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Cycle News 2021 Issue 41 October 12

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IN THE WIND P56 Deegan Joins Monster Energy Star Yamaha Racing F ifteen-year-old Haiden Deegan is now an official member of the Monster En- ergy Star Yamaha Racing Team. The Deegan is the son of former moto- cross racer Brian Deegan. "We're really happy to have a rider of Haiden's caliber join our team," said Jeremy Coker, Monster Energy Star Yamaha Racing 450 Team Manager. "He has a great pres- ence on and off the track and is a proven championship contender. We look forward to the upcoming season and look to bring home some more number-one plates!" "I'm excited to ride with champions and learn from them at Monster Energy Star Ya- maha Racing," said Deegan. "I feel good on the bike and have a lot of work to do, and I am looking forward to it!" CN Fifteen-year-old Haiden Deegan has found a new home at Monster Energy Star Racing Yamaha. Vialle: Four More Years With KTM T he current FIM MX2 World Champion, Tom Vialle, signed a four-year contract extension with his Red Bull KTM Factory Racing Team. The plan for the young Frenchman is to compete one more full season in the MX2 class in 2022 and then move up to the MXGP class in 2023. Vialle is currently fourth in the MX2 Championship after suffering a broken hand earlier in the season. "It was an easy decision," said Vialle. "KTM is my first team! They were the first people who believed in me, so I am very grateful." Robert Jonas, VP of Motorsports Off-Road, said, "When Tom came into the Red Bull KTM team he was given the opportunity to show what he could do and he worked hard, listened, learned and deliv- ered. I think he is a shining example to any youngster wanting to follow the same path." CN Tom Vialle signed a four-year contract extension with Red Bull KTM.

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