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KTM Partners With AFT
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n the heels of the Red Bull
KTM Factory Racing Team
announcement, American Flat
Track and KTM North America
have solidified a partnership
naming KTM an Official OEM
Partner of American Flat Track
for 2019.
Following back-to-back
seasons with double-digit gains
in audience, AFT now reaches
more than 3 million fans across
the country each year. KTM's
partnership with American Flat
Track will establish its presence
at all 18 AFT rounds.
"KTM recognizes the recent
rapid growth in our sport and
has made a major commitment
to compete in American Flat
Track, with their partners Red
Bull and Roof Systems of Dal-
las," said Michael Lock, CEO
of American Flat Track. "We are
delighted that they will comple-
ment that by bringing the excite-
ment of their brand and their
products to select events during
the 2019 season."
Fans can look forward to
KTM demo rides and brand
activations in the fan zone of
the Arizona Super TT. KTM will
showcase a wide array of Ready
To Race motorcycles, including
machines from its MX, Travel
and Sports Touring collections.
"KTM North America is proud
to announce its support for the
American Flat Track series as an
Official OEM partner," said John
Hinz, President of KTM North
America. "As a Ready To Race
brand, it's only natural that KTM
participates in a sport with such
a rich history of motorcycle rac-
ing that has influenced some of
today's most prestigious motor-
cycle racing disciplines; includ-
ing supercross and MotoGP.
Our efforts within the AFT series
as an OEM sponsor, and also
with our new Red Bull KTM Fac-
tory Racing team, will continue
to elevate the success of the
American Flat Track series." CN
KTM's presence at all AFT rounds
this year will be strong.
