Cairoli to race in America
Italian Tony Cairoli will fulfill a small wish on the ‘bucket’ list by turning his attention to the popular American national series and is initially set to appear at Fox Raceway National in Pala and Hangtown Motocross Classic in Sacramento on May 28 and June 4 respectively.
The 36-year-old has left the Grand Prix race full-time at the end of 2021 after a glittering career in which he became the second most successful athlete in the sport’s history.
Tony Cairoli
“It’s exciting to finally confirm that I’ll be racing in the US Being racing and racing in the US is something I’ve always wanted to try. I like the look of the songs. For me, there’s no pressure to show and I’m not going there with the same preparation I had for the world championship but I’m taking it seriously and will be looking for good results. I know this will create some excitement and it will be great to travel, meet some friends and enjoy my time. ”
Cairoli will feel the heat of the competition again with the KTM 450 SX-F No. 222; he used the previous version of the motorcycle to win the 2017 MXGP world championship. He also amassed six titles with the KTM 350 SX-F and earned the respectable record of winning at least one. The Grand Prix each season for 18 years defines the era at the highest level of MXGP and MX2.
Pit Beirer – Director of KTM Motorsport
“Happy for us to have finally reached the stage where Tony can race again and fulfill one of his ambitions. Our Red Bull KTM structure means that we are fully ready to pick him up in the US and can give him our full support. Tony is an icon and remains an important part of our racing program and it seems like the least we can do to repay all of his victories, titles and stories. He has been with us for over ten years. I think it will also be interesting for American motorcyclists to see some of the exceptional talent that has made Tony one of the best riders in world championship history.. ”
Ian Harrison – Team Manager of Red Bull KTM North America
“We couldn’t be more proud to have a rider and someone like Tony on our porch. He is a true legend of the sport and one of the best racers of the modern era. His achievements are only matched by his impact around the world. We know he is racing here and we are ready to do everything we can to support him. As we have seen until the end of the 2021 MXGP, he is still very competitive, so I think it will be interesting for fans in the US to watch him compete.”
