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James Coy 8/20/2015 5:26pm
8/20/2015 5:26pm
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What is your opinion on top amateurs receiving more support than pro privateers? Do you believe it keeps some potential "late bloomers" from excelling in this...
What is your opinion on top amateurs receiving more support than pro privateers? Do you believe it keeps some potential "late bloomers" from excelling in this sport as there is no support to race pro or do you believe the "cream rises to the top" and everyone that should be getting support to make it is?
I think it is line with most other sports and forms of racing. Even in college sports you see the best up and comers get the most help and there is always a chance for a "walk on" player to make the team and get his chance. It is true that the kids that are winning at a young age will always have a better chance of getting help. However it is not as hard now as it used to be for somebody to prove themselves later on. The bikes today are very good and there are very good after market companies out there that can give them a very competitive package to help them along. But I am not sure that there is a better way to do it than what the industry is doing now.
- James
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mxtech1 8/21/2015 10:09am
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James - If we switched gears and talked about the team's support staff and mechanics, is a goal of this to also develop KTM support crew to transition into the factory and support teams?

RD and MM constantly talk about having the best team and staff in the pits so how does KTM plan to sustain that in the future?
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James Coy 8/21/2015 2:54pm
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In your opinion, what was the catalyst that started KTM's transformation with regards to top tier racing? In the 90's KTM was mostly known for their...
In your opinion, what was the catalyst that started KTM's transformation with regards to top tier racing? In the 90's KTM was mostly known for their enduro motorcycles. Very rarely did you see many KTM's at the amateur and professional level of racing. Over the last 10-15 years there has been a complete change. It's great to see. Always wondered how it happened and who was responsible for it ultimately.
In my opinion there are a lot of great leaders at KTM from the corporate and racing side. Each person at the company is dedicated to following the Ready to Race philosophy that makes KTM the company it is. We are fortunate enough to have leaders, technicians and race team managers that see the importance of bettering our motorcycles for racing so they have continued to update the product regularly in the last 10 years to the motorcycles you see today: a new generation product that is truly Ready to Race and holds tight to the company’s standards.
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James Coy 8/21/2015 6:29pm
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mxtech1 wrote:
James - If we switched gears and talked about the team's support staff and mechanics, is a goal of this to also develop KTM support crew...
James - If we switched gears and talked about the team's support staff and mechanics, is a goal of this to also develop KTM support crew to transition into the factory and support teams?

RD and MM constantly talk about having the best team and staff in the pits so how does KTM plan to sustain that in the future?
The Red Bull Factory Team definitely sets an example of how a team should operate and they can pretty much pick from anybody in the industry to fill a job if one were to open up. For sure our guys would be considered first but its no different for them to work hard and earn a spot there than anybody else.
- James

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imoto34 8/21/2015 7:10pm
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Who is the hardest on bikes in general?
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Starcrossed 8/22/2015 2:08pm
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My question relates to Daniel Baker, who caught my attention by blistering the first 250 practice session of the season at Hangtown, besting the second fastest...
My question relates to Daniel Baker, who caught my attention by blistering the first 250 practice session of the season at Hangtown, besting the second fastest rider's lap time by 6 seconds. He also achieved his best moto finish of the season that day with a 13th. I happened to be standing trackside at Unadilla at the exact spot where Daniel crashed during qualifying. Unfortunately that mishap ended his day and he didn't attempt to qualify in Utah, nor was he on the injury report. I was wondering what his status is for Indiana and if he will be with the team for Supercross. Thanks for being this week's Forum QNA guest.
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Daniel will be READY TO RACE in Indiana and we are hoping he can find that spark that made him so impressive in Sacramento. Daniel is...
Daniel will be READY TO RACE in Indiana and we are hoping he can find that spark that made him so impressive in Sacramento. Daniel is a perfect example of how hard it is to be a top rider at this level. He clearly has the speed to succeed but so much of being a professional is being able to perform at your best when it really matters. That ability to control the nervous emotions is what makes great athletes great. We are already looking at ways to help him and the younger riders on our team to control those moments and perform to their potential. Not everybody can do that easily. Something to think about next time you are yelling at the TV because your favorite Quaterback blew another play while you are wearing your favorite Jay Cutler jersey.
Daniel DID find that spark today, what a great way for him and the team to finish out the season, especially after the 434 missing the last couple races. Couldn't be happier for you guys, good day all around. What would be the appropriate way for talented young, prospective riders to contact you. Do you have an e-mail, or mailing address where you accept resumes?
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James Coy 8/23/2015 5:03pm
8/23/2015 5:03pm
imoto34 wrote:
Who is the hardest on bikes in general?
It would be Alex Frye. He rides down at Carmichaels Ranch and there is something about the dirt there that just tears the bikes up. He goes through more parts than the other guys.
- James
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James Coy 8/23/2015 5:11pm
8/23/2015 5:11pm
Starcrossed wrote:
My question relates to Daniel Baker, who caught my attention by blistering the first 250 practice session of the season at Hangtown, besting the second fastest...
My question relates to Daniel Baker, who caught my attention by blistering the first 250 practice session of the season at Hangtown, besting the second fastest rider's lap time by 6 seconds. He also achieved his best moto finish of the season that day with a 13th. I happened to be standing trackside at Unadilla at the exact spot where Daniel crashed during qualifying. Unfortunately that mishap ended his day and he didn't attempt to qualify in Utah, nor was he on the injury report. I was wondering what his status is for Indiana and if he will be with the team for Supercross. Thanks for being this week's Forum QNA guest.
James Coy wrote:
Daniel will be READY TO RACE in Indiana and we are hoping he can find that spark that made him so impressive in Sacramento. Daniel is...
Daniel will be READY TO RACE in Indiana and we are hoping he can find that spark that made him so impressive in Sacramento. Daniel is a perfect example of how hard it is to be a top rider at this level. He clearly has the speed to succeed but so much of being a professional is being able to perform at your best when it really matters. That ability to control the nervous emotions is what makes great athletes great. We are already looking at ways to help him and the younger riders on our team to control those moments and perform to their potential. Not everybody can do that easily. Something to think about next time you are yelling at the TV because your favorite Quaterback blew another play while you are wearing your favorite Jay Cutler jersey.
Starcrossed wrote:
Daniel DID find that spark today, what a great way for him and the team to finish out the season, especially after the 434 missing the...
Daniel DID find that spark today, what a great way for him and the team to finish out the season, especially after the 434 missing the last couple races. Couldn't be happier for you guys, good day all around. What would be the appropriate way for talented young, prospective riders to contact you. Do you have an e-mail, or mailing address where you accept resumes?
Thanks Starcrossed. It felt good to have that moto yesterday. Even Frye rode well. My team is full for next year at this point but if there is anything I can help with my email address is jcoy@ktmnorthamerica.com.
- James
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GuyB 8/23/2015 11:55pm
8/23/2015 11:55pm
Thanks for spending some time here with us, James. Well done. Smile
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James Coy 8/24/2015 9:55am
8/24/2015 9:55am
GuyB wrote:
Thanks for spending some time here with us, James. Well done. Smile
Thank You. It was my pleasure.

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