KTM getting a third rider for 450's this summer?

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Edited Date/Time 1/26/2012 2:54pm
That's the rumor.
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SethGator 3/25/2011 11:01am
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so...that's to go along with Short and Alessi on 350s. a factory Red Bull/KTM 450? Mike Sleeter?

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I can't see them doing it unless they get a title contender and I can't think of anyone available for the Nationals who can run at that level except for Pourcel Whistling Could that happen?
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Spinner wrote:
That's the rumor.
Source?

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bogdan912 3/25/2011 11:21am
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mxb2 wrote:
Source?
That's courtesy of the rumor mill.
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mxb2 wrote:
Source?
bogdan912 wrote:
That's courtesy of the rumor mill.
Thats what I thought, someone says they know something but will not say! Dr Phil says its a cry out for help, needing attention!
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SethGator wrote:
so...that's to go along with Short and Alessi on 350s. a factory Red Bull/KTM 450? Mike Sleeter? [img]http://image.dirtrider.com/f/industry-buzz/all-red-bull-ktm-team-riders-finish-inside-top-ten-again/30744176/all-red-bull-ktm-team-riders-finish-inside-top-ten-again-800-s.jpg[/img]
so...that's to go along with Short and Alessi on 350s. a factory Red Bull/KTM 450? Mike Sleeter?

Are you joking? Sleeter?

That's a joke, right?

Tell me you are kidding, PLEASE!!!!
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SethGator 3/25/2011 11:36am
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downandup wrote:
Are you joking? Sleeter?

That's a joke, right?

Tell me you are kidding, PLEASE!!!!
I guess he is getting paid to be NA's official test rider by KTM for nothing, huh?
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SethGator wrote:
so...that's to go along with Short and Alessi on 350s. a factory Red Bull/KTM 450? Mike Sleeter? [img]http://image.dirtrider.com/f/industry-buzz/all-red-bull-ktm-team-riders-finish-inside-top-ten-again/30744176/all-red-bull-ktm-team-riders-finish-inside-top-ten-again-800-s.jpg[/img]
so...that's to go along with Short and Alessi on 350s. a factory Red Bull/KTM 450? Mike Sleeter?

downandup wrote:
Are you joking? Sleeter?

That's a joke, right?

Tell me you are kidding, PLEASE!!!!
Yea Sleeter s the dude that swears by the new 2 stroke , but rides a 4 stroke!
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Ddavis 3/25/2011 11:58am
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Bruce Rutherford, please.


I wonder if people post "rumors" like this just to stir up drama, or if it's a actual rumor.
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I wouldn't think it would be CP377 going to KTM. I say that because why would PC/Monster let him get back into shape on one of their bikes, so he can go ahead and kick the shit out of Monster on a Red Bull backed bike this summer. Ain't gunna happen.
I could see Pourcel being the 'guinea pig' for Mitch starting a new 450 team. He's got one going in Europe with a top rider, why not start one in the US.
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flarider wrote:
Mike will be on a 450
From what I can tell...

NO-ONE will be on an "Honest"..."350"...at Red Bull KTM, that is.
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mxb2 3/25/2011 12:04pm
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What top 20 riders are available? I think most of the top guys are under contact for a couple of years?
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I wouldn't think it would be CP377 going to KTM. I say that because why would PC/Monster let him get back into shape on one of...
I wouldn't think it would be CP377 going to KTM. I say that because why would PC/Monster let him get back into shape on one of their bikes, so he can go ahead and kick the shit out of Monster on a Red Bull backed bike this summer. Ain't gunna happen.
I could see Pourcel being the 'guinea pig' for Mitch starting a new 450 team. He's got one going in Europe with a top rider, why not start one in the US.
Thats what i thougt too but on the other hand...
Is Monster actually helping him or is it just Mitch?
I think its fully possible that Pourcel going to ride orange this summer (or I mean I hope so)

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SethGator wrote:
so...that's to go along with Short and Alessi on 350s. a factory Red Bull/KTM 450? Mike Sleeter? [img]http://image.dirtrider.com/f/industry-buzz/all-red-bull-ktm-team-riders-finish-inside-top-ten-again/30744176/all-red-bull-ktm-team-riders-finish-inside-top-ten-again-800-s.jpg[/img]
so...that's to go along with Short and Alessi on 350s. a factory Red Bull/KTM 450? Mike Sleeter?

downandup wrote:
Are you joking? Sleeter?

That's a joke, right?

Tell me you are kidding, PLEASE!!!!
You say that like Sleetdawg does`nt have any skills on a bike....Do you know anything about him or what he does or are you just going to be a normal Vital dumbass and talk shit
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mxb2 wrote:
Source?
bogdan912 wrote:
That's courtesy of the rumor mill.
And confirmed by the grapevine . . .
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Thats what i thougt too but on the other hand... Is Monster actually helping him or is it just Mitch? I think its fully possible that...
Thats what i thougt too but on the other hand...
Is Monster actually helping him or is it just Mitch?
I think its fully possible that Pourcel going to ride orange this summer (or I mean I hope so)
If you look at the video and pics that's been posted of him lately, his bike is covered in Monster decals. He knows photo's are going to be taken of him practicing, especially sense he hasn't been on a bike for awhile. Great exposure for PC, Monster, and ....actually I can't figure out the FOX gear association though. He looks good thats for damn sure!
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MXMattii 3/25/2011 8:26pm
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It is just mitch that helped him out. Mitch is of course Monster, Kawi and PC but I see it happen because Mitch and De Coster are good buddies. KTM is very interested in Pourcel (since European days even ...) so why not.
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Sleeter is a "Bad Ass" ..... end of story.
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MXMattii wrote:
It is just mitch that helped him out. Mitch is of course Monster, Kawi and PC but I see it happen because Mitch and De Coster...
It is just mitch that helped him out. Mitch is of course Monster, Kawi and PC but I see it happen because Mitch and De Coster are good buddies. KTM is very interested in Pourcel (since European days even ...) so why not.
What happened to your "I don't like Steve Cox" thread?

Maybe he is onto some secret insider info on Pourcel, and the mods don't want his name brought up for fear of bodily harm to him? Are you hiding something...?
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SethGator wrote:
so...that's to go along with Short and Alessi on 350s. a factory Red Bull/KTM 450? Mike Sleeter? [img]http://image.dirtrider.com/f/industry-buzz/all-red-bull-ktm-team-riders-finish-inside-top-ten-again/30744176/all-red-bull-ktm-team-riders-finish-inside-top-ten-again-800-s.jpg[/img]
so...that's to go along with Short and Alessi on 350s. a factory Red Bull/KTM 450? Mike Sleeter?

downandup wrote:
Are you joking? Sleeter?

That's a joke, right?

Tell me you are kidding, PLEASE!!!!
Feel the sting and tugging on your lower lip?

Next time go for the bait, but try and avoid the hook.
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fcr wrote:
Sleeter is a "Bad Ass" ..... end of story.
"is a..."

or

"is..."

I know what you said, but I need to learn and want clarification. I have never followed the kid. Thanks!
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Boarddesign 3/26/2011 8:08am
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How many bikes/mechanics can one semi contain?

Isn't MM going to do the outdoors on a 250? REALLY stoked to see him battle, he a Barcia will have some good ones I think.
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mxb2 wrote:
What top 20 riders are available? I think most of the top guys are under contact for a couple of years?
Weston Peick
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downandup wrote:
Are you joking? Sleeter?

That's a joke, right?

Tell me you are kidding, PLEASE!!!!
You are a joke Dizzy

Sleeter is awesome. Been KTM's R&D rider for years. Big part in the 350 development. The same guy that all the races he went to the last few years was out of his own pocket. Never races outdoors and almost qualifies for Hangtown on a 250 2 smoke. Give the dude a little respect.

By the way Sleetdawg, congrats to you and Sarah on the birth of your son the other day!


As for the 3rd rider in the big boy class this year on the Factory Team, I would go with it possibly being Dan Reardon.

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