KTM Jr. Supercross Teams Up with Fly Racing Ahead of Las Vegas SMX Final
The following press release is from KTM:
MURRIETA, Calif. – KTM Jr. Supercross, presented by Wells Fargo and Powered by Ford Lightning, and FLY Racing are proud to announce a new multi-year partnership that will commence at this weekend's SuperMotocross World Championship (SMX) Final in Las Vegas.
The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway will host the SMX title decider this Saturday, September 21st, where the KTM Jr. SMX Championship will also take centerstage with 15 emerging young racers on-track aboard KTM’s all-electric mini-supercrosser, the KTM SX E-5.
Las Vegas will feature the top-12 finishers from this year’s Micro-E (4-7) Limited class at Loretta Lynn's AMA Amateur National Motocross Championship, in addition to the top-three finishers from the Electric Open Class in Eastern Canadian National Amateur Championship at Deschambault.
Christy Hall – Vice President of Marketing, KTM North America:
"For over 25 years KJSX has curated a unique, once-in-a-lifetime experience for its participants and families with the support of our sponsors and partners. We are thrilled to have FLY Racing onboard for the upcoming years and to be part of the FLY family. FLY Racing’s commitment and focus on developing youth product and supporting youth racing further complements our mission to grow the sport of motorcycling."
Anthony Armbsy – WPS Sr. Director of Marketing:
"FLY Racing is proud to announce a new multi-year partnership with the historic KTM Junior Supercross program. Growing alongside the next generation of the sport is a privilege that FLY Racing couldn’t be more excited about. This weekend’s debut at the SMX World Championship Finals is a landmark moment in FLY Racing’s storied progression."
American brand FLY Racing is regarded as a leader in the sport on a global scale, inspired by racing, driven by adventure, and crafted for performance. Committed to developing the highest quality apparel, FLY Racing has constantly been evolving since its introduction in 1998 – one year following the inaugural season of the KTM Jr. Supercross program.
Participants of the KTM Jr. Supercross program receive a once-in-a-lifetime experience filled with track viewing like the pros, participation in Opening Ceremonies and a three-lap race on the very same tracks as their Supercross heroes. That experience will feature on the biggest stage of all in Las Vegas for the SuperMotocross World Championship (SMX) Final.
For more information on KTM Jr. Supercross, presented by Wells Fargo and Powered by Ford Lightning, please visit www.ktmjrsx.com.
