Oakley Signs On As Partner Of KTM Junior SX
Oakley Partners with KTM Junior Supercross Challenge Program and Red Bull KTM Factory Team
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This makes for a real dream opportunity
for the youngsters - one of which may be the next Ryan Dungey -
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KTM North America is proud to announce Oakley as the latest
partner of the KTM Junior Supercross Challenge Program, the most
highly anticipated exhibition show of the Monster Energy Supercross
Series, and the Red Bull KTM Factory Team.
After a five year hiatus, the KTM Junior Supercross Challenge
Program re-launched at the
Anaheim III Supercross event. The program is designed to give 7
and 8 year old riders a chance to experience a day in the life of a
professional racer. The rider's participate in their own rider's
meeting, track walk, practice sessions, autograph signing, opening
ceremonies and race in a 3-lap main event on identically prepared
KTM 50 SXS motorcycles.
As a program partner, Oakley will provide a free pair of goggles to
each participant for all 7 rounds of the program. With Oakley as a
sponsor, the young riders are not only riding the same motorcycle
as one of their idols, Red Bull KTM rider Ryan Dungey, but they are
also wearing the same goggles.
Oakley has also supplied all of the team clothing for the Red Bull
KTM Factory Team and is also a personal sponsor of Red Bull KTM
rider Ryan Dungey.
"It's our honor, and a natural fit, for us to support such a great
youth initiative that aims at grooming the future generation of
riders," said Anthony Paggio, Oakley's two wheel motorsports
manager. "Oakley's heritage is rooted in motocross - and from the
beginning, we've been dedicated to the growth and progression of
the sport, starting from the grassroots level. Our friends at KTM,
and our very own Ryan Dungey, share that passion with us. This
makes for a real dream opportunity for the youngsters - one of
which may be the next Dungey."
For more information on the KTM Junior
Supercross Challenge program please visit www.ktmjrsx.com. For further information
on Oakley goggles please visit www.oakley.com.
Source: KTM North America
