Pumpkins buy another champ

[Fred1956]

This is one reason why it is so difficult for a small brand to get a foot hold, in a year (or less) the general public will forget that he started on a GasGas & then a Beta. I understand that this isn't 'factory KTM' but that's the bike they'll see. On the other hand Cody is a great guy and I'm glad to see he is having success
http://www.digitaloffroad.com/2014/...al&utm_source=twitter.com&utm_campaign=buffer

 

[Rick]

Why did he get the boot from Beta?? Anyone know...??

 

[bkwdc]

Just like the old days when Honda would buy a next years champ. Worked for them. Works for KTM. We would all do the very same thing. Dirt bike careers are short. Better get it where you can. One of the only exceptions that come to mind is Jeff Ward. I think he raced his entire career on a Kawasaki.

 

[VxZeroKnots]

Why did he get the boot from Beta?? Anyone know...??

Did he get the boot or just jump to a better opportunity?

It's going to be a stacked field for the US on the extreme enduro circuit and endurocross with both Taylor Roberts and Cody Webb being pumpkin pilots.

They both seem like great guys so I wish them all the best.

 

[desertgasser300]

Just like the old days when Honda would buy a next years champ. Worked for them. Works for KTM. We would all do the very same thing. Dirt bike careers are short. Better get it where you can. One of the only exceptions that come to mind is Jeff Ward. I think he raced his entire career on a Kawasaki.

Not only Ward, but Destry Abbott as well. Sometimes you do find loyalty. Understandable you gotta go where the money is to put food on the table and hopefully they tuck a good amount away for the future.

 

[Fred1956]

Not only Ward, but Destry Abbott as well. Sometimes you do find loyalty. Understandable you gotta go where the money is to put food on the table and hopefully they tuck a good amount away for the future.

I think Mike Lafferty is another one that stayed on, he rode Husaberg last year I think but that was a punkin brand too It is rare though and as mentioned, it's a tight window, you have to move while it's open

 

[swazi_matt]

I seem to remember reading that Kyle Redmond will take his spot at beta, don't think he got booted from beta probably just got a beetta offer

 

[desertgasser300]

I seem to remember reading that Kyle Redmond will take his spot at beta, don't think he got booted from beta probably just got a beetta offer

You are correct sir!

http://www.cyclenews.com/654/25021/Racing-Article/EnduroCross--Kyle-Redmond-Signs-With-Beta.aspx

 

[rubber Jonny]

who is going to buy david knight then? His a bit old but has no ride.

 

[bkwdc]

Not as old as Mike Brown. Maybe a bit outspoken? At least we know it probably won't be Sherco.

 

[Moto7man]

Just like the old days when Honda would buy a next years champ. Worked for them. Works for KTM. We would all do the very same thing. Dirt bike careers are short. Better get it where you can. One of the only exceptions that come to mind is Jeff Ward. I think he raced his entire career on a Kawasaki.

Just a guess, maybe Mark Barnett(Suzuki),Adolf Weil(Maico),Gerrit Wolsink(Suzuki), Mike Bell(Yamaha) or Broc Glover(Yamaha) too? Those are the names that came to mind.

 

[bkwdc]

Barnett finished up at Kawasaki.

 

[bkwdc]

who is going to buy david knight then? His a bit old but has no ride.

http://www.iomtoday.co.im/sport/isl...ight-parts-company-with-sherco-team-1-6735491

 

[kneehurts]

re:

Just a guess, maybe Mark Barnett(Suzuki),Adolf Weil(Maico),Gerrit Wolsink(Suzuki), Mike Bell(Yamaha) or Broc Glover(Yamaha) too? Those are the names that came to mind.

Glover finished on pumpkin when it was white. He developed the 91 250 mx.

 

[Moto7man]

Barnett finished up at Kawasaki.

Really? I forgot about that.

http://www.motorcyclemuseum.org/halloffame/detail.aspx?RacerID=123

"In 1985, he signed with Kawasaki, but re-injured his knee and never regained the speed he had before the injury. Barnett decided to retire after the ‘85 season." Ama Museum Webpage

 

[Mick]

Not only Ward, but Destry Abbott as well. Sometimes you do find loyalty. Understandable you gotta go where the money is to put food on the table and hopefully they tuck a good amount away for the future.

Destry rode a KTM in the 1997 ISDE.

 

[swazi_matt]

Destry rode a KTM in the 1997 ISDE.

It is interesting that that was about the time i started riding and it was not long after that that upside down forks were the rave ... are they still called upside down forks? I think my son would ask why Destry was riding a bike with the forks upside down??