Post by afx on Feb 25, 2019 9:34:27 GMT -8
KTM Launches AFT Singles Race Team
Dan Bromley (left) and Shayna Texter will represent the Red Bull KTM Factory AFT Team in the Singles class. Photo: Simon Cudby
The new-look effort, the first factory effort in the Singles class, will see defending Singles Champion, Dan Bromley, teaming with Shayna Texter, with both riders piloting 450 SX-F Factory Edition machines, with KTM’s former AMA Superbike rider Chris Fillmore in the position as team manager.
“It’s a new venture for KTM, but we have a race-proven bike with Dan taking last year’s title on the KTM and two riders who are hungry to get the wins this year, said Fillmore. “It’s been non-stop work since we decided to get this team off the ground late last year, but we’re glad to see the project come to fruition. We’re excited to learn all we can and get the wheels spinning.”
Bromley’s addition to the factory team comes after the full-time carpenter took the 2018 title as a privateer, racing and sleeping out of the back of his van.
“It’s great to have a real race team behind me,” beamed Bromley. “To know now all I need to do is focus on riding fast and not all the other stuff that comes with racing is great. I’m so happy to be joining this team.”
Meanwhile, Texter has been busy training in Florida over the past three months with renowned motocross and supercross trainer Aldon Baker, and has a focus on better results in the TT races to go with her undoubted mile and half mile speed.
“I’ve suffered in the past with the TT’s and Aldon is really helping me get in the right mindset for those races,” Texter said. “The bike is excellent, I knew after 10 laps in the first test we had something special. The aim is for a sure a championship win. I’ve had a few seasons where I left some things on the table, I don’t want to do that again this year.”
Dan Bromley (left) and Shayna Texter will represent the Red Bull KTM Factory AFT Team in the Singles class. Photo: Simon Cudby
The new-look effort, the first factory effort in the Singles class, will see defending Singles Champion, Dan Bromley, teaming with Shayna Texter, with both riders piloting 450 SX-F Factory Edition machines, with KTM’s former AMA Superbike rider Chris Fillmore in the position as team manager.
“It’s a new venture for KTM, but we have a race-proven bike with Dan taking last year’s title on the KTM and two riders who are hungry to get the wins this year, said Fillmore. “It’s been non-stop work since we decided to get this team off the ground late last year, but we’re glad to see the project come to fruition. We’re excited to learn all we can and get the wheels spinning.”
Bromley’s addition to the factory team comes after the full-time carpenter took the 2018 title as a privateer, racing and sleeping out of the back of his van.
“It’s great to have a real race team behind me,” beamed Bromley. “To know now all I need to do is focus on riding fast and not all the other stuff that comes with racing is great. I’m so happy to be joining this team.”
Meanwhile, Texter has been busy training in Florida over the past three months with renowned motocross and supercross trainer Aldon Baker, and has a focus on better results in the TT races to go with her undoubted mile and half mile speed.
“I’ve suffered in the past with the TT’s and Aldon is really helping me get in the right mindset for those races,” Texter said. “The bike is excellent, I knew after 10 laps in the first test we had something special. The aim is for a sure a championship win. I’ve had a few seasons where I left some things on the table, I don’t want to do that again this year.”
