KTM UK expands motocross youth team
By Press Release on 28th Sep 18
KTM UKs Official Motocross Youth Team, the Judd Orange Brigade, is looking to increase its ranks with new team riders to compete in the 2019 Judd KTM British Youth National Championship.
The current squad of seven is due to expand to 12 to cater for two riders in each class of the series; 50cc, 65cc, 85cc small wheel, 85cc big wheel, 125cc, and 250cc.
The inaugural season of the team has been a highly successful one. With two rounds remaining in the 2018 series, three of the seven Judd Orange Brigade riders currently lead their championships with five competing for the top three places.
Team riders have also benefited from a KTM UK organised Bootcamp which saw riders get expert coaching, WP Suspension support, sports psychology sessions and media training.
The 2019 Judd Orange Brigade squad members will run under the teams extensive set-up at all BYN events and be provided with comprehensive support from KTM UK. The package includes two race machines supplied at a subsidised cost that are then complemented with a comprehensive KTM PowerParts package.
Racers will be kitted out in full KTM PowerWear and a healthy spares budget is incorporated. WP Suspension Pro Component upgrades are also available at a subsidised cost. This means that when each rider comes to each race they are primed with the best machinery beneath them. On top of this, 2019 will see an enhanced KTM Bootcamp programme to develop each riders skills.
Michelle Arnold, Judd Racing Managing Director:"Weve had a fantastic season so far and really seen our riders develop and advance throughout the championship. Being supported by KTM UK we are able to offer our squad the machines, coaching and support they need to progress and this is certainly something were looking to expand on in 2019.
"Moving forwards, it has always been the intention to have two team riders in each youth class and I'm pleased to say we're now putting this in place with KTM UK for the 2019 season. The reason to enlarge the team is to successfully manage the progression and continuity of each riders achievements. When stepping up in an age group, we need to aid the development of each riders skills whilst still challenging in every youth class.
Commenting on the developments,Matt Walker, KTM UK Managing Director:"The Judd Orange Brigade has seen a huge amount of success in a short space of time across a wide spectrum of the KTM SX range. KTM UK is committed to its READY TO RACE ethos and were taking the necessary steps to support and develop our junior team as they progress forward.
"Aside from the material support, an example of our investment in the Judd Orange Brigade is our intensive two day Bootcamp for the team at Apex Motocross in Worcestershire. Here they received advanced coaching, gained access to a WP Authorized Center to aid them with their suspension set-up, as well as enjoyed a sports psychology session and media training. It was fantastic to see the improvements throughout the Bootcamp, which was an unprecedented success. Were looking forward to the Judd Orange Brigade getting bigger and better in 2019.
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