end. I struggled a little bit all day, but here we are back on the podium, which is awesome. I didn’t really expect to be in this position, so we’ll take it, and keep it rolling into High Point."

          In the 250MX Class, Vohland put in a consistent day at Thunder Valley, qualifying eighth following the morning sessions on his KTM 250 SX-F. After a mid-pack start in the opening moto, he raced his way forward, making a series of passes before securing seventh place by race's end. A better start in the second moto saw Vohland go two positions better, landing a 7-5 scorecard for sixth overall, which places him seventh in points.

          Maximus Vohland: "The track was super-gnarly today with the deep ruts, but the crew here did a really great job preparing it. The 250MX Class is a dogfight right now and starts are critical, because there isn’t a lot of separation between everybody, so overall, I’m happy with my day and am feeling comfortable on the bike. I’m looking forward to High Point – I feel strong and fast, so I’m excited."

          Thunder Valley proved to be a challenge for Pro Motocross newcomer Tom Vialle, who qualified in P11, although was caught up in a crash at the start that took down a sizeable portion of the 250MX field. During his charge back toward the front, the Frenchman experienced another fall, which would signal the end of his Colorado race weekend. Vialle is P8 in the standings and is aiming to continue at High Point next weekend.

          Tom Vialle: "I actually felt really good on the track today from the first practice, although unfortunately, I had a crash on the start straight during the first moto, which took down a lot of riders. My bike was banged up after that – it was a big crash. I came back from last to around 16th, then with two laps to go I made a mistake and crashed again. I hurt my left wrist, although it's nothing serious, but I was unable to do the second moto after riding the sighting lap. It wasn't really painful, but my wrist felt weak, so we decided to not line up and hopefully I can ride next week at High Point, which is the goal."

          Next Race: June 17 – Mt. Morris, Pennsylvania

          Results 450MX Class – Thunder Valley National
          1. Jett Lawrence (AUS), Honda, 1-1
          2. Aaron Plessinger (USA), KTM, 4-2
          3. Cooper Webb (USA), KTM, 2-5
          OTHER KTM
          15. Tyler Stepek (USA), KTM
          17. Max Miller (USA), KTM
          25. Jeffrey Walker (USA), KTM
          27. Trevor Schmidt (USA), KTM
          29. Zack Williams (USA), KTM
          33. Dawson Drayott (USA), KTM

          Results 250MX Class – Thunder Valley National
          1. Hunter Lawrence (AUS), Honda, 2-1
          2. Justin Cooper (USA), Yamaha, 1-4
          3. Levi Kitchen (USA), Yamaha, 5-2
          OTHER KTM
          6. Maximus Vohland (USA), KTM, 7-5
          15. Derek Kelley (USA), KTM
          17. Slade Smith (RSA), KTM
          21. Marcus Phelps (USA), KTM
          24. Ethan Lane (GB), KTM
          25. Blaze Cremaldi (USA), KTM
          27. Hunter Cross (USA), KTM
          33. Bryson Raymond (USA), KTM
          35. Nicholas Inman (USA), KTM
          37. Tom Vialle (FRA), KTM
          41. Josh Varize (USA), KTM

          Standings 450MX Class 2023 after 3 of 11 rounds
          1. Jett Lawrence, 150 points
          2. Dylan Ferrandis, 116
          3. Cooper Webb, 112
          4. Aaron Plessinger, 109
          OTHER KTM
          19. Dante Oliveira, 15
          22. Tyler Stepek, 11
          23. Christopher Prebula, 10
          27. Max Miller, 7
          36. Jeffrey Walker, 1

          Standings 250MX Class 2023 after 3 of 11 rounds
          1. Hunter Lawrence, 137 points
          2. Justin Cooper, 121
          3. Haiden Deegan, 110
          OTHER KTM
          7. Maximus Vohland, 83
          8. Tom Vialle, 68
          22. Derek Kelley, 14
          26. Slade Smith, 7
          28. Josh Varize, 4
          30. Marcus Phelps, 2

          Herlings back in the prizes with Latvian MXGP victory

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          Red Bull KTM Factory Racing emerged from the eighth round of 2023 MXGP with more distinction as Jeffrey Herlings used his KTM SX-F technology to conquer the wet, fast, rough and sandy-ish terrain around the Zelta Zirgs layout for the Grand Prix of Latvia. The Dutchman clinched both motos with authority while Andrea Adamo was 4th overall and remains the main pursuer of the red plate in the MX2 cham

          BITTERSWEET ENDUROGP OF SWEDEN FOR JOSEP GARCIA

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          Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Josep Garcia claimed his second overall win of the 2023 FIM EnduroGP World Championship on day one of the GP of Sweden before being forced to withdraw from day two following a crash on the first enduro special test of lap three.

          Red Bull KTM Factory Racing's Cooper Webb charges to third overall at Hangtown

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          Red Bull KTM Factory Racing claimed another strong haul of points at Round 2 of the 2023 Pro Motocross Championship, with Cooper Webb charging to the 450MX podium in third overall, directly ahead of Aaron Plessinger. 250MX teammates Tom Vialle and Maximus Vohland took P4 and 11th overall, respectively.

          The ever-motivated Webb continued his impressive comeback to the outdoors following a season away last year, piloting his KTM 450 SX-F FACTORY EDITION to fourth position in qualifying this morning.

          A convincing ride in the opening moto saw Webb jump out of the gates strong, battling inside the top five as the green flag flew. Measuring energy levels in the high temperatures saw Webb post a calculated ride, finishing in fourth position. A good start and solid laps resulted in second position for Webb in moto two, which landed him third overall on the day and in the current standings.

          Cooper Webb: "I'm stoked! Second moto was great for me, I was able to latch onto the pace there and see where it's at, and we made big improvements from last weekend. The track was difficult to pass, but all in all, happy to stretch my outdoor legs again and finish where we did today, as it was only last weekend that I was a distant fourth. I'm really excited about the result today."

          Premier class teammate Plessinger began his Hangtown race day with third place in qualifying, before charging the entire duration of the opening moto, securing a hard-fought third place by race’s end. The Red Bull KTM Factory Racing rider began moto two strongly as well, working his way into P2 before a late fall relegated him to sixth. That 3-6 moto scorecard gave Plessinger fourth overall and he's also P4 in points.

          Aaron Plessinger: "We had a good first moto, got stuck behind Dylan [Ferrandis] for a while and wasn't able to make the pass, but second moto I was able to get around Cooper, which was good. Then a mistake hit and I lost my clutch lever, so after that, I was just working my way home for the last four laps. I need to stay off the ground and I'll be okay! We'll be back in Colorado."

          In 250MX, dual MX2 World Champion Vialle continued to build in his first season of AMA Pro Motocross, with the Frenchman qualifying in seventh position, securing a decent gate selection for the motos. Deep in the fight in moto one, Vialle battled all race for a P7 result, before scoring third in the second outing of the day, which placed him in fourth overall. He's ranked P4 in the championship as well.

          Tom Vialle: "Same as last weekend with 7-3 results, so I just need to improve the first motos. I was top three in the opening moto, but just lost my rhythm, and then the second moto was much better. We'll go back to Florida, do more training, and then come out and fight for the podium at Thunder Valley."

          Sacramento local Vohland posted the 14th fastest time in qualifying, before going on to secure 11th in the opening moto of the weekend despite an early mishap. A challenging final moto saw him finish in 12th position, which resulted in 11th overall for the round.

          Maximus Vohland: "Tough day here at Hangtown for my home race. First moto, I had a bad start and broke my shifter on lap three after a collision, which left me in second gear for the moto. Moto two, I had a better start and made some passes, however, I tipped over mid-moto, which put me in 12th for the race and 11th overall. Not what I was after, but I'll be back in Colorado."

          Next Race: June 10 – Lakewood, Colorado

          Results 450MX Class – Hangtown National
          1. Jett Lawrence (AUS), Honda, 1-1
          2. Dylan Ferrandis (FRA), Yamaha, 2-3
          3. Cooper Webb (USA), KTM, 4-2
          4. Aaron Plessinger (USA), KTM, 3-6
          OTHER KTM
          15. Christopher Prebula (USA), KTM
          22. Tyler Stepek (USA), KTM
          25. Jeffrey Walker (USA), KTM
          31. Max Miller (USA), KTM
          39. Tyler DuCray (USA), KTM

          Results 250MX Class – Hangtown National
          1. Hunter Lawrence (AUS), Honda, 3-1
          2. Justin Cooper (USA), Yamaha, 2-2
          3. Haiden Deegan (USA), Yamaha, 1-4
          4. Tom Vialle (FRA), KTM, 7-3
          OTHER KTM
          11. Maximus Vohland (USA), KTM, 11-12
          21. Josh Varize (USA)
          23. Derek Kelley (USA)
          25. Slade Smith (RSA)
          27. Marcus Phelps (USA)
          30. Ethan Lane (USA)
          36. Blaze Cremaldi (USA)

          Standings 450MX Class 2023 after 2 of 11 rounds
          1. Jett Lawrence, 100 points
          2. Dylan Ferrandis, 82
          3. Cooper Webb, 74
          4. Aaron Plessinger, 69
          OTHER KTM
          17. Dante Oliveira, 15
          19. Christopher Prebula, 2
          27. Tyler Stepek, 3
          30. Jeffrey Walker, 1

          Standings 250MX Class 2023 after 2 of 11 rounds
          1. Hunter Lawrence, 90 points
          2. Haiden Deegan, 80
          3. Justin Cooper, 78
          4. Tom Vialle, 68
          OTHER KTM
          8. Maximus Vohland, 53

          Consistent start to 2023 Pro Motocross season for Red Bull KTM Factory Racing

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          Red Bull KTM Factory Racing commenced the 2023 Pro Motocross Championship in style at Round 1 of the season, with 450MX riders Aaron Plessinger and Cooper Webb opening the outdoors with a pair of top-five finishes, as 250MX teammates Tom Vialle and Maximus Vohland earned P4 and P6 overall.

          Plessinger opened his campaign with sixth position in qualifying. A spirited ride in the first moto of the day saw him work his way into fourth, before experiencing a fall while challenging for a podium, which ended in a charge to fifth place by race's end. Moto two saw a battle between teammates, with Plessinger securing fourth this time out ahead of Webb, sealing fourth overall for the day.

          Aaron Plessinger: "It was an eventful day here, for sure. I was riding really good, but ended up going down twice in that first moto – I think Coop saw me five times and was probably wondering what I was doing. Went out in moto two and had a big battle with Dylan Ferrandis, probably should have executed a couple things better on my end to make a move, but stoked to come away with fourth and take the battle into Hangtown."

          Making a welcome return to competition and Pro Motocross at the KTM Fox Raceway National following his series-ending injury in Supercross, Webb was quickly up to speed, riding to an impressive fourth-place result in the combined 450 Class qualifying sessions.

          Webb put in a convincing ride in the opening moto of the season, battling teammate Plessinger for the majority of the 30-minute plus two-lap affair, before powering his KTM 450 SX-F FACTORY EDITION into an eventual P4 finish. Webb would line up with confidence in the second moto, and landed a fifth-place result, placing him in fifth overall for the day.

          Cooper Webb: "This was very, very last minute to race here, obviously with the injury being the main reason. Together with the team we got things done and last week was the first 30-minute moto I’ve done since 2021, so prep hasn’t been ideal, but today was solid for me, and I was really happy with it. We showed some speed, showed some potential and are ready to give it another shake in Hangtown."

          In 250MX, dual MX2 World Champion Vialle made his AMA Pro Motocross debut at Pala onboard the KTM 250 SX-F, with the Frenchman posting the 16th fastest time in qualifying at the Southern Californian venue. The Red Bull KTM Factory Racing contender would rebound in the opening moto of the day with seventh, before a strong start in the second moto saw him finish in third and claim fourth place overall for the event on debut.

          Tom Vialle: "It was a difficult start to the day with 16th in qualifying, though we made some changes to get more comfortable with the conditions. First moto, I made some more improvements, and could manage a seventh place in that moto. Second moto, we made positive changes and I felt way better, so was able to get third place. I'm pretty happy with the day and my first National, we made great progression throughout the day between myself and the team – I was a bit sick coming into this round, so overall I’m happy to start my season like this."

          Vohland posted a quick time in qualifying that would see him finish the session in second position, before going on to back that up in the first moto of the season, taking second place. A fall on the first lap of moto two saw him buried in the pack, though the number 34 would charge all moto long, and finish with ninth-place. Combining his scorecard across the day, Vohland delivered a solid P6 overall to begin his season.

          Maximus Vohland: "Pretty happy with today. It’s always an achievement to end up on the box, even if it was for a moto, so it’s another stepping stone for me. I was really looking to get on the podium overall today, but qualified well, was fast in the first moto, and second moto I felt really good, just a couple of mistakes cost me. I felt I had everything it took today, just tangling with the rider in moto two really hurt, but I’m stoked to be headed to my home race in Hangtown next week and we’ll fight for a podium."

          Next Race: June 3 – Hangtown, California

          Results 450MX Class – Fox Raceway National
          1. Jett Lawrence (AUS), Honda, 1-1
          2. Chase Sexton (USA), Honda, 2-2
          3. Dylan Ferrandis (FRA), Yamaha, 3-3
          4. Aaron Plessinger (USA), KTM, 5-4
          5. Cooper Webb (USA), KTM, 4-5

          OTHER KTM
          13. Dante Oliveira (USA), KTM
          22. Christopher Prebula (USA), KTM
          27. Jeffrey Walker (USA), KTM
          35. Gabe Gutierres (USA), KTM

          Results 250MX Class – Fox Raceway National
          1. Hunter Lawrence (AUS), Honda, 3-1
          2. Haiden Deegan (USA), Yamaha, 6-2
          3. RJ Hampshire (USA), Husqvarna, 1-11
          4. Tom Vialle (FRA), KTM, 7-3
          OTHER KTM
          6. Max Vohland (USA), KTM, 2-9
          22. Josh Varize (USA)
          25. Derek Kelley (USA)
          29. Max Miller (USA)
          31. Slade Smith (RSA)
          32. Marcus Phelps (USA)
          34. Tyler Stepek (USA)

          Standings 450MX Class 2023 after 1 of 11 rounds
          1. Jett Lawrence, 50 points
          2. Chase Sexton, 44
          3. Dylan Ferrandis, 40
          4. Aaron Plessinger, 34
          5. Cooper Webb, 34

          OTHER KTM
          13. Dante Oliveira, 15
          23. Christopher Prebula, 2

          Standings 250MX Class 2023 after 1 of 11 rounds
          1. Hunter Lawrence, 45 points
          2. Haiden Deegan, 37
          3. RJ Hampshire, 35
          4. Tom Vialle, 34
          OTHER KTM
          6. Maximus Vohland, 34

          Double MX2 French Grand Prix podium result as Adamo nears red plate

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          Round seven of 2023 MXGP dropped onto the steep hillside of Villars sous Ecot for the FIM Motocross World Championship’s first visit to the circuit since 2017. In bright and sunny conditions Red Bull KTM Factory Racing gathered their second MX2 podium ‘double’ of the season as Andrea Adamo finished runner-up and Liam Everts was 3rd with their works KTM 250 SX-Fs. Jeffrey Herlings was luckless to f

          MANUEL LETTENBICHLER WINS XROSS HARD ENDURO RALLY

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          Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Manuel Lettenbichler has got his FIM Hard Enduro World Championship title defense off to the perfect start with victory at round one – the Xross Hard Enduro Rally. Delivering four solid days of racing in the Serbian hills, the KTM 300 EXC rider ultimately took the win with a 33-minute advantage.

          The new standard: Herlings reaches record 102nd victory with Spanish MXGP success

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          Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Jeffrey Herlings has set a new all-time Grand Prix win record with a comprehensive 1-1 moto haul in Madrid, Spain and the sixth round of the 2023 FIM World Championship. Across a rough and rutty hard-packed course south of the capital, Herlings was dominant with his KTM 450 SX-F for his second triumph in a row, his third of the season, a first 1-1 of the year and the

          Le Mans goes crazy for MotoGP™ as Binder recovers to 6th in France

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          Red Bull KTM Factory Racing were close to adding another trophy to the shelves as Jack Miller led the SHARK Grand Prix de France at a sunny and capacity Le Mans and Brad Binder scored 6th for round five of twenty. Binder and the team both hold 3rd in their respective championship standings while KTM are currently the 2nd best constructor.

          Red Bull KTM's Aaron Plessinger secures season-best second place in Salt Lake City Supercross finals

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          Red Bull KTM Factory Racing rider Aaron Plessinger made a welcome return to racing and the podium at the 2023 AMA Supercross Championship finals in Salt Lake City, charging to a season-best second-place result to cap off what has been a convincing 450SX season for the fan-favorite.

          Plessinger put down the seventh-fastest qualifying time aboard his KTM 450 SX-F FACTORY EDITION this afternoon, before leading almost the entirety of the second 450cc Heat race of the night. A costly mistake through the whoops on a slick surface saw him fall, before quickly remounting and earning the final transfer position into the Main Event.

          A solid start in the Main Event saw Plessinger thrive in the conditions as he weaved his way through the field with precision, racing into second position by the midway point. From there, the Ohio native posted a calculated effort and finished off this year’s Supercross season with a runner-up finish. 

          Aaron Plessinger: "It feels good to cap the season off with a podium. I went down a couple of weeks ago and wasn’t sure if I was going to make it back, but made good progress through the week and decided I could race. I’m still a little sore, though today was a crazy day! The clouds were all over the place – it was hot and cold, and then the rain came down. This track is like concrete, so the rain made it tough, but it was fun. The whoops were tough, as I showed in the Heat, but we remounted well and came back with second in the Main, so I’m pumped to finish the Supercross season off like this."

          The 250SX regions were combined at the Salt Lake City finale, as the coveted 250SX East/West Showdown rounded out the series. As the times were compiled from the day's qualifying sessions, Red Bull KTM duo Maximus Vohland and Tom Vialle concluded the timesheets in sixth and eighth places, respectively.

          Beginning with the 250SX East Heat race, Vialle battled the tricky track conditions and would finish just shy of a transfer position in 11th. It was a similar story for Vohland in the 250SX West Heat, who finished one spot out of contention in 10th, and would join Vialle in the LCQ. 

          Conditions would worsen after the skies opened, with both Vialle and Vohland presented with an added challenge as the gates dropped. French rookie Vialle launched to the holeshot and would earn a third-place ride and a place in the Main Event, whilst Vohland’s sixth would mark the conclusion of his night.

          In the 250SX East/West Showdown Main Event, Vialle powered his KTM 250 SX-F to a top-five start, avoiding the opening lap carnage as he battled toward the front of the pack. A small mistake soon saw the number 128 on the ground momentarily, before salvaging a 14th-place finish by the race's end. 

          Tom Vialle: "The day didn’t begin so well here in Salt Lake City as I had to go through the LCQ. Happy to finish third there and transfer through to the Main Event, though had almost the last gate pick. Thankfully, I got a great start, I was third, but a couple of mistakes put me in P5 for two laps, then had a small crash. I was up the back, although happy to charge to where I did, and happy to finish the Supercross season healthy in eighth overall and learn a lot for next year."

          Maximus Vohland: "Tough night for me in Salt Lake. I got a bad start in the Heat and struggled to make up positions. Ended up missing qualifying for the Main by one spot and had to go to the LCQ, where I got a better start, but struggled with the mud and just didn’t find my groove, which meant I missed out on the Main Event. Not the way I wanted to end my 2023 SX season, but I’m healthy and looking forward to outdoors in a couple of weeks."

          The 2023 AMA Supercross Championship season marked an impressive return to form for two-time 450SX champion Cooper Webb before being injured, who had secured two race wins, nine podiums, and also third-place overall aboard his KTM 450 SX-F FACTORY EDITION in the final championship standings. 

          Premier class teammate Plessinger finished the 450SX season in seventh position, while Vohland was sixth overall in the 250SX West standings, and double MX2 World Champion Vialle took eighth position in the final 250SX East standings to complete his first Supercross campaign.

          Red Bull KTM Factory Racing will now shift its attention outdoors to the upcoming Pro Motocross Championship, which commences in Pala, California, on May 27, marking the second portion of the inaugural SuperMotocross World Championship (SMX) season.

          Next Race: May 27 – Pala, California

          Results 450SX Class – Salt Lake City
          1. Chase Sexton (USA), Honda, 25 laps
          2. Aaron Plessinger (USA), KTM, +18.266
          3. Justin Hill (USA), KTM, +21.400
          OTHER KTM
          6. Josh Hill (USA), KTM
          11. Kevin Moranz (USA), KTM

          Standings 450SX Class 2023 after 17 of 17 rounds
          1. Chase Sexton, 372 points
          2. Eli Tomac, 339
          3. Cooper Webb, 304
          OTHER KTM
          7. Aaron Plessinger, 236
          8. Justin Hill, 212
          13. Josh Hill, 149
          16. Kevin Moranz, 96
          34. Marvin Musquin, 11

          Results 250SX East/West Showdown – Salt Lake City
          1. Jett Lawrence (AUS), Honda, 19 laps
          2. RJ Hampshire (USA), Husqvarna, +4.760
          3. Levi Kitchen (USA), Yamaha, +7.223
          OTHER KTM
          14. Tom Vialle (FRA), KTM
          22. Derek Kelley (USA), KTM

          Standings 250SX West Class 2023 after 9 of 9 rounds
          1. Jett Lawrence, 223 points
          2. RJ Hampshire, 186
          3. Levi Kitchen, 156
          OTHER KTM
          6. Maximus Vohland, 121
          9. Derek Kelley, 87

          Standings 250SX East Class 2023 after 10 of 10 rounds
          1. Hunter Lawrence, 241 points
          2. Haiden Deegan, 183
          3. Max Anstie, 182
          OTHER KTM
          8. Tom Vialle, 120

            MANUEL LETTENBICHLER IS READY TO RACE HEWC 2023

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            Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Manuel Lettenbichler is ready to take on the FIM Hard Enduro World Championship and begin his title defense at the seven-round series. The 25-year-old claimed five wins from the seven rounds he contested last year to secure the championship and will be looking to make it back-to-back titles in 2023.

            Hard-fought sixth for Red Bull KTM's Maximus Vohland in Denver Supercross

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            Red Bull KTM Factory Racing was solely represented by Maximus Vohland in round 16 of the 2023 AMA Supercross Championship, where the 250SX West contender rode to sixth position at the conclusion of the penultimate Main Event of the season.

            With 450SX teammates Cooper Webb, Aaron Plessinger, and Marvin Musquin currently sidelined through injury, all attention was on 20-year-old Vohland in Denver and he started strongly by qualifying a convincing fourth place this afternoon.

            Just two weeks after claiming a career-best result of P4 at East Rutherford, Vohland continued that impressive form by finishing third position in Heat 1 on his KTM 250 SX-F, completing the opening lap in fifth and climbing into P3 for a direct transfer into the Main Event.

            A holeshot in the Main Event put Vohland in the lead over the course of the opening laps, before he settled into P3. A fall with just under 10 minutes to run, however, bumped him down the order, and he remounted to take the checkered flag in a hard-fought sixth place. He's still P5 in the western regional standings with a single round remaining.

            Maximus Vohland: "I got off to a great start in the Main and went into the early lead, but I made some mistakes on lap three and then went down. After that, I just pushed as hard as I could to get back to sixth position, where I rounded out the race. Not what we wanted this weekend and I was really expecting a lot more of myself – I am really looking forward to making amends in the final race of Supercross season next weekend. I really want to finish out on the Salt Lake podium."

            The 2023 AMA Supercross Championship finals will be hosted in Salt Lake City next Saturday night, where the second 250SX East/West Showdown will see Vohland once again joined by eastern regional teammate Tom Vialle to complete the season.

            Next Race: May 13 – Salt Lake City, Utah

            Results 250SX West Class – Denver
            1. RJ Hampshire (USA), Husqvarna, 21 laps
            2. Levi Kitchen (USA), Yamaha, +1.353
            3. Jett Lawrence (AUS), Honda, +21.231
            OTHER KTM
            6. Maximus Vohland (USA), KTM
            7. Derek Kelley (USA), KTM
            14. Max Miller (USA), KTM
            19. Kaeden Amerine (USA), KTM

            Standings 250SX West Class 2023 after 8 of 9 rounds
            1. Jett Lawrence, 197
            2. RJ Hampshire, 163
            3. Enzo Lopes, 137
            OTHER KTM
            5. Maximus Vohland, 121
            10. Derek Kelley, 86
            21. Joshua Varize, 33
            22. Max Miller, 19

            KTM hit the heights again at Jerez with MotoGP™ Sprint victory and double podium haul

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            MotoGP landed at the sweltering Circuit de Jerez – Angel Nieto for one of the loudest, busiest and hottest European dates on the calendar and the fourth round of the current season. Red Bull KTM Factory Racing surged temperatures further as Brad Binder and Jack Miller dueled at the front of the field for Sprint victory and Binder spectacularly earned his second win of the year while Miller finishe

            TOBY PRICE EXTENDS WORLD RALLY-RAID CHAMPIONSHIP LEAD WITH STRONG RIDE AT SONORA RALLY

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            Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Toby Price has completed a hot and tough 2023 Sonora Rally in fourth place overall. In doing so, the Australian has successfully increased his advantage at the top of the FIM World Rally-Raid Championship standings to seven points. Matthias Walkner and Kevin Benavides, both returning to competition from injury, finished fifth and 12th respectively at the Mexican event

            Tom Vialle seventh in tough Nashville for Red Bull KTM Factory Racing

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            Round 15 of the 2023 AMA Supercross Championship in Nashville proved to be a difficult day that unfolded for Red Bull KTM Factory Racing, with Tom Vialle racing to seventh in the 250SX East Main Event, and two-time 450SX title-winner Cooper Webb crashing out of Heat 1.

            After qualifying in P8, Vialle powered his KTM 250 SX-F to a sixth-place result in the opening Heat race of the event, which transferred the French rookie directly into the Main Event. The Tennessee circuit further deteriorated with each gate-drop, making for an added challenge come Main Event time, where Vialle went on to secure seventh place. He currently sits eighth in the standings.

            Tom Vialle: “I crashed in practice, so the beginning of the day wasn’t as expected, but recovered well in the Heat race with a fourth, before I was docked two positions because I didn't see the red cross flag. That gave me a tough gate pick for the main, and I came around the first corner in eighth or ninth. I was close to sixth, although ended the race in seventh. The track was very sketchy and I lost a bit of time in the dragon's back section, but overall, an average result here and one more chance to race Supercross for the season in two weeks' time.”

            Title challenger Webb stormed out of the gates and led the opening 450SX Heat race of the day, before going down soon afterward on lap one. The 27-year-old was then transferred from the stadium to the hospital for further evaluation, unfortunately, ruled out for the remainder of the round, and he is now positioned third in points. An additional update once he has seen his doctor will follow.

            The KTM 450 SX-F FACTORY EDITION of Aaron Plessinger was a non-starter in Nashville, recovering from his incident last weekend in East Rutherford, and he is intending to return to action next Saturday in Denver, Colorado.

            Next Race: May 6 – Denver, Colorado

            Results 450SX Class – Nashville
            1. Chase Sexton (USA), Honda, 23 laps
            2. Eli Tomac (USA), Yamaha, +14.513
            3. Ken Roczen (GER), Suzuki, +29.756
            OTHER KTM
            5. Justin Hill (USA), KTM
            10. Josh Hill (USA), KTM
            12. Kevin Moranz (USA), KTM
            18. Max Miller (USA), KTM

            Standings 450SX Class 2023 after 15 of 17 rounds
            1. Eli Tomac, 338
            2. Chase Sexton, 320
            3. Cooper Webb, 304
            OTHER KTM
            7. Aaron Plessinger, 213
            8. Justin Hill, 172
            14. Josh Hill, 116
            18. Kevin Moranz, 81

            Results 250SX East Class – Nashville
            1. Hunter Lawrence (AUS), Honda, 17 laps
            2. Jo Shimoda (JPN), Kawasaki, +3.857
            3. Jordon Smith (USA), Yamaha, +5.305
            OTHER KTM
            7. Tom Vialle (FRA), KTM

            Results 250SX East Class 2023 after 9 of 10 rounds
            1. Hunter Lawrence, 224
            2. Haiden Deegan, 168
            3. Max Anstie, 166
            OTHER KTM
            8. Tom Vialle, 111

            PRICE POWERS TO FOURTH ON STAGE THREE OF SONORA RALLY

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            Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Toby Price has delivered an outstanding ride on the long timed special on stage three at the Sonora Rally to finish in fourth. The Aussie also lies fourth overall with two days left to race. Safely completing the stage, Matthias Walkner was seventh, with Kevin Benavides bringing his KTM 450 RALLY home in 13th.

            SOLID RESULT FOR RED BULL KTM ON STAGE TWO OF SONORA RALLY

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            Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Toby Price has fought back from his day one disappointment to place fourth fastest on today’s stage two of the Sonora Rally. Well in contention for the stage win, Price finished just one minute behind the day’s winner, but dropped to fourth, three minutes back after time bonuses were applied. Kevin Benavides and Matthias Walkner also delivered excellent rides over the

            FOURTH PLACE FINISH FOR WALKNER ON SONORA RALLY STAGE ONE

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            The three-man Red Bull KTM Factory Racing team have successfully completed the opening stage of the 2023 Sonora Rally. Mastering the rough Mexican tracks, Matthias Walkner placed as top KTM in fourth, followed by Kevin Benavides in 11th. Early front runner Toby Price fought back from a navigational mistake, which resulted in him losing around eight minutes, to complete the day in 15th.

            Cooper Webb and Maximus Vohland deliver Red Bull KTM Factory Racing East Rutherford top fives

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            The skies opened and mother nature emerged at round 14 of the 2023 AMA Supercross Championship, making for challenging conditions for the Red Bull KTM Factory Racing team in East Rutherford, where 450SX title challenger Cooper Webb finished in fifth position, while Maximus Vohland claimed fourth and Tom Vialle 14th in the 250SX East/West Showdown.

            After qualifying sixth, two-time champion Webb launched out of the gates in the opening 450SX Heat of the night, maintaining a strong pace to secure second position. In the time between the dry Heat race and the Main Event, heavy storms in the region made for a rain-soaked racetrack ahead of the delayed Main Events.

            Posting a calculated ride for a strong haul of points, Webb methodically picked his way through the ruts throughout the technical 18-lap affair on his KTM 450 SX-F FACTORY EDITION, landing a fifth-place finish by race's end, and remaining right in the 450SX championship hunt. He's still second overall, 11 points outside of the lead with three races to run.

            Cooper Webb: "What a crazy turn of events with the insane weather tonight, making racing conditions extremely tough. Not the way I’d hoped tonight would go as my goal was to close in on the championship and not lose points. We at least made it out in one piece and given the horrible racing conditions, I guess fifth overall wasn’t too bad. I need to rebound and throw everything at this championship next week in Nashville."

            In the first 250SX East/West Showdown of the season, both Red Bull KTM Factory Racing team contenders were on hand, including Vohland and dual MX2 World Champion, Vialle. Posting strong lap times and Heat race results throughout the day’s proceedings, Vohland and Vialle took their KTM 250 SX-F machines to P5 and P14 respectively in the rain-delayed Main Event.

            Maximus Vohland: "It was a good day overall for me, third in qualifying and third in my heat race – being the Showdown, the Heat is like a mini Main Event, so to get third there was great. I was thinking we’d get a dry Main Event, and then we had a weather delay where we were waiting for an hour to go out – the track was just getting worse and worse – but yeah, in the position I’m in I had nothing to lose, so I went out there and had fun. I knew I needed a good start, which I got, then was flirting around that podium spot, although the way it turned out I finished in fourth. So I’ll take it, made some good points, feel confident in my riding, and am excited for Colorado."

            Tom Vialle: "We had to wait quite a while tonight before the start of the Main Event, and then off the start, I spun really bad, which meant I started last. From there it was tough with lots of water on the track making it hard to pass, which put me in 14th place overall. I didn’t do much after the start – it was about survival after that – so I’m looking forward to Nashville now."

            The other KTM 450 SX-F FACTORY EDITION of Aaron Plessinger experienced a difficult day in New Jersey, with the #7 sitting out the night program following a crash earlier in the day. Plessinger underwent preliminary medical evaluation at the track and will now return home for further analysis.

            Next Race: April 29 – Nashville, Tenessee

            Results 450SX Class – East Rutherford
            1. Justin Barcia (USA), GASGAS, 18 laps
            2. Eli Tomac (USA), Yamaha, + 14.742
            3. Ken Roczen (GER), Suzuki, +25.396
            OTHER KTM
            5. Cooper Webb (USA), KTM
            7. Kevin Moranz (USA), KTM
            9. Justin Hill (USA), KTM
            18. Josh Hill (USA), KTM

            Standings 450SX Class 2023 after 14 of 17 rounds
            1. Eli Tomac, 315 points
            2. Cooper Webb, 304
            3. Chase Sexton, 294
            OTHER KTM
            7. Aaron Plessinger, 213
            9. Justin Hill, 154
            14. Josh Hill, 103
            19. Kevin Moranz, 70
            29. Marvin Musquin, 11

            Results 250SX East/West Showdown – East Rutherford
            1. Max Anstie (GBR), Honda, 14 laps
            2. Jett Lawrence (AUS), Honda, +10.091
            3. Hunter Lawrence (AUS), Honda, +10.824
            4. Maximus Vohland (USA), KTM, +11.324
            OTHER KTM
            14. Tom Vialle, KTM

            Standings 250SX East Class 2023 after 8 of 10 rounds
            1. Hunter Lawrence, 198
            2. Haiden Deegan, 149
            3. Max Anstie, 148
            OTHER KTM
            9. Tom Vialle, 95

            Standings 250SX West Class 2023 after 7 of 10 rounds
            1. Jett Lawrence, 176
            2. RJ Hampshire, 137
            3. Enzo Lopes, 118
            OTHER KTM
            5. Maximus Vohland, 104

              Benefits found at USA MotoGP™ as Red Bull KTM finish progressive Americas trip

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              Red Bull KTM Factory Racing had good reason to view the Red Bull Grand Prix of the Americas with strong cause for optimism considering the increased competitiveness and continued progression with the current RC16 motorcycle. Jack Miller was holding a podium position at COTA until a mid-race slip while Brad Binder was also among the fastest on track in Texas until he also had to recover from an err

              Adamo and Everts bring home the glory at Trentino Grand Prix

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              The Grand Prix of Trentino was a milestone event for Red Bull KTM Factory Racing in the MX2 class as Andrea Adamo celebrated his first ever overall victory – his first in just four appearances with the KTM 250 SX-F – and Liam Everts classified as runner-up for his maiden podium walk. With Jeffrey Herlings filling 3rd position in MXGP the crew took part in both podium ceremonies.

              Red Bull KTM Factory Racing's Cooper Webb fourth in Atlanta to continue 450SX title challenge

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              A fourth-place finish in the 450SX Main Event at round 13 of the 2023 AMA Supercross Championship was a measured result for Red Bull KTM Factory Racing's Cooper Webb, as premier class teammate Aaron Plessinger charged to sixth position at Atlanta Motor Speedway.

              After qualifying in fourth this morning, Webb was exceptional in winning Heat 1 of the day, but was affected by his start in the Main Event. The two-time champion completed lap one in P5, but lost crucial time to the leaders in the early stages and fourth was as high as he managed to climb by the race's end.

              Still, it was an important result that saw Webb marginally close the gap in the 450SX point standings, still positioned in second and now only six points in arrears with four rounds remaining aboard his KTM 450 SX-F FACTORY EDITION.

              Cooper Webb: "Atlanta Motor Speedway was an up-and-down day. Qualifying went really well for me, which was fourth, and then I won my heat race with a good start – I felt great! In the Main Event, I just didn't get a start, had to make some passes, and was a bit far from the lead group, so I didn't ride my best. I was a bit disappointed with that performance. At the of the day, we'll go back this week, get better, aim to get back on the podium, and try to win in these coming races."

              Meanwhile, fellow KTM 450 SX-F FACTORY EDITION rider Plessinger qualified in ninth place, but endured difficulties in Heat 2 and was forced to go to the Last Chance Qualifier (LCQ), which he won comfortably. With an outside gate-pick for the Main Event, he ended lap one in 11th and progressively moved forward from there, eventually finishing in a hard-fought P6. Plessinger remains seventh in the championship order.

              Aaron Plessinger: "Atlanta started out pretty good. We got the bike dialed in practice, but there was something off with the feeling of my clutch in the heat – I ended up crashing and not making it directly into the Main Event. I went to the LCQ, won that and had some fun with the extra laps, but that led to me having the outside gate for the start. I had a decent start anyway, charged forward, and pushed hard, so it was a good end to a not-so-great day!"

              It was a tougher day for dual MX2 World Champion Tom Vialle in the return of the 250SX East division, crashing out of the Main Event on lap one. His day started convincingly by qualifying in eighth and then scoring second in his Heat race riding the KTM 250 SX-F, before his afternoon unfortunately ended prematurely. The French rookie currently sits eighth in the standings.

              Tom Vialle: "Today started well for me in finishing second in the Heat, which was a good result, but unfortunately I fell on the first lap of the Main Event and I wasn't able to continue. It was disappointing to have the afternoon end like that, so we will will regroup and look forward to the Showdown next weekend."

              Next Race: April 22 – East Rutherford, New Jersey

              Results 450SX Class – Atlanta
              1. Chase Sexton (USA), Honda, 15 laps
              2. Justin Barcia (USA), GASGAS, +7.006
              3. Ken Roczen (USA), Suzuki, +11.206
              4. Cooper Webb (USA), KTM, +17.928
              OTHER KTM
              6. Aaron Plessinger (USA), KTM
              10. Justin Hill (USA), KTM
              11. Josh Hill (USA), KTM
              16. Kevin Moranz (USA), KTM

              Standings 450SX Class 2023 after 13 of 17 rounds
              1. Eli Tomac, 292 points
              2. Cooper Webb, 286
              3. Chase Sexton, 275
              OTHER KTM
              7. Aaron Plessinger, 213
              10. Justin Hill, 140
              13. Josh Hill, 98
              21. Kevin Moranz, 54
              29. Marvin Musquin, 11

              Results 250SX East Class – Atlanta
              1. Hunter Lawrence (AUS), Honda, 11 laps
              2. Jordon Smith (USA), Yamaha, +8.232
              3. Haiden Deegan (USA), Yamaha, +14.579
              OTHER KTM
              22. Tom Vialle (FRA), KTM

              Standings 250SX East Class 2023 after 7 of 10 rounds
              1. Hunter Lawrence, 177 points
              2. Haiden Deegan, 132
              3. Max Anstie, 122
              OTHER KTM
              8. Tom Vialle, 86

              Red Bull KTM's Cooper Webb battles to fourth in Glendale Supercross Triple Crown

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              Red Bull KTM Factory Racing's Cooper Webb worked his way to a consistent fourth-place result at the final Triple Crown round of the year in Glendale, marking round 12 of the 2023 AMA Supercross Championship. 450SX teammate Aaron Plessinger finished the night in seventh, as Maximus Vohland claimed an eighth-place result in the 250SX West division.

              Webb put the eighth-fastest qualifying time behind him by launching his 2023 KTM 450 SX-F FACTORY EDITION into second place in the opening Triple Crown race, keeping within striking distance of the leader throughout the 12-minute sprint to open his Glendale account with a P2 result.

              As the track continued to firm up, Webb kept himself in round podium contention with a fifth in the second race, but an uncharacteristic mid-pack start to the final outing saw him having to fight to an eventual P4 result and fourth overall. Webb remains second in the 450SX championship with five rounds remaining.

              Cooper Webb: "Not the greatest of days, but not particularly bad either. I was equal third in points on the night, but fourth overall given my last race finishing place, and with 2-5-4 finishes. These Triple Crown races can really swing either way when it comes to points – be really good to you or be costly in points if you let them. In the first race, I rode pretty well and was battling up front for second place, but I just didn’t ride that great in the second and third races, made too many little mistakes and passing was really tough, which cost me the overall podium. I think things will be a lot better in Atlanta next week – I really like racing in ATL. It will be back to a normal Main Event format, so we will regroup and look to make back those championship points I lost out on tonight."

              The 10th-fastest qualifying time put Plessinger in a mid-pack position off the start of the first of the 450SX Triple Crown races. After some quick, early passes aboard his 2023 KTM 450 SX-F FACTORY EDITION, he settled for ninth in the opening encounter.

              Two good starts to the remaining two Triple Crown races saw him placed well early on, but small errors and a slippery, hard-packed track saw him finish the final two races with P9 and P6 scores on his way to seventh overall for the night. Plessinger currently sits seventh in the championship order.

              Aaron Plessinger: "I was feeling decent early in the day, but it was a track that I didn’t gel with and didn’t feel comfortable on. In the first race, I was in a decent spot, but I got held up on the first straight and that put me back a ways. I got another good start in the second race but just went backward, so I made some big changes to the bike for the final race and got a really good start. Again, I went backward a little, but I felt like it was a better race. All in all, it was an off day for me – it was a tough track to pass on, and we haven’t seen hard-pack conditions like that for a while. We’ll rebound next weekend at Atlanta, which has always been good for me."

              In the 250SX West championship, Red Bull KTM Factory Racing rider Vohland overcame a tough first race to salvage eighth overall in the Triple Crown round, despite dealing with a sickness coming into the race weekend.

              After qualifying in eighth place, the restarted first race saw Vohland and his 2023 KTM 250 SX-F slide through the first turn and into fourth place, but contact from another rider saw him go down. After remounting at the back of the pack, he circulated to finish in 18th.

              Vohland put in two consistent performances for the final two races of the evening, with a pair of P6 results giving him enough points for a well-earned eighth overall. He now sits eighth in the Western Regional 250SX points with three rounds of the series left to run.

              Maximus Vohland: "It was a tough night in Glendale. I was sick all week coming into the race, so I knew it was going to be challenging. Unfortunately, in the first moto restart, I got taken out in turn three, which resulted in me getting an 18th. The second two motos were better, going 6-6 for eighth overall. I’m looking forward to getting healthy and ready for East Rutherford."

              Next Race: April 15 – Atlanta, Georgia

              Results 450SX Class – Glendale
              1. Eli Tomac (USA), Yamaha, 1-2-1
              2. Chase Sexton (USA), Honda, 4-1-3
              3. Justin Barcia (USA), GASGAS, 3-6-2
              4. Cooper Webb (USA), KTM, 2-5-4
              OTHER KTM
              7. Aaron Plessinger (USA), KTM
              12. Justin Hill (USA), KTM
              15. Josh Hill (USA), KTM
              19. Kevin Moranz (USA), KTM

              Standings 450SX Class 2023 after 12 of 17 rounds
              1. Eli Tomac, 275 points
              2. Cooper Webb, 267
              3. Chase Sexton, 249
              OTHER KTM
              7. Aaron Plessinger, 196
              10. Justin Hill, 127
              13. Josh Hill, 86
              21. Kevin Moranz, 47
              29. Marvin Musquin, 11

              Results 250SX West Class – Glendale
              1. Jett Lawrence (AUS), Honda, 1-3-1
              2. RJ Hampshire (USA), Husqvarna, 2-1-3
              3. Levi Kitchen (USA), Yamaha, 3-2-2
              OTHER KTM
              6. Derek Kelley (USA), KTM
              8. Maximus Vohland (USA), KTM
              14. Joshua Varize (USA), KTM

              19. Kaeden Amerine (USA), KTM

              Standings 250SX West Class 2023 after 6 of 9 rounds
              1. Jett Lawrence, 153 points
              2. RJ Hampshire, 127
              3. Levi Kitchen, 101
              OTHER KTM
              8. Maximus Vohland (USA), 85
              10. Derek Kelley (USA), 70
              18. Joshua Varize (USA), 33

              29. Kaeden Amerine (USA), 7

              DOUBLE PODIUM RESULT FOR JOSEP GARCIA AT ENDUROGP OF ITALY

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              Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Josep Garcia has made an impressive start to his 2023 FIM EnduroGP World Championship campaign by finishing as runner-up on day one in the Enduro1 class before going on to claim victory today, day two. Garcia now leads the Enduro1 world standings ahead of his home round of the series in Lalin in five weeks’ time.

              Binder stars as second MotoGP™ Sprint winner in Argentina!

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              MotoGP barreled onto the quick kinks and climes of the Termas de Rio Hondo circuit for the Gran Premio Michelin de la Republica Argentina. Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Brad Binder thrilled the fans with a remarkable launch from 15th to win the second ever MotoGP Tissot Sprint by fractions of a second. Teammate Jack Miller grabbed 10th place having moved up from 16th. Deniz Öncü shone in Moto3™ with 2nd spot.

              • Astonishing performance from Brad Binder to earn first MotoGP Sprint victory
              • Binder accumulates 12 world championship points to climb to 4th in the standings
              • Jack Miller again shows his fast acclimatization to the KTM RC16 with 10th spot and regains ground
              • Deniz Öncü stars with the Red Bull KTM Ajo RC4 to emerge from Moto3 Q1 and take 2nd on the grid

              From Portugal to the west, and fast. Argentina was the destination for MotoGP with barely a pause between an intense start to the 2023 season and the transcontinental trip to South America. The teams swapped trucks for freight and road for air miles as the fans and fever descended on Termas for the second year in a row.

              Brad Binder had made good progress from the discomfort of his neck problem that limited some of his potential in Portugal and the South African wheeled the KTM RC16 to 15th place in qualification after MotoGP suffered low grip conditions and unstable weather with bouts of rainfall on Saturday. In the 12-lap Sprint Binder scorched from the bottom of the fifth row of the grid, cut his way to 5th in the opening corners and seized control by the third lap. Brad put the #33 on top of the podium for the first time since his victory in 2021 in Austria.

              Jack Miller, bubbling after a fast and proactive debut for the team In Portugal, continued to improve. The Australian, a former Pole Position holder at Termas, qualified in 16th and also made a strong start in the Sprint. He crossed the line in 10th, just five seconds behind his teammate and built his pace up through the distance; clocking his best lap just two circulations from the finish.

              The 12-lap dash on Saturday was the ‘appetizer’ and means MotoGP will now look to run 25 laps at full distance for the Grand Prix on Sunday. The race program starts at 16.00 CET with Moto3. MotoGP blasts away from the lights at 19.00 CET.

              Brad Binder, 15th in qualification, 1st in the Sprint: “I surprised myself a little bit: what a start. I got super-tight in Turn 1, held the inside line and then just picked them off one at a time. I thought if I could go to the front and fight like hell then maybe I could stay there and the plan worked. I could hear the boys behind me at the end but brought it home. Thanks to my team; the step from yesterday was unreal, the bike was fantastic and I look forward to see how we can manage tomorrow.”

              Jack Miller, 16th in qualification, 10th in the Sprint: “I struggled a lot at the beginning of the race and it seemed to get better lap by lap and by lap six I was starting to get more comfortable. I was able to improve. I was trying really hard to catch back to Fabio [Quartararo] and [Jorge] Martin in front of me and I was making some headway there. I think it was the first time in my career that I have prayed for more laps than there was! Brad showed the bike has all the capabilities. He qualified one position in front of me on the grid and he made it work, that’s for certain, I could not believe it. He rode a mega race. The bike has great potential and I could make some decent overtakes and put it where I wanted. It’s all practice for tomorrow.”

              Francesco Guidotti, Red Bull KTM Factory Racing Team Manager: “Super! An incredible race by Brad. He had an amazing start. Very clean and not too aggressive. He passed like a champion and defended the lead on the last lap like a lion. Unfortunately for Jack he was still missing grip at the start of the race and got stuck in the group but the pace was good. The race pace was really fast for everyone and it was difficult to overtake. We hoped to be better than we managed in qualification and this was the result.”

               

              Results Qualifying MotoGP Gran Premio Michelin de la Republica Argentina

               

              1. Alex Marquez (ESP) Ducati 1:43.881

              2. Marco Bezzecchi (ITA) Ducati +0.172

              3. Francesco Bagnaia (ITA) Ducati +0.858

              15. Brad Binder (RSA) Red Bull KTM Factory Racing 1:47.511 (Q1)

              16. Jack Miller (AUS) Red Bull KTM Factory Racing 1:47.671 (Q1)

               

              Results MotoGP Sprint Gran Premio Michelin de la Republica Argentina

               

              1. Brad Binder (RSA) Red Bull KTM Factory Racing 19:56.873

              2. Marco Bezzecchi (ITA) Ducati +0.072

              3. Luca Marini (ITA) Ducati +0.877

              10. Jack Miller (AUS) Red Bull KTM Factory Racing +5.143

               

               

              JOSEP GARCIA READY TO TAKE ON 2023 ENDUROGP WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP

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              Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Josep Garcia will begin his assault on the 2023 FIM EnduroGP World Championship this weekend as he takes on the opening round of the series, held in San Remo/Arma di Taggia, Italy. The two-time Enduro2 World Champion will switch category for this year, racing in Enduro1 on the KTM 250 EXC-F.

              Herlings back on top at Grand Prix of Sardegna for victory #100

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              MXGP dropped into the demanding sand track of Riola Sardo for round two of nineteen and the circuit was the setting for Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Jeffrey Herlings to earn his first victory of the season with his KTM 450 SX-F, his first since the final round of the title-winning 2021 campaign and the 100th of a glittering career.

              Seattle runner-up result keeps Red Bull KTM's Cooper Webb in 450SX title hunt

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              A second-place finish by Cooper Webb in round 11 of the 2023 AMA Supercross Championship has kept the two-time champion right in 450SX title contention following Seattle, as teammate Aaron Plessinger claimed P7 and Maximus Vohland delivered a top-five result in the resumption of the 250SX West region.

              Despite qualifying down the order in ninth, Webb starred in his Heat race to take take the checkered flag in P1, taking control from the outset on his way to the win onboard the KTM 450 SX-F FACTORY EDITION. He completed lap one of the Main Event in fifth position, and powered forward from there, making his way into second by lap 11 and that's where he would finish. He's now tied for the points lead with six rounds remaining.

              Cooper Webb: "I didn't gel very well with the track in practice at all, struggled to find a flow, and knew that for the night show, it was time to step up. The Heat race gave me a bit of a spark to know that we were in it, which was good to win that, and I knew the track was going to break down – that's something that I excel at. It was definitely good to bounce back. This morning, if you were to tell me I was going to be on the podium I would have been quite happy, so to be able to fight like that to P2 and stay within the battle was awesome."

              Plessinger was also a big improver between qualifying – in which he stopped the clocks in P12 – and the night program, charging to second position in Heat 1 riding his KTM 450 SX-F FACTORY EDITION. Unfortunately, a bad start saw him complete the first lap of the Main Event in 10th position and he had to work his way up the order from there, eventually crossing the line with a seventh-place result. He's also still ranked P7 in the 450SX standings.

              Aaron Plessinger: "It was an okay day. Practice was tough, I've got a pretty good gash in my leg from last week that was hurting me pretty good, but I tried to push through it. The Heat race was better, I had a good battle with Christian [Craig] in that to end up second. I had a bad start in the Main Event, and ended up moving into seventh about halfway, but after that, it was pretty quiet. I stayed on two wheels though and now we get a week off, so hopefully I can let my body heal and come back swinging for the upcoming Triple Crown!"

              Following an extended break for the western region, Red Bull KTM Factory Racing 250SX talent Vohland was back in action at Seattle and impressed with a fifth-place finish on return. Vohland rode his KTM 250 SX-F to ninth on the charts in qualifying, followed by P5 scores in both his Heat and the Main Event after working his way through the pack into his final fifth-place result.

              Maximus Vohland: "It was a good night in Seattle! I started off the heat race with a top-five, which I was happy with, but felt I could be better with a few changes ahead of the Main Event. We changed the bike set-up and I felt a lot better, started around 10th and made my way up to fifth in the end. It was a tough track tonight, so I’m happy with a top-five finish and am now looking forward to improving on that at the Triple Crown in Glendale."

              Next Race: April 8 – Glendale, Arizona

              Results 450SX Class – Seattle
              1. Eli Tomac (USA), Yamaha, 23 laps
              2. Cooper Webb (USA), KTM, +4.798
              3. Justin Barcia (USA), GASGAS, +5.466
              OTHER KTM
              7. Aaron Plessinger (USA), KTM
              10. Justin Hill (USA), KTM
              12. Josh Hill (USA), KTM
              20. Kevin Moranz (USA), KTM

              Standings 450SX Class 2023 after 11 of 17 rounds
              1. Eli Tomac, 248 points
              2. Cooper Webb, 248
              3. Chase Sexton, 226
              OTHER KTM
              7. Aaron Plessinger, 180
              10. Justin Hill, 116
              14. Josh Hill, 78
              20. Kevin Moranz, 43
              29. Marvin Musquin, 11

              Results 250SX West Class – Seattle
              1. Jett Lawrence (AUS), Honda, 18 laps
              2. RJ Hampshire (USA), Husqvarna, +2.712
              3. Cameron McAdoo (USA), Kawasaki, +3.215
              OTHER KTM
              5. Maximus Vohland (USA), KTM
              12. Joshua Varize (USA), KTM
              15. Derek Kelley (USA), KTM
              16. Max Miller (USA), KTM
              20. Kaeden Amerine (USA), KTM

              Standings 250SX West Class 2023 after 5 of 9 rounds
              1. Jett Lawrence, 127 points
              2. RJ Hampshire, 104
              3. Cameron McAdoo, 101
              OTHER KTM
              7. Maximus Vohland, 70
              11. Derek Kelley, 53
              19. Joshua Varize, 24
              25. Max Miller, 10
              31. Hunter Cross, 4
              34. Kaeden Amerine, 3

                Portuguese MotoGP™ to ignite new projects and paths for the KTM GP Academy

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                Round one of the 2023 MotoGP world championship at the Algarve International Circuit this weekend will accelerate the prospects of the KTM GP Academy. Red Bull KTM Ajo and Red Bull KTM Tech3 will field two young riders each from three different countries in the Moto3™ category as the company’s race talent program continues at pace. Red Bull KTM Ajo meanwhile will hope to make 2023 a third straight

                Webb extends 450SX advantage in Detroit as late crash costs Plessinger

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                Red Bull KTM Factory Racing's Cooper Webb has extended his advantage in the 2023 AMA Supercross Championship after claiming a convincing runner-up result at round 10 of the season, on a night in Detroit that will be remembered for teammate Aaron Plessinger crashing out of contention in the closing laps while leading the Main Event. The 250SX Eastern Region saw Tom Vialle earn an inspired sixth-place finish.

                After qualifying sixth and finishing P4 in the opening Heat race, double 450SX champion Webb was in the thick of the action in a spectacular Main Event onboard the KTM 450 SX-F FACTORY EDITION. His 23 points scored enabled him to increase his series lead to three points, maintaining the red plate for a second-consecutive week and continuing his podium consistency.

                Cooper Webb: "It was disappointing for Aaron, he deserved to win tonight, and it was a crazy race. There was a lot of battling, I was just being smart, riding my race and I'm excited. It was a great race to maximize some points and I want to give it up for the Red Bull KTM team. There were fast laps at the beginning, I went down the middle of the whoops during the race and dialed that in, so that helped. I ended up in a good groove, so finishing on the podium was a strong result. I was just clicking my laps and, at the end of the day, it was a great race. We did what we needed to do, for sure, moving forward. Thank you to the fans tonight, too, they were awesome!"

                As for Plessinger, he earned P2 in his Heat race and, after claiming the Main Event holeshot and taking control of the race on lap two, was on target for a first-career premier-class victory until disaster struck with two laps remaining. Despite crashing heavily, he was able to salvage a 13th-place result, but it was a case of what could have been for the ever-popular Red Bull KTM Factory Racing rider on his 450 SX-F FACTORY EDITION. He is ranked seventh in the championship following 10 rounds.

                Aaron Plessinger: "That one hurts, that one hurts a lot. I was riding so good and, man, I didn't stand up in that rut the whole moto – I sat down and put my foot out... The one time I think it's alright to stand up, it catches my foot and rips me right off the bike. I couldn't believe it, flying through the air like that and I just tried to tuck, because it was a hard hit. I tried to get back up – I probably could have finished – but man, that hurts. You know, get back up on the saddle and I'll get back up there in Seattle. I love it there, so don't count me out, I'm not done yet. I was riding so good, I'm so proud of my riding and I love these fans. I could hear them the whole way! You know, it happens, we'll be back with a vengeance. My starts are good, I'm good, my fitness is good... I've just gotta stay on the bike next time. Thank you to the fans, I wish I could have won it, but we'll get them next year!"

                French rookie Vialle managed to overcome a crash in Timed Practice that saw him qualify down the order in 250SX East, rebounding for third position in his Heat race and then charging to sixth in the Main Event riding the KTM 250 SX-F. The two-time and current MX2 World Champion was within half a second of a top-five result, keeping him positioned eighth in the championship standings entering a four-week break for the region.

                Tom Vialle: "Unfortunately I had a crash in practice and that was disappointing, but I actually had a good heat race in P3. I felt better in the night and had an okay start in the Main, around fifth or sixth, then finished really close to fifth in the end of the race. We were consistent, a little bit off in speed, but we will work hard over the next four weeks until the next round and try to improve my speed. The goal is to get closer to the top guys in front, so we will look forward to Atlanta."

                Next Race: March 25 – Seattle, Washington

                Results 450SX Class – Detroit
                1. Chase Sexton (USA), Honda, 23 laps
                2. Cooper Webb (USA), KTM, +6.335
                3. Eli Tomac (USA), Yamaha, +15.405
                OTHER KTM
                7. Justin Hill (USA), KTM
                10. Josh Hill (USA), KTM
                13. Aaron Plessinger (USA), KTM
                16. Kevin Moranz (USA), KTM

                Standings 450SX Class 2023 after 10 of 17 rounds
                1. Cooper Webb, 225 points
                2. Eli Tomac, 222
                3. Chase Sexton, 208
                OTHER KTM
                7. Aaron Plessinger, 164
                10. Justin Hill, 103
                16. Josh Hill, 67
                19. Kevin Moranz, 40
                29. Marvin Musquin, 11

                Results 250SX East Class – Detroit
                1. Hunter Lawrence (AUS), Honda, 17 laps
                2. Nate Thrasher (USA), Yamaha, +7.685
                3. Haiden Deegan (USA), Yamaha, +11.215
                OTHER KTM
                6. Tom Vialle (FRA), KTM
                17. Jack Chambers (USA), KTM

                Standings 250SX East Class 2023 after 6 of 10 rounds
                1. Hunter Lawrence, 151 points
                2. Nate Thrasher, 116
                3. Haiden Deegan, 111
                OTHER KTM
                8. Tom Vialle, 85
                25. Jack Chambers, 12

                Herlings and Adamo open 2023 MXGP with podium silverware in Argentina

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                The Grand Prix of Argentina launched the 2023 FIM MXGP Motocross World Championship with a packed attendance at the Neuquen circuit close to the small town of Villa la Angostura in Patagonia. Red Bull KTM Factory Racing came away from the first round of nineteen with Jeffrey Herlings as MXGP runner-up and Andrea Adamo earning his ‘spurs’ for the team with the same standing in MX2.

                2023 MotoGP™ prep almost complete with second and final pre-season test logged in Portugal

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                Two days of intense testing work brought the 2023 MotoGP pre-season to a conclusion for Red Bull KTM Factory Racing at the Algarve International Circuit. Brad Binder and Jack Miller sifted through solutions for the settings of their KTM RC16s both for the long Grand Prix year ahead and for the first round of the series at the same circuit in a fortnight’s time. Binder ended the weekend 9th fastest

                Indianapolis podium sees Red Bull KTM's Cooper Webb take 450SX championship lead

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                Red Bull KTM Factory Racing's Cooper Webb mastered one of the most technically challenging tracks of the season to leap into the lead of the 2023 AMA Supercross Championship points, as he and his team-mate, Aaron Plessinger, finished third and fourth respectively at Indianapolis. In the 250SX Eastern Regional Main Event, Tom Vialle fought hard to a P8 result.

                After posting the sixth-fastest qualifying time, Webb and his 2023 KTM 450 SX-F FACTORY EDITION charged to the front of his 450SX Heat race early on. The ever-motivated 27-year-old led the first two laps, but dropped two positions in the nine-lap outing, before a small error on the final lap saw him finish fourth.

                In the Main Event, two-time 450SX champion Webb powered his Red Bull KTM into the top three through the first turn and wasted no time moving into P2. A minor mishap in the tough, deeply-rutted whoops saw him drop a position, but he hung onto the rear wheel of the rider in front of him and finished with an important third-place result, claiming the championship points lead in the process.

                Cooper Webb: “To come away from Indy with the red plate is a great accomplishment. It’s still tight, but it was a great night for the points battle. Looking at my actual race, I’m a bit disappointed, as even though I was in the mix, we didn’t execute to race for the win. It’s a long season and tonight was about finding that balance between risk and reward because the track was so brutal. I lost a bit of pace at the end, but we’ll take this result and move on to the next round with the red plate.”

                After registering the ninth-fastest qualifying time, Plessinger and his 2023 KTM 450 SX-F FACTORY EDITION put in a strong Heat race. He found himself inside the top three off the start, but kept the pressure on, passing for position toward the end of the Heat to finish with a confidence-inspiring runner-up result.

                Despite a mid-pack start to the Main Event, Plessinger was one of the biggest movers in the field as he adapted to the technical, constantly evolving track. Plessinger’s relentless riding saw him move from eighth to fourth throughout the final encounter, finishing with another positive haul of points as the season hits the halfway mark. He's currently seventh in the points chase.

                Aaron Plessinger: “I love coming to Indianapolis and it was a fun day, all-in-all. I felt good in my Heat and was able to make the pass for second in the whoops, which had me feeling confident going into the Main Event. I got off to a mediocre start in the Main, but I tried to ride smart and pushed my way to fourth, where I stayed for the rest of the race. After last weekend’s disappointing ninth result, I wanted to get back up there this weekend and get that momentum back, and I felt like I did that tonight. On to the next one!”

                250SX East tonight saw Vialle post the seventh-fastest qualifying time, then launched his 2023 KTM 250 SX-F to the front of the field in his Heat race. The two-time MX2 World Champion was in second position on the opening lap, however, gave up two positions in the opening laps to finish a comfortable fourth.

                It was a frustrating Main Event for Vialle, who found himself fighting in the middle of the pack for most of the race. The French rookie gradually worked his way from outside the top 10 up to seventh, before a mistake as a result of the deteriorating track conditions saw him drop to ninth. Refusing to give up, the 22-year-old clawed himself back into an eighth-place finish as the checkered flag flew.

                Tom Vialle: “An eighth-place result isn’t my best result and I could’ve done better, but I had a bad start in the Main Event. I felt like I had a good rhythm and pace over the first few laps as I passed a few guys up to seventh, but then I had a small crash where I lost a lot of time. I’ve never ridden Supercross on dirt like that, and I’m learning a lot about racing different tracks and dirt this year. I need to improve and get more experience, but that will only come with more races. I feel like my speed is there, but I need to put it all together – I feel like it’s only a matter of time before I get a podium result.”

                Next Race: March 18 – Detroit, Michigan

                Results 450SX Class – Indianapolis
                1. Ken Roczen (GER), Suzuki, 27 laps
                2. Justin Barcia (USA), GASGAS, +0.739
                3. Cooper Webb (USA), KTM, +8.852
                4. Aaron Plessinger (USA), KTM, +19.436
                OTHER KTM
                9. Justin Hill (USA), KTM
                11. Josh Hill (USA), KTM
                16. Kevin Moranz (USA), KTM

                Standings 450SX Class 2023 after 9 of 17 rounds
                1. Cooper Webb, 202 points
                2. Eli Tomac, 201
                3. Chase Sexton, 189
                OTHER KTM
                7. Aaron Plessinger, 154
                11. Justin Hill, 87
                17. Josh Hill, 54
                20. Kevin Moranz, 33
                29. Marvin Musquin, 11

                Results 250SX East Class – Indianapolis
                1. Hunter Lawrence (AUS), Honda, 21 laps
                2. Nate Thrasher (USA), Yamaha, +7.970
                3. Jordon Smith (USA), Yamaha, +15.288
                OTHER KTM
                8. Tom Vialle (FRA), KTM

                Standings 250SX East Class 2023 after 5 of 9 rounds
                1. Hunter Lawrence, 125 points
                2. Max Anstie, 103
                3. Nate Thrasher, 93
                OTHER KTM
                8. Tom Vialle, 68

                REGISTRATIONS FOR THE 2023 EUROPEAN JUNIOR E-MOTOCROSS SERIES ARE NOW OPEN

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                In just a few months’ time the third running of the incredibly popular European Junior e-Motocross Series will kick-off at the MXGP of Spain with registrations for the ground-breaking series now officially open. As in previous years, entries are open to 6–8-year-olds (age taken on January 1, 2023) with each event taking place alongside events on the FIM Motocross World Championship calendar. 

                Positively showcasing two-wheeled e-motorsport competition since its inception in 2021, the 2023 series is expected to be the best yet. The exciting championship allows KTM to emphasize its commitment towards electric-powered motorcycles and is the perfect starting point for ambitious young racers to quickly develop their skills by competing on MXGP racetracks.

                The European Junior e-Motocross Series is open to all KTM SX-E 5 riders and will continue to utilize the same proven race format in 2023. A timed qualifying session seeds riders onto the start line for each of the two races with the top three overall climbing onto the podium to celebrate their success, just like their MXGP heroes.

                Starting earlier than previous seasons, the MXGP of Spain on May 7 hosts the opening round with the remaining four events taking place during the early summer months. Familiar venues return aside from round two in France, which visits the superb Villars sous Ecot. Round three takes place at Teutschenthal, Germany before the series then culminates with a two-day event at Loket, the MXGP of Czech Republic, on July 15-16, where the overall champion will be crowned.

                With registrations reaching full capacity well ahead of the first round in both 2021 and 2022, the parents of ambitious young riders are urged to secure a place on the start line as soon as possible. The only requirement to ensure entry is for riders to be affiliated with their national federation and to commit to a minimum of three events.

                Every young rider who competes on state-of-the-art KTM SX-E 5 minicycles will receive an exciting selection of products from the KTM PowerWear range. Designed with the same race-winning intent as KTM SX-E 5, the pit wear, merchandise, and accessories provided will ensure all youngsters dress with a professional appearance in the paddock.

                Riders and their families will also experience track walks with elite racers, enjoy a tour of the Red Bull KTM Factory Racing pits, and discover just what goes on inside the MXGP paddock during a race weekend. And should the eventual 2023 European Junior e-Motocross Series Champion be mounted on a KTM SX-E 5, an incredible prize is on offer – an exclusive training session with Red Bull KTM Factory Racing!

                For further information on the 2023 European Junior e-Motocross Series and to secure a place on the start line, please visit - www.junioremotocross.com

                Riaan Neveling - Head of Global Marketing KTM: “The 2022 European Junior e-Motocross Series was, for lack of a better word, electric! Not only did it showcase the true READY TO RACE capabilities of the KTM SX-E 5, but it also proved that electric power has a place in motorsport. This series has given KTM the perfect platform to show the world how good our e-powered motocross bikes can be and will continue to be into 2023. On behalf of KTM, we are really excited about the third year of the European Junior e-Motocross Series and look forward to bringing more action in 2023.”

                Calendar – 2023 European Junior e-Motocross Series
                • Round 1: 7 May, MXGP of Spain – intu Xanadú - Arroyomolinos
                • Round 2: 21 May, MXGP of France – Villars sous Ecot
                • Round 3: 11 June, MXGP of Germany - Teutschenthal
                • Round 4: 15 July, MXGP of Czech Republic – Loket
                • Round 5: 16 July, MXGP of Czech Republic – Loket

                Cooper Webb and Red Bull KTM keep 450SX pressure on with second at Daytona

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                Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Cooper Webb has maintained pressure in the 2023 AMA Supercross Championship 450SX title race, scoring his fourth-consecutive podium finish with second place at Daytona, as team-mate Aaron Plessinger rode to ninth. In 250SX East, Tom Vialle was in podium contention but ultimately ended his night with a crash in the Main Event.

                Posting the seventh fastest time in qualifying, Webb was inside the top three during the opening lap of Heat 2. Swiftly making his way up to second, the two-time premier class champion narrowly missed out on victory at the conclusion of the outing onboard his 2023 KTM 450 SX-F FACTORY EDITION.

                A strong start in the 450SX Main Event saw Webb charge to the early lead, setting the pace throughout much of the opening half of the race. Despite being regulated to second soon after, he kept his head down and rode to a commendable runner-up result, taking the checkered flag just 1.791s from the win. That finish sees him maintain second in the standings, just five points from the red plate.

                Cooper Webb: “Daytona has always been good to me, I’ve been on the podium here every time I have raced and been close [to the win] twice now. It’s been good competition for sure, we [Webb, Eli Tomac, and Chase Sexton] each have our strengths and I think we are elevating Supercross at the moment. I am sure we will all look back in 10 years and relish it, but right now, it’s every man for themselves. Moving forward, I really like Indy, Detroit, Seattle, and Salt Lake, so a lot of good rounds coming up.”

                A 10th-fastest qualifying lap provided Plessinger with a decent platform to launch into Heat 1 and showing solid pace throughout the race he worked his way up to fourth. The 2023 KTM 450 SX-F FACTORY EDITION rider was seventh after lap one of the Main Event, eventually finishing the race in ninth position.

                Aaron Plessinger: “Daytona was looking to be fun and I enjoyed the track. I qualified 10th and it actually went pretty well – I felt good throughout the day. In the Heat race, I got an alright start and worked my way into fourth. In the Main Event, I got an okay start and was trying to move forward, but I lost my flow and kind of struggled throughout the rest of the main. We will go back, do some homework, figure out what I did wrong, and come out swinging for Indianapolis.”

                Daytona marked the fourth round of the 250SX Eastern Regional series, with Vialle sixth fastest at the conclusion of qualifying, in his first visit to Daytona International Speedway. Grabbing the early lead in Heat 1, the French rookie onboard his 2023 KTM 250 SX-F went on to secure a solid P2 finish to commence the night show.

                After a great start to the Main Event, Vialle’s maiden appearance at Daytona was unfortunately brought to a premature end when a heavy fall while running in second position ruled him out of contention. The double MX2 World Champion was unable to complete the race.

                Tom Vialle: “First time for me in Daytona was pretty good, I felt great in the practice and qualified sixth. I had a great start, I was first in the Heat on the start and I finished second, felt good. I had another great start in the Main Event and when Hunter Lawrence passed me, I was sitting well in second position, but on lap three I tipped over on a triple – I landed a little bit short and just tipped over. For sure, that was frustrating because I feel like we could have delivered a strong result, but that is how it is and we are going to do a great week with training and be ready for next weekend.”

                Next Race: March 11 – Indianapolis, Indiana

                Results 450SX Class – Daytona
                1. Eli Tomac (USA), Yamaha, 17 laps
                2. Cooper Webb (USA), KTM, +1.791s
                3. Chase Sexton (USA), Honda, +12.046s
                OTHER KTM
                9. Aaron Plessinger (USA), KTM
                12. Justin Hill (USA), KTM
                15. Josh Hill (USA), KTM

                Standings 450SX Class 2023 after 8 of 17 rounds
                1. Eli Tomac, 186 points
                2. Cooper Webb, 181
                3. Chase Sexton, 176
                OTHER KTM
                6. Aaron Plessinger, 135
                14. Justin Hill, 73
                17. Josh Hill, 42

                Results 250SX East Class – Daytona
                1. Hunter Lawrence (AUS), Honda, 13 laps
                2. Max Anstie (UK), Honda, +9.127s
                3. Haiden Deegan (USA), Yamaha, +24.514s
                OTHER KTM
                17. Jack Chambers (USA), KTM
                22. Tom Vialle (FRA), KTM

                Standings 250SX East Class 2023 after 4 of 9 rounds
                1. Hunter Lawrence, 99 points
                2. Max Anstie, 85
                3. Haiden Deegan, 74
                OTHER KTM
                8. Tom Vialle, 53
                26. Jack Chambers, 17

                TOUGH DAY FOR TOBY PRICE AT THE 2023 ABU DHABI DESERT CHALLENGE

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                Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Toby Price endured a challenging day in the desert today, opening the long, 308-kilometer timed special on stage four of the Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge. However, despite battling through a difficult day, he remained focused and give his all to secure a solid seventh place result. Price now lies sixth overall in the provisional rally standings.

                TOBY PRICE WINS STAGE THREE OF 2023 ABU DHABI DESERT CHALLENGE

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                Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Toby Price has claimed victory on stage three of the 2023 Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge. After close to four hours of racing, Price completed the timed special just 16 seconds ahead, securing his first stage win of the event. The Australian now lies third overall, just under three minutes down with two days left to race.

                TOP-EIGHT RESULT FOR TOBY PRICE ON FIRST LEG OF THE ADDC MARATHON STAGE

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                Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Toby Price has successfully completed the second stage of the Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge in eighth place. As the fifth rider to enter the timed special this morning, Price maintained a solid pace through the rolling dunes while aiming to conserve both himself and his KTM 450 RALLY on this first leg of the event’s marathon stage.

                COOPER WEBB AND RED BULL KTM CAPTURE ARLINGTON TRIPLE CROWN VICTORY

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                A second victory of the season in tonight's Arlington Triple Crown round of the 2023 AMA Supercross Championship has moved Cooper Webb to within two points of the red plate, as Red Bull KTM Factory Racing teammate Aaron Plessinger claimed sixth overall and Tom Vialle earned a career-best fourth in the 250SX East category.

                TOBY PRICE READY TO TAKE ON ABU DHABI DESERT CHALLENGE

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                Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Toby Price is ready to race the 2023 Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge. Fresh from his runner-up finish at the Dakar Rally, Price comes into this second round of the FIM World Rally-Raid Championship looking to secure a solid result and keep his fight for the 2023 world title firmly on track. Unfortunately, winner of this year’s Dakar, Kevin Benavides, had a crash during the

                JOSEP GARCIA DOMINATES ROUND ONE OF SPANISH ENDURO CHAMPIONSHIP RIDING THE KTM 250 EXC-F

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                Making his 2023 competitive debut, Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Josep Garcia has won both Enduro1 and the overall ‘Scratch’ categories at round one of the Spanish Enduro Championship held in Santiago de Compostela, A Coruna. After deciding to make the switch to E1 and the KTM 250 EXC-F for this season, Garcia has firmly thrown down the gauntlet to his rivals by winning all but one of the 22 speci

                Cooper Webb and Red Bull KTM Factory Racing charge to Oakland 450SX podium

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                Red Bull KTM Factory Racing's Cooper Webb has moved into second position in the 2023 AMA Supercross Championship standings after a hard-fought second-place performance in Oakland, as 450SX team-mate Aaron Plessinger was once again strong on his way to P4. In the 250SX West division, Maximus Vohland put in a consistent performance at his home race to claim seventh.

                Webb put his fifth-place qualifying time aboard the 2023 KTM 450 SX-F FACTORY EDITION to good use by launching to the front of his Heat race. After absorbing pressure for the first half of the race, a small error in the whoops saw him drop two positions, before he regrouped to finish third.

                An equally impressive start to the Main Event saw the two-time 450SX champion jump into P2 through the first turn, before he lost a position soon afterward. Webb turned the heat up on the closing laps to reclaim second, and closed the gap on the leader to within one second as they crossed the finish-line.

                Cooper Webb: “After last weekend, I just had the belief back and it was important to have that momentum, so tonight’s second-place result was good. At the beginning of the Main Event, I felt like I lacked the pace and couldn’t catch the two guys out front, but I stuck to my laps and began feeling really good at the end when I found some great lines and the track came to me late in the race. A mistake from the leader on the last lap meant we got close to another win, but I pushed hard tonight and I’m proud of that.”

                Despite an 11th pick of the starting gate following qualifying, Plessinger and his 2023 KTM 450 SX-F FACTORY EDITION charged to a fourth-place result in the Heat race, after running as high as second in the opening laps.

                Plessinger was fourth off the start of the Main Event, but moved back to sixth at the end of the opening lap. From there, he steadily worked his way forward, moving into fourth position on lap nine and holding that position to the checkered flag. That result sees him ranked fifth in points.

                Aaron Plessinger: “The day started a little rough as I wasn’t gelling with the track, but we made some changes for the Heat race and I finished fourth. The team came together and made another adjustment I really wanted to make, and I got a really good start in the Main Event. I kept it steady and made a few passes, but then caught up to a few lapped riders and rode a fairly quiet rest of the race. I’ve been pretty consistent with a fourth, a third and a fourth over the past three weekends, and I’m happy with that, so we look forward to the next one!”

                Oakland saw the 250SX Western Regional series resume, with Vohland ending qualifying in 12th position. A near-perfect jump off the gate saw Vohland and his 2023 KTM 250 SX-F lead the opening laps on his way to a solid runner-up result.

                After rounding the first turn of the Main Event in sixth, Vohland made a quick pass for fifth on the first lap, but lost a couple of positions midway through the race. As the track became more technical, he opted for a safe approach and was rewarded with a seventh at what was his home round on the schedule. He's now P8 in the championship standings.

                Maximus Vohland: “I started the night with a holeshot in my Heat race, led some laps and had a good battle before finishing a solid second. In the Main Event I got off to a top-five start, but I just struggled in the whoops and I couldn’t get comfortable or settle into a rhythm, so I dropped a couple of positions. I have four weeks to work on some weaknesses and try to improve before Seattle.”

                Next Race: February 25 – Arlington, Texas

                Results 450SX Class – Oakland
                1. Eli Tomac (USA), Yamaha, 19 laps
                2. Cooper Webb (USA), KTM, +0.881
                3. Chase Sexton (USA), Honda, +13.251
                4. Aaron Plessinger (USA), KTM, +17.136
                OTHER KTM
                13. Josh Hill (USA), KTM
                14. Justin Hill (USA), KTM
                20. Kevin Moranz (USA), KTM

                Standings 450SX Class 2023 after 6 of 17 rounds
                1. Eli Tomac, 139 points
                2. Cooper Webb, 132
                3. Chase Sexton, 132
                OTHER KTM
                5. Aaron Plessinger, 104
                14. Justin Hill, 49
                17. Josh Hill, 24
                18. Kevin Moranz, 21
                26. Marvin Musquin, 11

                Results 250SX West Class – Oakland
                1. Jett Lawrence (AUS), Honda, 15 laps
                2. RJ Hampshire (USA), Husqvarna, +16.160
                3. Cameron McAdoo (USA), Kawasaki, +22.128
                OTHER KTM
                7. Maximus Vohland (USA), KTM
                21. Derek Kelley (USA), KTM

                Standings 250SX West Class 2023 after 4 of 9 rounds
                1. Jett Lawrence, 101 points
                2. RJ Hampshire, 81
                3. Cameron McAdoo, 80
                OTHER KTM
                8. Maximus Vohland, 52
                12. Derek Kelley, 45
                17. Joshua Varize, 13
                26. Hunter Cross, 4
                28. Max Miller, 3

                Sepang speed gets 2023 MotoGP™ off to a flyer

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                Red Bull KTM Factory Racing once again convened at the Sepang International Circuit and in the hot and sweaty Malaysian climate to increase the intensity of their preparation work for 2023 MotoGP. After the three-day official test, Brad Binder rested 14th fastest while new recruit Jack Miller was 18th as the team diligently threaded through an analysis program of setup for the ’23 KTM RC16.

                KTM Factory Racing MotoGP™ test team primes the throttle for 2023 as Jonas Folger joins the fold

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                KTM will shortly ignite MotoGP engines for the 2023 season of racing and development as the official test team take to the track for Sepang ‘shakedown’ sessions in Malaysia. The factory will now be able to count on the expertise and input of a three-rider effort behind the scenes as Mika Kallio and Dani Pedrosa will be joined by 29-year-old ex-MotoGP star Jonas Folger for 2023.

                Top-five results for Red Bull KTM duo Plessinger and Webb at Houston Supercross

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                Red Bull KTM Factory Racing team-mates Aaron Plessinger and Cooper Webb have both put in strong performances to finish inside the top-five at tonight's latest round of the 2023 AMA Supercross Championship in Houston, Texas. In addition, the opening stop of the 250SX East season saw two-time MX2 World Champion Tom Vialle impress on his way to a seventh-place result in his first-career American Supercross appearance.

                A season-best result of P4 in the 450SX Main Event for Plessinger sees him move into seventh place in the standings. After setting the 12th-fastest qualifying time, he surged off the gate and into third in the first 450SX Heat race during the early stages, then climbed into second to claim a satisfying runner-up result on his 2023 KTM 450 SX-F FACTORY EDITION.

                Come the Main Event, Plessinger got a strong start and set out after the leader, but the race was red-flagged just before he could set up a move. A staggered restart saw the hard-charging 27-year-old lose two positions in quick succession, but he was able to regroup and finish fourth in what was his best performance of the year to date.

                Aaron Plessinger: “I came into this weekend feeling confident in my starts I had a lot of fun out there. In the Heat race, I got a good start and had a great battle with Cooper and another rider, where I ended up second. I rode really well in that race. I got another unreal start in the Main and I was duking it out for the lead when the race was unfortunately red-flagged. Off the staggered start, I slid out a little in the first turn and lost a position, then another rider got around me soon afterward. I got my bearings back and started charging, then despite a couple of little mistakes, I finished the race at a good pace in a P4 position.”

                Webb remains third in the championship standings after a hard-fought fifth-place result at NRG Stadium. Despite qualifying eighth, Webb and his 2023 KTM 450 SX-F FACTORY EDITION launched to the front of the opening 450SX Heat, with the two-time champion going on to claim third position.

                Pinched off the start of the Main Event, Webb was able to cut inside as the field pushed wide and emerged from the first turn in P6. A quick pass saw him move into fifth before the race was red-flagged. After the restart, he traded places multiple times throughout the remainder of the race, before taking control and finishing with fifth position.

                Cooper Webb: “I ended up fifth tonight and it was a bit of a struggle, to be honest. I felt off all day, from practice and through the heats, but we made the most of it and came away with a top five in the Main Event. We’re still in a good points situation and we’ll keep the ball rolling, regroup this week in Florida and come back swinging at Tampa!”

                In the 250SX East season-opener, well-credentialed Frenchman Vialle is taking plenty of positives from his first-ever AMA Supercross start, where he enjoyed valuable track position and led the opening laps on his way to an eventual result of seventh in the Main Event.

                After qualifying ninth, the 22-year-old opened his 250SX account with an impressive third place in his Heat. A fast start aboard the 2023 KTM 250 SX-F saw Vialle complete the opening lap inside the top three, before he withstood early pressure from behind to finish P3 and progress directly to his first-ever Main Event.

                Another precise launch off the gate in the Main Event saw Vialle in P1 and he managed to lead the first two laps. After dropping two positions early on, he looked comfortable and appeared to be on track for a memorable podium. Unfortunately, a couple of late mistakes saw him cross the finish-line in seventh place, gaining valuable race experience in the process.

                Tom Vialle: “I was a little nervous in the first practice, but I felt more comfortable as the day went on. In my Heat I was again a bit nervous as it was my first-ever Supercross in a stadium at night, but I had a good start and finished P3, so I was happy with that. In the Main Event, I had a great start again and got to lead for two laps. Then with five laps to go, while in third, I had a small crash when I missed the rear brake and went over the corner. I’m disappointed as we could’ve finished on the podium, but I learned a lot and it was a good day overall.”

                Next Race: February 11 – Tampa, Florida

                Results 450SX Class – Houston
                1. Eli Tomac (USA), Yamaha, 23 laps
                2. Chase Sexton (USA), Honda, +3.253
                3. Jason Anderson (USA), Kawasaki, +12.408
                4. Aaron Plessinger (USA), KTM, +17.357
                5. Cooper Webb (USA), KTM, +24.593
                OTHER KTM
                14. Kevin Moranz (USA), KTM
                20. Justin Hill (USA), KTM

                Standings 450SX Class 2023 after 4 of 17 rounds
                1. Eli Tomac, 95 points
                2. Chase Sexton, 88
                3. Cooper Webb, 83
                OTHER KTM
                7. Aaron Plessinger, 64
                14. Justin Hill, 30
                20. Kevin Moranz, 13
                22. Marvin Musquin, 11
                28. Josh Hill, 5

                Results 250SX East Class – Houston
                1. Hunter Lawrence (AUS), Honda, 18 laps
                2. Max Anstie (GBR), Honda, +7.403
                3. Jordon Smith (USA), Yamaha, +10.171
                OTHER KTM
                7. Tom Vialle (FRA), KTM

                Standings 250SX East Class 2023 after 1 of 9 rounds
                1. Hunter Lawrence, 26 points
                2. Max Anstie, 23
                3. Jordon Smith, 21
                OTHER KTM
                7. Tom Vialle, 16

                Fourth at Anaheim 2 edges Red Bull KTM's Webb closer in 450SX standings

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                Red Bull KTM Factory Racing's Cooper Webb has moved to within four points of the lead in the 2023 AMA Supercross Championship aboard his KTM 450 SX-F FACTORY EDITION, after finishing fourth overall at Anaheim 2's first Triple Crown event of the year. Teammate Aaron Plessinger finished a consistent seventh overall, as Maximus Vohland claimed fifth overall in the 250SX West division.

                After setting the fifth-fastest qualifying time, Webb found himself mid-pack off the start of the first race of the night program. He smoothly worked his way through the pack into a top-five position, before colliding with another rider on the final lap and finishing seventh.

                The second race saw Webb and another rider make contact down the start straight and he was pinched out of the leading group through the first turn. From there, he stormed his way through the field in one of his customary charges to fourth position, finishing just short of a third-place result.

                Webb quickly jumped out of the gate for the final race of the night, settling into third, then capitalizing on his strong track position to claim the runner-up result and finish the round in fourth overall. Two-time 450SX champion Webb is currently third in the championship standings.

                Cooper Webb: "It was an up and down night. In the first race I had a run-in with another rider and ended up on the ground with a banged-up hand, which is never great. After a fourth in the second race, I got a much better start in the last one, rode up front, and ended up second. There were some weird racing incidents tonight, but we’ll take fourth overall. I’m looking forward to heading back east and moving forward to Houston where I’ll try and get our first win of the season."

                Meanwhile, Plessinger and his KTM 450 SX-F FACTORY EDITION put in a consistent evening of racing to leave with a seventh-place result. A 10th pick of the starting gate saw Plessinger in the thick of the action in the early stages of the first race, but some strategic passes saw him move his way up to eighth before the checkered flag.

                Race two saw Plessinger leap into the top three out of the starting gate, before getting involved in a spirited battle for second. Unfortunately, a mistake saw him lose quick positions and he finished the race in seventh position. Another mid-pack start in the final race again saw Plessinger trying to move forward through the field, resulting in another seventh-place finish that had him end the night in P7 overall.

                Aaron Plessinger: "Seventh overall isn’t horrible, but it isn’t what I wanted and I know I’m capable of a lot more. In the first race I fought my way back through the pack as far as I could after a bad start. I got a good start and was riding well in the second main event, but I washed my front wheel out while fighting for second. It’s a shame I hit the ground, as I was really happy with that performance to that point. In the final race I got run high in the first corners and got stuck behind some riders, which slowed me down. I know what we need to work on for next week and it’s going to be nice to get back home and work with the team who we spent all off-season with."

                In the 250SX West class, Vohland put in a determined performance aboard his KTM 250 SX-F FACTORY EDITION to finish the night with a solid fifth-place result overall. After qualifying ninth, Vohland found himself in the chasing pack early in the opening race, but made some crucial late passes to move his way into seventh before the race's end.

                A strong start in the second race saw Vohland well in contention. Early incidents promoted him into P2 and he began tracking down the leader, however, a small error saw him remount further down the order and he went on to finish the race in eighth place. Race three saw him charge to fourth position and he went on to finish the night in fifth overall once the points from the three main events were combined.

                Maximus Vohland: "Tonight was a good rebound from last weekend for me. In the first race I got a mid-pack start and moved my way up to seventh. I got off to a good start in the second race, but made some mistakes that I felt could have cost me a really good shot at the win. In the final race, I almost got the holeshot and found my way into fourth, where I finished. I’m happy with the way I was riding all day, and now that we’re into a two-week break on the western region, I’m going to work hard to try and get on the box at my home race coming up."

                Next Race: February 4 – Houston, Texas

                Results 450SX Class – Anaheim 2 Triple Crown
                1. Chase Sexton (USA), Honda, 1-5-1
                2. Jason Anderson (USA) Kawasaki, 5-1-3
                3. Ken Roczen (GER), Suzuki, 2-3-4
                OTHER KTM
                4. Cooper Webb (USA), KTM
                7. Aaron Plessinger (USA), KTM

                14. Justin Hill (USA), KTM
                22. Kevin Moranz (USA), KTM


                Standings 450SX Class 2023 after 3 of 17 rounds
                1. Eli Tomac, 69 points
                2. Chase Sexton, 65
                3. Cooper Webb, 65
                OTHER KTM
                8. Aaron Plessinger, 45
                14. Justin Hill, 27
                19. Marvin Musquin, 11
                23. Josh Hill, 5
                25. Kevin Moranz, 4


                Results 250SX West Class – Anaheim 2 Triple Crown
                1. Levi Kitchen (USA), Yamaha, 4-2-2
                2. Jett Lawrence (AUS), Honda, 3-6-1
                3. Stilez Robertson (USA), Yamaha, 6-1-3
                OTHER KTM
                5. Maximus Vohland (USA), KTM
                7. Derek Kelley (USA), KTM
                20. Max Miller (USA), KTM
                21. Joshua Varize (USA), KTM


                Standings 250SX West Class 2023 after 3 of 9 rounds
                1. Jett Lawrence, 75 points
                2. Cameron Mcadoo, 59
                3. RJ Hampshire, 58
                OTHER KTM
                9. Derek Kelley, 43
                11. Maximus Vohland, 36
                17. Joshua Varize, 13
                26. Hunter Cross, 4
                28. Max Miller, 3

                San Diego 450SX podium makes it two in a row for Red Bull KTM Factory Racing's Webb

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                Two-time 450SX champion Cooper Webb has made it two podiums in a row to commence the 2023 AMA Supercross Championship, the Red Bull KTM Factory Racing rider claiming a convincing runner-up result in San Diego riding the KTM 450 SX-F FACTORY EDITION. Premier class teammate Aaron Plessinger charged to ninth position in the Main Event, recovering from a difficult start to salvage a top-10 finish.

                Webb qualified third fastest on combined times during the afternoon and carried that form to earn fifth place in his Heat, but it was the Main Event where he brought it all together in the second stop of the new SuperMotocross World Championship. The 27-year-old made a strong start into P2 during the early laps, before making his way into the lead by the end of lap four. He was bumped back a place on the following lap and that's where he would remain, with second repeating his result from Anaheim's opener two weeks prior.

                Cooper Webb: “Tonight was good, I got off the start strong and that was key in the way the track developed. I was able to lead some laps, which was cool, but the pace was pretty strong and I made a few mistakes in the middle of the race. The lapped riders helped me in the end to edge closer to Eli [Tomac] and it was pretty hectic with all that going on, so it was a tight finish, but overall I'm happy with how the season has started and am looking to push forward from here. It was positive for me to see what it takes to win at this point of the year, being so close tonight, so we'll learn from the few mistakes and keep fighting on."

                Also equipped with the KTM 450 SX-F FACTORY EDITION, Plessinger only managed to qualify in 14th, before quickly turning that around in his Heat race for sixth position despite being caught up in an early incident. The opening lap of the Main Event saw him positioned outside of the top 15 in the early stages, however, he put his head down and made a series of critical passes from there. In the end, Plessinger made his way into ninth place to take home important championship points two rounds into the new season.

                Aaron Plessinger: “San Diego was a challenging day for me, even if the result was close to round one. Although practice didn't go as planned, I was riding good in the Heat race, got a pretty good start, and then got caught up in a crash that I couldn't avoid, so came from dead last to sixth in that. In the Main Event, I got a horrible start and worked my way back to ninth, which is not what we wanted, but we'll get better as we go. I have to focus on starts this week and come out swinging when we head back to Anaheim.”

                The third of Red Bull KTM Factory Racing's regular 450SX contenders, Marvin Musquin, was ruled out of the San Diego round following an untimely mid-week practice crash that resulted in a wrist injury.

                Unfortunately for Red Bull KTM Factory Racing 250SX West rider Maximus Vohland, mishaps in both his Heat race and the Last Chance Qualifier meant he was unable to transfer through to the Main Event. Vohland qualified in eighth position during the afternoon, before a first turn incident upon the restarted first Heat saw him cross the line in 13th place. From there, he recovered from a poor start in the LCQ to make his way into a transfer position, only to go down in the final laps and finish in P8 onboard the KTM 250 SX-F FACTORY EDITION. Now 12th in the point standings, Vohland will look to return stronger next weekend at Anaheim 2.

                Maximus Vohland: “Timed qualifying went well, being inside the top eight. In the first Heat race I had a very bad start, made my way up to sixth, and then the red flag came out. On the restart I crashed in the first turn and, with only two laps to go, I was outside of the top nine and had to go to the LCQ. In the last chance, I worked my way up to a qualifying position, but then made a mistake on the last lap and went down, unfortunately putting me out of the main. Of course, I’m very disappointed, but I’m healthy and will be back at A2"

                Next Race: January 28 – Anaheim, California

                Results 450SX Class – San Diego
                1. Eli Tomac (USA), Yamaha, 25 laps
                2. Cooper Webb (USA), KTM, +1.148
                3. Justin Barcia (USA), GASGAS, +10.251
                OTHER KTM
                9. Aaron Plessinger (USA), KTM
                13. Justin Hill (USA), KTM

                Standings 450SX Class 2023 after 2 of 17 rounds
                1. Eli Tomac, 52 points
                2. Cooper Webb, 46
                3. Chase Sexton, 39
                OTHER KTM
                9. Aaron Plessinger, 29
                13. Justin Hill, 18
                16. Marvin Musquin, 11

                Results 250SX West Class – San Diego
                1. Jett Lawrence (AUS), Honda, 19 laps
                2. RJ Hampshire (USA), Husqvarna, +3.613
                3. Cameron McAdoo (USA), Kawasaki, +4.871s
                OTHER KTM
                9. Derek Kelley (USA), KTM
                12. Joshua Varize (USA), KTM
                DNS. Maximus Vohland (USA), KTM

                Standings 250SX West Class 2023 after 2 of 9 rounds
                1. Jett Lawrence, 52 points
                2. RJ Hampshire, 46
                3. Cameron Mcadoo, 42
                OTHER KTM
                8. Derek Kelley, 27
                12. Maximus Vohland, 18
                18. Joshua Varize, 11

                KEVIN BENAVIDES AND KTM WIN THE 2023 DAKAR RALLY

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                Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Kevin Benavides has won the 2023 Dakar Rally! At the end of what has been a hugely successful race for the team, Benavides led home a KTM one-two with Toby Price securing second place, just 44 seconds behind his teammate. The result marks KTM’s 19th victory at the iconic rally-raid event.

                KEVIN BENAVIDES WINS DAKAR RALLY STAGE 13

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                Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Toby Price and Kevin Benavides lie first and second overall in the provisional standings at the 2023 Dakar Rally. After over 43 hours of racing, the two KTM 450 RALLY riders are separated by just 12 seconds! Unfortunately, Matthias Walkner crashed out of stage 13 today and was airlifted to hospital suffering from pain in his lower back.

                TOBY PRICE REGAINS DAKAR RALLY LEAD WITH THIRD-PLACE RESULT ON STAGE 12

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                Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Toby Price has retaken the lead of the 2023 Dakar Rally following a strong ride to third place on stage 12 – the second leg of the event’s Empty Quarter marathon stage. Kevin Benavides placed fifth to successfully retain his third-place position in the overall rally standings, less than three minutes behind Price. Completing today’s special just seconds ahead of Benav

                THIRD-PLACE RESULT FOR TOBY PRICE ON STAGE 11 AT DAKAR RALLY

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                Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Toby Price has completed the first half of the Dakar Rally’s Empty Quarter marathon stage as third fastest. The impressive result moves him back into second place in the overall standings, just 28 seconds down on the leader. Kevin Benavides rode to a solid 10th place today and drops two spots to third in the standings, while Matthias Walkner successfully defended his

                KEVIN BENAVIDES LEADS THE DAKAR RALLY AFTER STAGE 10

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                Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Kevin Benavides has placed fourth on today’s stage 10 of the 2023 Dakar Rally and moves into the provisional lead of the overall standings. Toby Price completed the day in 19th but still lies third overall, just two minutes back, while Matthias Walkner enjoyed a solid day on his KTM 450 RALLY, placing fifth.

                RUNNER-UP RESULT FOR TOBY PRICE ON STAGE NINE OF DAKAR RALLY

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                Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Toby Price has posted the second quickest time on today’s stage nine at the 2023 Dakar Rally, moving up to second overall in the provisional standings, just three seconds from the lead. Kevin Benavides also delivered a strong stage, completing the special as fifth fastest, he now lies third overall. Matthias Walkner sits 11th overall following a tough day in the Saudi

                RED BULL KTM READY TO RACE WEEK TWO AT DAKAR ‘23

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                Red Bull KTM Factory Racing have completed the incredibly tough first week of racing at the 2023 Dakar Rally with all three riders lying inside the top 10 overall. Kevin Benavides sits as top KTM, a mere 13 seconds off the rally lead after well over 30 hours of racing. Toby Price is two minutes down on the leader in fourth, with Matthias Walkner placing 10th, despite suffering an injury to his wri

                PODIUM CHARGE FOR WEBB AND RED BULL KTM IN ANAHEIM

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                The Red Bull KTM Factory Racing team has begun its 2023 AMA Supercross Championship campaign strongly, as multi-time champion Cooper Webb led the charge with an impressive come-from-behind runner-up result aboard the KTM 450 SX-F FACTORY EDITION. Teammates Aaron Plessinger and Marvin Musquin finished the Anaheim season-opener in eighth and 12th respectively, while Max Vohland piloted his KTM 250 SX-F FACTORY EDITION to a career-best fifth in the 250SX West Main Event.
                 
                The 2019 and 2021 title-winner Webb set a solid foundation for the night show by starting his Heat race inside the top four. After losing a position on the second lap, Webb quickly struck back to retake the spot, then shadowed Musquin. From there, 27-year-old Webb made his move a lap later and went on to finish his heat race in third.
                 
                When the gate dropped on the 450SX Main Event, Webb found himself in 10th on the opening lap, but made a number of quick passes to work his way into sixth before the halfway mark. As the track deteriorated, Webb came into his own, dropping his lap-times and making more crucial passes to work his way onto the podium, before executing a final-lap pass to claim a hard-fought, satisfying P2 result at the opening race of the new SuperMotocross World Championship.
                 
                Cooper Webb: “I’m stoked to start this season so well! Honestly, I was really hoping to get a top five, maybe a top three tonight. I didn’t get a great start and I actually stalled the bike, and that put me back in the mid-pack. It’s tough because at the first round everyone’s feisty and excited, so it’s about being smart getting around guys, and moving forward without wasting too much time. The track was very rough, but I found some good lines and I was able to get start clicking off laps and making passes. A lot of riders made mistakes tonight and it worked out well for me.”
                 
                Plessinger’s night got off to a promising start with a strong performance in his Heat race. After a top-eight start aboard his KTM 450 SX-F FACTORY EDITION, Plessinger was one of the big movers throughout the seven-lap Heat. He constantly moved forward through the pack, regularly making passes as he surged to a hard-fought fourth place finish, making his final pass on the last lap.
                 
                It was an eventful Main Event for the #7, as he rounded the first turn inside the top 10, then found himself caught in the thick of the action. Capitalizing on other riders’ errors and making clever moves for position, Plessinger made his way into seventh, but went down late in the race and dropped to 11th. A string of late passes and opportunities saw him rebound to finish the race in eighth place.
                 
                Aaron Plessinger: “For the first round of the season and my first race back since February, my day went pretty well. I qualified in 10th, and while I didn’t get a good start in my Heat race, I made it work and came back to fourth. In the Main Event I was in a good position, but had a little spill. If I hadn’t done that, I feel like I would have ended up in the top five or just outside of it, so we’ll clean some stuff up this week and be back ready for Oakland.”
                 
                Longstanding Red Bull KTM racer Musquin began his 2023 campaign strongly with a third-fastest qualifying time aboard the KTM 450 SX-F FACTORY EDITION and brought that same intensity into his Heat race. He jumped well off the gate and into second position, but lost a handful of positions throughout the race – including to his teammate Webb – before crossing the finish-line in P5.
                 
                A mid-pack start to the 450SX Main Event saw the Frenchmen struggle to make headway early on, but he found some opportunities as the race unfolded, working his way into eighth. A small crash undid all his efforts as he remounted in 11th position and, despite keeping his focus forward, he lost another position late to finish the season-opener in 12th.
                 
                Marvin Musquin: “I’m very disappointed with my end result and I know I can do a lot better. Track conditions were very tough and I wasn’t able to put it all together tonight. I had a bad start and got pinched badly in the first turn, and from that point on I struggled to find a rhythm. I could’ve got a good result as a lot of riders crashed, but I wasn’t able to make it happen. I got into a better rhythm in the middle part of the race, but then I dropped it. It was a really tough night and this isn’t what I want, so we’ll keep working and do better next weekend.”
                 
                It was a memorable night for Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Max Vohland in round one of 250SX West. The rising star launched well off the starting gate in the first Heat race of the 2023 season, rounding the first turn in third. Early pressure from behind saw Vohland respond well and push his way into second, but he lost the position several corners later. From that point he concentrated on clicking off consistent laps to finish with a well-deserved P3 result.
                 
                Another great start in the 250SX Main Event saw Vohland rocket into third, a position he held for two laps before dropping to fourth. He then settled into a good rhythm and kept his focus forward for most of the race before a small mistake on the 12th lap saw him give up another place. Still, Vohland continued to put down consistent laps to cross the finish-line with a career-best fifth-place result and start his 2023 campaign on a high note.
                 
                Max Vohland: “A1 was a good start to the championship for me. I started off the day with two good qualifying sessions, then I had a strong in my Heat, racing to a third-place finish. In the Main Event I got off to a good start and battled most of the race in fourth, and ended up fifth for the night. I’m really happy as my goal was a top-five result and I was able to achieve that. I’m looking forward to carrying this momentum into Oakland next weekend.”
                 
                Next Race: January 14 – Oakland, California
                 
                Results 450SX Class – Anaheim I
                1. Eli Tomac (USA), Yamaha, 21 laps
                2. Cooper Webb (USA), KTM, +2.778
                3. Chase Sexton (USA), Honda, +4.350
                OTHER KTM
                8. Aaron Plessinger (USA), KTM
                12. Marvin Musquin (FRA), KTM
                15. Justin Hill (USA), KTM
                17. Josh Hill (USA), KTM
                19. Kevin Moranz (USA), KTM
                 
                Standings 450SX Class 2023 after 1 of 17 rounds

                1. Eli Tomac, 26 points
                2. Cooper Webb, 23
                3. Chase Sexton, 21
                OTHER KTM
                8. Aaron Plessinger, 15
                12. Marvin Musquin, 11
                15. Justin Hill, 8
                17. Josh Hill, 6
                19. Kevin Moranz, 4
                 
                Results 250SX West Class – Anaheim I
                1. Jett Lawrence (AUS), Honda, 16 laps
                2. RJ Hampshire (USA), Husqvarna, +05.259
                3. Cameron McAdoo (USA), Kawasaki, +10.671
                OTHER KTM
                5. Max Vohland (USA), KTM
                10. Derek Kelley (USA), KTM
                19. Hunter Cross (USA), KTM
                 
                Standings 250SX West Class 2023 after 1 of 9 rounds

                1. Jett Lawrence, 26 points
                2. RJ Hampshire, 23
                3. Cameron Mcadoo, 21
                OTHER KTM
                5. Max Vohland, 18
                10. Derek Kelley, 13
                19. Hunter Cross, 4

                TOBY PRICE CLAIMS THIRD ON DAKAR RALLY STAGE SIX

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                Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Toby Price has posted the third-fastest time on a shortened stage six of the 2023 Dakar Rally. Teammate Kevin Benavides was hot on Price’s heels, finishing fifth, just 21 seconds behind. Matthias Walkner secured another top-10 stage result as he continues to adjust to riding with an injured wrist, sustained on stage two.

                SOLID STAGE FIVE FOR RED BULL KTM AT DAKAR ‘23

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                Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Toby Price, Matthias Walkner, and Kevin Benavides have successfully completed the ultra-demanding stage five at the 2023 Dakar Rally. The three-man team all placed inside the top 10, with Price finishing provisionally in third place, Walkner in sixth, and Benavides a further three minutes back in eighth.

                BRISK continues to add the spark to KTM Factory Racing for 2023

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                Red Bull KTM Factory Racing teams in both the FIM MXGP Motocross World Championship and FIM Enduro competition will be fired into the fray thanks to spark plug specialists BRISK for 2023.

                KTM began an official association with BRISK in 2022 and the Czech firm’s technology helped towards the desired level of performance across both motocross tracks and enduro stages. Among the wins and podium results, Tom Vialle’s exciting MX2 world championship victory, Manuel Lettenbichler’s Hard Enduro title and Josep Garcia’s Manufacturer and Teams crowns in Enduro2 showed how BRISK’s hardware could benefit the KTM SX-F, KTM EXC and KTM EXC-F motorcycles for the demands of the highest levels of racing.

                BRISK hails from Tábor, close to the city of Prague, and was established almost 90 years ago. This long history comes with a wealth of experience, particularly in offroad motorsports, but also means their R&D and technical support departments react quickly to the challenges and changes of world championship contests. Once the gate drops or the clock starts then success often goes hand-in-hand with testing, evaluation, dependability and consistency and this is why KTM is happy to align with BRISK for the season ahead.

                2023 will be the second year that race technicians in Munderfing will keep total faith with BRISK spark plugs for works KTM machinery, and KTM are extremely pleased to count on the company as an important technical supplier in the quest for their racing objectives.

                Robert Jonas, Head of Motorsports Offroad: “We’re really pleased with how the collaboration with BRISK worked out in 2022 and for a wide selection of our racing program. We had been using BRISK spark plugs during 2021 and our development cycle, and we knew they were an ideal choice when it came to putting our race bikes on the line for ‘22. So, it’s good to be working together again for 2023 and I hope we can put even more trophies on shelves in Austria and the Czech Republic.”

                Hana Kajnarova, Commercial Director BRISK: “It is pleasure for BRISK to continue the partnership with KTM for the 2023 season. During all of the races of the 2022 World Championship BRISK spark plugs have done good job in KTM engines, what has been ever the priority of BRISK engineers and big fans of motorcycle sport. This mutual cooperation moves us further to new technical advances for KTM racing engines. On behalf of BRISK I would like to thank for the opportunity to be part of KTM success and to wish good luck to the entire team and all of the riders for 2023”.

                FOURTH PLACE FINISH FOR TOBY PRICE ON DAKAR STAGE FOUR

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                Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Toby Price and Kevin Benavides have delivered strong performances on day four of the 2023 Dakar Rally. Price completed the stage in fourth place, with Benavides less than one minute behind his teammate in seventh. Matthias Walkner, who injured his wrist in a crash on stage two, gritted his teeth once again to finish the stage in 12th.

                KEVIN BENAVIDES PLACES FOURTH ON DAKAR STAGE THREE

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                Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Kevin Benavides has posted the fourth quickest time on the long 447-kilometer timed special on day three of the Dakar Rally. Toby Price delivered a strong performance over the mixed terrain to finish in sixth place, while Matthias Walkner placed 11th.

                TOP-FIVE RESULT FOR TOBY PRICE ON DAKAR STAGE TWO

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                Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Toby Price has completed the extremely tough and long second stage of the 2023 Dakar Rally as the fifth fastest rider. Joining Price inside the top 10, Kevin Benavides placed eighth despite incurring a one-minute speeding penalty, while Matthias Walkner posted the 10th quickest time, just four minutes down on the stage winner after well over five hours of racing.

                STRONG START TO 2023 DAKAR RALLY FOR RED BULL KTM

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                The Red Bull KTM Factory Racing team have made a solid start to the 2023 Dakar Rally with Kevin Benavides finishing second on stage one, and Toby Price in fifth. Matthias Walkner, who stopped to assist a fallen rider early on in the stage, completed the opening day in provisional 10th.

                RED BULL KTM READY FOR 2023 DAKAR RALLY

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                Red Bull KTM Factory Racing have completed their shakedown tests and administrative checks ahead of the 2023 Dakar Rally and are now ready to take on the 14-stage event in Saudi Arabia. The three-man team, all former Dakar champions, will first face the opening prologue on December 31, 2022, before taking on stage one on New Year’s Day 2023.

                Red Bull KTM Factory Racing to rely on Milwaukee backing for MXGP mission

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                Red Bull KTM Factory Racing KTM SX-F machinery will be prepared and made ‘race ready’ for FIM MXGP Motocross World Championship action thanks to Milwaukee hardware for the next two years. The American firm will sponsor as well as provide technical cordless and hand tools for the works team as they attempt to defend their MX2 crown and aim to retrieve the MXGP title.

                RED BULL KTM ARE READY TO RACE DAKAR 2023

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                Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Matthias Walkner, Toby Price, and Kevin Benavides are ready to take on the 2023 Dakar Rally. With less than one month to go before the start of the iconic event, the team will soon complete their final preparations before heading to Saudi Arabia to compete in the 14-stage event, which starts on December 31.

                2022 ends with the first step to 2023: MotoGP™ testing finalizes Valencia stint

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                Red Bull KTM Factory Racing barely had time to let the Prosecco spray dry from the final Grand Prix of the 2022 MotoGP season at the Ricardo Tormo Circuit in Valencia. The first test with an eye on the 2023 campaign took place less than 48 hours after the crew had celebrated 2nd and 5th finishes in Spain and 2nd place in the Teams’ championship and saw new recruit Jack Miller make his first laps o

                RUNNER-UP RESULT FOR KEVIN BENAVIDES AT THE 2022 ANDALUCIA RALLY

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                Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Kevin Benavides has successfully completed the 2022 Andalucia Rally, finishing in second place. Opening the fourth stage of this final round of the FIM World Rally-Raid Championship, the KTM 450 RALLY rider fought hard over the short 100-kilometer timed special to ultimately claim second place for the day and secure a runner-up result at the close of the Spanish event

                Top eight for resilient Binder at Malaysian MotoGP™

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                The penultimate Grand Prix of the season drew MotoGP to the sweltering climes of the Sepang International Circuit and under cloudy skies Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Brad Binder scored another top ten result to stay within reach of the top five in the championship standings.

                STAGE THREE WIN FOR KEVIN BENAVIDES AT ANDALUCIA RALLY

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                Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Kevin Benavides has topped the timesheets on day three of the 2022 Andalucia Rally. Racing skillfully through what the organizers described as the toughest stage of the event, the KTM 450 RALLY rider maintained his focus throughout the 284-kilometer special to clinch the win by a narrow 18 seconds. Benavides now lies second overall with one day left to race.

                TOP-FOUR RESULT FOR KEVIN BENAVIDES ON STAGE ONE AT ANDALUCIA RALLY

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                Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Kevin Benavides has made a solid start to his 2022 Andalucia Rally, claiming fourth on the opening stage. The KTM 450 RALLY racer was the 10th rider into the stage but took the lead at the kilometer 34 waypoint and carried that advantage to the finish. Unfortunately, after being awarded a six-minute penalty for speeding, Benavides dropped three places to fourth.

                DOUBLE WIN FOR JOSEP GARCIA AT ENDUROGP GERMANY

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                Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Josep Garcia has dominated proceedings at the seventh and final round of the FIM EnduroGP World Championship to claim victory on both days of racing at the iconic Zschopau venue in Germany. Although the young Spaniard gave his all in the challenging conditions, he wasn't quite able to secure the 2022 Enduro2 world title, and ultimately finished the season as runner-up

                Grand Prix podium prizes for Öncü and Acosta in Australia

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                The Animoca Brands Australian Grand Prix was the scene for round eighteen of twenty in 2022 MotoGP™ and the KTM GP Academy toasted podium results in Moto3™ for Red Bull KTM Tech3’s Deniz Öncü and in Moto2™ for Red Bull KTM Ajo’s Pedro Acosta around a sunny, windy and chilly Phillip Island.

                MANUEL LETTENBICHLER WINS 2022 FIM HARD ENDURO WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP!

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                Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Manuel Lettenbichler has won the 2022 FIM Hard Enduro World Championship. Claiming a dominant victory at the eighth and final round of the series - Hixpania Hard Enduro - the young German secured the title in style on his KTM 300 EXC. FMF KTM Factory Racing’s Trystan Hart narrowly missed the podium in fourth.

                KEVIN BENAVIDES SECURES TOP-SIX RESULT AT RALLYE DU MAROC

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                Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Kevin Benavides has successfully completed the 2022 Rallye du Maroc in sixth place. Following a tough start to the event where Benavides opened stage one, the Argentinian fought back hard, delivering strong stage results to ultimately finish inside the top six. Toby Price, who also showed great pace during the event, unfortunately crashed out of the competition yester

                KEVIN BENAVIDES DELIVERS THIRD-PLACE PERFORMANCE ON RALLYE DU MAROC STAGE FOUR

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                Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Kevin Benavides has posted the third-fastest time on today’s fourth and penultimate stage of the 2022 Rallye du Maroc. Unfortunately for Toby Price, a crash early in the timed special forced him to withdraw from the stage. Although Toby was found not to have sustained any serious injuries, the Australian will play no further part in the race.

                TOBY PRICE LIES THIRD OVERALL AS RALLYE DU MAROC REACHES HALFWAY STAGE

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                At the close of day three at the 2022 Rallye du Maroc, Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Toby Price lies third overall after his sixth-place result on today’s challenging stage. As the second rider into the stage, Kevin Benavides opened much of the special but was able to maintain a strong pace to finish eighth, just over six minutes down on the leader.

                RUNNER-UP RESULT FOR KEVIN BENAVIDES ON RALLYE DU MAROC STAGE TWO

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                Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Kevin Benavides has delivered an outstanding ride on day two of the 2022 Rallye du Maroc, posting the second-quickest time and finishing less than three minutes down on the day’s stage winner. Toby Price also enjoyed a solid day in the Moroccan dunes, finishing sixth and moving up to second in the provisional overall rally standings.

                TOBY PRICE PLACES THIRD ON RALLYE DU MAROC STAGE ONE

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                Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Toby Price has finished third-fastest on the opening stage of the 2022 Rallye du Maroc. The Australian made the best use of his start position, earned through his runner-up result in the short prologue stage, to make up time on the rest of the field. Kevin Benavides, who had the difficult task of opening the stage, finished 10th fastest.

                RED BULL KTM READY FOR ACTION AT RALLYE DU MAROC

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                Red Bull KTM Factory Racing are ready to take on the 2022 Rallye du Maroc. The five-stage event marks the third round of this year’s FIM World Rally-Raid Championship. With Matthias Walkner still recovering from injury, Kevin Benavides and Toby Price will fly the flag for KTM in Morocco, riding the latest KTM 450 RALLY machines.

                RED BULL KTM FACTORY RACING AND HINSON SET TO CONTINUE SUCCESSFUL RELATIONSHIP THROUGH 2024

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                Red Bull KTM Factory Racing and Hinson Clutch Components have renewed their highly successful technical partnership for a further two seasons, extending the 15-year relationship through until the close of the 2024 season. The new agreement ensures that the team’s MXGP, Rally, Offroad, and AMA Supercross and Pro Motocross riders will continue to benefit from the proven performance and reliability o

                Binder so close to Aragon MotoGP™ podium result

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                Brad Binder raced to 4th position and his second-best finish of the current MotoGP season at MotorLand Aragon today. The Red Bull KTM Factory Racing rider made a brilliant start and remained in podium contention for the entire duration of the fifteenth round of twenty and the penultimate European Grand Prix of the campaign.

                San Marino celebrations with Moto3™ and Moto2™ trophies for Masia and Fernandez

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                MotoGP visited the Italian mainland for the second time in the 2022 season and the flat and curling Misano World Circuit Marco Simoncelli was the scene for the Gran Premio Gryfyn di San Marino e della Riviera di Rimini. KTM watched Red Bull KTM Ajo riders Jaume Masia and Augusto Fernandez scale the Moto3 and Moto2 podiums in 2nd and 3rd positions respectively in hot and sunny conditions.

                Binder attacks San Marino MotoGP™ to grab 8th place

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                San Marino and another Italian audience for 2022 MotoGP witnessed Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Brad Binder steers the KTM RC16 to 8th position under clear blue skies at the Misano World Circuit Marco Simoncelli for the Gran Premio Gryfyn di San Marino e della Riviera di Rimini.

                JOSEP GARCIA TAKES OVERALL INDIVIDUAL HONORS AT 2022 ISDE

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                Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Josep Garcia has claimed overall individual victory at the 96th edition of the FIM International Six Days Enduro (ISDE). Riding his KTM 350 EXC-F, the reigning Enduro2 World Champion topped three of the five days at the event before delivering a strong runner-up performance in the final motocross test to take the win by close to one minute. The result marks the young

                MANUEL LETTENBICHLER TAKES FIM HARD ENDURO WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP LEAD WITH RED BULL OUTLIERS WIN

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                Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Manuel Lettenbichler delivered the goods at round seven of the FIM Hard Enduro World Championship to claim victory at Red Bull Outliers. Claiming the top step of the podium at the Canadian hard enduro, the German now takes over the series points lead with just one round remaining. Pushing him all the way, FMF KTM Factory Racing’s Trystan Hart made it a KTM 1-2 with th

                PLESSINGER AND RED BULL KTM BACK ON THE 450MX PODIUM AT ROUND 11

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                With 3-3 results at the Ironman National, Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Aaron Plessinger has secured third overall in the 450MX class at the penultimate round of the 2022 AMA Pro Motocross Championship. Ryan Dungey was in the mix alongside his teammate Plessinger throughout the day, coming close to capturing his first podium of the season with 4-7 finishes in Crawfordsville, Indiana.

                JOSEP GARCIA AND KTM READY TO TAKE ON THE 96TH INTERNATIONAL SIX DAYS ENDURO

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                Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Josep Garcia is ready to race the 2022 FIM International Six Days Enduro (ISDE), being held in and around Le Puy-en-Velay, France. Leading Spain’s World Trophy team into the event, Josep will be aiming to repeat the overall individual event win he secured last year in Italy. Joining Garcia in France, FMF KTM Factory Racing riders Josh Toth, Kailub Russell, and Dante O

                KEVIN BENAVIDES READY TO RACE 2022 ATACAMA RALLY

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                Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Kevin Benavides is ready to take on the 2022 edition of the Atacama Rally in Chile. Benavides will use the event to continue testing his KTM 450 RALLY and build his speed ahead of the next round of the world championship, in Morocco later in the year.

                Top seven heroics by Binder at Austrian MotoGP™

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                The CryptoDATA Motorrad Grand Prix von Österreich brought KTM onto home ground and to the immense Red Bull Ring facility in Spielberg where Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Brad Binder was able to score 7th position in the newest outing for 2022 MotoGP.

                Home MotoGP™ speed & competitiveness for the KTM GP Academy in Austria

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                The CryptoDATA Motorrad Grand Prix von Österreich produced scenes of encouragement and satisfaction for the KTM GP Academy. Pedro Acosta and Augusto Fernandez shone for the Red Bull KTM Ajo team as they finished in the Moto2 top five at the Red Bull Ring while Red Bull KTM Tech3’s Deniz Öncü just missed the Moto3™ podium. The famous and fast Austrian complex provided warm and cloudy conditions for

                DUNGEY FIGHTS UP FRONT AT BUDDS CREEK

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                The 2022 AMA Pro Motocross Championship took on the iconic Budds Creek National for the tenth round on Saturday and Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Ryan Dungey was on top form all day, finishing just off the 450MX podium with close 4-4 moto results in Mechanicsville, Maryland.

                Vialle wins Grand Prix of Finland and narrows MX2 title chase

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                Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Tom Vialle triumphed on his first visit to the sandy Hyvinkää for the Grand Prix of Finland by taking his KTM 250 SX-F to 2nd and 1st in two hot and rough motos. The result allowed the Frenchman to close the gap at the top of the MX2 world championship standings from 26 to 15 points.

                PLESSINGER CLAIMS FOURTH OVERALL AT UNADILLA NATIONAL

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                Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Aaron Plessinger came close to securing his second 450MX podium of the season, finishing fourth overall at Round 9 of the 2022 AMA Pro Motocross Championship in New Berlin, New York. Returning to racing after the series’ two-week break, Plessinger fought

                Augusto Fernandez wins again as Red Bull KTM leave British Grand Prix with more Moto2™ & Moto3 silverware

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                The fast, flat and relentless challenge that is the Silverstone circuit was more happy hunting ground for the Red Bull KTM teams in both Moto3 and Moto2 categories. Augusto Fernandez won for the third consecutive time in Moto2 as both Deniz Öncü and Jaume Masia rode to the Moto3 podium at the Monster Energy British Grand Prix for round twelve of the world championship.

                DOUBLE ENDUROGP VICTORY FOR JOSEP GARCIA IN HUNGARY

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                Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Josep Garcia has charged to victory on both days of racing at round six of the FIM EnduroGP World Championship, held in Zalaegerszeg, Hungary. Just one week after returning to competition following injury, the KTM 350 EXC-F racer was back to his best at the penultimate round of the season, winning both Enduro2 and the overall EnduroGP category in style.

                DOUBLE ENDURO2 PODIUM RESULT FOR JOSEP GARCIA AT GP OF SLOVAKIA

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                Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Josep Garcia has returned to FIM EnduroGP World Championship action in style by claiming two Enduro2 podiums at the GP of Slovakia. Just over one month since undergoing surgery to repair a displaced fracture of his left thumb, the KTM 350 EXC-F racer placed third in E2 on both days of racing while also securing a third-place result in the overall EnduroGP category on

                MANUEL LETTENBICHLER FIGHTS BACK TO PLACE SIXTH AT RED BULL ROMANIACS

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                Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Manuel Lettenbichler has completed round five of the FIM Hard Enduro World Championship at Red Bull Romaniacs in sixth overall. Fighting back from an early two-hour penalty, the KTM 300 EXC rider went on to claim two day wins at the Romanian hard enduro rallye. FMF KTM Factory Racing’s Trystan Hart secured fourth place on his second appearance at the event, while form

                LETTENBICHLER AND WALKNER READY TO RACE 2022 RED BULL ROMANIACS

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                Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Manuel Lettenbichler and Matthias Walkner are ready to take on the 19th edition of Red Bull Romaniacs. While Lettenbichler hopes to secure his fourth consecutive FIM Hard Enduro World Championship race win in 2022, as well as his fourth consecutive Romaniacs victory, Walkner will be contesting the hard enduro rallye for the first time, riding in the Bronze class on hi

                Vialle walks the podium at Belgian MXGP

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                Tom Vialle secured 3rd place through the brutal sand of Lommel for the Grand Prix of Belgium and for the fourteenth round of the 2022 FIM Motocross World Championship. The Red Bull KTM Factory Racing rider banked 7th and 4th in the motos and remains a close 2nd in the MX2 standings.

                5th overall for Vialle at vibrant Czech MXGP

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                Red Bull KTM Factory Racing consolidated their position as contenders for the MX2 FIM Motocross World Championship as Tom Vialle ran to 5th place overall in front of a packed Loket circuit for the 2022 Grand Prix of Czech Republic.

                RED BULL KTM FACTORY RACING AND RAM BEGIN EXCITING GLOBAL PARTNERSHIP

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                Red Bull KTM Factory Racing and RAM have formed an exciting new partnership which will see them join forces in three elite racing disciplines for the remainder of 2022 - the FIM Motocross World Championship, the FIM EnduroGP World Championship, and the FIM Hard Enduro World Championship. The new collaboration is based on the brands’ shared values of power and agility, as well as on their proven ab

                DUNGEY SCORES A TOP-FIVE IN FRONT OF HOMETOWN FANS AT SPRING CREEK

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                Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Ryan Dungey scored fifth overall at the Spring Creek National with a pair of hard-fought 4-6 finishes in front of his home state crowd in Minnesota. Teammate Max Vohland delivered a season-best finish of fourth in 250MX Moto 1, setting himself up for a positive sixth overall finish at Round 7 of the AMA Pro Motocross Championship.

                MANUEL LETTENBICHLER SECURES 2022 FIM HARD ENDURO HAT-TRICK WITH RED BULL ABESTONE WIN

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                Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Manuel Lettenbichler has made it three wins in a row in the 2022 FIM Hard Enduro World Championship with victory at round four’s Red Bull Abestone. Carrying his winning form from rounds two and three, Lettenbichler once again proved to be the rider to beat in hard enduro, racing to a clear eight-minute margin of victory in Italy. Despite missing the opening round due

                DUNGEY CLAIMS SEVENTH AT REDBUD MX NATIONAL

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                The Red Bull KTM Factory Racing team landed in Buchanan, Michigan on Saturday to celebrate America’s Fourth of July weekend at the crowd-favorite KTM RedBud National. With a warm welcome back to the Midwest, Ryan Dungey highlighted the team’s efforts in the highly-competitive 450MX class with

                MIXED FORTUNES FOR JOSEP GARCIA AT ENDUROGP OF ITALY

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                Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Josep Garcia has experienced a very mixed weekend at the EnduroGP of Italy, claiming a hard-fought victory on day one to top the timesheets in both the Enduro2 and the overall EnduroGP categories. Unfortunately for the Spaniard, a crash on the second day while again fighting for the win knocked Garcia down the rankings with the KTM 350 EXC-F rider ultimately salvaging

                MANUEL LETTENBICHLER WINS 2022 RED BULL ERZBERGRODEO

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                Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Manuel Lettenbichler has won the 26th edition of the Red Bull Erzbergrodeo. First rider to checkpoint one, the young German maintained his lead right to the checkered flag. The win marks Manuel’s second consecutive FIM Hard Enduro World Championship victory since his return from injury at round two. FMF KTM Factory Racing’s Trystan Hart rounded out the podium in third

                Binder fills the protagonist role at demanding German MotoGP™

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                Red Bull KTM Factory Racing clocked a double top ten result at the Liqui Moly Motorrad Grand Prix Deutschland and in front of a sell-out crowd packed into the sunny Sachsenring. The tenth round of the MotoGP world championship saw Brad Binder finish 7th and Miguel Oliveira 9th as all KTM RC16 riders grabbed points in Germany.

                Vialle rues poor luck at German Grand Prix

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                Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Tom Vialle used his factory KTM 250 SX-f to seal another moto victory in the 2022 FIM MX2 Motocross World Championship at Talkessel, Teutschenthal for the Grand Prix of Germany but classified 9th overall after a second moto DNF.

                CAIROLI LANDS JUST OUTSIDE THE PODIUM AT THUNDER VALLEY

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                Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Antonio Cairoli continues to race his way toward his first 450MX podium, capturing his best moto finishes of the season – with fourth and fifth – to secure fifth overall at Round 3. Teammate Ryan Dungey followed suit in sixth overall, claiming a pair of consistent 7-7 finishes at the Thunder Valley National.

                MotoGP™ points across the board at roasting Catalan GP

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                Brad Binder and Miguel Oliveira starred for Red Bull KTM Factory Racing as they scored 8th and 9th positions in another strong MotoGP outing for the squad, this time around the slippery Circuit de Barcelona – Catalunya. A hot and demanding Catalan Grand Prix saw all KTM RC16s in the points with both Tech3 KTM Factory Racing MotoGP class rookies posting their highest classifications to-date.

                Spanish Grand Prix victory for superb Vialle

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                Another capacity crowd attendance created one of the most atmospheric Grand Prix events of the 2022 FIM MXGP Motocross World Championship at Intu Xanadu Arroyomolinos and Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Tom Vialle rushed to 1st position overall.

                Heroic top ten double for Red Bull KTM after MotoGP™ Mugello rush

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                Red Bull KTM Factory Racing left the confines of the scenic and speedy Mugello circuit with both riders making substantial recoveries from their grid positions. It was Brad Binder who shone especially at a cloudy Gran Premio d’Italia Oakley for the eighth outing in MotoGP this year as the South African pulled from 16th up to 7th.

                Acosta strikes first Moto2™ gold at Mugello

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                The KTM GP Academy raced into action for the Gran Premio d’Italia Oakley at the magnificent setting of Mugello and in overcast and cool summer conditions for the eighth round of the now-twenty round MotoGP™ championship. Pedro Acosta was the standout performer on the day with his very first victory in the Moto2 class.

                MANUEL LETTENBICHLER READY TO RACE XROSS HARD ENDURO RALLY

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                Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Manuel Lettenbichler will return to competitive action today when he begins his participation in round two of the FIM Hard Enduro World Championship – Xross Hard Enduro Rally. The young German was forced to sit out the opening event of the series following surgery on his left knee but is now well on the way to full fitness.

                STRONG RUNNER-UP RESULTS FOR JOSEP GARCIA AT ENDUROGP OF PORTUGAL

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                Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Josep Garcia has finished as runner-up on both days of the second round of the FIM EnduroGP World Championship, held in Portugal. Placing second in the Enduro2 and overall EnduroGP classes on Saturday, Garcia then repeated his day one results on Sunday, frustratingly finishing both days just short of the top step of the overall podium.

                Vialle blasts to brilliant Sardinia Grand Prix win

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                2022 MXGP neared the halfway stage with the Grand Prix of Sardegna in the deep sand of Riola Sardo. Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Tom Vialle guided his works KTM 250 SX-F to 1st position overall in MX2 during a hot and demanding round eight of the season.

                DOUBLE PODIUM RESULT FOR JOSEP GARCIA AT ENDUROGP OF SPAIN

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                Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Josep Garcia has made an impressive start to his 2022 FIM EnduroGP World Championship campaign, overcoming a mixed opening day to top the Enduro2 class and take an imposing EnduroGP-class win on day two of the GP of Spain. Placing third in the hugely competitive Enduro2 category on Saturday, Josep removed all mistakes from his riding for the final day of competition i

                STRONG TOP-FIVE FOR MUSQUIN AT SX FINALE

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                The Red Bull KTM Factory Racing team had a strong finish to the 2022 AMA Supercross Championship with 450SX riders Marvin Musquin and Cooper Webb finishing fifth and sixth, respectively, at the season finale in Salt Lake City, Utah.

                MUSQUIN CONTINUES HIS LATE-SEASON CHARGE WITH THIRD-PLACE RESULT IN DENVER

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                The penultimate round of the AMA Supercross Championship took place earlier today in Denver, Colorado, and Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Marvin Musquin raced to a third-place podium finish in the 450SX class. Overcoming challenging track conditions, Musquin minimized his mistakes and managed the race to successfully land his fifth podium appearance in the last six rounds.

                More Moto3™ silverware for Masia with runner-up finish in Portugal

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                The Grande Premio Tissot de Portugal brought MotoGP™ together for round five and the first European date after sojourns to Qatar, Indonesia, Argentina and the USA so far in 2022. The drops, climbs and cambers of the Algarve International Circuit was the tricky setting for the latest chapter for the world championship as the KTM GP Academy hunted decent results in the Moto3 and Moto2™ classes.

                Oliveira sets the early pace in Portugal…with hundreds of fans in tow!

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                Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Miguel Oliveira felt the pressure of heading ‘the pack’ for the second time in just two years at the Algarve International Circuit. Instead of 23 other MotoGP™ riders, the 27-year-old was instead chased by hundreds of excited fans for a lap around the stunning Portuguese facility ahead of the Grande Premio Tissot de Portugal and the fifth round of the 2022 championshi

                First 2022 Moto3™ honors for Jaume Masia at USA Grand Prix

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                Round four of 2022 MotoGP™ dashed around the challenging curves of the Circuit of the Americas in Austin, Texas as the Red Bull Grand Prix of the Americas served up more fascinating entertainment fare. Red Bull KTM Ajo had reason for cheer with Jaume Masia taking his first Moto3 victory of the season and his second for the team.

                Vialle wins three in a row after Trentino MX2 success

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                MXGP moved to Italy once more as the Grand Prix of Trentino constituted the fifth round of the 2022 season and ended the first quarter of the current championship. Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Tom Vialle took his KTM 250 SX-F to a perfect 1-1 score sheet on the day and owns the red plate for the first time this term.

                Binder rushes to 6th place in Argentina MotoGP™

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                The first Grand Prix of Argentina since 2019 saw Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Brad Binder dash around the flat and fast Termas de Rio Hondo circuit for 6th position on Sunday. The ultra-competitive series continues to produce new winners and podium finishers but KTM are highly placed in every championship table.

                Holgado continues Moto3™ progress as MotoGP™ returns to Argentina

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                MotoGP made its way back to the quick and relentless Termas de Rio Hondo circuit in Argentina and to race in front of the typically passionate and appreciative native fans for the first time since 2019. Red Bull KTM Ajo’s Daniel Holgado managed to capture 7th place in Moto3 while Pedro Acosta managed the same ranking in Moto2™.

                MUSQUIN PODIUMS AT SEATTLE SX

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                Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Marvin Musquin continues to step into his stride late in the AMA Supercross Championship season, where he captured a second-straight podium finish in the highly competitive 450SX class.

                Oliveira storms to wet Indonesian MotoGP™ victory

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                The Pertamina Grand Prix of Indonesia at the new Mandalika circuit was wet and steamy but entirely memorable for a dominant performance by Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Miguel Oliveira who sailed to his first victory of the season and the fourth MotoGP win of his career.

                MUSQUIN AND RED BULL KTM BACK ON THE PODIUM AT INDIANAPOLIS SX

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                The Red Bull KTM Factory Racing Team had a positive night in Indianapolis for Round 11 of the AMA Supercross Championship, where Marvin Musquin fought his way back to the podium with a third-place finish in the 450SX Main Event. Feeling the effects from a hard crash last weekend, teammate Cooper Webb rallied through injury to score a top-five finish.

                MATTHIAS WALKNER CLAIMS THIRD ON FINAL STAGE AT ABU DHABI DESERT CHALLENGE

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                Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Matthias Walkner has placed third on the short, final stage of the 2022 Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge. Toby Price, who was the second rider to enter the special finished in 10th. In the overall classification, both riders completed the event inside the top five, with Price finishing fourth and Walkner one place behind in fifth.

                RUNNER-UP RESULT FOR TOBY PRICE ON ADDC STAGE FOUR

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                Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Toby Price has delivered his best stage result of the 2022 Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge so far, placing second-fastest on the tough, 396-kilometer day four. Opening the stage, Matthias Walkner finished in 13th place, while unfortunately, after suffering a technical issue, Kevin Benavides brought his KTM 450 RALLY home in 26th.

                MATTHIAS WALKNER WINS STAGE THREE AT 2022 ADDC

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                Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Matthias Walkner has won stage three of the 2022 Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge, moving himself up to second in the provisional rally standings. Toby Price earned his best result of this year’s event so far placing fourth fastest, while teammate Kevin Benavides completed the stage in 10th despite opening much of the special and suffering a heavy crash in the latter kilome

                KEVIN BENAVIDES TAKES OVERALL ABU DHABI DESERT CHALLENGE RALLY LEAD

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                The three-man Red Bull KTM Factory Racing team has successfully completed stage two of the Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge – round two of the 2022 FIM Rally-Raid World Championship. Kevin Benavides endured a tough day in the desert, stopping to assist an injured rider before continuing. After the time lost was returned to him, the Argentinian placed third and subsequently moved to the top of the provis

                KEVIN BENAVIDES THIRD FASTEST ON ABU DHABI STAGE ONE

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                Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Kevin Benavides has made a strong start to the 2022 Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge by placing third on the 297-kilometer opening stage. After posting the joint-fastest time on the event’s prologue yesterday, Matthias Walkner claimed fifth on stage one, with teammate Toby Price fighting back from a disrupted start to ultimately claim eighth.

                2022 MXGP roars out of the gate with British Grand Prix

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                Reigning world champions, Red Bull KTM Factory Racing, will open their MXGP Grand Prix campaign this weekend in the UK and with Tom Vialle expected to push for MX2 title honours in 2022. World Champion Jeffrey Herlings is firmly on the recovery path after left heel surgery.

                MARVIN MUSQUIN CLAIMS A TOP-FIVE AT ANAHEIM 3 SX

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                Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Marvin Musquin captured a top-five finish at Saturday’s Anaheim SX, serving as Round 6 of the 2022 AMA Supercross Championship. Returning to Angel Stadium for the third time in six weeks, it was a battle for riders to excel in the unforgiving track conditions but Musquin kept a steady pace to score his second-best finish of the season in fifth.

                2022 MotoGP™: The search for perfection starts here

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                KTM’s sixth season of MotoGP will see Red Bull KTM Factory Racing and Tech3 KTM Factory Racing take the RC16 into competition for the longest series in the history of the sport. Brad Binder, Miguel Oliveira, Raul Fernandez and Remy Gardner will attempt to find fresh milestones through the 21-Grand Prix campaign as the company chase their third successive year of race victory.

                MATTHIAS WALKNER AND KTM FINISH THIRD AT 2022 DAKAR RALLY

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                Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Matthias Walkner has claimed an impressive third-place finish at the incredibly tough 2022 Dakar Rally. Delivering strong, consistent results throughout the entire two-week event, the Austrian star fought hard right to the very end to ultimately finish less than seven minutes behind the race winner after close to 40 hours of racing. Toby Price secured a top-10 overall

                KEVIN BENAVIDES TOPS PENULTIMATE STAGE AT DAKAR 2022

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                Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Kevin Benavides has bounced back from a tough day 10 to win stage 11, the penultimate day of the 2022 Dakar Rally. On one of the toughest specials of the event, Matthias Walkner brought his KTM 450 RALLY home in an excellent fourth place, and now lies third in the provisional event standings with one day left to race. Opening today’s stage, Toby Price placed 28th, whi

                TOBY PRICE WINS DAKAR STAGE 10

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                Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Toby Price has won day 10 of the 2022 Dakar Rally – his first stage win at the 44th running of the event. On what was a day of mixed fortunes for the team, Matthias Walkner lost some time while opening the stage, but still lies fourth overall in the provisional overall standings. Danilo Petrucci enjoyed a solid stage, finishing 11th quickest.

                MATTHIAS WALKNER TAKES DAKAR RALLY LEAD ON STAGE NINE

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                Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Matthias Walkner has taken the provisional overall lead of the 2022 Dakar Rally following a fourth-place finish on day nine. Continuing to deliver strong and consistent stage results, the Austrian star now sits over two minutes ahead of the second-placed rider. Kevin Benavides placed second today, with Toby Price bringing his KTM 450 RALLY home in 17th. Danilo Petrucc

                THIRD-PLACE FINISH FOR MATTHIAS WALKNER ON DAKAR STAGE EIGHT

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                Matthias Walkner has finished as third quickest on the long 830-kilometer eighth stage of the 2022 Dakar Rally, closing the gap on the provisional event leader who he trails by under four minutes. Toby Price enjoyed another solid stage, bringing his KTM 450 RALLY home in sixth place. Kevin Benavides finished as 13th fastest with Danilo Petrucci 25th.

                RUNNER-UP RESULT FOR KEVIN BENAVIDES ON DAKAR STAGE SEVEN

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                Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Kevin Benavides has placed second fastest on the long stage seven of the Dakar Rally. In doing so the Argentinian moves himself up to third overall in the provisional overall standings, one place behind teammate Matthias Walkner, who led out most of today’s special to claim an eventual 24th place finish. Toby Price finished ninth quickest, with Danilo Petrucci success

                RED BULL KTM FACTORY RACING READY FOR SECOND WEEK AT DAKAR 2022

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                Red Bull KTM Factory Racing have successfully completed the demanding first week of the 2022 Dakar Rally. Matthias Walkner is currently the top KTM rider, sitting in a strong second overall in the rally standings. Kevin Benavides and Toby Price endured a tough start to their race campaigns, but both have been steadily fighting their way back up the order, and now sit eighth and 12th respectively.

                WEBB LEADS RED BULL KTM TO A STRONG START IN 2022 AMA SX

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                The Red Bull KTM Factory Racing team delivered solid results aboard the all-new KTM 450 SX-F FACTORY EDITION at Saturday's highly anticipated AMA Supercross Championship opener with a striking podium performance from defending 450SX Champion Cooper Webb in second, and teammate Marvin Musquin finishing just off the podium in fourth.

                WEBB PODIUMS AT ANAHEIM SX OPENER

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                The Red Bull KTM Factory Racing team delivered solid results aboard the all-new KTM 450 SX-F FACTORY EDITION at Saturday's highly anticipated AMA Supercross Championship opener. With a striking podium performance from defending 450SX Champion Cooper Webb in second, and teammate Marvin Musquin finishing just off the podium in fourth, Red Bull KTM is off to a positive start to the 2022 race season.

                THIRD-PLACE RESULT FOR MATTHIAS WALKNER ON SHORTENED DAKAR STAGE SIX

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                Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Matthias Walkner remains in second place in the provisional overall Dakar Rally standings after finishing third on a significantly shortened stage six of the event. Toby Price finished ninth after close to one hour of racing against the clock, with Kevin Benavides just over one minute behind him in 15th. Stage five winner Danilo Petrucci completed the 100-kilometer se

                DANILO PETRUCCI WINS STAGE FIVE AT DAKAR 2022

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                Tech3 KTM Factory Racing’s Danilo Petrucci has won stage five of the Dakar Rally. Putting in a fast but measured performance, the former MotoGP™ star impressed once again by posting the fastest time on the 341-kilometer special. Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Toby Price was initially quickest on the stage, but was later awarded a six-minute penalty, which dropped him down to fifth...

                DANILO PETRUCCI THIRD FASTEST ON DAKAR RALLY STAGE FOUR

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                Danilo Petrucci has finished as the top KTM rider on today’s fast and long stage four, claiming an outstanding third-place result. Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Matthias Walkner brought his KTM 450 RALLY home in eighth place, to move up to second in the provisional overall standings, with Kevin Benavides finishing 16th, and Toby Price 30th.

                TOBY PRICE FINISHES AS RUNNER-UP ON FAST DAKAR RALLY STAGE THREE

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                Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Toby Price has secured his best stage finish of the 2022 Dakar Rally so far, bringing his KTM 450 RALLY home in an impressive second place. On a shortened, but very fast special, Kevin Benavides finished eighth, with Matthias Walkner just two places behind in 10th. Returning to the race following his technical issue on stage two, Tech3 KTM Factory Racing’s Danilo Petr

                THIRD PLACE FINISH FOR KEVIN BENAVIDES ON DAKAR STAGE TWO

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                Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Kevin Benavides has finished third on the fast and technical stage two of the Dakar Rally. Teammates Toby Price and Matthias Walkner also delivered strong results, finishing fifth and 14th respectively. Tech3 KTM Factory Racing’s Danilo Petrucci’s day came to a premature end when a technical issue forced him to withdraw from the stage.

                MATTHIAS WALKNER FINISHES THIRD ON OPENING STAGE OF DAKAR RALLY 2022

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                Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Matthias Walkner, Toby Price, and Kevin Benavides have all successfully completed the first proper day of racing at the 2022 Dakar Rally – a challenging 514 kilometer looped stage from Ha’il to Ha’il. Managing to avoid the worst of the costly navigational issues that affected many of the leading riders, Matthias Walkner finished third fastest, eight-and-a-half minutes

                SHAKEDOWN COMPLETE – RED BULL KTM ARE ALL SET FOR DAKAR 2022

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                The three-man Red Bull KTM Factory Racing team of Matthias Walkner, Toby Price, and Kevin Benavides have successfully completed their pre-event shakedown and final administration tasks and are ready for the first stage of the 2022 Dakar Rally, which takes place tomorrow, January 1. Joining the three former race winners, KTM Factory Racing’s Danilo Petrucci will make his competitive rally debut.

                KTM FACTORY RACING CLOSE A TROPHY-LADEN 2021

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                2021 has been a memorable campaign for Red Bull KTM Factory Racing across the disciplines. Spirited presence in at least six different spheres of motorcycle competition has delivered notable success as well as the full range of emotions. Among the elation and the adversity on track and off, KTM were able to embellish stories and welcome new silverware with a total of 327 FIM world titles now in t

                FOUR-RIDER RED BULL KTM FACTORY RACING TEAM IS READY TO RACE 2022 SEASON ON ALL-NEW KTM FACTORY EDITION MODELS

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                A solid four-rider Red Bull KTM Factory Racing team is set to enter the 2022 AMA Supercross Championship aboard the radically new KTM 450 SX-F FACTORY EDITION and KTM 250 SX-F FACTORY EDITION models. With only a month to go before the start of the series, the Red Bull KTM Factory Racing team came together in Murrieta, California to celebrate the launch of the new generation machines that all rider

                Rest in peace Rene (Hofer)

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                The entire KTM family is deeply saddened by the terrible news that MX2 factory racer Rene Hofer, along with two of his friends, has passed away following a skiing incident in Austria.

                RED BULL KTM FACTORY RACING READY FOR DAKAR 2022

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                Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Matthias Walkner, Toby Price, and Kevin Benavides are fired up and focused on success as they enter the final phase of preparations ahead of next January’s Dakar Rally. The three-man team – all former Dakar Rally winners – will be joined in the Middle East by newly retired MotoGP™ rider Danilo Petrucci, who will make his Dakar debut at the 2022 event.

                WALKNER WINS 2021 ABU DHABI DESERT CHALLENGE

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                Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Matthias Walkner has won the 2021 Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge. Putting in another impressive ride to finish in second place on the fifth and final stage of the event, the 2021 FIM Cross-Country Rallies World Champion secured the race win to cement his position at the top of the championship standings.

                Herlings crowned 2021 MXGP World Champion

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                Jeffrey Herlings has delivered Red Bull KTM Factory Racing their eighth premier class FIM Motocross World Championship since 2010 and third with the KTM 450 SX-F with victory at the 2021 season-closing Grand Prix Citta di Mantova in Italy.

                Herlings ends sensational MXGP season as world champion for the second time

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                Red Bull KTM Factory Racing are MXGP World Champions for the third time since 2017 as Jeffrey Herlings rode to 1st position overall at the eighteenth and final Grand Prix of the season at Mantova in Italy. The 27-year-old Dutchman picked up his fifth FIM gold medal and his second in the premier class of the sport with the KTM 450 SX-F as teammate Tony Cairoli bade farewell to the series in front o

                SECOND PLACE FOR WALKNER ON ABU DHABI PENULTIMATE STAGE

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                Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Matthias Walkner has delivered another strong day in the sand at the 2021 Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge, this time claiming a provisional runner-up result on the penultimate stage of the race. With one day left at this final round of the 2021 FIM Cross-Country Rallies World Championship, Walkner leads the overall standings by close to four minutes.

                WALKNER ENJOYS RUNNER-UP FINISH ON ABU DHABI STAGE THREE

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                Placing second on stage three, Matthias Walkner continues to put in fast, consistent performances at the 2021 Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge. The Red Bull KTM Factory Racing star is yet to finish outside the top two, and continues to lead the overall standings with the rally now past the halfway point.

                MANUEL LETTENBICHLER WINS GETZENRODEO

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                Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Manuel Lettenbichler has won GetzenRodeo in Germany, the final round of the 2021 FIM Hard Enduro World Championship. Delivering a dominant performance at his home race, the KTM 300 EXC TPI rider secured his runner-up placing in the final series standings, tied on points with eventual championship winner Billy Bolt.

                Cairoli back on top in MXGP as Hofer celebrates historic MX2 milestone win in Italy

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                Red Bull KTM Factory Racing returned to the hardpacked racetrack in Arco di Trento for the second of a triple header schedule of fixtures in 2021 MXGP. Tony Cairoli triumphed for the second time this season in MXGP as Rene Hofer succeeded in the MX2 class with the KTM 250 SX-F to become the first Austrian winner of a main category since Heinz Kinigadner in 1987. All six riders in Red Bull KTM colo

                1-2 for Herlings and Prado at packed Spanish Grand Prix

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                Red Bull KTM Factory Racing continued their streak of premium results and podium presence in the 2021 FIM Motocross World Championship as Jeffrey Herlings celebrated his sixth MXGP victory of the season ahead of Jorge Prado around the Spanish hard-pack of Intu Xanadú Arroyomolinos for round 13 of 18 in the current series. Tom Vialle finished runner-up in MX2 for his sixth rostrum appearance in a r

                JOSEP GARCIA ENDS 2021 ENDUROGP SEASON WITH DAY TWO WIN IN FRANCE

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                Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Josep Garcia has claimed yet another Enduro2 class win, this time on the 12th and final day of the series, in France. The newly crowned E2 Champion was still in with a mathematical chance of claiming the overall EnduroGP title and gave his all on the final day of racing. Placing third overall on the day, Josep secured second place in the 2021 EnduroGP standings, bring

                JOSEP GARCIA AND KTM CLAIM ENDURO2 WORLD TITLE

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                Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Josep Garcia has won the 2021 Enduro2 World Championship. Fighting hard through the nine special tests on day one in France, the KTM 350 EXC-F rider topped the E2 rankings, finishing close to 14 seconds ahead of his nearest rival. The result, and the 20 points earned, secured Garcia the E2 class crown with one day of racing remaining.

                RUNNER-UP RESULT FOR MATTHIAS WALKNER ON STAGE FOUR OF RALLYE DU MAROC

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                Matthias Walkner has finished second fastest on the fourth and penultimate stage of the Rallye du Maroc. Coming in just 36 seconds behind the winner, the Red Bull KTM Factory Racing rider regains the provisional overall lead of the event. Toby Price and Kevin Benavides brought their KTM 450 RALLY machines home in sixth and ninth places respectively, while Sam Sunderland was forced to withdraw from

                TOBY PRICE TOP KTM RIDER ON CHALLENGING RALLYE DU MAROC STAGE THREE

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                Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Toby Price has finished as the top KTM rider on a long and technically demanding stage three of the Rallye du Maroc, claiming 11th place on his KTM 450 RALLY. Just behind, Sam Sunderland and Matthias Walkner finished 12th and 13th respectively, with Kevin Benavides completing the tricky-to-navigate stage in 20th.

                DOUBLE WIN FOR JOSEP GARCIA AT ENDUROGP PORTUGAL

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                Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Josep Garcia has won the Enduro2 and overall EnduroGP classes on both days of racing in Portugal, round five of the 2021 world championship. The dominant result takes him to the top of the Enduro2 standings and to within 16 points of the EnduroGP class lead with two days left to race.

                MATTHIAS WALKNER WINS STAGE TWO IN MOROCCO

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                Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Matthias Walkner has won the second stage of the Rallye du Maroc, while also taking the provisional rally lead. Teammates Kevin Benavides, Sam Sunderland, and Toby Price all enjoyed a strong showing in the Moroccan desert, finishing safely within the top 15.

                RED BULL KTM READY TO RACE RALLYE DU MAROC

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                Red Bull KTM Factory Racing are ready to take on round four of the 2021 FIM Cross-Country Rallies World Championship – the Rallye du Maroc. Fielding a full four-man line-up of Matthias Walkner, Toby Price, Sam Sunderland, and Kevin Benavides for the first time this season, the team will be aiming to secure the world championship title with Walkner, as well as putting the all-new 2022 KTM 450 RALLY

                Fernandez equals Moto2™ win record with victory #7 of 2021

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                Raul Fernandez ruled Moto2 for the third race in a row thanks to success at the hot and bumpy Circuit of the Americas for only the second non-European Grand Prix of the 2021 MotoGP season. Red Bull KTM Ajo Moto3™ teammate Jaume Masia was the highest finisher with the KTM RC4 in a complicated fourteenth GP of the year.

                LETTENBICHLER CLAIMS THIRD AT HIXPANIA HARD ENDURO

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                Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Manuel Lettenbichler has secured a podium finish at round seven of the FIM Hard Enduro World Championship, claiming third on the two-and-a-half-hour main event at Hixpania Hard Enduro. The result sees Lettenbichler successfully defend his second place in the championship standings, where he lies just three points behind the leader.

                MANUEL LETTENBICHLER READY TO TAKE ON HIXPANIA HARD ENDURO

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                Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Manuel Lettenbichler is set to take on round seven of the FIM Hard Enduro World Championship this weekend – the Hixpania Hard Enduro in Aguilar de Campoo, Spain. Lying second in the championship chase, just one point from the top of the standings, Mani will be looking to regain the series lead at this all-important penultimate round.

                Binder recovers positions and speed for 9th at San Marino MotoGP™

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                9th position and seven MotoGP championship points were earned by Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Brad Binder at the Misano World Circuit Marco Simoncelli today for the Gran Premio Octo di San Marino e della Riviera di Rimini. The fourteenth round of the season took place in overcast conditions on the Italian east coast.

                Misano stamped by Red Bull KTM Ajo in Moto2™ as Fernandez and Gardner go 1-2

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                MotoGP ploughed onwards with the 2021 schedule and the Gran Premio Octo di San Marino e della Riviera di Rimini - round fourteen of the season – saw Moto2 owned by Red Bull KTM Ajo for their tenth success in the category this year. Niccolo Antonelli was runner-up in Moto3™ at Misano.

                • Antonelli takes his second Moto3 podium of 2021 with 2nd place
                • Acosta, 7th, maintains 42 point lead in the Moto3 championship
                • Fernandez takes sixth Moto2 win and second-in-a-row as Gardner takes 2nd
                • Fernandez takes Moto2 Rookie of the Year accolade

                 

                Moto3

                Niccolo Antonelli chased Dennis Foggia hard for victory in a cloud-covered 23-lap Moto3 race and was denied by half a second at the finish line. The Italian was able to celebrate his second podium appearance with the KTM RC4 from the last three Grands Prix thanks to his runner-up position.

                Red Bull KTM Ajo’s Pedro Acosta battled hard in the second group to make sure of 7th place which allows the rookie teenager to preserve a healthy margin in the championship standings over both Foggia and Sergio Garcia. The Spaniard leads by 42 points with just 100 left to win this season. Jaume Masia was 5th and the first KTM GP Academy rider home.

                Red Bull KTM Tech3’s Deniz Öncü was chasing a strong grid position in Saturday morning’s FP3 session but a heavy crash into the last corner meant the Turk had to start from the back of the grid and required a fitness test to compete. He rode to 21st place. Teammate Ayumu Sasaki classified 10th.

                 

                Moto2

                Raul Fernandez took his Red Bull KTM Ajo motorcycle to a fifth Pole Position of his rookie season on Saturday. The Spaniard is still recovering from a broken right hand but was in the heart of the battle for 25 laps on Sunday. The rookie eventually succeeded by less than half a second from World Championship leader and teammate Remy Gardner. While Fernandez toasted his sixth win (and second in a row) and his ninth podium result Gardner survived a massive moment on the last lap gain his eleventh trophy of the term. Misano was the eighth occasion the teammates have appeared on the rostrum together and just 34 points split the teammates.

                Raul Fernandez: “Another really difficult race. I didn’t sleep well Saturday night so I’m really happy with this. The track was different to yesterday and I didn’t have much grip. I want to thank the team for an incredible bike and also the Clinica Mobile because the hand was still not good. I don’t know how I could ride or brake but we did it today.”

                Remy Gardner: “I definitely had my heart in my mouth on the last lap! I had to come back from a long way. I was pushing hard and I honestly felt that I wouldn’t win it today but on the last lap a bit of hope came back and I pushed so hard to close the gap. I was lucky to save the bike through the fast kink. There have been worst days! I’m pretty happy and onto the next one.”

                The Red Bull Grand Prix of the Americas will take MotoGP outside of Europe for only the second time this year. The sweeping COTA circuit in Texas is the stage for round fifteen in two weeks.

                 

                Results Moto3 Gran Premio Octo di San Marino e della Riviera di Rimini 2021

                1. Dennis Foggia (ITA) Honda 39:17.002

                2. Niccolo Antonelli (ITA) KTM +0.565

                3. Andrea Migno (ITA) Honda +0.817

                5. Jaume Masia (ESP) Red Bull KTM Ajo +3.098

                7. Pedro Acosta (ESP) Red Bull KTM Ajo +9.991

                10. Ayumu Sasaki (JPN) Red Bull KTM Tech3 +10.344

                21. Deniz Öncü (TUR) Red Bull KTM Tech3 +26.962

                 

                Results Moto2 Gran Premio Octo di San Marino e della Riviera di Rimini 2021

                1. Raul Fernandez (ESP) Red Bull KTM Ajo 39:49.990

                2. Remy Gardner (AUS) Red Bull KTM Ajo +5.408

                3. Aron Canet (ESP) +6.824

                MANUEL LETTENBICHLER THIRD AT HERO CHALLENGE

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                Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Manuel Lettenbichler has finished third at round six of the 2021 FIM Hard Enduro World Championship, HERO Challenge in Poland. A high-paced, three-hour extreme cross-country race, Mani finished just 21 seconds behind runner-up Billy Bolt. In doing so he maintained his 100 per cent podium finishing record in the series to date.

                RED BULL KTM FINISH STRONG AT AMA PRO MOTOCROSS SEASON FINALE

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                The Red Bull KTM Factory Racing Team had a strong finish to the 2021 AMA Pro Motocross Championship as Cooper Webb and Max Vohland both scored season-best finishes at the Hangtown Motocross Classic finale. Securing his best combined moto scores of 3-2 on the day, Webb claimed another third-place podium finish to end the season on a high note with fourth overall in the 450MX Championship.

                MANUEL LETTENBICHLER READY FOR HERO CHALLENGE

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                Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Manuel Lettenbichler is ready to race HERO Challenge in Poland, round six of the 2021 FIM Hard Enduro World Championship. As a new addition to the HEWC calendar, Mani heads to Poland looking to extend his lead in the prestigious hard enduro series.

                ANOTHER STRONG PODIUM FINISH FOR COOPER WEBB AT FOX RACEWAY II NATIONAL

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                Carrying great momentum into the final stretch of the 2021 AMA Pro Motocross Championship, Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Cooper Webb scored a third-place podium finish at Saturday’s Fox Raceway II National in Southern California, making it two-in-a-row at the penultimate round.

                Igniting his charge with third overall at the last round, Webb powered his KTM 450 SX-F FACTORY EDITION into second-place off the line in Moto 1. He was challenged from behind early on, eventually slipping into third. He engaged in a fierce battle with Eli Tomac for podium contention before entering into lapped traffic around the midway point. Despite his best efforts to hold Tomac off, Webb was unable to make it back to a podium position – ending fourth in the first moto.

                In Moto 2, Webb once again seized the holeshot but he quickly settled into third on the first lap. Shuffling back to fourth briefly, Webb charged his way back into a podium position and finished the moto strong in third.

                Webb: “The track was super gnarly and just baked but I was super happy with today. Same as last weekend, we were a little bit further off the [leader’s] pace but I got a great start that second one and tried to run up there as long as I could. It was a tough day, just super warm and super rough but I’m happy to be on the podium. I usually struggle here, so I’m stoked with that.”

                After a tough second moto at the previous round, Max Vohland had his sights set on redemption in the 250MX class. In Moto 1, Vohland captured the holeshot aboard his KTM 250 SX-F and he settled into second early on. He held onto that position for two laps before shuffling around in the top-four for the next few laps. Battling the scorching conditions late in the race, Vohland did his best to hold strong in the closing laps to ultimately finish seventh. Still feeling the effects of the heat going into Moto 2, Vohland lined up feeling less than 100% but he dug deep and powered his way to a 15th place finish. With 7-15 moto scores, Vohland was able to salvage 13th overall on the day.

                Vohland: “Moto 1 was really good, I ended up holeshotting the moto and running up front for a while in the top three. I ended up slipping back to the top-five for a little bit and started getting really hot towards the end of the moto. The heat really took it out of me today, I was really struggling going to the line for the second moto, I didn’t think I was going to ride, but I did the best I could and ended up 15th. We’ve got one more round to go at Hangtown, my hometown track, so I’m looking forward to it and trying to end the season on a high note.”

                The AMA Pro Motocross Championship will head to its final round of racing next Saturday, September 11 with the Hangtown National in Rancho Cordova, California.

                Results 450MX Class – Fox Raceway II National

                1. Eli Tomac (USA), Kawasaki, 2-1

                2. Dylan Ferrandis (FRA), Yamaha, 1-2

                3. Cooper Webb (USA), KTM, 4-3

                OTHER KTM

                9. Joey Savatgy (USA), KTM

                10. Fredrik Noren (SWE), KTM

                12. Ben LaMay (USA), KTM

                14. Justin Bogle (USA), KTM

                16. Kevin Moranz (USA), KTM

                31. Ezra Lewis (USA), KTM

                36. Connor Olson (USA), KTM

                37. Dennis Stapleton (USA), KTM

                Results 250MX Class – Fox Raceway II National

                1. Jett Lawrence (AUS), Honda, 1-1

                2. Michael Mosiman (USA), GASGAS, 2-4

                3. Justin Cooper (USA), Yamaha, 5-2

                OTHER KTM

                8. Joshua Varize (USA), KTM

                13. Maximus Vohland (USA), KTM, 7-15

                16. Christopher Prebula (USA), KTM

                23. Xylian Ramella (SWI), KTM

                29. Chad Saultz (USA), KTM

                37. Jeffrey Walker (USA), KTM

                Standings 450MX Class 2021 after 11 of 12 rounds

                1. Dylan Ferrandis, 486 points

                2. Ken Roczen, 424

                3. Eli Tomac, 415

                OTHER KTM

                5. Cooper Webb, 316

                7. Marvin Musquin, 240

                8. Joey Savatgy, 240

                14. Justin Bogle, 156

                18. Fredrik Noren, 79

                Standings 250MX Class 2021 after 11 of 12 rounds

                1. Jett Lawrence, 464

                2. Justin Cooper, 441

                3. Hunter Lawrence, 349

                OTHER KTM

                9. Max Vohland, 202

                ANOTHER STRONG PODIUM FINISH FOR COOPER WEBB

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                Carrying great momentum into the final stretch of the 2021 AMA Pro Motocross Championship, Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Cooper Webb scored a third-place podium finish at Saturday’s Fox Raceway II National in Southern California, making it two-in-a-row at the penultimate round.

                JOSEP GARCIA AND KTM READY TO RACE 95TH INTERNATIONAL SIX DAYS ENDURO

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                Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Josep Garcia is set to lead Spain’s World Trophy team at the 95th edition of the FIM International Six Days Enduro (ISDE), held in the Lombardy-Piedmont region of Italy, southwest of Milan. Joining Garcia in Italy, FMF KTM Factory Racing’s Taylor Robert will once again compete as a key member of Team USA’s World Trophy team.

                KTM AND JOSEP GARCIA SIGN TWO-YEAR CONTRACT EXTENSION

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                Red Bull KTM Factory Racing are pleased to announce the signing of a two-year contract extension with Spanish enduro star Josep Garcia. The agreement will see the former Enduro World Champion remain with the team through to the end of the 2023 season, riding the proven KTM 350 EXC-F in the FIM Enduro World Championship and the ISDE.

                WEBB SCORES A TOP-FIVE FINISH AT BUDDS CREEK MX NATIONAL

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                Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Cooper Webb matched his best finish of the AMA Pro Motocross Championship season with a hard-fought fifth overall at Saturday’s ninth round of racing at Budds Creek MX in Maryland. Teammate Marvin Musquin had the speed to battle up front all day, despite working through a first-moto crash to come away with seventh overall on the day.

                HARD-FOUGHT RUNNER-UP RESULT FOR MANUEL LETTENBICHLER AT RED BULL TKO

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                Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Manuel Lettenbichler has finished as an incredibly close runner-up at round five of the 2021 FIM Hard Enduro World Championship, Red Bull TKO. In what turned out to be an intense two-man fight for the win, Lettenbichler ultimately lost out by less than three seconds. FMF KTM Factory Racing’s Trystan Hart rounded out the podium in third.

                Binder rolls the dice in Austria and storms to second MotoGP™ victory

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                Red Bull KTM Factory Racing sampled the sweet taste of success at their home Grand Prix as Brad Binder defied a crazy dry/wet Bitci Motorrad Grand Prix von Österreich to win for the second time in his career in the premier class. The South African ensured that KTM trod the top step of the podium for the second time in 2021 and for the second year in a row at the Red Bull Ring.

                STRONG SHOWING FOR MUSQUIN AND THE RED BULL KTM TEAM AT UNADILLA NATIONAL

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                It was a rough and technical day of racing at the Unadilla National and Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Marvin Musquin proved that he was up for the challenge as he boasted a season-best third overall in the premier 450MX class at Round 8 of the AMA Pro Motocross Championship. Teammate Max Vohland also put forth his best performance of the season, claiming 6-5 moto scores in the 250MX class to secur

                MANUEL LETTENBICHLER HEADS TO AMERICA FOR RED BULL TKO

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                Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Manuel Lettenbichler will soon arrive in Tennessee, USA to contest Red Bull TKO, round five of the FIM Hard Enduro World Championship. Winner of the event in 2019, Lettenbichler will be looking to repeat that success to further extend his lead in the world championship standings.

                MANUEL LETTENBICHLER SECURES RED BULL ROMANIACS HAT-TRICK

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                Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Manuel Lettenbichler has claimed victory at Red Bull Romaniacs, round four of the FIM Hard Enduro World Championship. Topping the timesheets on the fifth and final day of racing, Mani won the race by over 27 minutes to secure his third consecutive victory at the world’s toughest hard enduro rallye. The win also moves the KTM rider to the top of the world championship

                MANUEL LETTENBICHLER SET FOR 2021 RED BULL ROMANIACS

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                Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Manuel Lettenbichler is ready to race the 2021 Red Bull Romaniacs Hard Enduro Rallye. Comprising five days of demanding offroad racing, from July 27-31, the iconic event marks the fourth round of this year’s FIM Hard Enduro World Championship.

                Red Bull KTM lock-out Loket as Prado and Guadagnini win in the Czech Republic

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                Red Bull KTM Factory Racing left the confines of the tight, twisty and slick hard-pack circuit of Loket with full honors at the Grand Prix of Czech Republic and round five of 2021 MXGP. Jorge Prado won the MXGP class for the first time this season (ensuring all three factory riders in the category have climbed the top step of the podium in just five events) and Mattia Guadagnini seized MX2.

                PODIUM SUCCESS FOR JOSEP GARCIA AT ENDUROGP SWEDEN

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                Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Josep Garcia has enjoyed another strong weekend of racing in the 2021 FIM Enduro World Championship. Securing a hard-fought runner-up EnduroGP class result on day one of the GP of Sweden, Josep then backed it up with an Enduro2 class win and a fourth-place finish in EnduroGP on day two. The Spaniard now lies second overall in both classes as the championship heads int

                DOUBLE ENDUROGP WIN FOR JOSEP GARCIA IN ESTONIA

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                Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Josep Garcia has topped the EnduroGP timesheets on both days of racing at the GP of Estonia, earning his first EnduroGP class victory of the 2021 season. Backing up his winning day one performance with a second consecutive victory on Sunday, the KTM 350 EXC-F rider enjoyed a massively positive weekend and moved himself up into the runner-up position in both the Enduro

                CONSISTENT DAY FOR MARVIN MUSQUIN AT ROUND 6 OF AMA PRO MOTOCROSS CHAMPIONSHIP

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                The 2021 AMA Pro Motocross Championship reached its halfway point on Saturday with the sixth round taking place in Millville, Minnesota with the Spring Creek National. Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Marvin Musquin came away with a consistent seventh overall in the 450MX class, while \rookie teammate Max Vohland put in some solid laps up front to earn 11th overall in the 250MX class.

                RUNNER-UP RESULT FOR MANUEL LETTENBICHLER AT ABESTONE HARD ENDURO

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                Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Manuel Lettenbichler has placed a close second at the 2021 Abestone Hard Enduro. Completing the ultra-tough two-lap Super Final in an incredible time of one-hour-and-45-minutes, just 41 seconds behind the winner, the German earns his first FIM Hard Enduro World Championship points of the season, and will go into the next round lying second in the series standings.

                WEBB CAPTURES A TOP-FIVE FINISH AT THE WICK 338 NATIONAL

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                Five rounds into the 2021 AMA Pro Motocross Championship and Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Cooper Webb is falling into stride as he inches closer to a podium finish in the outdoor season. The Wick 338 National is no slouch on the circuit and the reigning 450SX Champion saw perhaps his best performance of the season in the rough, sandy terrain as he claimed a top-five overall with 6-5 moto finishes

                MANUEL LETTENBICHLER READY TO RACE ABESTONE HARD ENDURO

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                Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Manuel Lettenbichler has travelled to Italy to race Abestone Hard Enduro. Marking the third round of the 2021 FIM Hard Enduro World Championship, the three-day event looks set to test all competitors with a variety of race formats leading up to a three-hour, technically demanding Super Final on Sunday, July 11.

                MATTHIAS WALKNER WINS THE 2021 SILK WAY RALLY

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                Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Matthias Walkner has won the Silk Way Rally. Placing second on the fifth and final stage, Walkner extended his lead at the top of the timesheets to claim the race victory and finish over six minutes ahead of his nearest rival.

                THIRD PLACE FOR MATTHIAS WALKNER ON SILK WAY RALLY STAGE FOUR

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                Matthias Walkner has claimed a third-place finish on stage four of the 2021 Silk Way Rally. The Red Bull KTM Factory Racing rider safely completed the second half of the event’s marathon stage with no issues to successfully extend his lead at the top of the provisional standings. With the event being shortened to just five days, Walkner now faces one final stage before the finish in Gorno-Altaisk

                WALKNER WINS SILK WAY RALLY STAGE THREE

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                Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Matthias Walkner has topped the timesheets on stage three of the 2021 Silk Way Rally. The Austrian rider now leads the overall standings by over two minutes, with two stages left to race.

                WALKNER PLACES FOURTH ON SILK WAY RALLY STAGE TWO

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                Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Matthias Walkner has put in another strong performance at the 2021 Silk Way Rally, racing to fourth place on the relatively short timed special on day two. The Austrian rider now lies third overall, just over three minutes down on the provisional leader.

                RED BULL KTM’S MATTHIAS WALKNER READY TO RACE SILK WAY RALLY

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                Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Matthias Walkner has arrived in Russia to race the second round of the 2021 FIM Cross-Country Rallies World Championship, the Silk Way Rally. This year’s event, held across the two countries of Russia and Mongolia, will challenge riders with 10 stages of racing, covering more than 5,400km of tough, varied terrain. Walkner’s teammates, Sam Sunderland, Toby Price, and K

                Red Bull KTM Ajo relentless in Moto2™ with Fernandez Dutch GP victory

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                The Motul TT Assen brought MotoGP back to one of the most renowned and prestigious circuits in Grand Prix racing. The ninth round of the 2021 world championship season at the TT Circuit Assen was the scene for Red Bull KTM Ajo to dominate the intermediate class once more with Raul Fernandez triumphant just ahead of teammate Remy Gardner.

                • Fernandez takes third Moto2 win in rookie season, Gardner in 2nd
                • Red Bull KTM Ajo have won six of nine Moto2 grands prix in 2021 and with four 1-2 results
                • Acosta finishes 4th in Moto3 after recovering from a Saturday crash
                • Rossi Moor claims second race in round four of the 2021 Northern Talent Cup

                 

                Moto3

                The 22-lap Moto3 contest opened race day that dawned with warm but cloudy conditions in the Drenthe region of the Netherlands. CIP Green Power’s Kaito Toba was the lead KTM RC4 rider on the grid in 5th place but Red Bull KTM Ajo’s Jaume Masia was not far behind in 10th. The Spaniard’s teammate – teenage hotshot and Moto3 pacesetter Pedro Acosta was declared fit to race after his crash on Saturday that initially counted him out of Q2 and saw him start from 18th on the grid.

                The rookie charged through to put himself into podium contention. With five laps to go the leading group consisted of nine riders and Acosta was at the tail end of the melee. He pushed up to 4th and was just 1.3 seconds away from winner Dennis Foggia. Red Bull KTM Tech3’s Deniz Öncü was 15th while Masia ended the day 20th after having to take a ride-through penalty.

                Acosta’s advantage in the Moto3 standings is still a hefty 48 points over Sergio Garcia.

                 

                Moto2

                Red Bull KTM Ajo’s Raul Fernandez set off from Pole Position for the fourth time in the last five Grands Prix but had teammate, championship leader and winning of the previous three rounds Remy Gardner for company on the front row. The Spaniard and Australian filled positions inside a breakaway top-four as Fernandez impressively recovered from a mistake on the first circulation to burst through to the front with less than five laps remaining. He set a new lap record on the way to a one-second gap over Gardner by the finish line. Assen was the sixth occasion this year this year where both riders have taken to the podium together and the fourth time they have classified 1-2.

                Remy has a 31-point margin over Fernandez and has only missed the top three once this season.

                Raul Fernandez: “It was an amazing race. I’m a bit destroyed because I made two bad laps at the beginning and I had to really push to recover. It was a mentally difficult race but I want to say a big thanks to my team for giving me an incredible bike. At the end I was really strong.”

                Now at the midway point of the season, MotoGP breaks for a five-week hiatus and resumes with back-to-back events at the Red Bull Ring in Spielberg, Austria in the two first weekends of August.

                 

                Northern Talent Cup

                Lorenz Luciano swept to victory in the first of two races (round four of seven) at the Motul TT Assen with a strong line exiting the Gert Timmer curve and claimed the checkered flag by a split second. For the second sprint in the Netherlands the Belgian was again part of the front-running pack but it was Rossi Moor who comfortably rode to the win for his second success in as many rounds.

                 

                Results Moto3 Motul TT Assen 2021

                1. Dennis Foggia (ITA) Honda 37:35.287

                2. Sergio Garcia (ESP) GASGAS +0.078

                3. Romano Fenati (ITA) Husqvarna +0.207

                4. Pedro Acosta (ESP) Red Bull KTM Ajo +1.352

                5. Tatsuki Suzuki (JPN) Honda +1.445

                15. Deniz Öncü (TUR) Red Bull KTM Tech3 +27.036

                20. Jaume Masia (ESP) Red Bull KTM Ajo +45.670

                 

                Results Moto2 Motul TT Assen 2021

                1. Raul Fernandez (ESP) Red Bull KTM Ajo 39:01.832

                2. Remy Gardner (AUS) Red Bull KTM Ajo +1.066

                3. Augusto Fernandez (ESP) +1.265

                ENDURO2 PODIUM SUCCESS FOR GARCIA AT ITALIAN GP

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                Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Josep Garcia has secured Enduro2 class podium results on both days of racing at the GP of Italy, placing second on day one and third on day two. Making a one-off FIM Enduro World Championship appearance, Manuel Lettenbichler finished in seventh place on Saturday in E2, but was unfortunately forced to withdraw from day two following a technical issue.

                MANI LETTENBICHLER JOINS JOSEP GARCIA FOR ENDUROGP OF ITALY

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                Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Manuel Lettenbichler is ready to take on round two of the 2021 FIM Enduro World Championship. Joining teammate Josep Garcia in Edolo, Italy, Lettenbichler will make a one-off appearance in the series where he will contest the Enduro2 category on a KTM 450 EXC-F.

                DOUBLE ENDURO2 PODIUM FINISH FOR JOSEP GARCIA AT GP OF PORTUGAL

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                Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Josep Garcia has secured podium places in the Enduro2 class on both days of racing at the GP of Portugal, round one of the 2021 FIM Enduro World Championship. Completing day one in second, Garcia dropped to third in class on Sunday following a couple of small mistakes. His results place him third overall in the Enduro2 standings at the close of round one.

                RED BULL KTM MANAGE TOP-10 FINISHES AT HIGH POINT MX NATIONAL

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                The Red Bull KTM Factory Racing Team returned to racing on Saturday with Round 3 of the 2021 AMA Pro Motocross Championship at High Point Raceway. In the 450MX class, teammates Marvin Musquin and Cooper Webb overcame their own challenges to finish inside the top-10 overall, while rookie 250MX riders Max Vohland and Kailub Russell took away some positives from a building year in the class.

                JOSEP GARCIA READY FOR ENDUROGP RETURN

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                Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Josep Garcia will make his much-anticipated return to the FIM Enduro World Championship this weekend at round one of the 2021 series, held in Portugal from June 18-20. Riding the KTM 350 EXC-F, Garcia will be looking to claim his second Enduro2 class title while also fighting for overall honors in the EnduroGP category.

                MATTHIAS WALKNER FINISHES AS RUNNER-UP AT 2021 RALLY KAZAKHSTAN

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                Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Matthias Walkner has successfully completed a shortened fifth and final stage of the 2021 Rally Kazakhstan in sixth place, earning him second overall in the event’s provisional classifications. Unfortunately, Sam Sunderland suffered a fall around kilometer 20, injuring his hip, and was unable to continue.

                RUNNER-UP RESULT FOR WALKNER ON RALLY KAZAKHSTAN STAGE FOUR

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                Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Matthias Walkner has finished as runner-up on stage four of the 2021 Rally Kazakhstan. The result moves him up to second place overall in the provisional rally standings with one stage left to race. Sam Sunderland completed the timed special in an excellent seventh place, despite opening the stage, and lies fourth in the overall rankings.

                STAGE THREE WIN FOR SUNDERLAND AT RALLY KAZAKHSTAN

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                Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Sam Sunderland has taken the win on the long stage three of Rally Kazakhstan. Finishing two minutes ahead of his rivals, the result moves Sunderland up to fourth in the provisional overall standings. Matthias Walkner safely completed the stage in 10th, just under 12 minutes down on his teammate.

                MATTHIAS WALKNER TAKES OVERALL LEAD AT RALLY KAZAKHSTAN

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                Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Matthias Walkner has put in another superb performance at the 2021 Rally Kazakhstan to finish as second fastest on stage two, moving himself into the provisional lead of the event. Sam Sunderland also enjoyed a strong showing, placing sixth for sixth overall with three days left to race.

                MXGP 2021: the view from the top

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                The 65th year of the FIM Motocross World Championship gets underway with the Grand Prix of Russia. Red Bull KTM Factory Racing is hoping to defend the MX2 title and compete for their third MXGP crown since 2017. As the race in Orlyonok fast approaches, KTM’s race management explained their views and hopes for the 19-round series.

                WEBB AND MUSQUIN COLLECT TOP-10 FINISHES AT THUNDER VALLEY MX NATIONAL

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                Two rounds into the 2021 AMA Pro Motocross Championship and the 450MX class has revealed a highly-competitive field of the nation’s top motocross racers. Red Bull KTM Factory Racing teammates Cooper Webb and Marvin Musquin have proven to be in the elite category but a top-10 result didn’t come without a fight at Saturday’s Thunder Valley MX National in Colorado.

                Gardner confirmed for 2022 Tech3 KTM Factory Racing MotoGP™ saddle

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                Grand Prix winning Moto2™ star Remy Gardner will move into the MotoGP class next season and steer one of the Tech3 KTM Factory Racing RC16s as he continues his upward trajectory at world championship level.

                Gardner, the current Moto2 championship leader, Italian Grand Prix victor and owner of five podiums from six events this season as part of Aki Ajo’s Red Bull KTM Ajo squad, has signed a contract to make his MotoGP debut next year and completes the final step on the KTM GP Academy career ‘ladder’ by joining his former team.

                The 23-year-old’s potential has been evident through an education that involved one term in Moto3 and five in Moto2. He was finally snared by KTM to round-off advanced phases of his development under Ajo’s watchful eye and in the crew that has pushed both the Red Bull KTM Factory Racing athletes – Brad Binder and Miguel Oliveira – to triumph in MotoGP.

                Remy made his GP debut in San Marino in 2014. He first stood on the Moto2 podium in 2019 at the Grand Prix of Argentina and has progressed to be one of the main protagonists of the division. After his success at Mugello last weekend he now holds two Moto2 winner’s trophies and fronts the standings by six points.

                Gardner will fire-up the Tech3 KTM RC16 for the first round of the 2022 season, almost three decades after his father, Wayne, retired from the premier class of Grand Prix racing in 1992.

                Remy Gardner: “I’m extremely happy that KTM have given me this opportunity. It’s a dream come true for me and what we have worked for up until this point. It’s an incredible chance for me and I cannot wait to ride the bike. I just want to thank KTM for believing in me. Right now we need to focus on finishing 2021 in a strong way. I want to thank also everyone who has supported me to reach MotoGP. We’re just getting started.”

                Pit Beirer, KTM Motorsport Director: “It’s a real pleasure for us to bring Remy to MotoGP next season because we knew about his speed and ability for Moto2 and he has confirmed that potential. We believe there is much more to come from him and it’s important he has this opportunity to keep growing. Remy is a typical racer. He’s super-determined and never gives up. He’s exciting to watch and we’re looking forward to working with him in this next step. Again, we’re also showing that the KTM GP Academy can give the right opportunity for riders that want to go all the way.”

                Hervé Poncharal, Tech3 KTM Factory Racing Team Principal: “We are very proud, happy and confident to welcome Remy. We believe he will be a strong asset to the KTM MotoGP line up and I think having taken this decision is now going to help Remy to focus 100% on his Moto2 World Championship and will also help us, the Tech3 KTM Factory Racing Team to focus on our 2021 season. So, welcome back, Remy, keep on pushing and come to join us for your MotoGP adventure in 2022!”

                RED BULL KTM BATTLES THROUGH INTENSE PRO MOTOCROSS SEASON OPENER

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                Saturday kicked off the start to the 2021 AMA Pro Motocross Championship taking place at Southern California’s popular Fox Raceway at Pala. The demanding two-moto format made for an intense opening round and the Red Bull KTM Factory Racing Team came away with mixed results in both the 450 and 250 MX divisions.

                KTM climbs the Moto3™ podium and Fernandez wins Moto2™ in Le Mans

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                Ayumu Sasaki and Deniz Öncü gave their Red Bull KTM Tech3 team a pair of top ten results through a difficult mix of wet and dry conditions at Le Mans for the squad’s home Shark Grand Prix de France. Italian Riccardo Rossi was the top KTM RC4 racer in 3rd position. Red Bull KTM Ajo’s Raul Fernandez and Remy Gardner finished 1-2 in a sunny Moto2 race and both riders top the championship.

                MANUEL LETTENBICHLER CLAIMS SECOND AT EXTREME XL LAGARES

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                Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Manuel Lettenbichler has finished as runner-up at Extreme XL Lagares – round one of the 2021 FIM Hard Enduro World Championship. Despite the race format being extensively revised and officials taking the decision not to award championship points, Lettenbichler raced on, earning a commendable second place overall in tough and muddy conditions in Portugal.

                LETTENBICHLER READY TO RACE EXTREME XL LAGARES

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                Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Manuel Lettenbichler is ready to take on the 2021 edition of Extreme XL Lagares. The three-day Portuguese event, running from May 7-9, marks the opening round of the inaugural FIM Hard Enduro World Championship.

                Acosta sensational again for third straight Moto3™ Grand Prix win

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                Red Bull KTM Ajo’s Pedro Acosta continues to stun the Moto3 World Championship in his rookie season and claimed his third win in a row – meaning a 100% podium record in 2021 - at the Gran Premio Red Bull de España for the fourth round of 2021 MotoGP™. Remy Gardner maintains his lead in the Moto2™ series after finishing 4th at a sunny Circuito de Jerez.

                COOPER WEBB IS CROWNED 2021 450SX CHAMPION

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                Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Cooper Webb had an incredible conclusion to the 2021 AMA Supercross Championship, clinching his second-career 450SX title with a dominant victory at Saturday’s season finale. Marvin Musquin furthered the remarkable night for the team as he delivered a strong runner-up performance to give Red Bull KTM back-to-back 1-2 sweeps in Salt Lake City, Utah.

                POINTS LEADER COOPER WEBB FINISHES SIXTH IN ATLANTA

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                The Red Bull KTM Factory Racing Team salvaged a tough day of racing on Tuesday as teammates Cooper Webb and Marvin Musquin came away with sixth and seventh-place finishes, respectively, at Round 14 of the AMA Supercross Championship at Atlanta Motor Speedway. With three rounds remaining, Webb holds a 13-point lead in the 450SX Championship.

                KEVIN BENAVIDES JOINS RED BULL KTM FACTORY RACING

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                Red Bull KTM Factory Racing are excited to announce that Argentinian racer Kevin Benavides has joined the ultra-successful rally team with immediate effect. The 32-year-old from Salta will compete in the FIM Cross-Country Rallies World Championship and the prestigious Dakar Rally riding the KTM 450 RALLY.

                Acosta celebrates stunning first Moto3™ victory

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                Pedro Acosta starred for the KTM GP Academy at the second Grand Prix of 2021 to take place at a windy and challenging Losail International Circuit. The 16-year old 2020 Red Bull MotoGP Rookies Cup Champion recorded his first win in just his second GP start and after beginning the race from the pitlane. In Moto2 Remy Gardner was runner-up for the second Sunday in a row and rookie teammate Raul Fern

                Oliveira & Binder score first MotoGP™ points at 2021 season opener

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                The lights were on at the Losail International Circuit but the red start lights fell for the first of nineteen Grands Prix in 2021. Through tricky and blustery conditions in Qatar Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Miguel Oliveira challenged for the top ten of the premier class before classifying 13th, one position ahead of teammate Brad Binder.

                Superb Qatar GP opener for KTM GP Academy with Moto3™ victory

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                The Barwa Grand Prix of Qatar was the stage for an emphatic showing by the Red Bull KTM Ajo Moto3 team as Jaume Masia triumphed around a sweeping, quick but also dirty Losail International Circuit with high winds causing further problems. Sixteen-year-old rookie Moto3 teammate Pedro Acosta grabbed a career defining debut result with 2nd place. Remy Gardner scores 2nd spot in the Moto2™ race.

                WEBB SWEEPS ARLINGTON WITH THIRD-CONSECUTIVE WIN ON SATURDAY

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                Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Cooper Webb made it a clean sweep in the Lonestar state this week as he clinched a third-consecutive victory inside AT&T Stadium on Saturday for Round 12 of the 2021 AMA Supercross Championship. Coming into the three-race residency in Arlington, Webb sat two points down in the championship standings but he fought his way back to a 15-point lead as the series heads int

                WEBB EXTENDS POINTS LEAD WITH ANOTHER WIRE-TO-WIRE VICTORY IN ARLINGTON

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                Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Cooper Webb continues to keep his momentum rolling in Arlington as he raced his way to another wire-to-wire victory in Tuesday’s 450SX Main Event. With back-to-back wins through the first two rounds of “residency” in Texas, Webb now carries a 12-point championship lead into Round 12 of the 2021 AMA Supercross Championship on Saturday where he looks to make it three-fo

                WEBB CHARGES TO THE PODIUM AT DAYTONA SUPERCROSS

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                Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Cooper Webb had a statement performance inside ‘The World Center of Racing’ on Saturday, where he made a striking last-lap pass to secure second-place at the Daytona SX in Florida. With his fourth consecutive podium appearance at Round 9, Webb continues his momentous run for a second-career title in the 450SX class.

                MOTOGP™ 2021: TIME FOR THE NEXT LEVEL

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                KTM Factory Racing unveiled the KTM RC16 colors for the 2021 MotoGP FIM World Championship through a digital presentation that introduced the new look, line-ups and objectives for the anticipated season ahead.

                WEBB AND MUSQUIN SHARE THE PODIUM AT INDY 3 SX

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                The Red Bull KTM Factory Racing Team returned to action in Indianapolis on Saturday with Round 6 of the 2021 AMA Supercross Championship and they capped off their stay in the Hoosier state with a double-podium finish in the 450SX class. It was Cooper Webb who led the charge with a statement performance and second overall, while teammate Marvin Musquin put himself in a favorable position late in th

                MOTOGP™ 2021: NEXT LEVEL

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                Join us to unearth the new look KTM MotoGP line-up for 2021 with Red Bull KTM Factory Racing and Tech3 KTM Factory Racing showing off their fresh faces and colors for the forthcoming season.

                WEBB LANDS PODIUM FINISH AT INDIANAPOLIS SX 1

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                Four rounds into the 2021 AMA Supercross Championship, Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Cooper Webb is beginning to step into his stride as he raced his way to a third-place podium finish in what proved to be an intensely chaotic 450SX Main Event in Indianapolis.

                KTM AND JOSEP GARCIA RETURN TO FIM ENDURO WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP

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                Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Josep Garcia is ready to take on the 2021 FIM Enduro World Championship. The 2017 Enduro2 World Champion, who spent the 2018 and 2019 seasons contesting the World Enduro Super Series, will return to the Enduro2 (E2) category and compete onboard a KTM 350 EXC-F.

                WEBB DELIVERS RED BULL KTM ITS FIRST 450SX WIN OF 2021 AT HOUSTON

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                The Red Bull KTM Factory Racing Team put a stamp on their final night of residency in Houston on Saturday as Cooper Webb led the charge to top the 450SX podium with an impressive closing performance at Round 3 of the 2021 AMA Supercross Championship. Rookie Maximus Vohland continues to improve and impress, racing his way to a season-best sixth-place in the 250SX Eastern Regional division.

                WEBB FIGHTS BACK TO FINISH FOURTH AT SECOND ROUND OF HOUSTON SX

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                Just three days after an exciting season opener in Houston, Texas, the Red Bull KTM Factory Racing Team returned to action inside NRG Stadium on Tuesday for Round 2 of the 2021 AMA Supercross Championship. The racing was intense in the 450SX division as track conditions kept riders on their toes in addition to a stacked field of competition in the premier class.

                SUNDERLAND AND KTM THIRD OVERALL AT DAKAR RALLY 2021

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                Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Sam Sunderland has claimed an impressive third place finish at the incredibly demanding 2021 Dakar Rally. Matthias Walkner fought back from a technical issue early in the event to clinch ninth place overall following a strong ride on the final stage. KTM Factory Racing’s Daniel Sanders, competing in his first ever Dakar, impressed by finishing as top rookie in fourth.

                SAM SUNDERLAND WINS STAGE 11 AT DAKAR 2021

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                Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Sam Sunderland has won stage 11 of the 2021 Dakar Rally. Putting in an impressive performance through the demanding 464km timed special, the Brit made up over six minutes on his rivals and now lies second overall in the provisional standings. KTM Factory Racing’s Daniel Sanders enjoyed another strong stage finishing in fourth, with Matthias Walkner less than one-minut

                TOP FIVE STAGE FINISH FOR WALKNER ON DAKAR RALLY DAY 10

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                Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Matthias Walkner has secured a fifth-place finish on stage 10 of the 2021 Dakar Rally. On the short but technically demanding day all three factory riders placed inside the top 10 with Daniel Sanders one place behind Walkner in sixth and Sam Sunderland completing the special as eighth fastest.

                KTM to vie for MotoGP™ glory until 2026

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                KTM Motorsports will be gunning for new milestones and more MotoGP ‘highs’ for the next six years after signing a contract extension with commercial rights-holders and promoters Dorna Sports S.L., ensuring that the KTM RC16 will be present on the grid until 2026.

                TOUGH DAY FOR KTM ON DAKAR STAGE NINE

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                Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Sam Sunderland and Matthias Walkner have successfully completed an eventful stage nine of the 2021 Dakar Rally where unfortunately, due to a crash around kilometer 155, Toby Price was forced to retire from the event. KTM Factory Racing’s Daniel Sanders placed ninth on the demanding timed special.

                INCREDIBLE RUNNER-UP FINISH FOR PRICE ON DAKAR RALLY STAGE EIGHT

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                Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Toby Price has successfully completed stage eight of the 2021 Dakar Rally in an excellent second place. Teammate Sam Sunderland put in yet another strong performance for fourth, with all four factory riders finishing inside the top 10 as Daniel Sanders and Matthias Walkner claimed seventh and eighth respectively.

                POSITIVE OPENING LEG OF DAKAR RALLY MARATHON STAGE FOR KTM

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                Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Sam Sunderland and Toby Price have enjoyed a hugely positive day of racing on stage seven of the 2021 Dakar Rally to finish fourth and seventh respectively. Price now sits second overall in the provisional standings, just one second off the lead, with Sunderland in third and only two minutes further back. Claiming another top-five stage result, KTM Factory Racing’s Da

                RED BULL KTM READY TO TAKE ON WEEK TWO OF 2021 DAKAR RALLY

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                Red Bull KTM Factory Racing riders have completed an extremely successful first week at the 2021 Dakar Rally. Toby Price leads the overall provisional standings, with Sam Sunderland in sixth. Matthias Walkner suffered a technical issue on stage two but has since delivered strong performances to move himself back up the leaderboard, sitting just outside the top 20.

                TOBY PRICE LEADS DAKAR RALLY AT HALFWAY STAGE

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                Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Toby Price has put in another strong performance at the 2021 Dakar, finishing as seventh fastest on today’s sixth stage to take the provisional overall lead going into Saturday’s rest day. Rally rookie Daniel Sanders finished the day as top KTM, claiming his second top-three result of the event in third, with Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Matthias Walkner and Sam Sund

                SANDERS CLAIMS THIRD ON DAKAR STAGE FOUR

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                KTM Factory Racing’s Daniel Sanders has delivered his best single stage performance of the 2021 Dakar Rally so far, placing an impressive third fastest on the high-speed special. Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Sam Sunderland, Toby Price and Matthias Walkner all enjoyed solid rides, safely completing the stage without mishap.

                TOBY PRICE SECURES STAGE THREE DAKAR RALLY WIN

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                Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Toby Price has taken the stage win on day three of the 2021 Dakar Rally, his second stage victory of the event so far. Teammates Matthias Walkner and Sam Sunderland also delivered strong rides, finishing in third and fifth respectively. KTM Factory Racing’s Daniel Sanders secured his second consecutive top-10 result in eighth.

                CHALLENGING DAY FOR KTM ON STAGE TWO OF 2021 DAKAR RALLY

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                At the end of what was a demanding day for Red Bull KTM Factory Racing, Sam Sunderland and Toby Price both put in solid rides from the front to finish 17th and 22nd respectively on stage two of the 2021 Dakar Rally. Matthias Walkner unfortunately lost a lot of time on the stage when a technical issue forced him to make repairs mid-special. KTM Factory Racing’s Daniel Sanders enjoyed a strong day t

                TOBY PRICE WINS STAGE ONE AT DAKAR 2021

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                Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Toby Price has got his 2021 Dakar Rally campaign off to the perfect start with victory on stage one. Teammates Matthias Walkner and Sam Sunderland also put in strong results on the opening day, finishing third and fourth respectively.

                KTM RIDERS COMPLETE SHAKEDOWN TESTS AHEAD OF 2021 DAKAR RALLY

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                The Red Bull KTM Factory Racing trio of Toby Price, Matthias Walkner and Sam Sunderland have successfully completed their Shakedown tests ahead of this year’s Dakar Rally. Joined by KTM Factory Racing’s Daniel Sanders in Jeddah, the team will now complete all administrative tasks before the qualifying Prologue on Saturday, January 2.

                RED BULL KTM FACTORY RACING FULLY FOCUSED ON DAKAR PREPARATIONS

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                With the 2021 Dakar Rally now just one month away, Red Bull KTM Factory Racing have their sights firmly set on battling for the number one position at the world’s toughest cross-country rally. In what has been a hugely disrupted year, which saw the team make only one competitive outing following the 2020 Dakar, Toby Price, Matthias Walkner and Sam Sunderland are all fully fit and keen to get racin

                Oliveira dominates home MotoGP™ in Portugal as Arenas wins 2020 Moto3™ title

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                Red Bull KTM closed an intense but memorable 2020 MotoGP campaign with Miguel Oliveira romping free of the pack to win his second race of the season at the challenging Algarve International circuit for the Grande Prémio MEO de Portugal. Oliveira’s home GP success was the company’s third victory from fourteen rounds. Pol Espargaro ensured two KTM RC16s in the top four and finishes the year 5th in t

                Arenas lifts 2020 Moto3™ world championship in Portugal

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                Albert Arenas is the 2020 FIM Moto3 World Champion after a mature race to 12th position in the Grande Prémio MEO de Portugal and the fifteenth and last race of the season. The Spaniard became KTM’s fourth title winner in the class with the Solunion Aspar KTM RC4 and delivered KTM’s 314th FIM crown.

                RED BULL KTM FACTORY RACING TEAM ANNOUNCES A THREE-RIDER ROSTER FOR 2021 RACE SEASON

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                With “off-season” preparations underway for the 2021 race season, the Red Bull KTM Factory Racing Team has announced its three-rider line-up alongside a press event held today at the company’s North American test track facility “RD Field” in Southern California. Featuring two of the sport’s top contenders – Marvin Musquin and Cooper Webb – in the 450 cc division, the team is also proud...

                DAY TWO WIN FOR JOSEP GARCIA AT 2020 ENDUROGP FINALE

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                Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Josep Garcia has secured his second EnduroGP win of the season with victory on day two of the final round of the series in Portugal. Joining Garcia and making his competitive debut at an FIM EnduroGP World Championship event, Manuel Lettenbichler posted some solid special test times on his way to a 10th place Enduro 2 class result on day one but unfortunately was unab

                Espargaro doubles-up as Red Bull KTM outshine the opposition at second MotoGP™ in Valencia

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                Red Bull KTM celebrated their second consecutive podium appearance and their seventh trophy of 2020 as Pol Espargaro flew to 3rd position in Spain. The factory saw all three of their KTM RC16s place in the top six to end the penultimate round of the season as the leading brand in the race classification. Jorge Martin scored a victory in Moto2™ as Raul Fernandez finished 3rd in Moto3™.

                Espargaro back on the MotoGP™ podium with 3rd place in Valencia

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                Red Bull KTM lifted their sixth trophy of 2020 MotoGP as Pol Espargaro finished in the top three for the fourth time this season at a sunny Ricardo Tormo Circuit for the Gran Premio de Europa. Raul Fernandez recorded his first visit to the top step in Moto3 and Jorge Martin was runner-up in Moto2 to complete a successful Sunday for the Red Bull KTM Ajo crew.

                JOSEP GARCIA ENJOYS WINNING ENDUROGP RETURN

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                Returning to the FIM Enduro World Championship, Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Josep Garcia has delivered two impressive performances at the EnduroGP of Portugal, battling challenging weather and changing track conditions across two tough days of competition. Ending the event with a runner-up Enduro 2 class result on day one, Garcia went on to top the class, and the event’s overall EnduroGP classif

                Vialle wins 2020 MX2 FIM Motocross World Championship at Grand Prix of Pietramurata

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                Tom Vialle has won the MX2 FIM Motocross World Championship at the Pietramurata circuit in Italy and the penultimate round of the 2020 campaign. The 20-year old Frenchman changed his red number plate for a gold one after winning the first moto on his KTM 250 SX-F and acquired the necessary points to wear the #1 for 2021. In MXGP Tony Cairoli steered his KTM 450 SX-F to 5th and chases the status of

                Cairoli wins Trentino MXGP as Vialle edges close to MX2 history

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                Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Tom Vialle moved to within striking distance of the 2020 FIM MX2 FIM Motocross World Championship thanks to 3rd position in Italy on Sunday and his 13th podium finish this season. In the MXGP class Tony Cairoli claimed victory for the third time in 2020 for what was the 16th round of 18.

                MANUEL LETTENBICHLER WINS 2020 RED BULL ROMANIACS

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                Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Manuel Lettenbichler has won the 2020 edition of Red Bull Romaniacs. In an event that saw the top two contenders take the battle for victory right down to the wire, Lettenbichler put in a superb performance on the demanding fourth and final day to secure the overall win by over two minutes.

                MANUEL LETTENBICHLER SET TO RACE 2020 RED BULL ROMANIACS

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                Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Manuel Lettenbichler is ready to race the 2020 edition of Red Bull Romaniacs. The grueling five-day event consists of a time trial qualification, followed by four long days of racing in the Romanian Hills. Based once again around the town of Sibiu, the hard enduro takes place from October 27 to 31.

                KTM ONE-TWO ON ANDALUCIA RALLY STAGE FOUR

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                KTM Factory Racing’s Daniel Sanders has won the fourth and final stage of the 2020 Andalucia Rally. Pushing hard on the dusty, Spanish tracks, the rally rookie beat his Australian teammate Toby Price to the day’s win by just seven seconds. Also delivering a strong performance, Matthias Walkner placed fourth, less than two minutes down on Sanders.

                SECOND PLACE FOR MATTHIAS WALKNER ON ANDALUCIA RALLY STAGE THREE

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                Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Matthias Walkner has put in an excellent performance on stage three of the 2020 Andalucia Rally, covering the 230 kilometers of timed special in less than two hours to finish as provisional runner-up. Teammates Daniel Sanders and Toby Price successfully completed the day’s racing in ninth and 10th respectively.

                TOBY PRICE FIFTH FASTEST ON ANDALUCIA RALLY STAGE TWO

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                Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Toby Price has completed the second stage of the 2020 Andalucia Rally as fifth-fastest. Fellow Australian Daniel Sanders finished in 11th place with Matthias Walkner 15th. Sam Sunderland’s rally came to an unfortunate and premature close following a crash just 10km into the stage.

                TOUGH OPENING STAGE AT THE 2020 ANDALUCIA RALLY FOR RED BULL KTM

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                Red Bull KTM Factory Racing have successfully completed the opening stage of the 2020 Andalucia Rally. Sam Sunderland posted the best result from the team, finishing seventh-fastest, six-and-a-half minutes off the stage winner. Matthias Walkner also claimed a solid result in 12th, unfortunately losing several minutes in the last few kilometers of the stage.

                Prado walks the podium at Mantova for Lombardia MXGP

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                MXGP ‘rookie’ Jorge Prado captured his fourth podium result of 2020 and his third in a row with 3rd place overall at the Grand Prix of Lombardia. The Spaniard was denied a second victory with the KTM 450 SX-F after penalization for jumping while yellow flags were waved in the second moto at Mantova.

                Oliveira wins jaw-dropping Styrian MotoGP™ as Espargaro also takes podium finish

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                Red Bull KTM toasted their second MotoGP victory in the space of two weeks with Miguel Oliveira’s brilliantly judged first-ever success at the Red Bull Ring for the BMW M Grand Prix of Styria. The 25-year old not only claimed the first win for his Red Bull KTM Tech3 team in MotoGP but also for Portugal. Pol Espargaro fought for the checkered flag until the last corner and scored his second career

                Herlings triumphs at Kegums Grand Prix and final MXGP Latvian event

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                Red Bull KTM have ended the three-races in one-week spell in Latvia still in control of the 2020 MXGP and MX2 FIM Motocross World Championships. Jeffrey Herlings picked up his 89th career win for the Grand Prix of Kegums while Jorge Prado captured his first podium finish in the premier class. Tom Vialle walked the rostrum for the second time this week in MX2.

                Binder races to 4th at the Red Bull Ring as Martin and Arenas claim Moto2™ & Moto3™ wins

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                Red Bull KTM experienced the rough with the smooth at the myWorld Motorrad Grand Prix von Österreich. Brad Binder scored 4th position and moved up to the same ranking in the MotoGP standings while Iker Lecuona posted his first finish with 9th place but there was disappointment for Pol Espargaro and Miguel Oliveira who both crashed while fighting in the top five. In Moto3 Albert Arenas used his KTM

                VIALLE TAKES MX2 WIN AT LATVIAN GRAND PRIX AS 2020 MXGP RESTARTS IN STYLE

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                Red Bull KTM Factory Racing resumed their 2020 FIM Motocross World Championship campaign with victory in the long-awaited third round of the series, disputed under the fierce Latvian sun and across the sandy Kegums circuit, 50km from the city of Riga. Tom Vialle took his KTM 250 SX-F to the top step of the MX2 podium for his second win in a row and the third of his career.

                Red plates and high goals: 2020 MXGP launches again with Latvian triple

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                Red Bull KTM Factory Racing restart their 2020 FIM Motocross World Championship this weekend with the Grands Prix of Latvia, Riga and Kegums in the space of seven days. Rounds three, four and five will take place at the established Kegums circuit. Jeffrey Herlings and Tom Vialle go into the triple header holding the red plates as leaders of the MXGP and MX2 classes respectively.

                WEBB SECURES RUNNER-UP FINISH IN 2020 450SX CHAMPIONSHIP AS THE SEASON CONCLUDES IN SALT LAKE CITY

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                SALT LAKE CITY, Utah – Red Bull KTM Factory Racing Team’s Cooper Webb has finished runner-up in the 2020 AMA 450 Supercross Championship, following a valiant effort to secure a second-straight title amidst a unique set of challenges this season.

                Heading into Sunday’s finale at Rice-Eccles Stadium, the seventh stop in Salt Lake City, Webb held an eight-race podium streak with three victories taking place in Utah. The 2019 450SX Champion started the day off strong, sharing pole position with championship rival Eli Tomac as both riders laid down a fast time of 49.438 in qualifying. In 450SX Heat 1, Webb got off to a top-five start and he worked his way through the pack to ultimately secure a second-place finish in the heat.

                In the Main Event, Webb had a good jump off the start but he got tangled up with another rider in the first turn and went down. He was able to rally from almost last to 14th by the end of lap one and from there he put his head down and charged through the pack. After 25 laps, Webb was able to make it up to eighth-place, where he ultimately finished for the night. Webb finished out the season in second overall with a consistent string of 13 podiums in the 17-race championship, four of which he stood in the center of the box.

                Cooper Webb: “It was a rough Main Event. I kind of struggled with the track a little bit and I didn’t ride my best race but I came back to eighth, so I was able to secure second in points. I obviously wanted to keep the podium streak going but it is what it is. Overall, it was a great season and we’ll get ready for outdoors.”

                The Red Bull KTM Factory Racing Team will take a brief break from racing as they switch gears for the 2020 AMA Pro Motocross Championship, which is set to begin July 18 in Crawfordsville, Indiana.

                 

                Results 450SX Class – Salt Lake City (Round 17)

                1. Zach Osborne (USA), HQV, 25 laps

                2. Jason Anderson (USA), HQV, +03.063

                3. Dean Wilson (GBR), Kawasaki, +05.369

                Other KTM

                8. Cooper Webb (USA), KTM

                10. Chad Reed (AUS), KTM

                14. Benny Bloss (USA), KTM

                16. Blake Baggett (USA), KTM

                17. Martin Davalos (ECQ), KTM

                 

                Standings 450SX Class 2020 after 17 of 17 rounds

                1. Tomac, 384 points

                2. Webb, 359

                3. Roczen, 354

                Other KTM

                12. Baggett, 200

                13. Davalos, 178

                16. Reed, 113

                17. Bloss, 108

                 

                Results 250SX East/West Showdown – Salt Lake City

                1. Chase Sexton (USA), Honda

                2. Shane McElrath (USA), Yamaha 

                3. Michael Mosiman (USA), Husqvarna

                OTHER KTM

                6. Brandon Hartranft, (USA), KTM

                9. Derek Drake (USA), KTM

                 

                Standings 250SX East Class 2020

                1. Sexton, 218 points

                2. McElrath, 209

                3. Shimoda, 122

                OTHER KTM

                9. Brown, 92

                 

                Standings 250SX West Class 2020

                1. Ferrandis, 200 points

                2. Cooper, 180

                3. Forkner, 176

                4. Hartranft, 158

                OTHER KTM

                7. Drake, 120

                WEBB TAKES 450SX CHAMPIONSHIP DOWN TO THE FINALE WITH A HARD-FOUGHT WIN IN SALT LAKE CITY

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                SALT LAKE CITY, Utah – Red Bull KTM Factory Racing Team’s Cooper Webb earned a hard-fought victory at Wednesday’s penultimate round to bring the 2020 450SX Championship battle down to the season finale this Sunday for what will serve as the series’ seventh consecutive stop inside Salt Lake City’s Rice-Eccles Stadium. Additionally, Troy Lee Designs/Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Pierce Brown finished just off the podium in fourth as the 250SX Eastern Regional Championship returned to racing. 

                 

                With a modified schedule rounding out the final seven rounds of the 2020 AMA Supercross Championship, the reigning 450SX Champion has made a habit out of winning on Wednesdays, as he swept all three of the mid-week races, while earning respectable runner-up finishes on the Sunday bouts to keep himself in the running for a second-straight title.

                 

                After qualifying fifth overall earlier in the day, Webb powered his KTM 450 SX-F FACTORY EDITION into a top-three start in 450SX Heat 2 and he quickly jumped into the second-place position. He battled hard to ultimately secure second-place in the heat race.

                 

                In the Main Event, Webb had a great jump off the start as he battled through the first-turn with the front of the pack, settling into third early on. Five laps in, Webb overtook second and from there he set his sights on catching the leader, Zach Osborne. Webb soon found himself in a close race once again with championship points rival Ken Roczen and the duo continued to battle until series points leader Eli Tomac joined the fight. Webb and Tomac broke away from the rest of the field and with seven laps to go Webb made the pass to take over the lead. He held off a hard-charging Tomac for the remainder of the 29-lap race to ultimately secure his fourth Main Event victory of the season.

                 

                Cooper Webb: “We were all really close in speed, not a lot separating. I fixed the whoops about halfway – I think that’s what was holding me back – and I started hitting them really well. It was a tight race between us four and the whole race it seemed like a lot of pressure between us all because we weren’t making many mistakes. I’m sure it was a fun race for the fans to watch and it was a fun race to win, for sure.”

                 

                After a week off, Troy Lee Designs/Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Pierce Brown and the 250SX Eastern Regional division lined up once again before taking on the season finale East/West Showdown on Sunday. Brown had a great day, earning a solid third-place finish in the heat race to transfer with ease into the Main Event. In the Main, he got off to a great start and put his KTM 250 SX-F into podium contention for the first half of the race before ultimately securing a fourth-place finish for the day.

                 

                Next Race: Round 17 (finale) in Salt Lake City, Utah – Sunday, June 21

                 

                Results 450SX Class – Salt Lake City (Round 16)
                1. Cooper Webb (USA), KTM, 29 laps

                2. Eli Tomac (USA), Kawasaki, +02.214

                3. Zach Osborne (USA), HQV, +05.291

                Other KTM

                8. Martin Davalos (ECQ), KTM

                10. Blake Baggett (USA), KTM

                11. Benny Bloss (USA), KTM

                15. Chad Reed (AUS), KTM


                Standings 450SX Class 2020 after 16 of 17 rounds
                1. Tomac, 366 points

                2. Webb, 344

                3. Roczen, 338

                Other KTM

                12. Baggett, 193

                17. Bloss, 99


                Results 250SX East Class – Salt Lake City

                1. Chase Sexton (USA), Honda

                2. Shane McElrath (USA), Yamaha 

                3. Colt Nichols (USA), Yamaha

                4. Pierce Brown, (USA), KTM

                OTHER KTM

                11. Curren Thurman (USA), KTM

                13. Kevin Moranz (USA), KTM

                17. Hunter Sayles (USA), KTM

                 

                Standings 250SX East Class 2020 after 8 of 9 rounds

                1. Sexton, 192 points

                2. McElrath, 186

                3. Marchbanks, 119

                OTHER KTM

                8. Brown, 92

                HOFER TIES-UP RED BULL KTM MX2 CONTRACT UNTIL 2022

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                Red Bull KTM Factory Racing are pleased to announce a two-year contract extension with FIM MX2 Motocross World Championship rookie Rene Hofer. The 18-year old Austrian will steer the works KTM 250 SX-F for the 2021 and 2022 Grand Prix seasons.

                Hofer was drafted into the Red Bull KTM Factory Racing team for 2020 after showing promise through the EMX European Championship ranks with the KTM 125 SX and the KTM 250 SX-F in the EMX125 and EMX250 divisions. Rene impressed with his maturity, work ethic and strong mentality and brought those characteristics into the beginning of the 2020 Grand Prix campaign where he captured two top five finishes in four motos before the season was halted.

                So far Hofer has shown encouraging signs of continuing KTM’s powerful lineage in the MX2 class. The manufacturer has owned the category 12 times in the last 16 years; including every season since 2008, with the exception of 2015. Eight different racers have earned the #1 plate while riding the Red Bull KTM Factory Racing KTM 250 SX-F. 2019 rookie and teammate Tom Vialle is the current series leader. Hofer is the first Austrian to represent Red Bull KTM in the principal MX2/MXGP Grand Prix competitions since Robert Jonas at the turn of the century.      

                Rene Hofer“I’ve been with KTM for about a decade now and every time I step into the company, I feel like I’m in the right place. It’s only my first year with the factory team but it already feels like home and it’s a pleasure to work and spend time with the guys and achieve our goals together. All I can say is that I am super-excited about what the next two years will bring and I will enjoy every minute of it. From my side, I will obviously put in maximum effort and I know everybody in the team will do the same. Working together with an Austrian brand will hopefully have a positive effect on Austrian motorsport as well. I am extremely grateful for the opportunity to live my dream but I can’t forget to give-it-up to all the people who helped me get here, especially my family.”

                Robert Jonas, Vice President KTM Motorsports Offroad“Rene came into the factory team pretty close under the microscope, but we were thrilled to see how he responded to winter training and preparation and then how he adjusted to the speed of MX2 right away. He made a few good wildcard appearances in 2019 so he was able to see a little bit of what was in store for 2020 and then adapted well to the demands of being a factory rider. His career keeps progressing and we’re excited to continue that journey together. Hopefully the FIM World Championship can begin again soon and both Rene and Tom can continue to learn and develop.”

                WEBB CONTINUES HIS PODIUM STREAK IN SALT LAKE CITY

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                RUNNER-UP FINISH FOR THE RED BULL KTM FACTORY RACING TEAM

                 

                SALT LAKE CITY, Utah – Red Bull KTM Factory Racing Team’s Cooper Webb continues his podium streak in Utah with a runner-up finish at Sunday’s 15th round of the 2020 AMA Supercross Championship, the fifth of seven rounds taking place inside Rice-Eccles Stadium this month.

                Coming off a statement win at the previous round on Wednesday, Webb came into the day with victory on his mind. He got off to a top-five start in 450SX Heat 2 and he passed his way into fourth by lap three. He raced back-and-forth with Jason Anderson through the final few laps where he ultimately secured fifth in the heat race.

                In the Main Event, Webb powered his KTM 450 SX-F FACTORY EDITION into the holeshot as he secured the early lead. He led a hard-charging Ken Roczen for the first five laps before getting passed, and he maintained a close second-place position for the remainder of the race. After 29 laps of hard racing, Webb claimed the runner-up position, where he now sits one-point back in third in the 450SX Championship Standings.

                Cooper Webb: “The holeshot was huge tonight. Kenny was riding well and I knew he was a little faster, so when he got by me I was just going to try to pace him. I made a charge at the end but we were so close in times it’s hard to make those chunks up. The track was definitely tough – it had a lot of flat turns, which was a little different than what we’re used to. We’ll come back in a few days and try to get the top step.”

                Next Race: Round 16 in Salt Lake City, Utah – Wednesday, June 17

                 

                Results 450SX Class – Salt Lake City (Round 15)

                1. Ken Roczen (GER), HON, 29 laps

                2. Cooper Webb (USA), KTM, +3.140

                3. Eli Tomac (USA), Kawasaki, +14.704

                Other KTM

                7. Blake Baggett (USA), KTM

                11. Chad Reed (AUS), KTM

                13. Benny Bloss (USA), KTM

                19. Martin Davalos (ECQ), KTM


                Standings 450SX Class 2020 after 15 of 17 rounds
                1. Tomac, 343 points

                2. Roczen, 319

                3. Webb, 318

                Other KTM

                12. Baggett, 180

                17. Bloss, 87


                Results 250SX West Class – Salt Lake City (Round 8)

                1. Austin Forkner (USA), Kawasaki

                2. Dylan Ferrandis (FRA), Yamaha

                3. Jett Lawrence (USA), Honda

                OTHER KTM

                8. Brandon Hartranft (USA), KTM

                9. Derek Drake (USA), KTM

                 

                Standings 250SX West Class 2020 after 8 of 10 rounds

                1. Ferrandis, 181 points

                2. Forkner, 174

                3. Cooper, 164

                OTHER KTM

                4. Hartranft, 141

                8. Drake, 106

                WEBB DOMINATES IN SALT LAKE CITY FOR ROUND 14 OF AMA SUPERCROSS CHAMPIONSHIP

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                SALT LAKE CITY, Utah – Red Bull KTM Factory Racing Team’s Cooper Webb led all 26 laps of Wednesday’s 450SX Main Event en route to capturing his third victory of the 2020 AMA Supercross Championship – his second of the first four races held inside Rice-Eccles Stadium this month. Webb’s nearly flawless performance vaulted the reigning Champion into second overall in the 450SX standings as he continues to fight for a second-straight title with three rounds remaining in Salt Lake City, Utah.

                Despite a tough start to the season, Webb has been extremely consistent in the final stint with 2-1-2-1 Main Event finishes through the last four rounds. With that momentum, Webb came into Round 14 with plenty of steam as he topped the first 450SX qualifying session, ultimately claiming fourth overall in the combined times. In 450SX Heat 1, he powered his KTM 450 SX-F FACTORY EDITION into the lead on the opening lap and from there he never looked back, leading all nine laps of the heat race.

                In the Main Event, Webb once again shot off the line to narrowly miss the holeshot but he quickly put himself into the lead on lap one. He held off a hard-charging Ken Roczen early on and the two riders diced back-and-forth for a lap until Webb fell into his groove and checked out for the remainder of the race.

                Cooper Webb: “It was a great race, I almost got the holeshot and led every lap, which is the first time I’ve been able to do that this year. Kenny was riding really well at the beginning. I made a few mistakes and we battled there for a second but I regained focus and I was able to ride my laps and ended up getting a decent lead, which is nice. I feel like the first three [rounds] we’ve been battling down to the last lap so it was cool to be able to enjoy that one a little bit more, not so stressful.”

                The 250SX Western Regional division returned to racing on Wednesday with Round 7 of the 10-race championship. Troy Lee Designs/Red Bull KTM Factory Racing teammates Brandon Hartranft and Derek Drake each captured top-10 finishes in the Main Event finishing seventh and 10th place, respectively. 

                 

                Next Race: Round 15 in Salt Lake City, Utah – Sunday, June 10

                 

                Results 450SX Class – Salt Lake City (Round 14)
                1. Cooper Webb (USA), KTM, 26 laps

                2. Zach Osborne (USA), Husqvarna, +5.091

                3. Eli Tomac (USA), Kawasaki, +3.592

                Other KTM

                4. Blake Baggett (USA), KTM

                6. Martin Davalos (ECQ), KTM

                10. Benny Bloss (USA), KTM

                11. Chad Reed (AUS), KTM


                Standings 450SX Class 2020 after 14 of 17 rounds
                1. Tomac, 322 points

                2. Webb, 295

                3. Roczen, 293

                Other KTM

                12. Baggett, 164

                17. Bloss, 77


                Results 250SX West Class – Salt Lake City (Round 7)

                1. Austin Forkner (USA), Kawasaki

                2. Dylan Ferrandis (FRA), Yamaha

                3. Cameron Mcadoo (USA), Kawasaki

                OTHER KTM

                7. Brandon Hartranft (USA), KTM

                9. Derek Drake (USA), KTM

                 

                Standings 250SX West Class 2020 after 7 of 10 rounds

                1. Ferrandis, 158 points

                2. Forkner, 148

                3. Cooper, 147

                OTHER KTM

                4. Hartranft, 126

                8. Drake, 92

                PRADO UNDERGOES SUCCESSFUL COLLARBONE SURGERY AFTER TRAINING CRASH

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                The 19 year old MXGP class rookie for 2020 suffered a clean break in the wake of his tumble at a circuit in Olmen, Belgium. He was transported to hospital in Herentals for examination and x-rays and entered corrective surgery the same day, performed by Dr Tom Claes, who inserted a plate to help re-join and support the bone. A scan late Tuesday evening showed the operation had been a success and Prado is expected to be back at his residence today [Wednesday]. Early indications point to a four-week rehabilitation phase if the injury heals well and the Spaniard can ride his KTM 450 SX-F once more.

                Prado defied a short winter of preparation to make his MXGP debut at Matterley Basin and the British Grand Prix at end of February for the first round of the 2020 series. He has been training and working at his base in Belgium in readiness for the resumption of the FIM World Championship that is provisionally scheduled to begin again with the Grand Prix of Russia on August 2nd.

                Jorge Prado“It’s disappointing to be dealing with another injury but I’m really happy with how the operation went and how the collarbone is looking. I was riding through a fast corner and there was a rider ahead of me; I just misjudged the line. I lost the front end and went over the handlebars. At first I wasn’t sure if I’d broken anything but after about thirty minutes it was clear that something was wrong. Anyway, we are on the recovery path again and I hope to be able to do some training again after about a week and we’ll wait another three to be back on the bike. Luckily we have some time before the races start again.”

                RUNNER-UP FINISH FOR WEBB AND THE RED BULL KTM FACTORY RACING TEAM AT ROUND 13 OF SX CHAMPIONSHIP

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                SALT LAKE CITY, Utah – Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Cooper Webb battled down to the very last moment in Sunday’s 450SX Main Event to claim a hard-fought second place finish at Round 13 of the 2020 AMA Supercross Championship in Salt Lake City, Utah. In the 250SX East division, Troy Lee Designs/Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Pierce Brown continued his quest for a podium finish as he secured a career-best finish of fourth amidst less-than-favorable conditions.

                In the series’ third-consecutive appearance inside Rice-Eccles Stadium, Sunday’s track conditions were anything but typical as heavy rainfall mixed things up all day long. Qualifying was shortened to only one session and riders were faced with everything from standing water, to sticky mud, deep ruts and even some dry spots on the racetrack. Webb secured the fourth-fastest time in qualifying, where he came into 450SX Heat 1 READY TO RACE as he powered his KTM 450 SX-F FACTORY EDITION into the holeshot and early lead. He made a mistake on lap two that dropped him into second but he rallied back to overtake the lead with two laps to go and he was able to secure the heat race victory and a top gate choice for the Main Event.

                A good start proved to be vital as the rain returned before the start of the 450SX Main Event. As the gate dropped, Webb powered his way to the front where he sat in second early on before taking over the lead by lap two. With a clear track ahead, Webb made an early charge out front before going to battle with Eli Tomac on lap nine. Tomac took over the lead but Webb didn’t give up as he fought to reclaim the position on lap 16. As the clock ran low, Webb and Tomac engaged in an intense head-to-head battle through all kinds of lapped traffic and after 24 laps of hard racing, Webb finished 1.281 seconds back for second-place.

                Cooper Webb: “It sucks I got second but man, it was a battle from lap one until the last lap. The conditions were tricky and the lappers were gnarly – a lot of it came down to that. It seemed like one lap I might get it right and one lap he might get it right but we were really pushing hard. It was a fun race even though I got beat. We’ll try to get the top spot on Wednesday.”

                The 250SX East class wrapped up its seventh round of racing on Sunday and Troy Lee Designs/Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Pierce Brown put forth another stellar ride in his home state of Utah. Following an impressive third-place finish in the heat race, Brown powered his KTM 250 SX-F into a top-five start in the Main Event. He quickly made his way into fourth and from there he rode a solid race to finish just off the podium in fourth. 

                Pierce Brown: “All-in-all it was a solid day and I couldn’t be happier. I ended up third in my heat race and fourth in the Main Event. This is my fifth Supercross race ever so to have my best finish yet, I’m stoked!”

                The 250SX East class will now take a 10-day break from racing as the Western division competes at the next two rounds. Brown and the Eastern division will return on June 17 for a final bout before heading into the East/West showdown at the season finale on June 21.

                 

                Next Race: Round 14 in Salt Lake City, Utah – Wednesday, June 10

                 

                Results 450SX Class – Salt Lake City (Round 13)
                1. Eli Tomac (USA), Kawasaki, 24 laps

                2. Cooper Webb (USA), KTM, +01.281

                3. Jason Anderson (USA), Husqvarna, +43.995

                Other KTM

                8. Martin Davalos (ECQ), KTM

                12. Blake Baggett (USA), KTM

                13. Benny Bloss (USA), KTM

                14. Chad Reed (AUS), KTM


                Standings 450SX Class 2020 after 13 of 17 rounds
                1. Tomac, 301 points

                2. Roczen, 275

                3. Webb, 269

                Other KTM

                12. Baggett, 145

                18. Bloss, 64


                Results 250SX East Class – Salt Lake City (Round 13)

                1. Chase Sexton (USA), Honda

                2. Shane McElrath (USA), Yamaha 

                3. Colt Nichols (USA), Yamaha

                4. Pierce Brown, (USA), KTM

                OTHER KTM

                12. Hunter Sayles (USA), KTM

                17. Kevin Moranz (USA), KTM

                 

                Standings 250SX East Class 2020 after 7 of 10 rounds

                1. Sexton, 166 points

                2. McElrath, 163

                3. Marchbanks, 119

                OTHER KTM

                9. Brown, 73

                RED BULL KTM FACTORY RACING’S COOPER WEBB BACK ON TOP AT SALT LAKE CITY SX

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                SALT LAKE CITY, Utah – The 2020 AMA Supercross Championship returned to racing on Wednesday night with Round 12 of the 17-race championship inside Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City, Utah. Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Cooper Webb topped the 450SX Main Event with an impressive performance in the high altitude.

                Webb qualified sixth overall in the combined sessions but he quickly changed the momentum as soon as racing commenced as he powered his KTM 450 SX-F FACTORY EDITION off the line in 450SX Heat 1 to capture the holeshot and early lead. He went on to lead the first seven laps before getting passed with two to go, ultimately securing a solid second-place transfer into the Main Event.

                In the Main, Webb captured a second-place start and he patiently chipped away at the leader for the first 20 laps of the race. He made his move into the lead on lap 21 and from there he focused on minimizing the mistakes to maintain his lead through the checkered flag. Webb’s Round 12 victory marked the reigning champion’s second win of the 2020 season. 

                Webb: “It was a great night overall but it was a tough race – the track conditions were definitely tricky and you had to be patient out there. The whoops were tough, I just committed to my lines from the beginning and it played out pretty well. It was a great night to get a win, these are not easily regained, especially with the top guys up here tonight so I want to soak it in but we’ve got five more rounds to go.” 

                Coming off his best finish of the season at the last round, Troy Lee Designs/Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Pierce Brown got caught up with a downed rider early in the Main Event and was forced to come through the pack. He battled all the way up from 18th to ultimately capture a top-10 finish.

                 

                Next Race: Round 13 in Salt Lake City, Utah – Sunday, June 7

                 

                Results 450SX Class – Salt Lake City (Round 12)
                1. Cooper Webb (USA), KTM, 27 laps

                2. Eli Tomac (USA), Kawasaki, +1.908

                3. Zach Osborne (USA), Husqvarna, +13.512

                Other KTM

                11. Martin Davalos (ECQ), KTM

                13. Benny Bloss (USA), KTM

                14. Blake Baggett (USA), KTM

                17. Chad Reed (AUS), KTM


                Standings 450SX Class 2020 after 12 of 17 rounds
                1. Tomac, 275 points

                2. Roczen, 262

                3. Webb, 246

                Other KTM

                12. Baggett, 134

                19. Bloss, 54


                Results 250SX East Class – Salt Lake City (Round 12)

                1. Shane McElrath (USA), Yamaha 

                2. Colt Nichols (USA), Yamaha

                3. Jeremy Martin (USA), Honda

                OTHER KTM

                10. Pierce Brown, (USA), KTM

                16. Curren Thurman (USA), KTM

                19. Dustin Winter (USA), KTM

                 

                Standings 250SX East Class 2020 after 6 of 10 rounds

                1. McElrath, 140 points

                2. Sexton, 140

                3. Marchbanks, 118

                OTHER KTM

                10. Brown, 54

                RED BULL KTM FACTORY RACING TEAM MAKES A POSITIVE RETURN TO AMA SUPERCROSS CHAMPIONSHIP

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                COOPER WEBB CLAIMS RUNNER-UP FINISH IN SALT LAKE CITY

                SALT LAKE CITY, Utah – Cooper Webb and the Red Bull KTM Factory Racing Team made the highly-anticipated return to AMA Supercross racing on Sunday where the Reigning 450SX Champion secured a second-place podium finish in the first of seven “made-for-tv” races that are set to take place inside Salt Lake City’s Rice-Eccles Stadium over the next four weeks.

                Webb, who currently sits third overall in the championship standings, remains within striking distance of a second consecutive title in what has proven to be a unique and historic situation for the 2020 AMA Supercross Championship. Racing without the roar of fans inside the stadium, riders underwent a much different race day experience on Sunday with everything from the modified race times to drier-than-usual track conditions. Webb seemed to adjust quickly as he qualified fourth overall aboard the KTM 450 SX-F FACTORY EDITION before lining up in 450SX Heat 1. He got off to a second-place start in the heat race and he put in a solid ride to capture a second-place transfer into the Main Event. 

                In the Main, Webb got off to a sixth-place start and he quickly fought his way up to third early on. He bounced back-and-forth between second and third through the first half of the race before settling into second. He pushed hard to make a charge on the leader in the final laps but a mistake at the end of the race cost him some time and he ultimately finished 3.7 seconds behind the leader for second-place. 

                Webb: “It’s good to be back racing. It’s awesome just to be able to do what we love. I was battling up there in the beginning – we were all sandwiched – and I was able to actually get around Eli [Tomac] but then he went around us and really laid some good laps. During the middle of the race, I kind of lost speed a little bit and at the end I was really trying hard. I missed a rhythm at the end though, and that really cost me in maybe catching him.”

                Troy Lee Designs/Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Pierce Brown, a Utah native, secured his best finish of the season with fifth-place in the 250SX East Main Event.

                 

                Next Race: Round 12 in Salt Lake City, Utah – June 3, 2020

                 

                Results 450SX Class – Salt Lake City
                1. Eli Tomac (USA), Kawasaki, 29 laps

                2. Cooper Webb (USA), KTM, +3.771

                3. Ken Roczen (GER), Honda, +9.770

                Other KTM

                6. Martin Davalos (ECQ), KTM

                7. Blake Baggett (USA), KTM

                13. Benny Bloss (USA), KTM

                19. Chad Reed (AUS), KTM


                Standings 450SX Class 2020 after 11 of 17 rounds
                1. Tomac, 252 points

                2. Roczen, 244

                3. Webb, 220

                Other KTM

                12. Baggett, 125

                19. Bloss, 44


                Results 250SX East Class – Salt Lake City

                1. Shane McElrath (USA), Yamaha 

                2. Chase Sexton (USA), Honda

                3. Garrett Marchbanks (USA), Kawasaki

                Other KTM

                5. Pierce Brown, (USA), KTM

                17. Kevin Moranz (USA), KTM

                18. Dustin Winter (USA), KTM

                 

                Standings 250SX East Class 2020 after 5 of 10 rounds
                1. Sexton, 121 points

                2. McElrath, 114

                3. Marchbanks, 100

                KTM BACK ON TRACK AT RED BULL RING IN PRIVATE MOTOGP TEST

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                MotoGP 2020 Private Test (AUT)

                KTM relocated to the confines of the Red Bull Ring and in full adherence to Health and Safety guidelines in the wake of COVID-19 remissions on Wednesday and Thursday this week. The wheels of the KTM RC16 were spun for the first time since the IRTA test at the Losail International Circuit in Qatar at the end of February. Over twenty team members – most of which travelled inside the country but also from neighbouring territories – joined current racer Espargaro and test rider Pedrosa for further set-up work with a view towards a potential first event of the season in the coming months. All had tested negative for COVID-19 before resuming MotoGP activities after a three month pause.

                Espargaro’s teammate, Brad Binder, could not take part in the test due to the travel restrictions affecting his current location in South Africa.

                KTM are expecting to run another private testing session in the near future and then continue to prepare resources and material for all four MotoGP riders in anticipation of the first round of Grand Prix this summer.

                Pol Espargaro“I don’t think I have ever been so long without a bike – especially one for competition – so it was a little bit difficult in the first few runs yesterday but I was quickly up to the kind of rhythm I was setting in Qatar. It was great to get back in action and I think we all felt that: there were a lot of smiling faces in the box. Technically we made some improvements. The first priority was to get our feeling back with the bike but we also brought quite a lot to test and this was interesting. The good weather meant we could play with a lot on the bike and we improved mostly with the chassis but also some electronics. I’m really happy. Now just to look forward to the first race.”

                Mike Leitner, Red Bull KTM Race Manager“I’m really happy we could organise these two days here in Spielberg and get the MotoGP team back on track. It was a big effort to get it done but we tested everybody, made it happen and I think it was key for the mentality of the company, the team, everyone in the racing department and especially the riders. In general, we have been lucky with the weather. It was good for Pol to get back to race speed: after such a long time off the bike riders really need laps. For Dani also it was important to restart the test programme. Thanks go to the team for making this happen and to Spielberg for letting us test here. We now hope to have more news on the calendar in the middle of June and we are really looking forward to go racing again.”

                Pit Beirer, KTM Motorsport Director“Seeing the bikes on the racetrack - where they belong - was great for all of us. It was a pleasure to see the happy faces of the riders and the crew but then it was back to work and back to normal. We tried to make the most of the time at the Red Bull Ring. With Pol we were able to check his 2020 bike on a new track and with Dani we ran a very extensive test program. But the most important thing was also the significance: we are making great strides. There is definitely an interesting Grand Prix calendar ahead of us and it is time to prepare our team for it. In the past weeks and months we had been very radical with our response to the virus situation through the closure of our motorsport department, but I promised the team that we would be the first to go out again. We were finally able to keep that promise here at the Red Bull Ring.”

                A full gallery from the test session can be found HERE

                Contact:
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                +43 676 599 0084
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                Herlings and Vialle celebrate victory at wet Dutch Grand Prix

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                Copious rainfall created a rough and treacherous Eurocircuit in Valkenswaard south of Eindhoven for the second round of 2020 MXGP. The sand was demanding and technical and a thorough test for the Red Bull KTM Factory Racing quintet.

                MXGP

                Jeffrey Herlings got back to winning ways on home territory after missing the Dutch GP in 2019. With moto tallies of 2-1 he shared the same points total as Tim Gajser but ruled the final event standings courtesy of his second race result. The 25-year old Dutchman maintains his grip on the red plate as MXGP series leader after his second victory of the season.

                Tony Cairoli, still competing with a tweaked right knee, rode two solid motos in the draining conditions to record a 7-5 scorecard and only just missed out on a successive rostrum appearance. The nine-times world champion was 4th overall and five places in front of Jorge Prado in 9th. The Spaniard guided his factory KTM 450 SX-F to a decent 4th in the first moto and was lucky to escape a high-speed crash and pile-up at the start of the second outing. Prado picked up and raced back to 13th for what was only his second MXGP fixture.

                Jeffrey Herlings: “This was one of the most difficult Valkenswaard wins. Tim did a great job but it was important for us to think about the overall than the 1-1 and to not lose points. This was a good GP for us. Going to Argentina I hope we can find some good weather! It has been two in a row now with rain! We’ll try to make the best of the situation there and go again for a podium spot.”

                Tony Cairoli: “Valkenswaard is a race where we struggle a bit but with some experience we could come away with 4th overall, which is good and in spite of the conditions and my knee. I wasn’t comfortable and it wasn’t the best for a track where you need to attack. In the end we have to be happy even if this is not the result that we normally want. We know in the first races we have to stay in the top five. Let’s hope in Argentina the race will be a bit more flowing with some more places to pass. Today was a very difficult track.”

                Jorge Prado: “I’m happy with the way things are going in these first rounds considering I had so little bike time and my leg was not feeling great. It has been getting better and I showed really good speed here. I had the holeshot in the first moto and was riding my own rhythm. To finish fourth was great and not anticipated. In the second moto I lost the front in the first corner. It was a big crash and luckily nobody hit me. I got up and tried to push hard to gain some positions. The track was really physical in the second moto and I was struggling a little bit. I was 9th overall, better than last week, and now we are 8th in the championship. It’s all positive.”

                MX2

                Tom Vialle triumphed for his second career Grand Prix victory and made sure of his spoils in Holland with a commanding second moto win. The Frenchman used the power of the works KTM 250 SX-F to gain both holeshots on Sunday. He was passed for the lead by local favourite Jago Geerts in the first race but escaped to take the chequered flag in the second. Vialle’s results mean he leads the MX2 FIM World Championship for the first time and at the start of just his second season in Grand Prix. Rene Hofer showed his fast adaptation to the rigours of MX2 by classifying 4th in the first race at Valkenswaard. An early crash in the next sprint required a pitstop and led to several small errors that forced the Austrian out of the points. Hofer was 9th for the day.

                Tom Vialle: “A really good weekend for me and I’m really happy with the result. I took two holeshots and led almost the whole moto but then I had a small problem with my goggles and I didn’t want to take too many risks. I was really motivated for the second moto and went full gas in the first laps to make a gap. I was quite far ahead by the end. I’m happy to have the red plate. We still have a long way to go, and now I’m looking forward to Argentina.”

                Rene Hofer: “All in all a good weekend. It was positive to get the 4th starting position on Saturday and then the first race was amazing. I was second behind Tom and then made a little mistake and dropped back but still managed a 4th place which was really good for my first sand race in MX2 and on such a rough track. I had a massive start crash in the second race and had to sort out my forks in the pitlane it took some time to do that and then I crashed again and damaged the bike a bit more. I struggled but will take the good parts from that first moto. We go to Argentina now. It will be my first time and I hear it is a long way but a really nice track.”

                Round three of MXGP takes place at the popular circuit of Neuquen for the Grand Prix of Patagonia-Argentina on March 22nd.

                Results MXGP Netherlands 2020

                1. Jeffrey Herlings (NED), Red Bull KTM Factory Racing (2-1)

                2. Tim Gajser (SLO), Honda (1-2)

                3. Arminas Jasikonis (LTU), Husqvarna (3-3)

                4. Tony Cairoli (ITA), Red Bull KTM Factory Racing (7-5)

                5. Jeremy Van Horebeek (BEL), Honda (8-6)

                Other KTM

                9. Jorge Prado (ESP), Red Bull KTM Factory Racing (4-13)

                Standings MXGP 2020 after 02 of 20 rounds

                1. Jeffrey Herlings 94

                2. Tim Gajser 85

                3. Tony Cairoli 68

                4. Clement Desalle 60

                5. Gautier Paulin 58

                Other KTM

                8. Jorge Prado 47

                Results MX2 Netherlands 2020

                1. Tom Vialle (FRA), Red Bull KTM Factory Racing (2-1)

                2. Maxime Renaux (FRA) Yamaha (3-3)

                3. Jago Geerts (BEL), Yamaha (1-7)

                4. Jed Beaton (AUS), Husqvarna (6-2)

                5. Ben Watson (GBR), Yamaha (5-4)

                9. Rene Hofer (AUT), Red Bull KTM Factory Racing (4-26)

                Standings MX2 2020 after 02 of 20 rounds

                1. Tom Vialle 87

                2. Jago Geerts 82

                3. Jed Beaton 74

                4. Maxime Renaux 61

                5. Rene Hofer 53

                Fernandez lines-up 2nd on Moto3 grid for first 2020 race

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                A typically busy set of Qualifying Practice sessions around the quick curves of the Losail International Circuit ended with Fernandez – provisional pole position holder after topping the classification on Friday – being denied 1st place on the grid by a mere eight-thousandths of a second. The nineteen-year old from Madrid managed to classify ahead of fellow KTM riders Aspar Team Gaviota’s Albert Arenas and CIP Green Power Darryn Binder. SKY Racing Team VR46’s Andrea Migno (7th) and Red Bull KTM Tech3’s Deniz Oncu – the Turk making his debut as a full-time member of the Moto3 field and for the French team’s new Moto3 effort – was 8th fastest.

                The first Moto3 Grand Prix this season will commence at 14.20 tomorrow (CET) and run for 18 laps. If any of the KTM fleet take the checkered flag then this achievement will mark the firm’s 100th Grand Prix win on tarmac. In Moto2 today Red Bull KTM Ajo’s Jorge Martin was less than four tenths of a second from Pole Position and will fill the 8th slot on the grid.

                Raul Fernandez: “For me and for the team this is very important. I am happy with the work we did because this morning I can do the [lap] time with the hard tire. For tomorrow, for the race especially, we will use the hard because my feeling is better. Now we’ll look forward to tomorrow; maybe this bike is the best that I have tried in Moto3.” 

                Races: March 8th, 2020 – Moto3 14.20 | Moto2 16.00 CET 

                Results Qualifying Moto3 Losail International Circuit 2019

                1. Tatsuki Suzuki (JPN) Honda 2:04.815

                2. Raul Fernandez (ESP) Red Bull KTM Ajo +0.008

                3. Albert Arenas (ESP) KTM +0.110

                4. Darryn Binder (RSA) KTM +0.211

                Results Qualifying Moto2 Losail International Circuit 2019

                1. Joe Roberts (USA) 1:58.136

                2. Luca Marini (ITA) 1:58.136 

                3. Enea Bastianini (ITA) +0.107

                8. Jorge Martin (ESP) Red Bull KTM Ajo +0.396

                14. Tetsuta Nagashima (JPN) Red Bull KTM Ajo +0.602

                WEBB INCHES HIS WAY BACK TO TITLE CONTENTION WITH PODIUM FINISH IN DAYTONA

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                DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – It was a solid night for Cooper Webb and the Red Bull KTM Factory Racing Team as they raced their way to a podium finish at Saturday’s Daytona Supercross for Round 10 of the 2020 AMA Supercross Championship. With his second-straight podium finish, Webb has moved into third overall in the 450SX Championship with nine rounds remaining in the season.

                It’s been a tough start for the reigning 450SX Champion, who battled sickness early in his title defense and just as he began to hit his stride halfway through the season he suffered a hard crash in Texas that left him bruised and a little broken the last two rounds. He was able to bounce back in Daytona, though, kicking off the day with a third-place qualifying position inside the world-renown Daytona International Speedway.

                Lining up in 450SX Heat 2, Webb got off to a second-place jump and he quickly powered his KTM 450 SX-F FACTORY EDITION to the lead on the opening lap. With two riders pressuring him from behind, Webb held strong to capture his first heat race victory of the season as he carried a favorable gate pick into the Main Event. In the main, he grabbed a top-five start and raced his way into third by lap three. Determined to reach the lead battle, Webb diligently climbed into second, setting his sights on the leader ahead. He made a couple of mistakes and lost the second-place spot with six laps to go, but he maintained a solid pace in the final laps to secure his seventh podium finish of the season with third.

                Webb: “I felt like I put myself in a good position – I was in second and a little way back and Eli [Tomac] was able to get me. I started making a lot of mistakes and let him get away. It’s good to be on the podium, so I’m stoked on that but I’m going to work this week. I think I’m at a point where I’ve finally healed up good enough to try to contend, so I’ll take the podium but I really want to get another win.”

                Troy Lee Designs/Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Pierce Brown finished sixth in the 250SX Eastern Regional division following a solid performance in Daytona. 

                Next Race: Indianapolis, Indiana – March 14, 2020

                Results 450SX Class – Daytona

                1. Eli Tomac (USA), Kawasaki, 18 laps

                2. Ken Roczen (GER), Honda, +0.707

                3. Cooper Webb (USA), KTM, +9.882

                Other KTM

                12. Benny Bloss (USA), KTM

                14. Martin Davalos (ECQ), KTM

                16. Ryan Sipes (USA), KTM

                17. Henry Miller (USA), KTM

                20. Daniel Herrlein (USA), KTM

                Standings 450SX Class 2020 after 10 of 17 rounds

                1. Tomac, 226 points

                2. Roczen, 223

                3. Webb, 197

                Other KTM

                12. Baggett, 109

                19. Bloss, 34

                Results 250SX East Class – Daytona

                1. Chase Sexton (USA), Honda

                2. Jeremy Martin (USA), Honda

                3. RJ Hampshire (USA), Husqvarna

                Other KTM

                6. Pierce Brown, (USA), KTM

                16. Curren Thurman (USA), KTM

                19. Dustin Winter (USA), KTM

                Standings 250SX East Class 2020 after 4 of 10 rounds

                1. Sexton, 98 points

                2. McElrath, 88

                3. Hampshire, 80

                Arenas Moto3 success gives KTM’s 100th Grand Prix victory on the asphalt

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                The eighteen-lap Moto3™ race opened the 2020 FIM World Championship season and produced an unpredictable spectacle. Almost fifteen riders disputed podium positions in the late afternoon sun at the Losail International Circuit.

                Arenas was one of the main protagonists in the pack that also saw Red Bull KTM Ajo’s Raul Fernandez again showing his speed and Red Bull KTM Tech3’s Deniz Oncu gaining experience running with the leading group. Arenas seized control of the race on the final lap and pushed hard to make a small break with John McPhee in tow. The Spaniard kept the Briton at his rear wheel and gained good drive out of the final right-handed turn to gun his RC4 to the finish line.

                The triumph marked KTM’s milestone, sixteen years after Casey Stoner opened the company’s account in Malaysia in 2004. The feat meant Arenas’ fourth winners garland of his career. Fernandez came home in 10th and Oncu was a creditable 12th.

                In the Moto2™ class Red Bull KTM Ajo’s Tetsuta Nagashima took victory in what was his first visit to a Grand Prix podium. The KTM GP Academy set-up excelled as the 27-year old Japanese became another rider to reach a professional landmark under the tutelage of Team Principal Aki Ajo. Jorge Martin was circulating with the leaders but was involved in a collision and lost a lot of ground. He eventually classified 20th and 20 seconds from his teammate.

                MotoGP™ should move on to the Red Bull Grand Prix of the Americas on April 5th at the Circuit of the Americas in Austin, Texas.

                Albert Arenas: “I have no words. It was an incredible race, the best of my life and my career. I enjoyed every lap and had to manage the race from the beginning and gave everything I had.”

                Tetsuta Nagashima: “I cannot believe it, my first time on the podium! Thanks to family and team for helping me to be at this level. I’m really happy.”

                Pit Beirer, KTM Motorsports Director: “This Moto3™ victory means a lot to us because the Losail Circuit was always a difficult place for our RC4. We left no stone unturned in recent months to move our Moto3™ motorcycle one step forward and we seem to have succeeded in doing this with a completely revised chassis and many, many new small engine parts. That's why we're really happy. I would like to thank my team for the great work, on the basis of which we were now able to achieve 100 GP wins on the asphalt and, of course, to Albert for what he produced out there today and all the Aspar Team Gaviota guys. We have to keep going to be a strong opponent for the competition in the Moto3 World Championship as it is an important category for us and with some special history. Congratulations also to Tetsuta, Aki and all the guys for the success in Moto2™. It was a great first Grand Prix for us.”

                Results Race Moto3™ Losail International Circuit 2020

                1. Albert Arenas (ESP) KTM 38:08.941

                2. John McPhee (GBR) Honda +0.053

                3. Ai Ogura (JPN) Honda +0.344

                10. Raul Fernandez (ESP) Red Bull KTM Ajo +0.834

                12. Deniz Oncu (TUR) Red Bull KTM Tech3 +1.485

                Results Race Moto2™ Losail International Circuit 2020

                1. Tetsuta Nagashima (JPN) 40:00.192

                2. Lorenzo Baldassarri (ITA) +1.347

                3. Enea Bastianini (ITA) +1.428

                20. Jorge Martin (ESP) +20.662

                Qatar drives forward 2020 Grand Prix action: who can take #100?

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                Concerns over the spread of the COVID-19 virus and subsequent travel restrictions led to cancellation of the MotoGP™ class race at the QNB Grand Prix of Qatar as well as postponement of the second round at the Chang International Circuit in Thailand for the whole championship. Losail will still open the 2020 contest as the Moto2™ and Moto3™ teams are already stationed at the floodlight facility just outside of Doha in the wake of recent tests from February 28-March 01. 

                At least 15 new KTM RC4 motorcycles will dispute wins, podiums and points in the Moto3™ division this year. Red Bull KTM Ajo (Raul Fernandez and Kaito Toba) and Red Bull KTM Tech3 (fielding riders in Moto3™ for the first time and enlisting Deniz Oncu – the youngest on track - and Ayumu Sasaki for the task) will join other riders include Andrea Migno and Celestino Vietti (SKY Racing Team VR46), Max Kofler and Darryn Binder (CIP Green Power), Jason Dupasquier and Dirk Geiger (CarXpert PruestlGP), Albert Arenas and Stefano Nepa (Angel Nieto Team) Davide Pizzoli and Riccardo Rossi (BOE Skull Rider Facile Energy) and last year’s Red Bull MotoGP™ Rookies Cup winner Carlos Tatay (Reale Avintia Racing).

                The Losail International Circuit habitually opens the Grand Prix campaign and will stage the FIM World Championship for the 17th time. KTM will be hunting their first Moto3™ win at the track since Jack Miller triumphed in 2014. The race starts at 14:20 CET on Sunday and if any of the competitors listed above reach the checkered flag first then they will achieve the distinction of gifting the manufacturer their 100th Grand Prix win on the tarmac.

                KTM ceased official participation in the Moto2™ category as a chassis manufacturer at the end of 2019 but still retain an important connection to the competition thanks to the Red Bull KTM Ajo crew and KTM-contracted riders Jorge Martin and Tetsuta Nagashima. Directed by long-term KTM collaborator Aki Ajo, the squad fills a key stage in the KTM GP Academy program as the last rung on the ladder to MotoGP™ contention. The scheme identifies, assists and supports the best young racing talent that stands out from the Red Bull MotoGP™ Rookies Cup and the new Northern Talent Cup initiative and filters through each level up to the premier class. Former Rookies racer, Red Bull KTM Moto3™ World Champion and Moto2™ championship runner-up Brad Binder is the first athlete to scale the KTM GP Academy pyramid.

                The 2020 MotoGP™ calendar has been adjusted with the movement of the Grand Prix of Aragon and the rescheduling of the Thai Grand Prix.

                Updated 2020 MotoGP™ calendar

                • 08. March: Losail International Circuit/QAT (MotoGP class cancelled)
                • 05. April: Circuit of the Americas/USA
                • 19. April: Termas de Rio Hondo/ARG
                • 03. May: Circuito de Jerez-Angel Nieto/ESP
                • 17. May: Le Mans/FRA
                • 31. May: Autodromo del Mugello/ITA
                • 07. June: Barcelona-Catalunya/ESP
                • 21. June: Sachsenring/GER
                • 28. June: TT Circuit Assen/NED
                • 12. July: KymiRing/FIN
                • 09. August: Automotodrom Brno/CZE
                • 16. August: Red Bull Ring-Spielberg/AUT
                • 30. August: Silverstone/GBR
                • 13. September: Misano World Circuit Marco Simoncelli/ITA
                • 27. October: Motorland Aragón/ESP
                • 04. October: Chang International Circuit/THA
                • 18. October: Twin Ring Motegi/JPN
                • 25. October: Phillip Island/AUS
                • 01. November: Sepang International Circuit/MYS
                • 15. November: Circuit de Ricardo Tormo/ESP

                 

                Pit Beirer, KTM Motorsports Director: “It’s a shame that our MotoGP™ boys still have to wait some weeks before they can begin their season, but we’re excited to start racing in Qatar this weekend. We have some brilliant names and talent on the Moto3™ grid this season and it will be interesting to see how they progress and what results they can reach. Moto3™ action will again be intense and we hope to be right in the middle of it.”

                 

                Herlings wins 2020 MXGP opener in Great Britain

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                The large and popular Matterley Basin circuit was hit by a variety of weather conditions, from incessant rain on Friday, to showers, strong winds and cold on Saturday to sunshine and bright conditions on Sunday. The track was rough, rutty and a decent technical challenge for the riders and a fine stage to open the 2020 season. Red Bull KTM Factory Racing lined-up with Tony Cairoli, Jeffrey Herlings and Jorge Prado (with a combined total of fifteen titles) in MXGP and Tom Vialle as well as Rene Hofer in MX2.

                MXGP

                All three MXGP riders made a fast start in the sunny first moto at Matterley Basin and it was Herlings who hit the front early and controlled the race until the chequered flag. Cairoli was a steady 4th in front of Clement Desalle while Prado rode to a solid debut MXGP inside the top ten to 9th. 

                Herlings could do little about the escaping Tim Gajser in the second moto once he passed Cairoli for 2nd place. The Dutchman kept a consistent pace to ensure a 1-2 for the day and confirm his overall triumph; the 87th of his career. Cairoli’s 3rd place was good enough for the same step of the rostrum – equalling Stefan Everts’ all-time record – and a satisfactory result considering it was his first Grand Prix since last summer and with the nagging doubt of a stretched right knee ligament. Jorge Prado claimed 12th for 10th place overall and 21 valuable points after precious little time riding his motorcycle and just three months after breaking his left femur. 

                Jeffrey Herlings: “The first race out of twenty and I was consistent: two good starts, led the whole first moto, got into third pretty quick behind Tony and took second. The track was sketchy and the sun was really low. It is still that time of the year where it gets dark quite early, so it was hard with the shadows. I didn’t want to take any risks and I was happy with second. It was a good weekend and I think we improved the bike over the winter because this was the first real test, let’s say. I am looking forward to Valkenswaard now and my home GP.”

                Tony Cairoli: “It is nice to be back on the podium after so many months without racing. My shoulder has improved a lot in recent weeks but last week in Belgium I twisted my right knee and heard a crack. I thought ‘the season is finished already’. I went to the doctor and he confirmed a second-degree PCL tear. I taped the knee very hard yesterday and today and all the ruts out there were not helping. I just need to work as much as possible on the muscle to make it as stable as possible. So to be on the podium at this track and these conditions is amazing and I’m motivated again to work really hard and try to build it up. We will see what we can do next.”

                Jorge Prado: “I’m a world champion so finishing 10th is not something I am used to; the last two years have been really good. But if I look at it the other way and after just two weeks of riding then I have to feel very happy about today. I didn’t have any pain and I have been working hard: this was the best I could do. I would say that last 6-7 minutes and two laps of the second moto were quite hard. The track was super-rough and I was pretty tired. I did not want to crash, and the sun was very low. First race of the season, first race with the 450 and the last time I raced was in Assen: what a weekend.”

                MX2

                Vialle established a big margin as leader of the opening MX2 sprint but then cased the uphill triple with almost two laps remaining and stalled the bike, losing positions. The Frenchman frantically tried to react but ended up with 6th; two places in front of teammate Rene Hofer who was part of an entertaining battle for the top five for most of the moto until the rookie slowed his pace in the closing stages and a late mistake was costly. The Austrian was 8th.

                Both Vialle and Hofer made up for their mistakes in the second race: Hofer earned the holeshot and led for ten of the thirteen laps until Vialle, hunting him just behind, moved ahead and earned his very first moto victory in just his second season. Hofer’s runner-up slot placed him 5th overall as Vialle classified 2nd behind Jago Geerts.

                Tom Vialle: “I was feeling really comfortable with the bike in the first race but I made a mistake on a big jump and came too short. It was difficult to restart and I then finished sixth. The second race was better! It was tricky to pass Rene and also it started to rain a bit and I had a problem with the goggles. So I waited and then pushed hard. I won my first race and finished 2nd in the first GP of the year so I’m really happy with that.” 

                Rene Hofer: “Just amazing. My goal was to take two good starts and to try and ride like I do in practice. In the first moto I was 5th at the start and made my way up to 3rd and had nearly half the race there but could not make the pass on [Mathys] Boisrame and dropped back with some arm-pump. I was 6th on the last lap – and was OK with that – but made a small mistake, tipped over and lost two positions. In the second race I made the holeshot and passed Jago on the second lap. I really enjoyed the track. It is one of my favourites of the year. I almost led until the end. Anyway, it is the first GP of the year it feels incredible. I’m really happy.”

                KTM 125 SX rider Liam Everts dominated the first event of the EMX125 European Championship with an undisputed 1-1 set of results. One of the motos was held in muddy and treacherous conditions on Saturday afternoon. The teenage Belgian is an early holder of the red plate in the eight-round competition.

                Round two of MXGP takes place next weekend at the Eurocircuit near Eindhoven for the Grand Prix of the Netherlands.

                Results MXGP Great Britain 2020

                1. Jeffrey Herlings (NED), Red Bull KTM Factory Racing (1-2)

                2. Tim Gajser (SLO), Honda (8-1)

                3. Tony Cairoli (ITA), Red Bull KTM Factory Racing (4-3)

                4. Jeremy Seewer (SUI), Yamaha (2-8) 

                5. Mitch Evans (AUS), Honda (3-7)

                Other KTM

                10. Jorge Prado (ESP), Red Bull KTM Factory Racing (9-12)

                Standings MXGP 2020 after 01 of 20 rounds

                1. Jeffrey Herlings 47

                2. Tim Gajser 38

                3. Tony Cairoli 38

                4. Jeremy Seewer 35

                5. Mitch Evans 34

                Other KTM

                10. Jorge Prado 21

                Results MX2 Great Britain 2020

                1. Jago Geerts (BEL), Yamaha (1-4)

                2. Tom Vialle (FRA), Red Bull KTM Factory Racing (6-1)

                3. Mikkel Haarup (DEN) Kawasaki (3-3)

                4. Jed Beaton (AUS), Husqvarna (2-6)

                5. Rene Hofer (AUT), Red Bull KTM Factory Racing (8-2)

                Standings MX2 2020 after 01 of 20 rounds

                1. Jago Geerts 43

                2. Tom Vialle 40

                3. Mikkel Haarup 40

                4. Jed Beaton 37

                5. Rene Hofer 35

                VALIANT PERFORMANCE BY COOPER WEBB TO SECURE A PODIUM FINISH IN ATLANTA

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                ATLANTA – Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Cooper Webb proved to the world what it means to be a champion after a valiant performance in Saturday’s Atlanta Supercross Main Event. Still recovering from last weekend’s brutal crash in Texas, Webb fought relentlessly through the pack to secure a podium finish at Round 9 of the 2020 AMA Supercross Championship inside Mercedes-Benz Stadium. 

                The reigning 450SX Champion came into Atlanta perhaps even more determined than usual as he fought hard to bounce back and remain in championship contention. He qualified seventh overall for the day after being forced to cut his second practice session short due to the pain in his body. In 450SX Heat 2, Webb got off to a fourth-place start aboard the KTM 450 SX-F FACTORY EDITION and he quickly engaged into race mode, setting his sights on a top-three position early on. With two laps to go, he made the pass for third and he charged his way to a close third-place finish.

                In the Main Event, Webb didn’t get off to the best start as he rounded the opening lap in 10th. He then made a mistake and stalled the bike early on, dropping as far back as 13th before putting his head down and charging up to eighth. With about five laps to go, Webb found himself inside the top-five and from there he began an ambitious charge toward the front. Capitalizing on a mistake by another rider, Webb quickly jumped into fourth as he came into the final lap within striking distance of third. He fought relentlessly on the final lap in what would become a three-way battle for third and it was Webb who held his ground to secure the final podium position in a close race to the finish.

                Webb: “That was probably the hardest race I’ve ever had. I was way back and just put my head down and tried to do the best I can. I got a few gifts from the guys ahead of me but man, it was painful. I knew it wasn’t going to be fun or easy, but that’s racing. It’s a long way out but the only thing keeping me going is this championship, so we’ll do whatever we can.”

                Troy Lee Designs/Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Pierce Brown made his 250SX East debut on Saturday with a solid ride in Atlanta. Brown started off strong in the first heat as he powered his KTM 250 SX-F into second early on. He mixed it up with some of the top riders in the class before ultimately securing a third-place transfer into the Main Event. 

                The Main Event didn’t quite go as planned for the rookie after getting caught up in the tail-end of another rider’s mistake on lap two. With nowhere to go, Brown was forced to go off the track and into the tough blocks, ultimately resulting in a crash. Brown was able to re-mount and salvage a 17th place finish.

                Next Race: Daytona Beach, Florida – March 7, 2020 

                Results 450SX Class – Atlanta

                1.  Ken Roczen (GER), Honda, 25 laps

                2. Justin Barcia (USA), Yamaha, +13.612

                3. Cooper Webb (USA), KTM, +16.719

                Other KTM

                5. Martin Davalos (ECQ), KTM

                18. Daniel Herrlein (USA), KTM

                19. Blake Baggett (USA), KTM

                Standings 450SX Class 2020 after 9 of 17 rounds

                1. Tomac, 200 points

                2. Roczen, 200

                3. Barcia, 177

                4. Webb, 176

                Other KTM

                11. Baggett, 108

                Results 250SX East Class – Atlanta

                1. Chase Sexton (USA), Honda

                2. RJ Hampshire (USA), Husqvarna

                3. Shane McElrath (USA), Yamaha

                Other KTM

                14. Kevin Moranz (USA), KTM

                15. Hunter Sayles, (USA), KTM

                17. Pierce Brown, (USA), KTM

                21. Curren Thurman (USA), KTM

                22. Lance Kobusch (USA), KTM

                Standings 250SX East Class 2020 after 3 of 10 rounds

                1. Sexton, 75 points

                2. McElrath, 70

                3. Hampshire, 61

                HERLINGS SIGNS NEW KTM MXGP CONTRACT

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                The twenty-five-year-old Dutchman inked his deal on the eve of the British Grand Prix this weekend and the opening round of twenty in the 2020 MXGP series; his fourth in the premier class and eleventh in the FIM World Championship all with Red Bull KTM Factory Racing.

                The association began in 2009 when Herlings was signed to make his MX2 GP debut for the 2010 season as a fifteen-year old. He claimed his first top-three race finish in just his second moto at the Grand Prix of Bulgaria at Sevlievo, celebrated his first podium at Mantova in Italy for round two and then started an incredible seven-year unbeaten streak of wins a few weeks later at his home event at Valkenswaard; scene of his very first 1-1 clean sweep.

                Since that initial term in 2010 Herlings has gone on to accumulate 86 Grand Prix victories in two classes and ace titles in 2012, 2013, 2016 (all MX2) and then 2018 (MXGP) with KTM 250 SX-F and KTM 450 SX-F machinery. In that time there have been some astonishing performances – such as the first moto chequered flag in Latvia last summer, taken with a broken foot – and also some tough moments when he conceded likely titles in 2014 and 2015 due to injury. His peerless 2018 MXGP campaign saw #84 own 17 from 19 Grands Prix and classify as runner-up in the other two outings.

                Herlings is already the most successful Dutch rider in the history of the sport and is third on the list for all-time Grand Prix triumphs. In 2019 he added the Motocross of Nations Chamberlain trophy to his heaving collection of silverware.

                Jeffrey Herlings“I’m very, very happy. I have been with KTM since 2009 so by the end of this next contract it will be fifteen years together. I’m excited to stay in the orange family and I have been working with Pit [Beirer] and the entire crew since the beginning and I was fourteen. I’m blessed to be able to do it for another three years; four including this one about to start. It is also good to have this done before the weekend and GP1 of 2020. KTM is where my heart is, and they are my family. I’m thankful that they trust in me, and I believe in them, the bike and all the people I work with. I’ll be racing with them until I’m 28 and I’m super-happy, hopefully there many more happy days ahead.”

                Pit Beirer, KTM Motorsports Director“This contract definitely means a lot to me personally because it was back in 2009 that we gave this young kid and his family our word that we’d take good care of him and he had a great future in front of him: we wanted to be a partner in that. We went through so many ups and downs with Jeffrey and he has collected all of his wins and titles with us – just one brand. It was actually quite emotional to know he could spend his career with just one company. I’m really happy that we could agree everything so early for another three years and I wish him a healthy and strong season and hopefully an even longer association with us when he’s stopped racing.”

                Robert Jonas, Vice President KTM Motorsports Offroad“Jeffrey’s story with KTM is really special and I think it shows the strong bond we have with him that he wanted to commit to another three years with us. We all know his speed and his ability, and that determination to get the best of himself on the circuit can be almost unmatchable. He is a spectacular athlete to watch and to work with and we’re looking forward to a lot more races together.”

                PRADO FIT FOR 2020 MXGP OPENER AS RED BULL KTM LAUNCH NEW SEASON IN THE UK

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                Eighteen-year old Prado will join MXGP teammates Tony Cairoli and Jeffrey Herlings at the popular British venue this week for what will be the tenth Grand Prix at the Winchester site. The MX2 world champion in 2018 and 2019 has been riding less than three weeks since recovering from a broken left femur but feels quick and confident enough to enter the gate for the first European-based season-opener since 2012.

                The Spaniard, Italian and Dutchman arguably form one of the greatest premier class line-ups in the 64 year history of the sport with a combined total of fifteen FIM world championships between them. Cairoli, winner of 89 Grands Prix, is still feeling his way back to speed after a long convalescence from the left shoulder injury that curtailed his 2019 campaign last June. Herlings, on 86 triumphs, has had a strong pre-season with unbeaten outings in the UK and France to build up his speed and remove any doubts after a disrupted 2019.

                In MX2 Red Bull KTM Factory Racing have crowned eight different world champions with the KTM 250 SX-F since 2004 and have claimed twelve titles in the last sixteen years. For 2020 they rely on eighteen-year old Frenchman Tom Vialle who excelled as the Rookie of the Year in 2019 with one win and six podium appearances as well as 4th spot in the final standings. Vialle has also claimed two victories in the pre-season period. He is joined by another eighteen-year old, Rene Hofer, who graduates from the EMX250 European Championship after some impressive wild-card outings last summer.

                Matterley Basin has been a positive hunting ground in the past with both Herlings and Cairoli having enjoyed views from the top of the podium. Prado has yet to triumph at the undulating English course (he finished 2nd in 2018) but Tom Vialle has happy memories of the vast circuit thanks to his maiden podium appearance almost twelve months ago.

                Tony Cairoli: “As ever I’m looking forward to starting another season. I’m not in the best shape at the moment but getting better every week and I am still working on the shoulder. My expectation is to always be on the podium: we’ll aim for that and re-group over the many races this year.”

                Jeffrey Herlings“2019 was the worst year of my career and I have learnt from it. My goal this season is to be at all twenty races and to try and fight for the championship. My mentality is different. I don’t feel that I must win every race anymore. If I can get on the podium then that’s good enough and, most importantly, I get to the races after. Matterley could be challenging with the weather but it’s a great track to start the year and it’s almost a relief to be there healthy and ready.”

                Jorge Prado“I’m really happy I can be at Matterley and I made the decision to go so I could grab some points that might be important by the end of the championship. I feel like I need to be there. I have been working very hard since I had surgery in order to be able to line-up at that race. I will not take any risks. I’ve been on the bike for just two weeks so I’m not expecting anything. If you have a break of two months then only two weeks of preparation is really nothing. I felt I could ride a bit harder in the last few days and put my foot on the ground. The team is super-happy I will be there. I’m starting my MXGP career in a tough way but I hope after a few rounds I will feel better and can train more.”

                Rene Hofer: “This is the start of an exciting season for me and one in which I want to learn as much as I can. The team have not put any pressure on me for results and I just want to get better with every GP. The step-up with the factory bike was not as big as I expected actually; I have loads of power and then it was just a case of getting used to the suspension. We have prepared as well as we could this winter. Matterley is one of my favourite tracks; the jumps on that track make it so much fun. I just hope the weather is good.”

                Tom Vialle“I’m looking at the championship in a bigger way this year. In 2019 it was a bit up-and-down for me and I guess that’s normal in a first season, but I need to be more consistent.! It’s a really big step to talk about the title but I know I have the speed and it’s a new challenge. Matterley is one of the best places in the championship because it’s big with nice jumps and the starts are pretty spectacular. I love riding there…if the conditions are good!”

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                KTM CLOSE MOTOGP PRE-SEASON PREP WITH OPTIMISM AFTER THREE-DAY QATAR TEST

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                For the second day in a row (and of three) Red Bull KTM Factory Racing riders Brad Binder and Pol Espargaro clocked more than 110 laps of the 5.4km layout as afternoon turned to dusk and the crew completed their set-up work towards the first Grand Prix of twenty to come.

                Rookie Binder (9th) was the surprise act after more modifications to his works KTM RC16 allowed the determined South African to register an effort that would stand less than half a second from the quickest lap of the day and be three tenths better than Pol Espargaro (14). The Spaniard, who worked diligently towards his race configuration across the three days but suffered a small crash on Monday afternoon and was ultimately denied a strong time-attack, was still just 0.7 of a second from the #1 spot.

                Red Bull KTM Tech3’s Miguel Oliveira (19th) and Iker Lecuona (20th) also dropped their lap-times to nudge closer to the top half of the leaderboard; less than 1.5 seconds covered the top twenty riders.

                KTM continue their MotoGP adventure with the Grand Prix of Qatar in a fortnight’s time.

                Pol Espargaro“A good day but not such a great ending. We worked well and got some good info with a lot of things but then got a bit lost and it affected us going for a time attack. We made a couple of mistakes and had some issues and then I lost the front on Turn 2 which meant we could not have the happy end we wanted. Overall it has been a great test though and I feel very ready for the race weekend and that’s the most important thing. Brad did very well with a good lap at the right time and that shows we can be there.”

                Brad Binder“I was quite surprised to be honest. I felt comfortable and we made some changes today that helped me a lot and sorted many of my issues. I put in a new set of tyres and ‘bam!’ the lap-time came. The bike was good. I felt way more comfortable to get it stopped, turned quicker and also get on the throttle earlier. Once we figured that part out then it was a lot easier to put a fast lap together but it was still quite difficult to do 22 of them, so I have a long way to go! We made some good steps these three days and the team has been awesome. I’m looking forward to continuing at the GP.”

                Miguel Oliveira“For sure, the last day was much better than the first two days, at least the lap time progression was there. We couldn’t really use the soft tyre to make a lap time and we mainly focused on the medium tyre to find a race pace, which is right now much better than half of the riders in front of us. This is quite scary, but also positive in a way. Of course, we need to start the race a bit further in front. We have some ideas to work on the race weekend. Testing is always a bit tricky because many riders do a quick lap time and they don’t really have a pace, so in real conditions, you can really see, who is faster and who is not. So, I hope in less than two weeks’ time, we can figure out a way, that we can extract a good lap time.”

                Iker Lecuona“Overall, I felt good today, apart from a minor crash we had this morning. When I came back to the track in the afternoon, the wind had picked up quite a lot, which is a completely new situation for me. We also tried the new Michelin tyre, which I still need to understand further. When I see the three complete days of test here then I can say that I’m satisfied, although there are still things to improve.”

                Mike Leitner, Red Bull KTM Race Manager“We still had a lot on the list after Sepang and we managed to get through it here, so the team and the riders did a great job. The focus was to work hard on the bikes to find the final configuration for the race weekend. Generally, we are happy and it is important that all four riders are fit for the start of the season. I think there is clear proof that we made a step with the bike from 2019 to 2020. The lap-time from Brad was very impressive by a rookie but we have been looking at the longer outings and he did well there also. Pol didn’t go for a super-fast time today but we are not worried about his performance at all. The Tech3 guys made some good steps and, as we have seen in the past, lap-times are not always the priorities at winter tests.”

                Sebastian Risse, Technical Coordinator MotoGP“From a technical point of view we are ready. We managed to do most of the large items on our test schedule in Sepang and we know Losail is quite special in terms of the conditions and the way it changes with day sessions and night races and so on. So, we focussed on race distance and knowing the tyres specs better and for this place in particular: this all worked out quite well. You have to look behind the list of times when you are here. I think we are quite well-prepared but we did struggle a bit with Pol today to make the ultimate lap-time; however we know what we have to look for and what we need to do so we are confident.”

                Losail IRTA Test Day Three final times

                1. Maverick Viñales (ESP), Yamaha 1:53.858
                2. Franco Morbidelli (ITA), Yamaha +0.033
                3. Alex Rins (ESP), Suzuki +0.210
                4. Fabio Quartararo (FRA), Yamaha +0.219
                5. Jack Miller (AUS), Ducati +0.247
                9. Brad Binder (RSA), Red Bull KTM +0.425
                14. Pol Espargaro (ESP), Red Bull KTM +0.765
                19. Miguel Oliveira (POR) Red Bull KTM Tech3 +1.150
                20. Iker Lecuona (ESP), Red Bull KTM Tech3 +1.443

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                TOUGH NIGHT FOR COOPER WEBB AND RED BULL KTM AT ARLINGTON SX TRIPLE CROWN

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                ARLINGTON, Texas – It was a tough night for Cooper Webb and the Red Bull KTM Factory Racing Team as the reigning 450SX Champion suffered a crash during the second Main Event that left him sidelined for the rest of Saturday’s Triple Crown in Arlington, Texas.

                Webb had a great start to the day, where he qualified fourth overall in the 450SX division. In the first Main Event, he powered his KTM 450 SX-F FACTORY EDITION into second early on and he maintained a solid pace to finish with a runner-up position in race one. In the second race, he didn’t get off to the best start but he worked his way into fourth by lap 11. While making a podium charge late in the race, Webb experienced a big crash in the ‘dragon’s back’ section, which left him unable to continue racing. After receiving trackside assistance from the Alpinestars Medical Crew, Webb was transported to a local hospital where he awaits further evaluation.

                Team Manager, Ian Harrison: “Cooper’s day started off well, he was good in both qualifying practices and in the first race he rode exceptionally well, we were happy with him and we didn’t make any bike changes. In the second race, he was riding well and moving through the pack, and then it looks like he lost drive going up the dragon’s back, landed on the front wheel and it flipped him off and he landed in the cement. As of now, it seems like there are no broken bones but we are heading to the hospital now to check in with Cooper.”

                The Red Bull KTM Factory Racing Team will provide a further update as soon as it’s available. 

                Next Race: Atlanta, Georgia – February 29, 2020

                Results 450SX Class – Arlington
                1. Eli Tomac (USA), Kawasaki, 5-1-1
                2. Ken Roczen (GER), HON, 1-7-2
                3. Jason Anderson (USA), HQV, 3-2-5
                Other KTM
                10. Blake Baggett (USA), KTM, 10-8-13
                12. Cooper Webb (USA), KTM, 2-17-20
                17. Martin Davalos (ECQ), KTM, 11-20-19

                Standings 450SX Class 2020 after 8 of 17 rounds
                1. Tomac, 181 points
                2. Roczen, 174
                3. Webb, 155
                Other KTM
                11. Baggett, 104

                Results 250SX East Class – Arlington
                1. Chase Sexton (USA), Honda
                2. Shane McElrath (USA), Yamaha
                3. RJ Hampshire (USA), Husqvarna
                Other KTM
                15. Curren Thurman (USA), KTM
                16. Dustin Winter (USA), KTM
                17. Kevin Moranz (USA), KTM

                Standings 250SX East Class 2020 after 2 of 10 rounds
                1. Chase Sexton (USA), Honda
                2. Shane McElrath (USA), Yamaha
                3. Jeremy Martin (USA), Honda

                MOTOGP 2020: CHAPTER FOUR IS NOW!

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                The line-ups for Red Bull KTM Factory Racing and Red Bull KTM Tech3 have been known for a number of months with 28 year old Pol Espargaro returning for his fourth term with the KTM RC16 (as holder of the most Grand Prix points and one podium finish) and his seventh in the category, 24 year old rookie teammate Brad Binder making his MotoGP debut and with Miguel Oliveira (the 25 year old’s second MotoGP year) and Iker Lecuona (at 20 another rookie for 2020 and the youngest racer on the grid) forming the Tech3 roster.

                For the second season on a row, KTM will count four KTM RC16s on the MotoGP grid and with the quartet of race bikes all carrying a 2020 spec. The riders have already completed both a private and official IRTA test so far since January and will lap Losail from February 22nd for three days in the final dialling-in outing before Grand Prix action commences at the same venue.

                Red Bull KTM Tech3 boast some novelty factor for 2020 with their ‘Organics by Red Bull’ livery and a fresh look for the crew. The potential of the third generation of the KTM RC16 is eagerly anticipated after the firm expanded their test team efforts with the experience of former world champion Dani Pedrosa complimenting the long-standing knowledge of Mika Kallio in 2019.

                MotoGP will represent the peak of the KTM road racing structure. No less than fourteen KTM RC4 riders will be progressing or learning the finer points of Grand Prix in the Moto3 division while the stars of tomorrow will be battling through the 2020 seven-round Red Bull MotoGP Rookies Cup and the brand-new Northern Talent Cup series.

                Click HERE for the 2020 MotoGP Media archive with access to the video interviews (riders and team management), photography, KTM RC16 material and transcripts and translations.

                The 2020 Red Bull KTM MotoGP Team Presentation video can be watched on YouTube by clicking HERE.

                Pit Beirer, KTM Motorsport Director“2020 is about to begin and I would say we are exactly where we expected to be. We’ve had everything on a road map and have followed it with the full support of the company and the board. Last year we worked with a satellite team and four riders that provided valuable feedback and the groups spurred each other on, but, at the same time, it pushed us to the limit for resources and raised us to the peak where we are now. I would not say we have a ‘satellite team’ now but instead we are a KTM ‘pack’ with friendship and trust, and I include our test team in that whole organisation. It’s fascinating to be able to develop insanely powerful, high-quality motorcycles – the pinnacle of motorcycling engineering - and we push the materials to the limit. Then there are the riders; Pol brings so much to this project and we know Brad very well and it is a great story for us to have our own Moto3 world champion now racing in MotoGP. Miguel will definitely put the factory guys under pressure this year and we have huge faith in Iker who has impressed us already. Working on the Moto3 project in 2012 was the foundation of our current MotoGP programme and one of the most important steps for our racing department because it allowed us to start, learn fast and build with largely the same group of people. We’re happy to be able to play such a big role in that category. We will continue to give it everything we’ve got to make improvements in MotoGP. This is an important season for us. I’m convinced we have done an excellent job in the background to be lining up with a very good motorcycle on the starting grid but we will be measured by our lap-times!”


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                TROY LEE DESIGNS/RED BULL KTM FACTORY RACING’S BRIAN MOREAU INJURED AT TAMPA SX

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                MURRIETA, Calif. – Troy Lee Designs/Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Brian Moreau suffered a major crash during Saturday’s Free Practice session at the seventh round of the AMA Supercross Championship in Tampa, Florida. The French rider was immediately rushed to a nearby hospital where he underwent surgery to repair a fractured vertebra in his neck. Moreau is in stable condition at this time as he awaits further information from doctors.

                The Moreau family released an update on Sunday morning via social media stating: “Hit in the vertebrae, Brian had surgery last night at Tampa hospital. Surgery is good and Brian woke up. He is currently in intensive care but doctors will not be able to decide on his condition in several days…Brian is a very brave and strong boy and is aware of everything!”

                TLD/KTM Team Owner, Troy Lee: “Brian is a very tough kid and we know he will tackle this injury and do whatever he can to make a full recovery. Everyone at Troy Lee Designs and KTM are fully supporting his recovery every step of the way. I want to also thank both Marvin and Mathilde Musquin for all the support they have given Brian from the very first day he showed up in California. Mathilde has been at the hospital with Brian since his crash and has been amazing to work with during this difficult time.

                KTM North America, Inc., along with the Troy Lee Designs/Red Bull KTM Factory Racing and Red Bull KTM Factory Racing teams are sending positive thoughts to Brian and the Moreau family at this time.

                WEBB SECURES RUNNER-UP FINISH AT TAMPA SX

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                TAMPA, Fla. – Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Cooper Webb raced his way to a second-place finish on Saturday at Round 7 of the AMA Supercross Championship in Tampa, Florida. 

                Following a big win last weekend, Webb came into Round 7 with great momentum as he looked for a second-straight victory in the sands of Florida. He secured a fourth-place qualifying position earlier in the day aboard his KTM 450 SX-F FACTORY EDITION, where he carried a favorable gate pick into 450SX Heat 1. He got off to a top-four start and quickly made his way into third early on, where he ultimately secured a top-three finish in the heat. 

                In the Main Event, Webb got a top-five start and he passed his way into fourth on lap three. Just after the halfway point, he powered his way into third and he put on a late charge to bring himself within striking distance of the second-place rider. From there, Webb was able to capitalize on a mistake by the rider ahead to claim the second-place position late in the race and he carried it strong through the checkered flag.

                Cooper Webb: “It was tricky all day and it was easy to make mistakes out there. I’m happy with a second, obviously I wanted to be up there for that win tonight, I felt great all day but it’s a good night overall. I felt like I rode good and I just need to be better on my starts.” 

                Troy Lee Designs/Red Bull/KTM Factory Racing’s Brian Moreau was set to make his 250SX East debut on Saturday but he had an unfortunate crash during the day’s free practice, which kept him sidelined for the remainder of the evening. 

                Next Race: Arlington, Texas – February 22, 2020

                Results 450SX Class – Tampa
                1. Eli Tomac (USA), Kawasaki, 26 laps
                2. Cooper Webb (USA), KTM, +07.290
                3. Ken Roczen (GER), HON, +18.043
                Other KTM
                14. Martin Davalos (ECQ), KTM

                Standings 450SX Class 2020 after 7 of 17 rounds
                1. Tomac, 155 points
                2. Roczen, 151
                3. Webb, 144
                Other KTM
                10. Baggett, 91

                Results 250SX East Class – Tampa
                1. Shane McElrath (USA), Yamaha
                2. Chase Sexton (USA), Honda
                3. Jeremy Martin (USA), Honda
                Other KTM
                18. Hunter Sayles (USA), KTM
                22. Curren Thurman (USA), KTM

                Standings 250SX East Class 2020 after 1 of 10 rounds
                1. Shane McElrath (USA), Yamaha
                2. Chase Sexton (USA), Honda
                3. Jeremy Martin (USA), Honda
                Other KTM
                18. Hunter Sayles (USA), KTM
                22. Curren Thurman (USA), KTM

                HERLINGS & VIALLE WIN SODDEN HAWKSTONE PARK INTERNATIONAL AS CAIROLI TAKES MANTOVA PODIUM

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                MX – Pre-season Internationals: Hawkstone Park International (UK) & Internazionali D’Italia Mantova (ITA)

                A stormy climate battered the historic Hawkstone Park circuit in central England and caused the second moto to be shortened to twenty minutes and the third ‘Superfinal’ to be cancelled. In the swampy sand Jeffrey Herlings took his works KTM 450 SX-F to a 3-1 scorecard. The Dutchman crashed at the start of the opening race – won by SS24 KTM MXGP’s Shaun Simpson – but recovered all the way through the field to claim 3rd spot. He holeshotted and won the shorter second sprint to walk the top step of the podium in his first outing of 2020.

                In the MX2 class Tom Vialle registered results of 4-1 to celebrate as the overall winner on his KTM 250 SX-F. The Frenchman stood beside teammate Rene Hofer who rode to positions of 2-6 to earn the third step of the box. Liam Everts was victorious in the EMX contest.

                Meanwhile, in Italy, nine times world champion Tony Cairoli competed for the first time since the Grand Prix of Latvia last July. #222 diced with world champion Tim Gajser in the MX1 moto in the Mantova sand and took a respectable 2nd place. Cairoli finished 3rd in the Supercampione race.

                Red Bull KTM Factory Racing now turn their attention and focus firmly towards the British Grand Prix and the first round of twenty in the 2020 FIM Motocross World Championship at Matterley Basin in the UK on March 1st. Tom Vialle and Rene Hofer will be present at the LaCapelle Marival International in France next weekend.

                Jeffrey Herlings: “I felt good today. It was a shame to have that start crash in the first moto but I still came back from last to third and almost got Glenn [Coldenhoff]. Then I holeshot and led the whole way in the second. It was about survival and there was only really one line to use, so passing the lappers was tricky. Anyway, we got it done. It was useful practice because Matterley could be the same!”

                Tony Cairoli: “The first race of the season and we didn’t expect much but both races on the podium was OK. We know where we need to work, and we are still quite far away from our form but it was good to get a race done before the first Grand Prix. Now we have clear ideas.”

                Tom Vialle“It was a really hard day with the weather and the rain did the track no favours. The first race was difficult because I was fourth and had a lot of water in my goggles. I had to stop and change and restarted tenth but came back to sixth: I was really happy with the bike and I was feeling good so the result was OK. I had the holeshot in the second race, which was only twenty minutes, but could make a lead. I’m really happy. We’ve done two sand races, and now we go to hard-pack with LaCapelle next weekend. It will be a good race to do before Matterley and to get some familiar sensations on the bike.”

                Rene Hofer“Quite good today. I’m quite happy with my mud riding. I almost had the holeshot in the first race but still managed to take the lead in the second corner which was important to save my goggles. I led all the way with two laps to go and felt happy with second in those conditions. I didn’t start so well in the second moto – top six I think – and had a small crash so just rode as well as I could to the finish. Race by race I am getting more comfortable and confident.”

                Hawkstone Park International Overall result MX1

                1. Jeffrey Herlings (NED) Red Bull KTM
                2. Shaun Simpson (GBR) KTM
                3. Glenn Coldenhoff (NED) GasGas
                4. Harri Kullas (FIN) Honda
                5. Julien Lieber (BEL) Honda

                Hawkstone Park International Overall result MX2

                1. Tom Vialle (FRA) Red Bull KTM
                2. Mikkel Haarup (DEN) Kawasaki
                3. Rene Hofer (AUT) Red Bull KTM
                4. Jed Beaton (AUS) Husqvarna
                5. Kay De Wolf (NED) Husqvarna

                KTM STRIDE FORWARDS WITH 2020 MOTOGP PREP AFTER LONG SEPANG TEST

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                Red Bull KTM Factory Racing and Red Bull KTM Tech3 completed six days and hundreds of laps of the Sepang International Circuit in the first MotoGP testing schedule of the year. Pol Espargaro, Brad Binder, Miguel Oliveira and Iker Lecuona were joined by test riders Dani Pedrosa and Mika Kallio in both private and official IRTA sessions as work towards refinement of the KTM RC16 gathered pace.

                Espargaro evaluated many components and technical ideas – chiefly engine and electronics and chassis mods – and concentrated on different swingarms and the new Michelin tyre allocation today. He clocked a best lap just over two tenths of a second away from the top of the time sheets and from a final classification that saw eighteen of the twenty-six riders on track split by less than one second.

                Binder pushed to gather more mileage and understanding of the MotoGP machine and was content to be just half a second behind Espargaro by the time of the end of the test. Dani Pedrosa demonstrated his exceptional skills still remain firmly in place by clocking the 3rd fastest lap on day two. Mika Kallio ran the latest spec of the KTM RC16 in the final outing.

                Red Bull KTM Tech3 pairing Oliveira and Lecuona continued their respective agendas in Sepang. The Portuguese was reacclimatising to the MotoGP machinery ahead of his second term in the class and after missing the last two rounds of the 2019 calendar due to shoulder surgery. The Spaniard, the youngest rider on the grid, gained more valuable laps at just his third circuit with the RC16.
                 
                Both Red Bull KTM Factory Racing and Red Bull KTM Tech3 will unveil their 2020 racing colours in a special online presentation on February 18th.

                MotoGP moves onto the second and final three-day test at the Losail International Circuit on February 22nd. The opening round of twenty in the 2020 campaign takes place at the same facility in Qatar on March 8th.

                Pol Espargaro“We’ve done a lot these six days! Today was successful: we tested the new Michelin tyres and we made our conclusions. We also worked on the swingarm because we felt we were losing grip in hot conditions from the soft tyres so we wanted to understand why. We learned a lot actually. We have more horsepower and the electronics are working smoother which allows you to open the throttle earlier in the corners and is important here in Sepang and what we were missing before. Overall it feels very good. In Qatar we will restart. We might have different problems and we’ll have different tyres so we’ll begin again and hopefully have the same results.”

                Brad Binder“In the first two tests I was 2.1 off and now I am 0.7. It’s a big step forwards for us. The feeling and the comfort on the bike is way-better but we have a long, long way to go. I need to keep working and it will pay-off soon. If you look at the position then it is dissatisfying but the main thing is the gap. A couple of tenths have made a good difference in the standings. I have seen that it’s not too difficult to make a fast lap but I need to do twenty of them! It’s been a positive six days. We’ve progressed every day. We can reset and start again in Qatar.”

                Miguel Oliveira“This morning we mainly focused on a time attack and doing this with the best set-up. We had a very good lap with our normal tyre allocation, which was surprising. When I put a softer tyre on the rear, I couldn’t improve, but overall, I’m very happy with our pace and all the work we have done during the three days of official test here. In the upcoming two weeks I still have some work to do, physically, building some more muscles and trying to remove as much pain as possible on the shoulder in order to have a good first race weekend in Qatar.”

                Iker Lecuona: “My goal was to have a small gap to the front but today I didn’t improve as much as I wished, although I managed reach the 1:59’s. I tried some new tyres today and I know, that I still need to be faster, plus after all these days on track here, I’m physically exhausted, to be honest. I will continue to learn in Qatar. For now, we have a good base with the bike, which I like, my general feeling is great. I just need to learn and understand more and more things about this machine.”

                Mike Leitner, Red Bull KTM Race Manager“After six days we can be positive about our test programme and that is different compared to last year and the rainy conditions because we had ideas on the table that we could not try. It meant we had quite a big operation to bring over here to Sepang and some late decisions. So, the test has been really important and necessary and the feedback from the riders has been good. There are people in the company working so hard on this bike – including the whole test team – and they have done a great job this winter. We have confirmed ideas and changes and it was nice to see that in the long runs we are quite strong and the fast laps are acceptable. We can see that we have made another step. The riders had a lot to do and we have two rookies in the group in Brad and Iker and they did very well with a lot of laps and building up their knowledge of MotoGP with the riding style and small changes. Pol, Miguel and Dani had to do many laps, many runs and go through a big list and they stayed focussed and did it in a great style. It is also positive to leave here with everybody healthy. Small details make the difference and eighteen riders are split by one second so we know the season will be tough and very competitive. Let’s go to Qatar now and see how we look.”

                Sebastian Risse, Technical Coordinator MotoGP“What we are using here is completely different to last year’s bike. We were using a basic package at Valencia and Jerez at the end of last year and then went back home in the winter break to analyse the pluses and minuses and to smooth it out. Basically, there are hardly any parts from last year’s bike. We had the opportunity to check single items in order to make sure that every piece of the puzzle brings a positive impact and now we are very confident. We look much better than we did at the same time last season. Of course, everybody has moved closer together but we have moved even closer. The lap-time looks much better and the consistency is very good. The tyre specification has changed and the combination with our new bike seems to be very competitive around here. We have been working on the engine and different chassis configurations and a lot with aerodynamics because this is something we need to homologate for the entire season; this is a high speed track so it presents an opportunity to understand that better. Now we are looking forward to see how this all works at another track with a different character and different tyre allocation to understand where we are for the season.”

                Sepang IRTA Test Day Three final times

                1. Fabio Quartararo (FRA), Yamaha 1:58.349
                2. Cal Crutchlow (GBR), Honda +0.082
                3. Alex Rins (ESP), Suzuki +0.101
                4. Francesco Bagnaia (ITA), Ducati +0.153
                5. Valentino Rossi (ITA), Yamaha +0.192
                7. Pol Espargaro (ESP), Red Bull KTM +0.261
                11. Miguel Oliveira (POR) Red Bull KTM Tech3 +0.415
                17. Brad Binder (RSA), Red Bull KTM +0.755
                22. Iker Lecuona (ESP), Red Bull KTM Tech3 +1.549
                25. Mika Kallio (FIN), KTM +1.799

                Contact:
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                MANUEL LETTENBICHLER FINISHES THIRD AT 2020 KING OF THE MOTOS

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                Rnd 1, AMA Extreme Off-Road West Series

                Competing in the weeklong King of the Hammers offroad racing festival for the first time, Manuel Lettenbichler kicked off his 2020 racing season in the arid, rocky Californian desert. Racing in the GPS based King of the Motos – a natural extreme offroad event designed to test the mental, physical and mechanical fortitude of all competitors – the reigning WESS Enduro World Champion challenged for the win throughout the three-lap race.

                Qualifying well, Mani took the King of the Motos holeshot, reaching the top of the event’s first rock-strewn climb ahead of more experienced desert racers Cody Webb, Trystan Hart and Colton Haaker. With the leading quartet completing much of the opening lap together, Lettenbichler edged ahead on lap two, together with Webb.

                With the event increasing in difficulty, Lettenbichler successfully completed the second lap before a trouble-free pit stop saw him ready to take on the third and hardest lap of the event. Frustratingly, while continuing to challenge for the win, a wrong line choice while riding through a canyon used earlier in the day resulted in Mani receiving a one-hour time penalty.

                Despite the penalty he incurred, Lettenbichler still finished on the podium to make a highly-positive start to his participation in the 2020 AMA Extreme Off-Road West Series.

                Lettenbichler will return to the 2020 AMA Extreme Off-Road West Series on March 28/29 for the RevLimiter Extreme Enduro, in Decatur, Texas.

                Manuel Lettenbichler: “King of the Motos has been a great experience, racing out in the desert is such a cool thing to do. Yeah, I’m a little disappointed that I wasn’t able to win, but the small mistake I made close to the end of the race cost me a chance of a better result. I think I was only 20 meters off line but I will learn from this for next year. Riding in the desert for the first time has been a completely new experience, but it was so much fun. It’s very different to what I’m used to, and it’s been difficult to adapt to everything in just a few days. Racing with GPS is also pretty new to me. I would say that I got used to it all and I felt like I rode well. Everything was good apart from my one mistake close to the end of the race – qualifying went well, I got the holeshot in the main race, my bike was awesome, I rode well, my pit stops were good and I was running up front. There’s not too much I can be unhappy with. Starting this championship with a podium result is a great beginning to the season.”

                Results: 2020 AMA Extreme Off-Road West Series Round One - King of the Motos

                1. Cody Webb (USA), Sherco
                2. Trystan Hart (USA), KTM
                3. Manuel Lettenbichler (GER), KTM

                COOPER WEBB TAKES THE WIN AT SAN DIEGO SUPERCROSS

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                SAN DIEGO, Calif. – It was a successful day for the KTM brand as Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Cooper Webb claimed the top step of the 450SX podium in San Diego, while Rocky Mountain ATV/MC – WPS – FLY – KTM’s Blake Baggett followed up in third at Round 6 of the 2020 AMA Supercross Championship.

                Webb, the fourth-place qualifier, lined up in 450SX Heat 1 where he got off to a top-three start. However, his front tire hit a big dirt clot exiting a corner on the opening lap and he went down right away. He re-mounted just outside the top-10 and charged his way up to a sixth-place transfer position. 

                In the Main Event, Webb got another great jump off the start aboard his KTM 450 SX-F FACTORY EDITION and he injected himself into the lead battle early on. Settling into second, Webb rode a calculated race to ultimately set himself up for a race-winning pass with five laps to go. The 2019 450SX Champion held strong in the final laps to claim his first race-win of the 2020 season in San Diego.

                Cooper Webb: “I got into the lead early and then Adam [Cianciarulo] made a good aggressive move on the inside and I just kind of let him go. The track, I knew it was going to be hard to pass and I knew it was going to be a long Main Event so I was just kind of riding in there. I tried to make a pass a few laps earlier but we played cat and mouse which allowed Blake [Baggett] to catch up and I didn’t want to do that. It feels good late in the race to get that pass and the win tonight.”

                Next Race: Tampa, Florida – February 15, 2020

                Results 450SX Class – San Diego
                1. Cooper Webb (USA), KTM, 25 laps
                2. Adam Cianciarulo (USA), Kawasaki, +02.751
                3. Blake Baggett (USA), KTM, +05.554
                Other KTM
                12. Martin Davalos (ECQ), KTM

                Standings 450SX Class 2020 after 6 of 17 rounds
                1. Roczen, 130 points
                2. Tomac, 129
                3. Webb, 121
                Other KTM
                7. Baggett, 90

                Results 250SX West Class – San Diego
                1. Dylan Ferrandis (FRA), Yamaha
                2. Austin Forkner (USA), Kawasaki
                3. Justin Cooper (USA), Yamaha
                Other KTM
                5. Brandon Hartranft (USA), KTM
                9. Derek Drake (USA), KTM

                Standings 250SX West Class 2020 after 6 of 10 rounds
                1. Ferrandis, 135 points
                2. Cooper, 128
                3. Forkner, 122
                4. Hartranft, 110
                OTHER KTM
                9. Drake, 78

                WATSON CROWNED 2020 FRENCH BEACH RACE CHAMPION AT ENDUROPALE DU TOUQUET

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                With the infamous Enduropale du Touquet marking the seventh and final round of the CFS: Championnat de France des Sables, all eyes were on defending champion Nathan Watson to see if he could repeat his 2019 winning result.

                As the 1,200 competitors lined up for the beginning of the grueling three-hour event, Watson knew the importance of making a fast start and then pushing hard during the early stages of race. A little too keen to get his race started, the Brit was later deemed to have jumped the start, picking up a 60-second stop-and-go penalty.

                Unaware of what was to come, Nathan exited the first corner just outside the top 10 and set about making ground on the leaders. Battling his way up to fifth during the first five laps, an efficient fuel stop after the first hour of racing moved him into third. Favoring the rougher conditions in the latter stages of race, Watson reached as high as second with just over one hour remaining.

                With organizers then handing him the penalty, Nathan’s charge was ended and he ultimately lost his chance of victory. Dropping back down the leaderboard to fourth, he eventually battled his way back into a podium position and finished third at the checkered flag.

                Nathan Watson: “It’s been a hard season, but to come away with back-to-back French Beach Race titles is amazing. It’s a credit to the team, they worked so hard to get this result. It’s me out on the track but it really is a team effort, for sure. Naturally, I wanted to win the championship with victory here today, but the cards didn’t fall my way. Between the nature of the track and then the stop-and-go penalty, things were against me. I felt like the track was maybe too fast for me and I needed more corners to slow the early pace down. I hold my hands up about the start, I simply got my timing a little wrong with the bungy being released. I went a little too early. One minute was a tough penalty, especially as I never gained anything and exited the first corner in 12th. But it is what it is. Overall, I’m pleased with the season as a whole. I think that myself and Camille showed we’re two of the strongest guys out there and our bikes never missed a beat. Thanks to KTM and the team, we’ll celebrate this title for sure!”

                Once again proving himself as the fastest starter in the championship, Camille Chapeliere powered his KTM 450 SX-F down the six-kilometer-long straight to secure the holeshot. Immediately setting the pace, the Frenchman comfortably led the opening lap. With the leaders already catching traffic on lap two, Camille battled hard to maintain his lead.

                Knowing that one false move could prove disastrous, Chapeliere focused on controlling his own race and for the next three laps, held strong inside the top five. After the first of three fuel stops, the KTM rider positioned himself in second as the race began to settle down.

                Continuing to keep up a fast and solid pace, the Frenchman battled hard for a top-three result for the remainder of the race, eventually crossing the finish line in a close fourth to teammate Watson. In doing so, Camille secured his position of third overall in the championship chase.

                Camille Chapeliere: “I’ve definitely shown this year that my KTM 450 SX-F is fast. I got the holeshot and have managed to holeshot almost all rounds of the championship this year. It makes a huge difference in a race like this to get out front so soon. I put in a very strong opening lap and led the whole way there. Once we got into traffic on lap two my strategy was to focus on myself and stay safe. I didn’t want to take too many risky moves because it can go wrong very quickly. I saw that first hand last year. I’m pleased to make a safe, strong and consistent race. Top three was the ultimate goal, but I’m happy with fourth. To sign off the championship in third overall, with a 100 per cent finishing record is very rewarding, together with KTM we’ve achieved a lot this season.”

                Results - CFS: Championnat de France des Sables 2019/20 - Round 7: Enduropale du Touquet

                1. Milko Potisek (FRA), Yamaha, 15 laps, 3:06:44.033
                2. Jeremy Van Horebeek (BEL), Honda, 3:10:10.404 +3:26
                3. Nathan Watson (GBR), KTM, 3:12:26.582 +5:42
                4. Camille Chapeliere (FRA), KTM, 3:12:49.154 +6:05
                5. Todd Kellett (GBR), Yamaha, 3:14:39.632 +7:55

                Championship Standings - CFS: Championnat de France des Sables 2019/20 (Round 7)

                1. Nathan Watson (GBR) KTM, 845 points
                2. Todd Kellett (GBR), Yamaha, 755 pts
                3. Camille Chapeliere (FRA), KTM, 671 pts
                4. Richard Fura (FRA), Yamaha, 558 pts
                5. Jeremy Van Horebeek (BEL), Honda, 552 pts

                WEBB CLAIMS RUNNER-UP FINISH AT OAKLAND SX

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                OAKLAND, Calif. – Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Cooper Webb secured his best finish of the season on Saturday with a spectacular last-corner pass to confirm second overall at Round 5 of the 2020 AMA Supercross Championship in Oakland, California.

                After battling through a sickness in the early part of the season, the reigning 450SX Champion has began to hit his stride once again with a solid performance at the Ringcentral Coliseum. 

                Webb qualified third overall aboard the KTM 450 SX-F FACTORY EDITION, lining up in 450SX Heat 2. He got off to a top-five start in the heat and quickly worked his way into second. He rode a solid race to ultimately secure a second-place transfer into the Main Event. With a favorable gate pick, Webb got off to a fourth-place start in the Main Event and he rode steady in fourth for the first 17 laps of the race. With four laps to go, Webb made his move into third and from there he charged toward the second-place battle. He caught up to the second-place rider in the final laps and with only one turn to go before the finish, Webb took the inside line to make a last-minute pass on Ken Roczen to overtake second just before the checkered flag.

                Cooper Webb: “I think I finally just raced ahead tonight. I think I’ve been just kind of conservative and not laying it out there like all these guys have been so today/tonight was a much better direction and I fought hard the whole Main Event. I still need a little there at the beginning but overall I’m pretty happy and I feel like I’m in a good spot moving forward.”

                Next Race: San Diego, California – February 8, 2020

                Results 450SX Class – Oakland
                1. Eli Tomac (USA), Kawasaki
                2. Cooper Webb (USA), KTM
                3. Ken Roczen (GER), Honda
                Other KTM
                9. Blake Baggett (USA), KTM
                15. Martin Davalos (ECQ), KTM

                Standings 450SX Class 2020 after 5 of 17 rounds
                1. Roczen, 113 points
                2. Tomac, 110
                3. Barcia, 98
                Other KTM
                5. Webb, 95
                9. Baggett, 69

                Results 250SX West Class – Oakland
                1. Dylan Ferrandis (FRA), Yamaha
                2. Austin Forkner (USA), Kawasaki
                3. Justin Cooper (USA), Yamaha
                Other KTM
                7. Derek Drake (USA), KTM
                8. Brandon Hartranft (USA), KTM

                Standings 250SX West Class 2020 after 5 of 10 rounds
                1. Ferrandis, 109
                2. Cooper, 107
                3. Forkner, 99
                4. Hartranft, 92
                OTHER KTM
                9. Drake, 64

                WALKER CLAIMS RUNNER-UP SUPERENDURO RESULT IN BUDAPEST

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                Rnd 4, SuperEnduro 2020 - Budapest, Hungary

                Finding his form in the second half of the championship, Jonny Walker raced his way to the runner-up result in Budapest, while also securing a race win. The Brit now sits third in the championship standings. Eager to match his performance from the previous event in Spain, the British rider was quick to get up to speed at the penultimate round of the series.

                Narrowly missing out on topping the Akrapovic SuperPole by just three tenths of a second, Jonny carried his impressive pace into race one. A strong start saw him move into the lead on lap three of 10. Feeling confident out front, Walker was able to show his winning speed and controlled the remainder of the race to take an eight-second margin of victory.

                Looking for further winning results in the following two races, he again put himself at the sharp end of the results. Fighting hard in each race, he went on to finish a strong second each time out to end his night as runner-up. Now, with one round remaining, he sits third in the championship chase.

                Jonny Walker: “I’d been waiting for a ride like I had in race one for a while now. Things just sort of clicked and came together and I was able to make it count for the win. I got a strong start and put myself into the lead on lap two and was never properly challenged. It was brilliant to get a race win under my belt again. For the rest of the night my speed was there, but that break just didn’t come. But to back race one up with a pair of second place finishes is very good. Overall, it’s been a strong night and I’ve again shown myself as one of the championship’s strongest riders. I’m also enjoying myself a lot on the track. There’s still a lot to play for at the final round. We’re going to Lodz which is a stadium I’ve enjoyed a lot of success at in the past, so I’ll be fighting hard to end the series on a high for sure.”

                For Taddy Blazusiak, Budapest didn’t pan out as hoped as the Pole found himself unable to ride the increasingly slippery course like he wanted to. With numerous mistakes in the opening two races he had to battle from 10th to finish inside the top three.

                Attacking hard in the final race, he got into the lead early on lap one. A number of small errors dropped him back where, unable to respond to the leaders, he took fourth. Boosted by his earlier results, the KTM rider ended his night third overall to hold second in the title fight with one round remaining.

                Taddy Blazusiak: “It’s been a bumpy night for sure. I feel like I made the wrong decisions regards setup during practice. I expected the track to develop in a different way than it did and that made it harder for me to race on. I was off my game in the first two races and when I got to the front in race three, I couldn’t be consistent in my riding and made mistakes. Unfortunately, that’s how racing goes sometimes, but I’ll go to Poland hoping to do all I can to win. It’s my home race so I’ve got five weeks to prepare, be ready and go for the title.”

                The five-round FIM SuperEnduro World Championship concludes in Lodz, Poland on March 14, 2020.

                Results - SuperEnduro World Championship, Round 4

                Prestige Overall Event Classification

                1. Billy Bolt (GBR), Husqvarna, 58 points
                2. Jonny Walker (GBR), KTM, 56 pts
                3. Taddy Blazusiak (POL), KTM, 46 pts
                4. Alfredo Gomez (ESP), Husqvarna, 35 pts
                5. Pol Tarres (ESP), Husqvarna, 29 pts
                Other KTM
                6. Will Hoare (GBR), KTM, 27 pts

                Prestige Race 1

                1. Jonny Walker (GBR), KTM, 10 laps, 7:08.810
                2. Taddy Blazusiak (POL), KTM, 7:16.956 +8.146
                3. Billy Bolt (GBR), Husqvarna, 7:21.811 +13.001
                4. Will Hoare (GBR), KTM, 7:11.130 +1 lap
                5. Alfredo Gomez (ESP), Husqvarna, 7:18.420 +1 lap

                Prestige Race 2

                1. Billy Bolt (GBR), Husqvarna, 10 laps 7:20.134
                2. Jonny Walker (GBR), KTM, 7:42.688 +22.554
                3. Taddy Blazusiak (POL), KTM, 7:55.681 +35.547
                4. Pol Tarres (ESP), Husqvarna, 8:04.583 +44.449
                5. Blake Gutzeit (RSA), 8:04.845 +44.711
                Other KTM
                10. Will Hoare (GBR), KTM, 7:33:968 +1 lap

                Prestige Race 3

                1. Billy Bolt (GBR), Husqvarna, 10 laps 7:12.165
                2. Jonny Walker (GBR), KTM, 7:35.362 +23.197
                3. Alfredo Gomez (ESP), Husqvarna, 7:37.353 +25.188
                4. Taddy Blazusiak (POL), KTM, 7:45.441 +33.276
                5. Blake Gutzeit (RSA), Husqvarna, 7:26.428 +1 lap
                Other KTM
                6. Will Hoare (GBR), KTM, 7:32:549 +1 lap

                Championship Standings (After round 4 of 5)

                1. Billy Bolt (GBR), Husqvarna, 227 points
                2. Taddy Blazusiak (POL), KTM, 209 pts
                3. Jonny Walker (GBR), KTM 192 pts
                4. Alfredo Gomez (ESP), Husqvarna 161 pts
                5. Blake Gutzeit (RSA), Husqvarna 112 pts
                Other KTM
                7. Will Hoare (GBR), KTM, 82 pts

                WEBB SECURES A TOP-FIVE FINISH AT GLENDALE SX TRIPLE CROWN

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                GLENDALE, Ariz. – Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Cooper Webb raced his way to a fourth-place finish at Saturday’s Glendale SX Triple Crown in Arizona for Round 4 of the 2020 AMA Supercross Championship.

                With three 12-minute-plus-one-lap Main Events, the Triple Crown format made for an eventful night of racing as 450SX riders were faced with two red flag restarts and plenty of close racing in between a total of five gate Main Event drops. With combined results of 8-5-4, Webb was able to maintain his focus and increase his momentum throughout the evening to end on a strong note in fourth overall.

                In Main Event 1, Webb didn’t get a favorable start as he rounded the opening lap in 13th place. He worked his way into the top-10 by the halfway point but with a shorter race time he was only able to make his way up to an eighth-place finish. In the second main, Webb powered his KTM 450 SX-F FACTORY EDITION to a much better start as he battled in the second-place position early on. Dicing back-and-forth between top positions, he ultimately secured a fifth-place finish. In the third and final Main Event, Webb got off to another great start in second as he battled for the early lead before settling into third. With four laps to go, he got passed for the final podium position but he continued to fight hard as he finished strong in fourth. 

                Cooper Webb: “It was a good day. It’s kind of crazy, we had a bunch of red flags so we ended up with a lot of starts tonight. I feel like I finally figured out my starts by the end and I was up front and able to run with the lead group but I just didn’t quite have it tonight. It was a good turnaround from the first Main Event but we’ve still got some stuff to work on and we’ll keep plugging away and try to improve this week before heading into Oakland.”

                Next Race: Oakland, California – February 1, 2020 

                Results 450SX Class – Glendale 
                1. Ken Roczen (GER), Honda, 1-1-1
                2. Eli Tomac (USA), Kawasaki, 2-2-3
                3. Jason Anderson (USA), Husqvarna, 5-3-2
                4. Cooper Webb (USA), KTM, 8-5-4
                Other KTM
                10. Blake Baggett (USA), KTM, 12-4-14
                11. Martin Davalos (ECQ), KTM, 10-16-5

                Standings 450SX Class 2020 after 4 of 17 rounds
                1. Roczen, 92 points
                2. Tomac, 84
                3. Barcia, 81
                Other KTM
                5. Webb, 72 
                10. Baggett, 55

                Results 250SX West Class – Glendale 
                1. Austin Forkner (USA), Kawasaki, 1-1-3
                2. Dylan Ferrandis (FRA), Yamaha, 2-2-2
                3. Michael Mosiman (USA), Husqvarna, 4-4-6
                4. Brandon Hartranft (USA), KTM, 5-6-4
                Other KTM
                8. Derek Drake (USA), KTM, 10-3-13

                Standings 250SX West Class 2020 after 4 of 10 rounds
                1. Cooper, 86 points
                2. Ferrandis, 83
                3. Hartranft, 77
                OTHER KTM
                10. Drake, 48

                KTM MOTOGP 2020: ALL EYES ON CHAPTER FOUR

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                KTM MOTOGP 2020: ALL EYES ON CHAPTER FOUR

                Tune in for exclusive video content, interviews and views from race management and Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Pol Espargaro and Brad Binder along with Red Bull KTM Tech3’s Miguel Oliveira and Iker Lecuona. Discover exclusive 2020 developments, season goals and expectations ahead of KTM’s fourth season in the MotoGP class.

                When?
                Tuesday 18th February

                What time?
                18.00 CET

                Where?
                Facebook, Instagram and Youtube for the following accounts:
                -KTM and Red Bull KTM Factory Racing
                -Red Bull Motorsports
                -Red Bull TV

                Media assets will be posted in the KTM Media Library at:
                Media.ktm.com

                Contact:
                Press & PR Manager
                Sebastian Kuhn
                +43 676 599 0084
                sebastian.kuhn@ktm.com

                PETR PILÁT TO LEAD KTM PRESENCE IN 2020 FMX

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                The 29 year old will again benefit from latest spec two-stroke and four-stroke machinery from the factory for his training regime and calendar of international shows and competitions this season. Pilát, who is one of the principal FMX names from the Czech Republic and is known for his style, determination and initiatives such as the Petr Pilát Junior Academy, will jump with 250 SX motorcycles and will maintain a link with KTM that began back in 2005.

                Among a busy schedule, Pilát can be seen in the Arenacross series in the UK, Night of the Jumps, Masters of Dirt, Night of Freestyle, Goodwood Festival and appearances at the Austrian MotoGP round at Red Bull Ring and the MXGP Grand Prix of Czech Republic later in the summer.

                Petr Pilát“Another year of an epic association with KTM and I’m super-happy because I love the brand and the people at the factory. I’ve never had an issue with the bikes and they are perfect for what I need. 2019 wasn’t the best year for me even though I was really motivated. I had been working on two new tricks but then managed to break my foot and needed surgery. Unfortunately, I had an infection and a lot of pain. It meant another operation and four months of antibiotics, so I missed a lot of riding but managed to get back by the end of the year and finished 4th in the last round of the FIM World Championship in Bulgaria. Not a great result but after all I had been through it was a positive end. I’m fit and excited about 2020 and will start at the UK Arenacross series. Again, a big thanks to KTM and I’m really proud to be riding those orange bikes.”

                Robert Jonas, VP Offroad: “Supporting Petr in his 2020 Freestyle season was again an interesting prospect for us. We are involved at a high and very visual level in every off-road racing discipline and FMX comes into our competitive programme. We also have to remember the close link to motocross. It’s a spectacular show and reveals how versatile our offroad models can be! We wish Petr a safe and successful year.”

                SHAYNA TEXTER SIGNS A TWO-YEAR CONTRACT EXTENSION WITH RED BULL KTM FACTORY RACING TEAM

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                TEXTER SET TO COMPETE IN THE 2020 AMERICAN FLAT TRACK CHAMPIONSHIP IN THE SINGLES CLASS

                MURRIETA, Calif. – KTM Motorsports is pleased to announce that 18-time AFT Singles winner Shayna Texter has signed a two-year contract extension with the Red Bull KTM Factory Racing Team to compete in the American Flat Track Championship Singles class through the 2021 season.

                Texter, a Pennsylvania native, will return aboard the KTM 450 SX-F FACTORY EDITION, a bike that led her to three AFT Singles Main Event wins last season. As a part of the Red Bull KTM Factory Racing Team’s debut season in 2019, Texter has been an integral part of the brand’s testing and development in American Flat Track racing. Finishing seventh overall in the series last season, Texter will look to improve her standing and go after even more race-wins in 2020.  

                Shayna Texter: “It’s an honor to be continuing my relationship with the Red Bull KTM Factory Racing Team. They have created a culture of winning that I am happy to be a part of. We learned so much together last season with the new team and we won three races together, but now we turn our attention toward 2020 with new goals that I look forward to accomplishing on a Red Bull KTM.”

                Team Manager, Chris Fillmore: “We are very happy to have Shayna continue with the Red Bull KTM Factory Racing Team for another two years. She has proven that she can dominate on some of the most demanding circuits and also does a wonderful job representing herself, the team and the sport off the track. Starting a brand-new team can be an adjustment for everyone but we learned a lot through last season and going forward we’ll be better prepared, so this is a very motivating and exciting thing to be able to continue to work and grow with a rider like Shayna!”

                The 2020 American Flat Track Championship kicks off on March 14 in Daytona Beach, Florida. For more information on the American Flat Track Championship, please visit their website https://www.americanflattrack.com.

                WALKER SECURES RUNNER-UP RESULT AT SUPERENDURO SPAIN

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                Rnd 3, SuperEnduro 2020 - La Coruna, Spain

                Delivering his best result of the series to date, Jonny Walker took another positive forward step in returning to his best having missed the 2019 indoor season due to injury. Putting together a memorable night, the British rider raced to a confidence-boosting runner-up result, placing just 14 points behind overall winner Billy Bolt.

                On a course that proved decisively tricky, Walker found the perfect balance of speed and consistency and battled at the sharp end of the field in each of the night’s three races. Fourth quickest in the Akrapovic Superpole, he started out with a positive third in race one.

                From a second row start in race two, Jonny steadily moved his way up the field to take second on lap four of nine. Shadowing race leader Billy Bolt, he applied pressure during the latter stages of the race to finish close behind and claim a well-deserved second place finish. Delivering another fast start in race three, Walker led the first three laps before eventually placing second.

                Jonny Walker: “It’s been another good night and I feel like I’m showing that I’m making steps forward with each round. I’m delighted with second and another visit to the podium. On a tricky course I managed to get good starts and that made a big difference. I wasn’t always the fastest on the track, but I was consistently hitting my lines every lap, which was making things count. Looking at my results as a whole, I’ve improved each time. Fourth in Poland, third in Germany and now second tonight, that gives me a lot of confidence heading into the next round.”

                Hoping to build on the winning result he earned last time out in Germany, Taddy Blazusiak didn’t have the night he hoped for in Spain. Never quite getting his best out of the technical course, numerous uncharacteristic mistakes hampered his progress.

                After a strong ride to second in the opening race, his momentum unravelled in race two. A poor start forced him off the preferred racing line on numerous occasions as he battled his way forward, resulting in some costly crashes. Placing a close fourth, he recovered in race three for third and with it secured third overall on the night.

                Taddy Blazusiak: “The track was the real decider tonight. It either worked for you or it tripped you up. Unfortunately, for the majority of the time it got the better of me. I felt like after practice I had it figured out and in race one I managed to get it right. You needed to let it come to you - in a way ride slow to go faster. In race two things sort of came undone and I made too many strange mistakes. It was the same in race three, too. But I’m experienced enough not to dwell on it. There’s a lot of racing left to go in this championship and I’m looking forward to returning to the stadium in Budapest where I know I can show what I’m capable of.”

                The five-round FIM SuperEnduro World Championship continues with the penultimate stop in Budapest, Hungary on February 1, 2020.

                Results - SuperEnduro World Championship, Round 3

                Prestige Overall Event Classification
                1. Billy Bolt (GBR), Husqvarna, 63 points
                2. Jonny Walker (GBR), KTM, 49 pts
                3. Taddy Blazusiak (POL), KTM, 46 pts
                4. Alfredo Gomez (ESP), Husqvarna, 39 pts
                5. Blake Gutzeit (RSA), Husqvarna, 29 pts
                Other KTM
                6. William Hoare (GBR), KTM, 27 pts

                Prestige Race 1
                1. Billy Bolt (GBR), Husqvarna, 10 laps, 7:26.266
                2. Taddy Blazusiak (POL), KTM, 7:37:779 +11.513
                3. Jonny Walker (GBR), KTM 8:01.095 +34.829
                4. Alfredo Gomez (ESP), Husqvarna 7:30.946 +1 lap
                5. Tim Apolle (Sherco), 7:45.406 +1 lap
                Other KTM
                8. William Hoare (GBR), KTM, 8:12.591 +1 lap

                Prestige Race 2
                1. Billy Bolt (GBR), Husqvarna, 9 laps, 6:52.472
                2. Jonny Walker (GBR), KTM, 6:55.838 + 3:366
                3. Alfredo Gomez (ESP), Husqvarna, 7:28.350 +35.878
                4. Taddy Blazusiak (POL), KTM, 7:29.412 +36.940
                5. William Hoare (GBR), KTM, 7:40.302 +47.830

                Prestige Race 3
                1. Billy Bolt (GBR), Husqvarna, 10 laps, 7:18.487
                2. Jonny Walker (GBR), KTM, 7:51.089 +32.602
                3. Taddy Blazusiak (POL), KTM, 7:57.309 +38.822
                4. Blake Gutzeit (RSA), Husqvarna, 7:25.923 +1 lap
                5. Alfredo Gomez (ESP), Husqvarna, 7:39.290 +1 lap
                Other KTM
                6. William Hoare (GBR), KTM, 8:03.260 +1 lap

                Championship Standings (After round 3 of 5)
                1. Billy Bolt (GBR), Husqvarna, 169pts
                2. Taddy Blazusiak (POL), KTM, 163pts
                3. Jonny Walker (GBR), KTM, 136pts
                4. Alfredo Gomez (ESP), Husqvarna, 126pts
                5. Blake Gutzeit (RSA), Husqvarna, 78pts
                Other KTM
                9. William Hoare (GBR), KTM, 55 pts

                SUCCESSFUL NIGHT FOR THE RED BULL KTM FACTORY RACING TEAM AT ANAHEIM II SX

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                WEBB AND HARTRANFT SECURE PODIUM FINISHES IN THEIR RESPECTIVE CLASSES

                ANAHEIM, Calif. – It was a successful night in Anaheim for the KTM brand as both of its factory teams came away with podium finishes at Round 3 of the 2020 AMA Supercross Championship in Southern California. Starting with the premier 450SX class, the Red Bull KTM Factory Racing Team returned to the podium once again at Angel Stadium with a solid third-place performance by Reigning Champion Cooper Webb. In the 250SX West division, Troy Lee Designs/Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Brandon Hartranft raced his way to a second-straight podium with another impressive third-place ride.

                Coming off a tough finish in St. Louis last weekend due to an ongoing sickness, Webb was able to bounce back in Anaheim beginning with a solid sixth-place qualifying position. He went on to secure a good start in 450SX Heat 1, where he powered his KTM 450 SX-F FACTORY EDITION to second-place early on and he rode a great race to secure a runner-up finish in the heat. In the Main Event, Webb grabbed a top-five start and worked his way into second early on, dicing back-and-forth for a top position through the first half of the race. He fought his way back up to third at the halfway point and from there, he made a big charge to bring himself to within three seconds of the leader as they made their way through the finish. With a hard-fought effort, Webb was able to secure third overall for the night.

                Cooper Webb: “It feels good to be up here on the podium, it’s been a tough start to the season. I went to the doctor on Monday after A1 and found out I had the flu and strep [throat] so it was a tough week leading up to St. Louis. It was a good learning experience for me and this week was much better, I was able to ride and train a little bit more. I’m pumped to be up here and we were pretty dang close [to the winner] so I can’t complain.”

                It was another solid day for the Troy Lee Designs/Red Bull KTM Factory Racing Team as Brandon Hartranft made his second-career podium appearance on Saturday. Hartranft powered his KTM 250 SX-F to a top-five start in the Main Event, where he battled for the fifth-place position early on. Halfway through the 18-lap race he made his move into fifth and from there he positioned himself just outside the podium battle. On the final lap, Hartranft capitalized on a mistake by another rider and from there he maintained his composure to ride his way to a third-place finish.

                Brandon Hartranft: “It feels just as good [to get on the podium] as last weekend, I am so happy. I’m starting to believe in myself a lot more. I definitely want to win – that’s the main goal – but I’m just going to take it step by step and make the weeks count.”

                Next Race: Glendale, Arizona – January 25, 2020

                Results 450SX Class – Anaheim II 
                1. Eli Tomac (USA), Kawasaki, 24 laps
                2. Ken Roczen (GER), Honda, +1.979
                3. Cooper Webb (USA), KTM, +3.186
                Other KTM
                13. Martin Davalos (ECQ), KTM
                14. Blake Baggett (USA), KTM
                16. Justin Bogle (USA), KTM

                Standings 450SX Class 2020 after 3 of 17 rounds
                1. Roczen, 66 points
                2. Barcia, 63
                3. Tomac, 61
                Other KTM
                6. Webb, 53
                10. Baggett, 42 

                Results 250SX West Class – Anaheim II 
                1. Dylan Ferrandis (FRA), Yamaha, 18 laps
                2. Justin Cooper (USA), Yamaha, +21.013
                3. Brandon Hartranft (USA), KTM, +25.987
                Other KTM
                10. Killian Auberson (USA), KTM
                18. Derek Drake (USA), KTM

                Standings 250SX West Class 2020 after 3 of 10 rounds
                1. Cooper, 72 points
                2. Ferrandis, 60 
                3. Hartranft, 58
                OTHER KTM
                11. Drake, 33

                PODIUM RESULT FOR PRICE AT 2020 DAKAR RALLY

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                Dakar Rally 2020 – Stage 12

                Lying third overall going into the 447-kilometer 12th and final stage of the event it was always going to be a huge ask for Toby Price to make up the necessary time on the race leader. The 2019 champion didn’t give up, giving his all on the final 374-kilometer timed special, ultimately posting the third-fastest time.

                Claiming two stage wins during the course of the event, the outgoing champion has shown incredible pace, resolve and compassion to bring his KTM 450 RALLY home safely and inside the top three.

                Toby Price: “I’m really happy with another podium at the Dakar – every time I’ve made it to the finish at this event I’ve got onto the podium. So far, I’m either a number one or a number three guy. The most important thing is to be here safely at the finish. Obviously, we came here to win, but it just wasn’t our year. Yeah, after 18 wins in a row it would have been nice to get a 19th, but I think KTM’s winning streak won’t be topped for a very long time. We’ll go away now, regroup and come back stronger for 2021 and take that number one plate back.”

                The majority of Matthias Walkner’s 2019 season was spent recovering from injury, with the Austrian working hard to arrive at this year’s Dakar fit and strong and ready to take on the new chapter in the event’s history. Showing great pace throughout the event, Matthias’ consistency paid off, claiming four top-three stage results on his way to securing fifth overall. Happy with his result on what has been an extremely demanding event, the 2018 Dakar Champion is now aiming to be back stronger than ever next year.

                Matthias Walkner: “Firstly, it feels really good to cross the finish line, especially after such a fast Dakar in a new country. For sure, I’m not so happy with my result as my goal was to reach the podium. I know I made some mistakes in the first week where I lost some time, and it was very difficult to make that back up – especially as so many riders were competitive this year. The good thing is, I felt good with my speed and my navigation for most of the rally. Unfortunately, even with 11 good days, one bad day can spoil your race in rallying. Overall, I’m happy because I know I did my best and the team and the bike have been perfect.”

                Luciano Benavides put in another strong ride on the final stage of the event to place fourth and move himself one place higher in the overall standings to sixth. In what has easily been his best Dakar to date, the young Argentinian’s run of consistency was impressive – only once finishing outside the top eight over the entire event. By focusing on his navigation where necessary and knowing when it was safe to push, Luciano demonstrated great maturity and skill and now looks forward to the remainder of the 2020 season and his return to Dakar early in 2021.

                Luciano Benavides: “It’s been a really tough Dakar and a very crazy race with lots of ups and downs. Overall, I have really enjoyed it and I’m happy to be here at the finish line. I knew this year would be a big challenge and would be a new experience for everyone, so my plan was to take it day by day and the main goal was always just to finish safely. I’m very happy with my pace, I have learnt so much and was able to really use that knowledge at this year’s event. So many riders were competitive, with times very close on a lot of the stages, so to come away with sixth overall is great. I’m really looking forward to the coming season now.”

                Jordi Viladoms – KTM Rally Team Manager: “Obviously, we didn’t get the result here in Saudi Arabia we were hoping for, but if we are going to take one positive from this it’s that it will give us more energy over the coming season to improve and come back even stronger. I am incredibly proud of the whole KTM team – it has been a tough two weeks here for all members, but we have worked hard and secured some excellent results. The Dakar is a long race and as we have seen in the past anything can happen. The second week started terribly for everyone after losing Paulo, but despite the setbacks, everyone battled through to the end – no one more so than Toby. He has maintained his focus and has come out of it on the podium. It was always going to be hard to keep up our winning streak at such a tough event, but we accept the result, congratulate the winners and promise that we’ll be back even stronger next year.”

                Provisional Results Stage 12 – 2020 Dakar Rally

                1. Jose Ignacio Cornejo (CHL), Honda, 1:28:15
                2. Ricky Brabec (USA), Honda, 1:29:08 +0:53
                3. Toby Price (AUS), KTM, 1:30:40 +2:25
                4. Luciano Benavides (ARG), KTM, 1:31:24 +3:09
                5. Pablo Quintanilla (CHL), Husqvarna, 1:31:38 +3:23
                Other KTM
                12. Matthias Walkner (AUT), KTM, 1:34:15 +6:00
                29. Mario Patrao (POR), KTM, 1:44:37 +16:22

                Provisional Standings (after stage 12) – 2020 Dakar Rally

                1. Ricky Brabec (USA), Honda, 40:02:36
                2. Pablo Quintanilla (CHL), Husqvarna, 40:19:02 +16:26
                3. Toby Price (AUS), KTM, 40:26:42 +24:06
                4. Jose Ignacio Cornejo (CHL), Honda, 40:34:19 +31:43
                5. Matthias Walkner (AUT), KTM, 40:37:36 +35:00
                Other KTM
                6. Luciano Benavides (ARG), KTM, 40:40:10 +37:34
                9. Skyler Howes (USA), KTM, 42:06:37 +2:04:01
                32. Mario Patrao (POR), KTM, 48:46:45 +8:44:09

                SECOND PLACE FINISH FOR MATTHIAS WALKNER ON DAKAR RALLY STAGE 11

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                Thursday at the Dakar marked the second half of the event’s marathon stage. After camping out in a temporary bivouac at Shubaytah the night before, riders entered today’s special running the same tyres and having carried out the minimum of maintenance due to no outside assistance being permitted overnight.

                Featuring a mixture of sandy terrains, competitors were presented with a fast but demanding 379-kilometre timed special for stage 11. With less technical navigation, the real challenge for all was managing fuel levels, with the soft sand causing many to come close to running out by mid-stage.

                Matthias Walkner came close to running out before the refuelling stop. Maximising the performance of his KTM 450 RALLY while pushing hard to catch the riders ahead, the Austrian was thankfully able to carry on and challenge Pablo Quintanilla for the stage win. Briefly taking the lead at kilometre 324, Matthias ultimately lost out on the stage win by just nine seconds.

                Matthias Walkner: “I had a really good stage today and made the most of my good start position to really push the tracks left by the guys in front. I was riding at 100% for the entire special. I ran out of fuel about two kilometres before the refuelling but was able to lie the bike on its side to get the last bit to the pump and luckily it was just enough to carry on. I made up some good time today, but with just one stage left it’ll be tough to make up much more time. I’ll definitely give it my best and aim for a strong finish to the rally.”

                Luciano Benavides also claimed his best stage result of the 2020 event today, finishing third to solidify his seventh position in the overall provisional standings. Luciano now sits just under three minutes behind the sixth-placed rider. Enjoying an excellent day in the dunes, Luciano was able to catch teammate Price from where the Red Bull KTM teammates rode together to the finish. Looking forward to tomorrow’s stage 12, Luciano hopes to close his 2020 Dakar campaign with another strong result.

                Luciano Benavides: “It was a really nice day today and the first time we crossed some big dunes, so I like that a lot. I was really worried about the fuel, so I eased off before the refuelling but made it ok. After that I caught the group in front and rode with them for the rest of the stage – just trying my best not to make any mistakes and get to the finish safely. I’m really happy because there’s just one more day to go now and I hope I can finish this Dakar strong.”

                Putting in a solid performance on stage 11 to claim fifth, Toby Price finished just under six minutes down on eventual winner Quintanilla. Getting his head down right from the start of the stage, Toby soon caught the riders ahead where he then found it difficult to make up any more time and was forced to ride in a group to the finish. Third overall going into the final stage, the reigning Dakar Champion hopes to conclude his time in Saudi Arabia safely and challenge for an overall podium result.

                Toby Price: “I was able to make up a fair amount of time today but with the stage cut short yesterday it was difficult to get enough people between myself and the leaders. All-in-all it’s been a good day with very similar conditions to yesterday really – very fast and open. The sand has made for some tough going and like a few people today, I nearly ran out of fuel before kilometre 229. I managed to get in with about one litre left in the tank. One day to go now and I’m still feeling good so we’ll see what tomorrow brings.”

                KTM Factory Racing’s Mario Patrao competed stage 11 in 42nd position and lies 32nd overall.

                Stage 12 of the 2020 Dakar Rally marks the final day of racing. Covering a total of 447 kilometres and including a timed special of 374 kilometres, the stage will lead riders from Haradh to the finish at Qiddiya.

                Provisional Results Stage 11 – 2020 Dakar Rally

                1. Pablo Quintanilla (CHL), Husqvarna, 4:09:22
                2. Matthias Walkner (AUT), KTM, 4:09:31 +0:09
                3. Luciano Benavides (ARG), KTM, 4:12:10 +2:48
                4. Jose Ignacio Cornejo (CHL), Honda, 4:12:15 +02:53
                5. Toby Price (AUS), KTM, 4:15:11 +5:49
                Other KTM
                42. Mario Patrao (POR), KTM, 5:29:47 +1:20:25

                Provisional Standings (after stage 11) – 2020 Dakar Rally

                1. Ricky Brabec (USA), Honda, 38:33:28
                2. Pablo Quintanilla (CHL), Husqvarna, 38:47:24 +13:56
                3. Toby Price (AUS), KTM, 38:56:02 +22:34
                4. Matthias Walkner (AUT), KTM, 39:03:21 +29:53
                5. Joan Barreda (ARG), Honda, 39:03:37 +30:09
                Other KTM
                7. Luciano Benavides (ARG), KTM, 39:08:46 +35:18
                9. Skyler Howes (USA), KTM, 40:32:57 +1:59:29
                32. Mario Patrao (POR), KTM, 47:29:24 +8:55:56

                RED BULL KTM RIDERS SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETE SHORTENED STAGE 10 OF 2020 DAKAR RALLY

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                Stage 10 of the 2020 Dakar Rally was set to truly test all competitors and their machines with a long 534-kilometre timed special from Haradh to the temporary overnight bivouac at Shubaytah. In the interest of safety and due to the deterioration of the weather, the stage was cut short at kilometre 345, with riders then travelling to the marathon bivouac untimed.

                Second into the day’s stage, Toby Price had little in the way of tracks to follow as he made his way through the fast, off-piste route. Despite some challenging navigation, which caught many riders out, the experienced Price was able to make his way cleanly to the refuelling stop. With the stage then shortened, Price was credited with fourth fastest, just under three minutes down on the stage winner.

                Toby Price: “My day has gone well. It’s a little frustrating that the stage was cut short as I was planning on finishing a little further back to make up more time tomorrow. It is what it is and of course it was definitely the right decision to make regards safety. The good news is, the bike’s in good shape and we’re all ready for tomorrow. Unfortunately, I’ll still be starting quite near the front, so it’ll be tough to make up a lot of time on the leaders, but I’m feeling strong and looking forward to the last couple of days.”

                Enjoying the day’s stage, Luciano Benavides put in another strong ride from his seventh-place starting position to move up into fifth by the fourth checkpoint. Placed seventh in the provisional overall standings, the young Argentinian trails teammate Walkner by just three minutes.

                Luciano Benavides: “It was a good stage for me today – really fast, off-piste at the beginning with lots of broken dunes. There was one section with really tricky navigation, where a lot of people got lost. I did well there and got through without making too many mistakes and arrived at the refuelling in about fourth or fifth. After that, I had been looking forward to the last part of the stage through the big dunes, but with the stage cut short we didn’t get to see that. My bike is good, with no problems, so I’m ready for tomorrow.”

                As the 10th rider into stage 10, Matthias Walkner was aiming to maximise the advantage of his later start position, hoping to claw back valuable minutes on the front-runners. Showing great speed during the opening 200 kilometres, the 2018 Dakar Champion was running second, and looking to progress further on the latter half of the stage. With visibility deteriorating, Matthias was forced to ease off a little and reached the revised finish in sixth place, five minutes down on the leader.

                Matthias Walkner: “It was a strange day today and quite tricky in places. The first 100 kilometres went well, navigation was ok and I made up some good time. At around kilometre 200 the wind was really strong so that made it hard to see the pistes, visibility was bad too and I ended up making a small mistake that cost me a couple of minutes. I really enjoyed the stage and it’s a shame it was shortened, but this is the race and we still have two unpredictable days to go.”

                KTM Factory Racing’s Mario Patrao rode a solid stage 10 to arrive safely at the bivouac in 34th place. The experienced Portuguese rider is invaluable on the marathon stages due to his mechanical knowledge and ability to advise and assist his teammates, if needed. Thankfully, with the stage shortened, his tasks this year were lessened, with all riders reaching the finish without incident.

                Stage 11 of the 2020 Dakar Rally – the second leg of the marathon stage and the penultimate day of racing – will cover a total of 744 kilometres and include a timed special of 379 kilometres. Although stage 10 was shortened, riders will still need to care for their machines and tyres in order to complete the stage successfully.

                Provisional Results Stage 10 – 2020 Dakar Rally

                1. Joan Barreda (ESP), Honda, 2:11:42
                2. Ricky Brabec (USA), Honda, 2:12:49 +1:07
                3. Kevin Benavides (ARG), Honda, 2:12:49 + 2:31
                4. Toby Price (AUS), KTM, 2:14:39 +2:57
                5. Luciano Benavides (ARG), KTM, 2:15:56 +4:14
                Other KTM
                6. Matthias Walkner (AUT), KTM, 2:17:05 +5:23
                8. Ross Branch (BWA), KTM, 2:20:27 +8:45
                34. Mario Patrao (POR), KTM, 2:47:31 +35:49

                Provisional Standings (after stage 10) – 2020 Dakar Rally

                1. Ricky Brabec (USA), Honda, 34:12:18
                2. Pablo Quintanilla (CHL), Husqvarna, 34:38:02 +25:44
                3. Joan Barreda (ARG), Honda, 34:39:27 +27:09
                4. Toby Price (AUS), KTM, 34:40:51 +28:33
                5. Jose Ignacio Cornejo (CHL), Honda, 34:53:49 +41:31
                Other KTM
                6. Matthias Walkner (AUT), KTM, 34:53:50 +41:32
                7. Luciano Benavides (ARG), KTM, 34:56:36 +44:18
                8. Skyler Howes (USA), KTM, 35:55:39 +1:43:21
                10. Stefan Svitko (SVK), KTM, 36:14:28 +2:02:10
                33. Mario Patrao (POR), KTM, 41:59:37 +7:47:19

                TOBY PRICE RUNNER-UP ON LONG AND DEMANDING DAKAR RALLY STAGE NINE

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                With stage eight of the rally cancelled in memory of Paulo Goncalves, the motorcycle class returned to action early this morning with the 886-kilometre stage nine from Wadi Al Dawasir to Haradh. Crossing the Saudi Arabian ‘Empty Quarter’ riders were faced with a wide variety of terrain including dirt, sand and stony tracks as they navigated around canyons and riverbeds.

                Following an extremely tough stage seven on Sunday, Toby Price did his best to regroup and focus for today’s stage nine. Seventh into the 410-kilometre special, Price was immediately on the pace – posting the quickest time to the first checkpoint. With the stage proving to be relatively straightforward, times at the top between the front runners were very tight. Ultimately placing second at the finish, Toby was just under two minutes behind stage winner Pablo Quintanilla.

                Toby Price: “It’s been a long day today and with it being so fast, it’s was really difficult to make up any time on the others as we’re all so close on these full-gas stages. Obviously, it’s been a really tough day mentally but we’re still cruising along in the race and the main goal as always is to make it safely to the finish line. We entered the Empty Quarter a little today but to be honest we only had 30 kilometres or so of dunes. I’m hoping these next few days will feature more. There’s definitely a lot of kilometres left to go so we’ll just try and keep it on two wheels.”

                Once again showing great consistency, Luciano Benavides carefully navigated through the hard-packed stage of day nine to finish seventh, just over six minutes down on the leader. As a testament to his speed, the young Argentinian lies seventh overall in the provisional rally standings. With three days left to race, Luciano is looking forward to tomorrow’s opening half of the marathon stage.

                Luciano Benavides: “We started really early this morning, so it’s been a long day on the bike. It’s definitely been tougher mentally today, the stage itself was not too hard. I tried to clear my mind this morning and focus just on the racing. I enjoyed the stage, it started off really technical and reminded me a lot of Morocco, where I have done well. Later on, we had some fast river sections and I took it a little easier through there. Ricky Brabec passed me and from then on we rode together to the finish, with me just ahead on the last few kilometres. All-in-all I’m happy with my day today and looking forward to the marathon stage tomorrow.”

                Matthias Walkner had a tougher time on the day’s special – eventually bringing his KTM 450 RALLY home in 10th place. Taking time to feel comfortable, the Austrian initially chose to concentrate on his navigation to avoid any mistakes on the challenging terrain. With a change of surface also bringing renewed confidence, Matthias was able to push on. Despite a small navigational error costing him some time in the latter part of the stage, the 2018 Dakar Champion was able to safely complete the day in 10th.

                Matthias Walkner: “I think the toughest part of today was the 318 kilometres of liaison this morning – it felt really long and very cold. Over the first 60 kilometres of the special I didn’t feel too good – I struggled to find a good rhythm on the broken, stony pistes. Afterwards the terrain changed a little with small round rocks through riverbeds and I felt a lot more comfortable there. I rode most of the second half of the special on my own and only made one small mistake that cost me a couple of minutes. It wasn’t the best day for me but I’m happy to get to the finish. We’ve got three long days to go, so I’ll continue to do my best.”

                Continuing to put in solid rides each day of the rally, KTM Factory Racing’s Mario Patrao completed stage nine as 25th fastest. The experienced Portuguese rider was happy with his performance and now looks ahead to the gruelling marathon stage of days 10 and 11 where he will be present to assist his team to the best of his abilities.

                Mario Patrao: “It was a good stage today despite it being very cold from the start. I found it hard to concentrate at the beginning but was able to eventually feel a little more comfortable again. The bike has been great and is perfect for tomorrow’s marathon stage.”

                Stage 10 of the 2020 Dakar Rally marks the first half of the second week’s marathon stage. Riders will first complete a 534-kilometre timed special on Wednesday before staying overnight in the marathon bivouac at Shubaytah and returning on Thursday to Haradh. No outside assistance is allowed on the marathon stage so competitors must conserve their tyres and machines in order to complete the challenging two days without incurring a penalty.

                Provisional Results Stage Nine – 2020 Dakar Rally

                1. Pablo Quintanilla (CHL), Husqvarna, 3:30:33
                2. Toby Price (AUS), KTM, 3:32:27 +1:54
                3. Joan Barreda (ESP), Honda, 3:33:15 +2:42
                4. Ricky Brabec (USA), Honda, 3:34:28 +3:55
                5. Ross Branch (BWA), KTM, 3:36:03 +5:30
                Other KTM
                7. Luciano Benavides (ARG), KTM, 3:36:41 +6:08
                10. Matthias Walkner (AUT), KTM, 4:40:39 +4:17
                25. Mario Patrao (POR), KTM, 3:57:28 +26:55

                Provisional Standings (after stage nine) – 2020 Dakar Rally

                1. Ricky Brabec (USA), Honda, 31:59:29
                2. Pablo Quintanilla (CHL), Husqvarna, 32:20:22 +20:53
                3. Toby Price (AUS), KTM, 32:26:12 +26:43
                4. Joan Barreda (ARG), Honda, 32:27:45 +28:16
                5. Jose Ignacio Cornejo (CHL), Honda, 32:28:58 +29:29
                Other KTM
                6. Matthias Walkner (AUT), KTM, 32:36:45 +37:16
                7. Luciano Benavides (ARG), KTM, 32:40:40 +41:11
                9. Skyler Howes (USA), KTM, 33:23:53 +1:24:24
                10. Stefan Svitko (SVK), KTM, 33:30:04 +1:30:35
                35. Mario Patrao (POR), KTM, 39:12:06 +7:12:37

                NATHAN WATSON IN COMMAND ON FRENCH SAND

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                The penultimate stop of the CFS: Championnat de France des Sables saw competitors travel to the south west of France, near Bordeaux, for round five. A mixture of a high-speed sandy beach and rough dunes ensured a thorough and demanding test for all at Grayan-et-L’Hopital. High tides resulted in the original three-hour race distance being cut short to just over two hours.

                Disappointed with missing out on victory last time out at Hossegor, Watson was determined to return to his winning ways at Grayan-et-L’Hopital. A course he favours, the young British rider wasted no time in positioning himself at the head of the field. Claiming a top-five start, he powered his KTM 450 SX-F into the lead on the opening lap.

                Comfortable out front he set the pace, pulling one minute and 20 seconds clear of his rivals as the race entered its latter stages. However, unaware that organisers had cut the race distance from three hours to just over two because of a turning tide, Watson still completed his three scheduled fuel stops. Without risk of losing position, he went on to win by almost 50 seconds.

                Nathan Watson: “Overall, I had a really great race today. As beach races go, this one went pretty much perfectly. I’m not sure what it is about this place but I enjoy coming here and love the mixture of open high-speed beach and rough sections in the surrounding forest. We made some changes to the bike to allow for more power and speed and that helped me get a good start. I was about top five, but made some quick overtakes and hit the front on the opening lap. I was able to lead every lap and felt comfortable controlling the pace. Towards the end the organisers cut the race short. I could have avoided an extra fuel stop to save time, but I had already done my three stops at that point, so although I lost time there thankfully it all worked out ok. It’s the final push now towards Enduropale du Touquet. I feel in a good place and go there confident and focused on defending my crown.”

                Once again proving himself as the fastest starter in the series, Chapeliere recorded another holeshot on his KTM 450 SX-F. Settling into a battle with the leading three riders, the Frenchman fought hard for a podium result during the 11-lap race. However, unaware that the race distance was reduced, Camille unnecessarily took his final fuel stop costing him precious time. Unable to recover, he frustratingly had to settle for fourth, just missing out on a top-three result by one minute.

                Camille Chapeliere: “I feel like a podium result was possible today, so I’m disappointed a little with fourth. I was having a good race, battling for the top three all the way through. I got the holeshot and put myself in a good position. But towards the end of the race nobody told my team that it had been shortened and as a result I did an extra fuel stop, which cost me a better result. It’s frustrating, but it is what it is. With le Touquet next, I’ve shown this year that my starts are good and my speed is strong, so I’ll go there wanting to settle for nothing less than a podium result.”

                The CFS: Championnat de France des Sables concludes with round seven at Enduropale du Touquet on 2 February.

                Results - CFS: Championnat de France des Sables 2019/20 - Round 6: Grayan-et-L’Hopital

                1. Nathan Watson (GBR), KTM, 11 laps, 2:17.750
                2. Todd Kellett (GBR), Yamaha, 2:18.11.260 +49.510
                3. Milko Potisek (FRA), Yamaha, 2:19:08.530 +1:46.780
                4. Camille Chapeliere (FRA) KTM, 2:20:09.170 +2:47.420
                5. Richard Fura (FRA), Yamaha, 2:24.39.880 +7:18.130
                Other KTM
                6. Jeremy Hauquier (FRA), KTM, 2:17:46.780 +13:52.480

                Championship Standings - CFS: Championnat de France des Sables 2019/20 (Round 6)

                1. Nathan Watson (GBR) KTM, 720pts
                2. Todd Kellett (GBR), Yamaha, 645pts
                3. Camille Chapeliere (FRA), KTM, 556pts
                4. Jeremy Hauquier (FRA), KTM, 478pts
                5. Damien Prevot (FRA), Kawasaki, 455pts

                RED BULL KTM ROCKED BY THE DEATH OF PAULO GONCALVES

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                The start of the second half of the 2020 Dakar Rally has been overshadowed by the untimely death of Paulo Goncalves – the experienced rally racer who for many years has competed shoulder-to-shoulder with Red Bull KTM Factory Racing and its riders.

                Casting a dark shadow over the 741-kilometre stage, the experienced 40-year-old Portuguese racer was competing in his 13th Dakar.

                As a mark of respect, tomorrow’s stage eight from Wadi Al-Dawasir to Wadi Al-Dawasir has been cancelled, for the motorcycle class, by event organisers ASO.

                The Red Bull KTM Rally team and all at KTM wish Paulo’s family, team and friends their sincerest condolences.

                Jordi Viladoms – KTM Rally Team Manager: “It has been an extremely sad day for the rally family and of course we send our condolences to Paulo’s family and friends. He was very much loved in the paddock – not only a great rider but also an amazing person and a legend of our sport. Obviously, the news has shocked us deeply, but no one more so than Toby, who was the first to reach Paulo after his crash. We are thankful that in respect for Paulo’s loved ones, and to pay tribute to a great man, tomorrow’s stage will be cancelled for the motorcycles. A day without racing will give all riders the chance to remember Paulo and clear their heads before continuing on Tuesday. Of course, we all hope for a safe finish to the event.”

                TROY LEE DESIGNS/RED BULL KTM’S BRANDON HARTRANFT EARNS FIRST-CAREER 250SX PODIUM

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                ST. LOUIS, Mo. – It was an exciting night for Brandon Hartranft and the Troy Lee Designs/Red Bull KTM Factory Racing Team as the 250SX West rider earned his first-career podium finish on Saturday night with an impressive third-place at Round 2 of the 2020 AMA Supercross Championship in St. Louis, Missouri. 

                Things didn’t quite go to plan for reigning 450SX Champion Cooper Webb, who came into the weekend still fighting a lingering illness from the previous round. After qualifying in 14th, Webb lined up in 450SX Heat 1, where he got off to a fourth-place start aboard the KTM 450 SX-F FACTORY EDITION. He rode a solid pace throughout the heat to ultimately secure a fourth-place transfer into the Main Event. In the Main, Webb didn’t get the best start as he rounded the opening lap in 15th. Despite being under the weather, he dug deep and charged ahead to ultimately salvage 12th for the night.

                Cooper Webb: “Tonight definitely didn’t end up how I had wanted it to. I struggled all day to get comfortable and unfortunately, I was just not able to make it happen tonight. We are going to regroup, work on getting healthy and hopefully get back up on the podium next weekend in Anaheim.”

                Webb’s teammate, Marvin Musquin, will miss the entire 2020 AMA Supercross Championship due to a leg injury sustained during the off-season. Musquin recently underwent surgery to repair his left knee and he is now concentrating on intense therapy to heal over the next few months.

                In the 250SX Western Regional division, Troy Lee Designs/Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Brandon Hartranft powered his KTM 250 SX-F to a top three start in the Main Event, where he set himself up in a favorable top-five position early on. He moved into podium contention with five laps to go and he held strong in the final laps to ultimately secure a career-best finish of third.

                Brandon Hartranft: “Honestly, I’m still in shock about what happened tonight, this podium couldn’t have come at a better time for me. The team and I have put in a lot of work this off-season and I definitely couldn’t have done this without them!”

                Next Race: Anaheim, California – January 18, 2020

                Results 450SX Class – St. Louis 
                1. Ken Roczen (GER), Honda, 24 laps
                2. Justin Barcia (USA), Yamaha, +4.794
                3. Jason Anderson (USA), Husqvarna, +8.742
                Other KTM
                9. Blake Baggett (USA), KTM
                12. Cooper Webb (USA), KTM
                15. Justin Bogle (USA), KTM
                22. Martin Davalos (ECQ), KTM

                Standings 450SX Class 2020 after 2 of 17 rounds
                1. Barcia, 49 points
                2. Roczen, 43
                3. Cianciarulo, 39
                Other KTM
                6. Baggett, 33
                7. Webb, 32

                Results 250SX West Class – St. Louis 
                1. Austin Forkner (USA), Kawasaki, 18 laps
                2. Justin Cooper (USA), Yamaha, +1.639
                3. Brandon Hartranft (USA), KTM, +17.560
                Other KTM
                10. Derek Drake (USA), KTM

                Standings 250SX West Class 2020 after 2 of 10 rounds
                1. Cooper, 49 points
                2. Forkner, 44
                3. Hartranft, 37
                OTHER KTM
                8. Drake, 28

                RED BULL KTM READY TO RACE DAKAR WEEK TWO

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                As always at the Dakar, racing has been unpredictable. With organisers presenting all competitors with one of the toughest routes in recent years, navigation, endurance and machine reliability have all come into play in deciding each day’s results.

                Despite some mixed fortunes during the first half of the race, Toby Price’s pace is unquestionable. With two stage wins, the reigning champion has shown he means business and, lying third in the standings, the Australian is still very much in the hunt for overall victory.

                Matthias Walkner has shown both maturity and a strong pace in Saudi Arabia. The Austrian rider’s consistency has paid off, and with the toughest six stages left to race he is confident of a strong final result. Currently sixth in the standings, just eight minutes down on Price, Matthias knows the most critical stages are still to come.

                Riding in only his third Dakar Rally, Luciano Benavides has also maintained a solid pace, no matter the terrain. Making the minimum of errors despite having raced for over 24 hours, the young Argentinian lies seventh in the overall standings and is fully focused on fighting for his best Dakar result to date.

                Jordi Viladoms – KTM Rally Team Manager: “Up until now the rally has been incredibly tough, especially in terms of the navigation. With so many pistes and a mixture of terrain, competitors have found it very difficult to know which route to follow. On the long stages this makes things extremely tiring and the riders have to focus for so long that mistakes and crashes can happen. It’s nothing new and we are used to this at the Dakar.

                “Luckily all the riders are in a position where they can attack on the second week. We unfortunately lost Sam of course, which was a shame as the terrain we’re facing now often favours him. Toby, Matthias and Luciano are all in good positions and the gaps are manageable – we just need to stay focused as a team and work out our strategy for the important days to come. This time last year, Toby was very close to stopping the race due to his injury. This year he has some stage wins and definitely has the pace to challenge for the win.

                “On the sportive side, the race has been a huge success. We were promised tough terrain and navigation and that is certainly what the organisers have given us. I think it is very good for the sport and we have a lot more to explore here in Saudi Arabia over the next few years. Looking ahead, we will have a lot more of the stages ridden in the dunes but there are still some more technical, rocky sections that will test everyone. I think the marathon stage will be the real decider in this year’s race – at the end of stage 11 we should know who has a good chance to take the overall win on the final day."

                The six final days of racing at the 2020 Dakar Rally continue with the 741-kilometre stage seven. Including the longest timed special of the event at 546 kilometres, the mixed-terrain leg will lead riders south from Riyadh to Wadi Al Dawasir. Navigation will again prove incredibly tough with riders also battling fatigue on the extensive route.

                Provisional Standings (after stage six) – 2020 Dakar Rally

                1. Ricky Brabec (USA), Honda, 23:43:47
                2. Pablo Quintanilla (CHL), Husqvarna, 24:04:43 +20:56
                3. Toby Price (AUS), KTM, 24:09:26 +25:39
                4. Jose Ignacio Cornejo (CHL), Honda, 24:09:28 +25:41
                5. Joan Barreda (ARG), Honda, 24:16:45 +32:58
                Other KTM
                6. Matthias Walkner (AUT), KTM, 24:17:26 +33:39
                7. Luciano Benavides (ARG), KTM, 24:22:49 +39:02
                8. Skyler Howes (USA), KTM, 24:48:37 +1:04:50
                9. Stefan Svitko (SVK), KTM, 24:51:36 +1:07:49
                37. Mario Patrao (POR), KTM, 30:02:04 +6:18:17

                MATTHIAS WALKNER CLAIMS THIRD ON STAGE SIX OF 2020 DAKAR RALLY

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                The organisers set out to test competitors on the final leg of racing before the rest day with a long 830-kilometre stage incorporating a 477-kilometre special ridden entirely in sand. Riders had to conserve their fuel, their machines as well as their energy on what many are calling the toughest stage of the rally so far.

                2018 Dakar Champion Matthias Walkner once again put in a superb ride, maintaining a strong pace throughout the long desert stage to ultimately place third fastest, less than three minutes down on the stage winner. In keeping to a solid yet consistent speed, the Austrian was able to move through the field without making any mistakes. Going into Saturday’s rest day, Matthias lies sixth overall in the provisional overall standings.

                Matthias Walkner: “It was a very intense stage today – very long and maybe 80 percent full gas the whole way. It was tough both physically and mentally and I’m glad of the rest day tomorrow. My pace was good today, I felt comfortable and didn’t make any mistakes. With the first half of the rally done I think we are in good shape – everyone is really fast this year and it’s going to be close. The goal, as always, is to make it safely to the end, so hopefully I’ll have a good second half to the rally.”

                Argentinian Luciano Benavides was the eighth rider to enter the timed special on stage six and as such had the advantage of being able to chase down the riders ahead. Navigating well, while pushing hard, the FIM Junior Cross-Country Rallies World Champion closed in to around three minutes of the leader at the final checkpoint, completing the stage in an excellent fifth place.

                Luciano Benavides: “The first part of the stage today was really nice – I enjoyed it a lot. My brother caught me and we were riding together for a good while. It was a tough stage, like every stage so far. It’s really good to finish fifth, which sets me up well for the next half of the rally. I’m pleased with my riding and the bike feels great – I’ve really found a good rhythm this year.”

                Day five winner Toby Price had the unenviable task of leading the motorcycle class out into the longest timed special of the rally so far. Despite the disadvantage, Price rode impeccably, carrying good speed over the Saudi sand and navigating well at the front. With the best part of the stage complete, a technical issue forced the Australian to stop. Price lost around 10 minutes and finished 11th fastest on the stage. However, with six days of racing remaining, Price still lies in a provisional third overall and is fully focused on regaining the lead of the rally.

                Toby Price: “It’s been a long stage today with long liaisons, definitely one of the toughest so far. Leading out was going really well for most of the day – I was navigating good, my pace was good, but then at about 390 kilometres I had an issue and had no choice but to stop. Luckily another rider was able to help me out and I got going again. I lost some time, which is frustrating but we’re only at the halfway point now and there’s a long way to go.”

                KTM Factory Racing's Mario Patrao completed the long stage six in 33rd position. The popular Portuguese rider now sits in 37th overall and looks forward to the second half of the 12-stage event.

                With six days of racing complete, Saturday offers a rest day for all competitors at the bivouac in Riyadh. The rally continues on Sunday with the 741-kilometre stage seven to Wadi Al Dawasir.

                Provisional Results Stage Six – 2020 Dakar Rally

                1. Ricky Brabec (USA), Honda, 4:36:28
                2. Joan Barreda (ESP), Honda, 4:38:02 +1:34
                3. Matthias Walkner (AUT), KTM, 4:39:13 +2:45
                4. Pablo Quintanilla (CHL), Husqvarna 4:41:23 +4:55
                5. Luciano Benavides (ARG), KTM, 4:41:30 +5:02
                Other KTM
                9. Stefan Svitko (SVK), KTM, 4:47:24 +10:56
                10. Skyler Howes (USA), KTM, 4:51:31 +15:03
                11. Toby Price (AUS), KTM, 4:53:01 +16:33
                33. Mario Patrao (POR), KTM, 5:27:00 +50:32

                Provisional Standings (after stage six) – 2020 Dakar Rally

                1. Ricky Brabec (USA), Honda, 23:43:47
                2. Pablo Quintanilla (CHL), Husqvarna, 24:04:43 +20:56
                3. Toby Price (AUS), KTM, 24:09:26 +25:39
                4. Jose Ignacio Cornejo (CHL), Honda, 24:09:28 +25:41
                5. Joan Barreda (ARG), Honda, 24:16:45 +32:58
                Other KTM
                6. Matthias Walkner (AUT), KTM, 24:17:26 +33:39
                7. Luciano Benavides (ARG), KTM, 24:22:49 +39:02
                8. Skyler Howes (USA), KTM, 24:48:37 +1:04:50
                9. Stefan Svitko (SVK), KTM, 24:51:36 +1:07:49
                37. Mario Patrao (POR), KTM, 30:02:04 +6:18:17

                PRICE AND SUNDERLAND FINISH TOP 10 ON DAKAR STAGE FOUR

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                Following the shortened stage three, day four of the 2020 Dakar Rally saw riders leave Neom and head east to Al-‘Ula. Racing over fast, rock-strewn tracks, riders had to focus intently on their road books to avoid mistakes. With the most challenging terrain and navigation found during the last 50 kilometres, the stage was a true test of endurance for the competitors, who raced for close to four and a half hours.

                FIM Cross-Country Rallies World Champion Sam Sunderland faced a tough start to his fourth day at this year’s Dakar. Finishing 15th on the previous stage meant the British rider was forced to chase down and overtake several riders ahead of him in order to make up valuable minutes on the leaders. Despite clouds of dust impairing his vision, and speed, for the first half of the special, Sam kept his head down and was able to push harder over the final 150 kilometres. Fastest on the stage, a five-minute penalty imposed afterward relegated Sunderland to eighth in the provisional results.

                Sam Sunderland: “I really had to work hard today. Starting so late there was a lot of dust over the first half of the stage, but luckily I was able to pass a group of riders right before the refuelling stop and after that I could really push on. I kept a good rhythm and concentrated on my notes because navigation was really tricky again today. It’s been a really difficult, difficult day but in the end I was able to bring it home safely and with a good time.”

                Putting in a consistent pace throughout today’s stage, Toby Price finished as sixth fastest, just less than three minutes behind the day’s winner. Fourth overall going into stage five, Price will enjoy a strong start position tomorrow and aims to chase down the riders ahead.

                Toby Price: “It’s been a good solid day’s riding for me, I made a few mistakes but nothing major. I don’t want to bash myself up or bend the bike so I’ve just tried to ride consistently and stay in touch with the other guys. We’re still in contention and there’s still a long way to go.”

                Luciano Benavides showed good speed on the first half of the day’s special, carefully navigating his way through the fast, rocky tracks and canyons. A couple of small mistakes unfortunately cost him some time and upset his rhythm for the final third of the stage. The young Argentinian still sits eighth overall however and is keen to maintain his form on the run into the dunes on Thursday’s stage five.

                Luciano Benavides: “I found it quite tough today – the navigation was really tricky, especially as the speeds were high over quite rocky tracks. I made a few mistakes and had one small crash too, which lost me some time. I’m a little disappointed with my position, but with tomorrow looking like quite a similar type of stage my plan is to focus, stay safe and try to finish in a good position.”

                Enjoying a strong pace on the high-speed tracks leaving Neom, Matthias Walkner worked his way up to fourth by kilometre-243. The Austrian then made a couple of errors on his road book, which unfortunately cost him over 10 minutes due to needing to re-find his way. Feeling fit and happy with his KTM 450 RALLY’s performance however, Walkner knows he has a good chance to make up that time on tomorrow’s 353-kilometre special.

                Matthias Walkner: “Everything was going well today right up until kilometre-290. I missed a couple of notes in the road book and ended up losing a lot of time. It’s frustrating when you can ride really well for five hours and then such a small mistake can cost you so much time. Thankfully, I’m here safe at the finish line because the stage was really fast today with a lot of rocks. The race is long, so I’ll continue to focus and do my best every day.”

                Stage five of the 2020 Dakar Rally will take riders from Al-‘Ula to Ha’il. The 564-kilometre route includes a timed special of 353 kilometres that will cover a mixture of dirt and rocks before opening out into the dunes for the latter half of the stage.

                Provisional Results Stage Four – 2020 Dakar Rally

                1. Jose Ignacio Cornejo (CHL), Honda, 4:24:51
                2. Kevin Benavides (ARG), Honda, 4:25:26 +35 seconds
                3. Ross Branch (BWA), KTM, 4:25:46 +55 seconds
                4. Paulo Goncalves (POR), Hero, 4:27:02 +2:11
                5. Ricky Brabec (USA), Honda, 4:27:39 +2.48
                Other KTM
                6. Toby Price (AUS), KTM, 4:27:50 +2:59
                8. Sam Sunderland (GBR), KTM, 4:29:40 +4:49
                20 Luciano Benavides (ARG), KTM, 4:39:49 +14:58
                26. Matthias Walkner (AUT), KTM, 4:48:40 +23:49
                42. Mario Patrao (POR), KTM, 5:21:29 +56:38

                Provisional Standings (after stage four) – 2020 Dakar Rally

                1. Ricky Brabec (USA), Honda, 15:06:43
                2. Kevin Benavides (ARG), Honda, 15:09:13 +2:30
                3. Jose Ignacio Cornejo (CHL), Honda, 15:15:14 +8:31
                4. Toby Price (AUS), KTM, 15:18:52 +12:09
                5. Pablo Quintanilla (CHL), Husqvarna, 15:24:35 +17:52
                Other KTM
                6. Sam Sunderland (GBR), KTM, 15:25:54 +19:11
                8. Luciano Benavides (ARG), KTM, 15:33:13 +26:30
                9. Matthias Walkner (AUT), KTM, 15:33:46 +27:03
                43. Mario Patrao (POR), KTM, 19:47:54 +4:41:11

                MATTHIAS WALKNER THIRD OVERALL AFTER DEMANDING DAKAR RALLY STAGE THREE

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                Marking the second half of the event’s Super Marathon stage, day three at the 2020 Dakar Rally proved a tough one for all competitors. The 504-kilometre looped stage featured 427 kilometres of timed special that wound its way through the canyons and up into the mountains in the north of the country.

                A GPS issue that affected all competitors and resulted in many of the front runners being unable to find a waypoint resulted in the event organisers taking the results from kilometre-389, rather than the final 427-kilometre mark as originally planned.

                Eighth to enter the day’s stage, Matthias Walkner completed the majority of the special without issue. The experienced Austrian racer chose to focus on his road book and navigation rather than push too hard on the technical terrain and risk mistakes. The decision paid off for the 2018 Dakar champion who ultimately posted the fourth-quickest time of the day to move up to third overall in the provisional standings.

                Matthias Walkner: “I rode well today so I’m happy about that and the bike is performing really well too, which is great. Right from the start today, navigation was really tricky and you have to concentrate on the road book a lot. I came close to hitting some big rocks hidden in the sand today – it’s difficult to find the right balance between maintaining good speed and the navigation. The missing waypoint caught everyone out so that caused some issues toward the end of the stage. All-in-all I feel good and I’m looking forward to tomorrow.”

                Also making the most of his experience when the going gets tough, Toby Price completed the shortened stage as fifth fastest, just seconds down on teammate Walkner. The stage one winner moves up to sixth in the general rankings and will enjoy a strong start position for Wednesday’s stage four.

                Toby Price: “It’s been a tough day, but not too bad. Things were going well in the morning – a few mistakes here and there but nothing too bad. I just tried to stay on two wheels, ride safe and bring it home. Obviously the issue towards the end threw us all a bit, but it’s nice that the organisers acknowledged that quickly and rectified the results. The stage was really beautiful – lots of canyons and camels – I’m feeling good and keen to get going again tomorrow.”

                Continuing to set a solid, consistent pace, Luciano Benavides put in an excellent ride on stage three to finish as seventh fastest. Despite a couple of navigational mistakes and an injury to his hand, the young Argentinian brought his KTM 450 RALLY home safely, just minutes behind teammates Walkner and Price. Luciano now sits seventh in the provisional overall standings.

                Luciano Benavides: “It was a tricky day today, I felt good for the first half and only made one small mistake. The bike is feeling really good here in Saudi Arabia, we have it set up very well for the changes in terrain and that helps to give me a little more confidence. Unfortunately, when everyone got lost with the missing waypoint a stone flew up from another rider and hit my hand – I’m hoping it’s not too badly hurt and I’m ok for tomorrow.”

                Second on stage two, Sam Sunderland found himself opening the day’s special after overtaking the early leader. Navigating well throughout the mixed terrain, Sam enjoyed a strong pace right until the neutralisation. A small mistake then cost the reigning FIM World Champion a number of minutes before then being the first to encounter the GPS issue later on. Despite his challenges, Sunderland posted the 14th fastest time and lies ninth in the provisional overall standings.

                Sam Sunderland: “The stage didn’t start too well for me as I had a small issue with my GPS, but after that I was able to push on and made my way to the front. I think I did a good job of opening the stage and didn’t make too many mistakes. After the refuelling I was the first to come across the missing waypoint and struggled for a long time to work it out, the other riders caught me there and it was a bit chaotic until we worked it out. Thankfully, that has all been sorted now and I can concentrate on winning back some time tomorrow.”

                Stage four of the 2020 Dakar Rally will present another long day in the saddle for riders. From Neom, a liaison travelling south along the coast of the Red Sea is then followed by a 453-kilometre timed special that will include a mixture of sandy pistes and faster, gravel tracks. After a total of 672 kilometres, competitors will reach the bivouac at Al-‘Ula.

                Provisional Results Stage Three – 2020 Dakar Rally

                1. Ricky Brabec (USA), Honda, 3:29:31
                2. Jose Ignacio Cornejo (CHL), Honda, 3:35:27 +5:56
                3. Kevin Benavides (ARG), Honda, 3:36:53 +7:22
                4. Matthias Walkner (AUT), KTM, 3:37:44 +8:13
                5. Toby Price (AUS), KTM, 3:38:06 +8:35
                Other KTM
                7. Luciano Benavides (ARG), KTM, 3:42:01 +12:30
                14. Sam Sunderland (GBR), KTM, 3:50:52 +21:21
                103. Mario Patrao (POR), KTM, 5:52:03 +2:22:32

                Provisional Standings (after stage three) – 2020 Dakar Rally

                1. Ricky Brabec (USA), Honda, 10:39:04
                2. Kevin Benavides (ARG), Honda, 10:43:47 +4:43
                3. Matthias Walkner (AUT), KTM, 10:45:06 +6:02
                4. Joan Barreda (ESP), Honda 10:50:06 +11:02
                5. Jose Ignacio Cornejo (CHL), Honda, 10:50:23 +11:19
                Other KTM
                6. Toby Price (AUS), KTM, 10:51:02 +11:58
                7. Luciano Benavides (ARG), KTM, 10:53:24 +14:20
                9. Sam Sunderland (GBR), KTM, 10:56:14 +17:10
                45. Mario Patrao (POR), KTM, 14:26:25 +3:47:21

                SUNDERLAND TAKES OVERALL RALLY LEAD WITH RUNNER-UP FINISH ON DAKAR STAGE TWO

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                Stage two at the 2020 Dakar Rally presented riders with several new challenges. The pre-coloured road books used for the first time this year were only given to competitors 25 minutes before the start of the timed special. Also, with the day marking the first half of the event’s Super Marathon stage, riders were only allowed 10 minutes to work on their bikes at the end of the day, with no outside assistance permitted.

                As the fifth rider to enter the day’s 367-kilometre special, Sam Sunderland was able to maximise his advantage and push right from the start. The 2019 FIM Cross-Country Rallies World Champion was able to improve his position throughout that stage to ultimately post the second-fastest time. Sam now enjoys a lead of just over one minute in the provisional overall standings.

                Sam Sunderland: “It was a really tough day today and it felt very long. There was a huge mix of terrain with high speed tracks and then slower technical sections. In and out of the canyons there were a lot of lines visible and that made navigation more of a challenge. I made a couple of mistakes, but I think everyone did out there today. All-in-all though I had a good run, just trying to stick to a steady rhythm and build up my pace as the race goes on.”

                Luciano Benavides continues to show great pace and consistency at this year’s event. The young Argentinian, in only his third Dakar, placed fifth on the day’s special to elevate himself to seventh in the overall standings. With a strong start position for stage three, Benavides is confident of another good result.

                Luciano Benavides: “It’s been a good day for me – I finished inside the top five and I’m really happy with my rhythm here in Saudi. I enjoyed the stage today but came very close to crashing at one point. Luckily, I was able to stay on and from there I decided to bring the bike home safely and make sure it is good for tomorrow.”

                Despite being the third competitor into today’s stage, Matthias Walkner was able to use his skill and experience to carefully navigate the technically demanding route, making the minimum of errors to complete the stage in a solid eighth place. Now lying an excellent fourth overall, the Austrian rider will enjoy an advantageous start position for the second half of the Super Marathon stage.

                Matthias Walkner: “I had quite a good day today – the navigation was tough but I was able to push on from the start and at about 45 kilometres I was able to catch Toby. From there I opened the piste to the halfway point. We then rode in a group of four until the finish, which can be tricky as the dust from any riders in front makes it difficult to see stones and rocks hidden in the soft sand. Thankfully I was able to look after the bike and it’s all ready to go for tomorrow.”

                Winner of the first day, Toby Price had the unenviable task of opening stage two. That, combined with the limited time to acquaint himself with the road book, made navigating the stage extremely tricky from the front of the pack. Despite the disadvantages, the reigning champion put in a good ride to 15th place and now lies ninth in the provisional overall standings, seven minutes and 34 seconds down on Sunderland.

                Toby Price: “Today was always going to be tough, leading out from the start without having had much time to read the road book. The stage went ok, I lost some time to the others but the most important thing is I looked after my bike and the tyres so should be in good shape to close down on the leaders again tomorrow. There’s still a long, long way to go, but the bike is working great, things are looking good and I’m happy.”

                After a tough day in the Saudi Arabian sand, KTM Factory Racing’s Mario Patrao completed stage two in 41st place. An error early on cost the Portuguese rider some time and he was then forced to ride in a group until the finish. Despite the challenging day, Mario was able to bring his KTM 450 RALLY home in one piece and now looks forward to stage three.

                Mario Patrao: “It was a difficult stage for me today, I made a mistake at kilometre six and was then caught by some other competitors. Riding in dust for the rest of the stage was really tricky as it’s so difficult to see any rocks or other dangers. To stay safe, I hung back a little, which cost me some time. Overall, the bike is good and I’m ready for tomorrow.”

                Tuesday’s stage three of the 2020 Dakar Rally will see riders complete a looped course starting and finishing at the city of Neom. Of the 504 kilometres covered, 427 will be timed special, leading competitors towards the border with Jordon and rising to the highest point in this year’s rally at an altitude of 1,400 metres before returning to the bivouac.

                Provisional Results Stage Two – 2020 Dakar Rally

                1. Ross Branch (BWA), KTM, 3:39:10
                2. Sam Sunderland (GBR), KTM, 3:40:34 +1:24
                3. Pablo Quintanilla (CHI), Husqvarna, 3:41:31 +2:21
                4. Kevin Benavides (ARG), Honda, 3:42:50 +3:40
                5. Luciano Benavides (ARG), KTM, 3:42:54 +3:44
                Other KTM
                8. Matthias Walkner (AUT), KTM, 3:45:09 +5:59
                15. Toby Price (AUS), KTM, 3:51:23 +12:13
                41. Mario Patrao (POR), KTM, 4:27:02 +47:52

                Provisional Standings (after stage two) – 2020 Dakar Rally

                1. Sam Sunderland (GBR), KTM, 7:05:22
                2. Pablo Quintanilla (CHI), Husqvarna, 7:06:40 +1:18
                3. Kevin Benavides (ARG), Honda, 7:06:54 +1:32
                4. Matthias Walkner (AUT), KTM, 7:07:22 +2:00
                5. Ricky Brabec (USA), Honda, 7:09:33 +4:11
                Other KTM
                6. Ross Branch (BWA), KTM, 7:09:41 +4:19
                7. Luciano Benavides (ARG), KTM, 7:11:23 +6:01
                9. Toby Price (AUS), KTM, 7:12:56 +7:34
                39. Mario Patrao (POR), KTM, 8:34:27 +1:29:00

                TOBY PRICE WINS CHALLENGING STAGE ONE OF THE 2020 DAKAR RALLY

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                The opening day of the 2020 Dakar Rally presented riders with a huge challenge right from the start. Comprising 433 kilometres of liaison and a 319-kilometre timed special, the gruelling route led competitors north from Jeddah along the Red Sea coast to Al Wajh. With a mixture of fast, rocky pistes and soft sand dunes, the first day of racing in Saudi Arabia gave the riders a taste of what is to come in this new chapter of the Dakar.

                Carrying the number one plate, reigning champion Toby Price had the advantageous position of being the 23rd rider to enter the day’s stage. The Aussie star immediately pushed hard from the start, posting the second fastest time to the first waypoint. A small issue with his navigation equipment looked set to reduce Toby’s pace with a seized road book making navigation difficult. Thankfully he was able to tag on to the back of teammate Walkner and the pair brought their KTM 450 RALLY machines home safely and in good time, with Price fastest overall.

                Toby Price: “I had a really good day today up until about 140 kilometres where my road book started to play up a bit. Something had got in there and jammed the rollers and so I was left without a road book for a while. Luckily, I caught Matthias after he lost a little time and I was able to stay with him towards the finish. My result looks good on paper, but it turned out to be quite a tricky day. I’m also opening the stage tomorrow, so hopefully that’ll go well, too.”

                2018 champion Matthias Walkner also made a great start to his 2020 Dakar campaign, safely completing the long stage in third place. After dropping down to fifth midway through the timed special, Walkner was able to regroup and push on toward the finish to ultimately clock in just two minutes and 40 seconds behind teammate Price.

                Matthias Walkner: “It took me a while to get used to things today, maybe because so many things are different here in terms of the terrain and navigation. For the first 80 kilometres I took things quite steady, it was quite stony and easy to make a mistake. After that I found my rhythm, especially in the dunes, and was able to make up some time. I was quite surprised with third position although it doesn’t give me the best start for tomorrow, but I’m happy and we’ve got a long way to go.”

                With the organisers really testing all riders’ navigational skills throughout the stage, Sam Sunderland knew a solid ride while maintaining a consistent pace would be key to a strong finish. A small crash in a slower rocky section couldn’t slow the 2017 Dakar Champion’s progress and he was able to carry on to complete the stage as fifth fastest, just over five minutes behind Price.

                Sam Sunderland: “Well, they certainly threw us in the deep end for our first day here in Saudi. We had a big mixture of terrains including dunes, river beds, and really technical, stony places. I did have a small fall early on but luckily I didn’t hurt myself or damage the bike. It was tricky to adapt to the new road book and terrain but that is the same for everyone. I’m happy to get the first day done, but we’ve still got a long way to go.”

                Making his way to the head of the field by the first waypoint, Luciano Benavides rode a fantastic stage one, opening the remainder of the stage. Despite laying the first tyre tracks in the Saudi sand, the young Argentinian maintained a solid pace, making very few errors to post the eighth-fastest time at the finish. Now with a strong start position for tomorrow’s ‘Super Marathon’ stage, Benavides is confident of another good result.

                Luciano Benavides: “I had an amazing day today – after the first checkpoint I found myself opening the stage. It was such a good way to start the event as it was my first time opening a stage at the Dakar. I had to ride through a lot of dust at first to pass 10 riders in front of me, after that I felt really good and was able to finish the special without making too many mistakes. The bike felt incredible in this terrain so I’m really happy and looking forward to tomorrow.”

                KTM Factory Racing’s Mario Patrao successfully completed stage one in 41st position.

                Stage two of the 2020 Dakar Rally, the shortest of the event, Leaves Al Wajh and heads north to Neom. Covering a total distance of 393 kilometres, the stage includes a short 26-kilometre liaison and a timed special of 367 kilometres. The day marks the first half of the event’s ‘Super Marathon’ stage – riders will only have 10 minutes to work on their bikes at the bivouac after the day’s racing.

                Provisional Results Stage One – 2020 Dakar Rally
                1. Toby Price (AUS), KTM, 3:19:33
                2. Ricky Brabec (USA), Honda, 3:21:38 +2:05
                3. Matthias Walkner (AUT), KTM, 3:22:13 +2:40
                4. Kevin Benavides (ARG), Honda, 3:24:04 +4:31
                5. Sam Sunderland (GBR), KTM, 3:24:48 +5:15
                Other KTM
                8. Luciano Benavides (ARG), KTM, 3:28:29 +8:56
                41. Mario Patrao (POR), KTM, 4:07:20 +47:47

                BLAZUSIAK TAKES SUPERENDURO CHAMPIONSHIP LEAD WITH DOMINANT WIN IN GERMANY

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                Riders faced another tight and technical track for round two of the FIM SuperEnduro World Championship, held at the Sachsen Arena in Germany. Multiple log hazards and rock gardens created a gruelling course that required maximum focus in order to secure a strong result.

                Runner-up at the opening round, Taddy Blazusiak knew he had to claw back important championship points in order to stay competitive in the short five-round series. Getting his night off to a strong start, Blazusiak posted the second-fastest time in SuperPole qualifying, beaten only by teammate Jonny Walker.

                Race one started well for Blazusiak, completing the first lap in third place. With the top two riders both having problems, he took the lead and never looked back, ultimately taking the chequered flag with a huge 34-second advantage. The second race, despite the reversed grid, went very much the same way as the first – Blazusiak, riding consistently, made his way to the front leaving his rivals behind.

                The third and final race saw Blazusiak take the holeshot and instantly create a comfortable lead. Using his skill and experience to master the demanding track, the Polish ace never faltered and completed his hat-trick of first-place results to claim the overall win. Despite his main championship rival finishing second, Taddy earned enough points to move himself into the lead of the series standings with a useful 11-point advantage going into round three.

                Taddy Blazusiak: “I don’t know what to say, I’m over the moon, it’s been such an amazing night. All of the races went really well today and fell into place. You still need to earn your results though and I knew that this round would be tough. With a track like this you can’t just sprint the whole thing or you will make mistakes so I knew if I stayed consistent it would pay off. My plan was to stay safe and just ride to the limit of the bike with the minimum of errors. I’m really happy to go into round three with the championship lead. Spain is like a second home race for me, so I hope I can do the same thing there and come away with another win.”

                Fastest in SuperPole, Jonny Walker endured a tough night of racing in Riesa. Falls at the first corner in races one and two put him on the back foot for the remaining laps. A better start in the third race really let him demonstrate his pace, with the British rider fighting for the podium throughout. Despite a challenging night, Jonny was able to claim third in the overall event results. Happy with his fitness and speed, Walker now looks forward to round three.

                Jonny Walker: “Tonight was really tough. I’d be lying if I said I was happy with how things turned out, especially after showing I had the pace by claiming the SuperPole win. I have to look on the bright side though – I’m feeling really good on the bike and I’m close to being back to 100 percent fit now, too. If things go well at the next round in Spain, I know I can challenge for the win.”

                The five-round 2020 FIM SuperEnduro World Championship continues with round three in A Coruna, Spain on January 18.

                Results – 2020 SuperEnduro World Championship, Round 2

                Overall Event Classification
                1. Taddy Blazusiak (POL), KTM, 62 points
                2. Billy Bolt (GBR), Husqvarna, 46 pts
                3. Jonny Walker (GBR), KTM, 46 pts
                4. Alfredo Gomez (ESP), Husqvarna, 42 pts
                5. Blake Gutzeit (ZAF), Husqvarna, 31 pts
                Other KTM
                8. Will Hoare (GBR), KTM, 20 pts

                Prestige Race 1
                1. Taddy Blazusiak (POL), KTM, 6:48.813
                2. Alfredo Gomez (ESP), Husqvarna, 7:23.066 +34.253
                3. Jonny Walker (GBR), KTM, 7:26.617 +37.804
                4. Billy Bolt (GBR), Husqvarna, 7:37.658 +48.845
                5. Pol Tarres (ESP), Husqvarna, 7:02.163 +1 lap
                Other KTM
                7. Will Hoare (GBR), KTM, 7:06.466 +1 lap

                Prestige Race 2
                1. Taddy Blazusiak (POL), KTM, 6:55.816
                2. Billy Bolt (GBR), Husqvarna, 7:13.376 +17.560
                3. Jonny Walker (GBR), KTM, 7:13.640 +17.824
                4. Blake Gutzeit (ZAF), Husqvarna, 7:39.762 +43.946
                5. Pol Tarres (ESP), Husqvarna, 6:58.545 +1 lap
                Other KTM
                11. Will Hoare (GBR), KTM, 7:25.128 +1 lap

                Prestige Race 3
                1. Taddy Blazusiak (POL), KTM, 6:52.817
                2. Alfredo Gomez (ESP), Husqvarna, 7:06.871 +14.054
                3. Billy Bolt (GBR), Husqvarna, 7:09.880 +17.063
                4. Jonny Walker (GBR), KTM, 7:14.722 +21.905
                5. Blake Gutzeit (ZAF), Husqvarna, 7:54.072 +1:01.255
                Other KTM
                7. Will Hoare (GBR), KTM, 7:04.114 +1 lap

                Championship Standings (after round 2 of 5)
                1. Taddy Blazusiak (POL) KTM, 117 points
                2. Billy Bolt (GBR) Husqvarna, 106 pts
                3. Alfredo Gomez (ESP) Husqvarna, 87 pts
                4. Jonny Walker (GBR) KTM, 87 pts
                5. Blake Gutzeit (ZAF), Husqvarna, 60 pts
                Other KTM
                10. Will Hoare (GBR), KTM, 28 pts

                WEBB BATTLES THROUGH SICKNESS TO FINISH ON THE PODIUM AT ANAHEIM SX OPENER

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                ANAHEIM, Calif. – It was a great start to the 2020 AMA Supercross season for Cooper Webb and the Red Bull KTM Factory Racing Team as the reigning 450SX Champion secured a podium finish at Saturday’s opener in Anaheim, California despite battling through a bout of sickness all weekend.

                Webb struggled throughout the morning’s practice and qualifying sessions but he was able to dig deep and make it count as soon as the racing commenced. In 450SX Heat 2, Webb got off to a fourth-place start aboard the KTM 450 SX-F FACTORY EDITION and he battled inside the top five early on. Coming into the final lap, Webb had his sights set on a top-three finish and he brought it to fruition with a last-lap pass to overtake third.

                In the Main Event, Webb started off in sixth and he immediately began charging his way up to the front, reaching the fourth-place position by lap four. While holding off a hard-charging pack of riders behind him, Webb was able to propel himself into the podium battle and just after the halfway point, he made his move into third. Holding strong in the final laps, Webb secured the final podium position with a phenomenal ride despite feeling under the weather.

                Cooper Webb: “It’s been a struggle today with the sickness but that’s what makes this sport so gnarly, you have to be able to go out on Saturday and perform despite how you’re feeling. I’m just pumped to be on the podium, I feel like I dug deep and pushed through it tonight and it’s a good start to the season for myself and the team.” 

                Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Marvin Musquin will miss the entire 2020 AMA Supercross Championship due to a leg injury sustained during the off-season. Musquin recently underwent surgery to repair his left knee and he is now concentrating on intense therapy to heal over the next few months.

                Next Race: St. Louis, Missouri – January 11, 2020

                Results 450SX Class – Anaheim I 
                1. Justin Barcia (USA), Yamaha, 22 laps
                2. Adam Cianciarulo (USA), Kawasaki, +5.646
                3. Cooper Webb (USA), KTM, +12.693
                4. Blake Baggett (USA), KTM, +14.216
                Other KTM
                15. Martin Davalos (ECQ), KTM
                16. Justin Bogle (USA), KTM

                Standings 450SX Class 2020 after 1 of 17 rounds
                1. Barcia, 26 points
                2. Cianciarulo, 23
                3. Webb, 21 
                4. Baggett, 19 

                Results 250SX West Class – Anaheim I 
                1. Justin Cooper (USA), Yamaha
                2. Dylan Ferrandis (FRA), Yamaha
                3. Christian Craig (USA), Honda
                Other KTM
                7. Brandon Hartranft (USA), KTM
                8. Derek Drake (USA), KTM

                Standings 250SX West Class 2020 after 1 of 10 rounds
                1. Cooper, 26 points
                2. Ferrandis, 23
                3. Craig, 21
                OTHER KTM
                7. Hartranft, 15
                8. Drake, 16

                RED BULL KTM COMPLETE SHAKEDOWN TESTS AHEAD OF 2020 DAKAR RALLY

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                The 42nd edition of the Dakar Rally will present a new challenge to all competitors with a switch to the Middle East and Saudi Arabia. The KTM team have completed their pre-race tests with only administrative tasks standing between them and the race start on Sunday, January 5.

                The opening day of the event looks set to challenge the riders straight from the off, with a demanding 752-kilometre stage incorporating a 319-kilometre timed special. The route will take riders north from Jeddah, along the Red Sea coast and cover a wide variety of terrain including sand, dirt, rocky pistes and dunes. Navigation will also be a huge factor in not only this first stage but throughout the whole 12-stage event.

                Proudly riding with the Dakar number-one plate, Toby Price is physically fit and keen to get his title defence off to a strong start on Sunday. The Aussie star is feeling confident but knows the magnitude of the task ahead of both himself and his teammates.

                Toby Price: “If what we saw yesterday in the shakedown is anything to go by, the terrain is going to be quite different to what we have raced before. The sand was really soft and will make for some really tough stages. I’m hoping for some faster, hard-packed pistes too, but you can never really know what to expect. The bike is great – my mechanic and the whole team have done an amazing job as usual. I’m excited to see what the rally brings and looking forward to getting started.”

                Second to Price at the 2019 Dakar Rally, Matthias Walkner also spent the majority of last year recovering from injury. Now close to being 100 percent, the Austrian rider is looking forward to getting started and hopes to secure his second Dakar title at the end of the tough 12-stage event.

                Matthias Walkner: “It’s been good to get a taste for the terrain here. The shakedown test went really well – there was a good mixture of rocky tracks in the mountains with softer dunes at the base of the hills. From what we have seen so far, the land looks really nice. I think the event is going to be very tough, but it’s a new year, a new challenge and I’ll go out there and do my best.”

                Reigning 2019 FIM Cross-Country Rallies World Champion Sam Sunderland comes into the 2020 Dakar on form and hoping to carry his winning momentum to the dunes of Saudi Arabia. A former resident of Dubai, Sam is an experienced sand specialist and will also be aiming to secure a second win at the iconic race.

                Sam Sunderland: “It’s always good to get out on the bike and tune yourself in. The area we used was not so big and I think it won’t be a real indication of the terrain we’ll face over the course of the race. Everything went well though and things are good here in Saudi. These days before the race always seem to drag on – you’ve been working so hard on the lead up to the event and now you just want to get started. Everything is packed up and ready now, we just have to complete the admin side and then we’re off. It’s looking like it’s going to be a tough one though and I’d say there will be quite a high rate of attrition. The 12 long stages are going to be a real challenge, but the goal is the same as always – making it safely to the finish is the priority and hopefully if everything goes well, we’ll be somewhere near the front.”

                This year’s race marks the third Dakar Rally for Luciano Benavides. Crashing out in 2018, the young Argentinian went on to claim a top-10 finish at the 2019 event. With another year’s experience under his belt the FIM Junior World Champion is focused on a strong finish in Saudi Arabia.

                Luciano Benavides: “I’m really excited to be here for this new-look Dakar. The country is very different here – the culture, the people, the food. The shakedown test went well, but the terrain we saw was different to anything I have ever ridden on before, especially compared to back home in Argentina. The sand and dunes are so soft here and it’s really easy to get caught out and have a crash because it’s difficult to tell which parts are soft and which parts are harder. I think in the race, things will be different and we’ll be able to push a little harder, but it’s definitely going to be a new experience for all of us.”

                Joining the team once again for the Dakar Rally, KTM Factory Racing’s Mario Patrao is hoping for a strong result at this 42nd running of the race, while also providing an invaluable support role to his teammates on what looks to be one of the toughest editions yet.

                With just technical inspections and administration to go, the whole team are ready to race and eager to get started with stage one on Sunday.

                Jordi Viladoms – KTM Rally Team Manager: “Everything is going well here – the riders and the bikes are all ready, we’re now going through the final few steps ahead of the start of the race. We’ve been working hard with the organisers, finalising the details of the new rules and regulations that have been implemented this year and working out a good strategy. The first stage on Sunday looks like it will be tough right from the start – long, demanding with plenty of tricky navigation. Hopefully the team can claim a good result on the stage and get the rally off to the best possible start.”

                Starting January 5 from Jeddah in Saudi Arabia with a 752-kilometre stage one, the 2020 Dakar Rally will cover a total of close to 8,000 kilometres over 12 days of racing.