IN
THE
WIND
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MARTINEZ ANNOUNCES RETIREMENT
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ollowing an illustrious 10-year career, FMF KTM Factory Racing
Team rider Kacy Martinez (Coy) has officially announced her retire-
ment from professional racing.
At 28 years old, Martinez has accomplished numerous career-mile-
stones and shown versatility in many disciplines of the sport. Martinez
most recently wrapped up a stellar 2018 season, claiming the AMA
EnduroCross and AMA Big 6 Grand Prix Championships. She holds 12
titles from seven major off-road racing series in the U.S.
"This has been one of the hardest decisions of my life, but after sit-
ting down with my mom, dad and husband multiple times and talking
with my boss, Antti Kallonen, a couple times, I have made the decision
to retire from racing," Martinez said. "I turned pro in 2008 and now 10
years later I feel there's no better time to end my career than while on
top. I have accomplished everything I set out to do with very minimal
injuries, which, looking back now, I am amazed and so beyond happy
with my career. With my long-term goal of winning a championship in
every major off-road series in the United States now accomplished, I
feel that I have fulfilled my work out on the race course." CN
BRABEC, MARQUEZ, DUNGEY
OFFER UP FOR ONLINE AUCTION
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ollowing a devastating crash in the Desafio
Ruta 40 rally, Honda HRC rider Mathias Bellino
suffered a spinal cord injury rendering him paraple-
gic. To help with the cost of his rehab, which will
include implanting electrodes in his spinal cord,
dozens of the Frenchman's rider and driver friends
have donated gear for auction.
More than 100 items total including jerseys,
jackets, boots and goggles from racers such
as Marc Marquez, Aaron Plessinger, Jason
Anderson, Andrew Short, Ryan Dungey, Zach
Osborne, Justin Barcia as well as off-road riders
Taylor Robert, Colton Haaker, Taddy Blazusiak
and Kailub Russell are up for grabs. Of course,
there is also plenty on offer from
rally racers such as Cyril De-
spres, Stephane Peterhansel,
Toby Price and Ricky Brabec.
The direct link to the auction
is https://mathiasbellino.com/
categorie-produit/encheres/. CN
PHOTOGRAPHY
BY
SIMON
CUDBY
Kacy Martinez-Coy says she retiring
from professional off-road racing.
Have you ever
wanted Ricky
Brabec's rally
jacket? Or about
a hundred other
items from the
world's best
racers? Now's
your chance.
