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Cycle News 2019 Issue 09 March 5

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IN THE WIND P36 KTM Partners With AFT O 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.

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