KTM Announces New Racing Director for North America
KTM announced today as a step to strengthen it’s position in US
Motocross and Supercross the appointment of Kurt Nicoll as the Racing
Director for KTM North America.
KTM will appoint the company’s leading racing manager to head a new
structure in the USA and is designed to lead KTM into the next phase of
racing success. Kurt will additionally oversee the entire North
American Off Road Racing divisions, including the race teams from KTM
Canada.
“It is part of our commitment to the North American market to send our
most professional racing manager there. North America is our most
important market and Kurt is one who understands the KTM brand better
than anyone,” stated KTM CEO, Mr. Stefan Pierer.
Kurt Nicoll said “With the recognition of the rapid growth and
Worldwide influence of AMA Supercross and Motocross along with the
growing presence of US-Off Road Racing in the global media, this move
represents an exciting opportunity for me personally and a substantial
beneficial for KTM across the globe.”
Kurt Nicoll will take the position as North America Race Director for
an initial period of 2 years, to include race seasons 2007 and 2008.
During that time KTM intends to enter into the 450cc Motocross class in
2007 and then the 450cc Supercross class in 2008.
Jon-Erik Burleson, President of KTM North America commented, "The
addition of Kurt to our North American team represents our commitment
to take KTM to the next step in our Ready to Race brand philosophy. His
world wide experience and the strength of our global approach are
integral in our desire to have KTM the dominant brand in Motocross and
Off Road Racing.”
For the current season and the 2007 Supercross season KTM will
concentrate it’s efforts in the Lites division, where Mike Alessi
currently leads the AMA Motocross Championship.
Pit Beirer, who has worked very closely with Kurt for the last two
years, will take over the responsibility for all Off Road Racing
activities in Europe including Motocross, Enduro and Supermoto.”