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10.09.2007 |
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That was the 7th international KTM Festival |
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The 7th International KTM Festival wrapped up
three days intense riding fun when more than 850
riders packed up their beloved machines and
broke camp to conclude the biggest and most
successful Orange Family event in the company's
history. |
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Thank you Hungary! Thank you Hungaroring! A great host
country and a great cooperation with the staff of one of
the world's premier international racing circuits.
Around 1200 participants leave the KTM Festival, taking
with them great memories of a packed program of events
and three days of continual riding fun. KTM enthusiasts
tested themselves on everything from the challenging
curves of the Formula One circuit to the tricky Enduro
track, from the challenging jumps of the Motocross
course to the asphalt surfing on the Supermoto track.
They had the unique opportunity of riding together with
the KTM factory riders and, in turn, the KTM
international stars had their share of riding fun
exchanging their machines for some cross discipline
experiences on the tracks.
A real international family
That the Orange Family now goes far beyond its Austrian
roots was clear by the turnout of festival participants
from no less than 40 countries. More than 25 importers
came from as far away as Japan, Malaysia, Philippines,
Hong Kong, United Arab Emirates, Morocco and Venezuela.
They joined 60 international journalists and riders from
Austria, host country Hungary, Belgium, Czech Republic,
France, Finland, Germany, Greece, Italy, Netherlands,
Poland, Romania, Spain, Switzerland and the United
Kingdom. The youngest active participant was just four
years old, the oldest 62.
The Festival concluded with a blue ribbon event, the
Super Duke Battle of the Nations with 38 participants
testing themselves out on the world famous circuit with
Finland taking first place honours for their country.
Wings for Life Foundation
Riders, participants and KTM partner companies were all
generous with their donations and purchase of tickets
for the special raffle to raise funds for the Wings for
Life Foundation, founded by motocross legend Heinz
Kinigadner and CEO of Red Bull, Dietrich Mateschitz,
raising no less than EURO 21,000 to go towards research
into prevention and treatment of spinal injury.
The individual competitions were popular, hotly
contested and enjoyed by participants and spectators
alike. In addition, 450 riders took the opportunity to
take part in the guided motorcycle tours around the
area. KTM Factory riders signed more than 2000
autographs and KTM Customer Service answered more than
100 inquiries. WP adjusted the suspension on almost 300
bikes and around the circuit there were two kilometers
of endless banners, 35 kilometer of barrier tape and 200
circuit posts. Before and during the Festival
www.ktmfestival.com had 190,000 visitors who
accessed no less than 700,000 page impressions.
But it will not be the numbers that will be best
remembered. It will be three days of zesty orange fun
with the entire KTM family. The 7th KTM International
Festival was one to truly remember, setting standards
for the next great meeting of the Orange family in two
years time.
KTM Festival Role of Honour
Super Champ
1. Kai Armin Pfefferle
2. Roy Ludwig
3. Tim Kiess
Motocross
1. Imre Adamek
2. Sebastian Krywult
3. Patryk Kwasny
Enduro
1. Markus Auer
2. Ady Smith
3. Cedric Cremer
Supermoto
1. Tim Kiess
2. Kai Armin Pfefferle
3. Christian Scherer
Super Duke Battle of the Nations
1. Sami Penna
2. Pauli Pekkanen
3. Andrea Padovani
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MX Race |
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Super Duke Battle |
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Spectators |
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