Factory KTM - Contigency plan needed?

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A little concerned for Factory KTM. Ryan's retired, Marvin - knee injury, Trey still out but returning soon. Seems they need a replacement rider. Personally, I'd like to see Ferris picked up. Who else could they get?

If Marv needs surgery, Trey could find himself in a position of carrying the team. As much as I am a Canard fan, seems that KTM would be better off with adding a third rider compared to relying solely on 1 injured rider and awaiting Trey's return from injury. The odds seem pretty high that the team could be riderless at some point in the series unless a third rider is added. Hopefully Marv will heal quickly and Trey return to a successful season.
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zehn 6/20/2017 11:58am
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I'd love to see Bloss get a chance at some point personally. Ferris doesn't make sense, he's leading the Aus Nationals and I doubt he wants to give that up
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ML512 6/20/2017 12:02pm
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dkg wrote:
A little concerned for Factory KTM. Ryan's retired, Marvin - knee injury, Trey still out but returning soon. Seems they need a replacement rider. Personally, I'd...
A little concerned for Factory KTM. Ryan's retired, Marvin - knee injury, Trey still out but returning soon. Seems they need a replacement rider. Personally, I'd like to see Ferris picked up. Who else could they get?

If Marv needs surgery, Trey could find himself in a position of carrying the team. As much as I am a Canard fan, seems that KTM would be better off with adding a third rider compared to relying solely on 1 injured rider and awaiting Trey's return from injury. The odds seem pretty high that the team could be riderless at some point in the series unless a third rider is added. Hopefully Marv will heal quickly and Trey return to a successful season.
Ferris is in the middle of the Aussie National title with CDR Yamaha...
jorgechavez 6/20/2017 12:14pm
6/20/2017 12:14pm Edited Date/Time 6/20/2017 1:36pm
Easy. Roger will fill both roles of manager and rider.
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86honda 6/20/2017 1:34pm
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mxtech1 6/21/2017 7:03am
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Why would they worry the way BB is riding? If he can win motos and be in contention with the championship they can rest easier and let MM get right.

I think they will land another big contract though before SX starts.
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mx_563 6/21/2017 7:30am
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a) Usually teams with outside sponsors "need" replacement riders to fulfill contract obligations with said outside sponsor. KTM doesn't "need" a fill-in.

b) I'm sorry to say but Trey has not been his old self as of late and with rumors swirling of an early retirement, I'm not sure how effective having him out there would be. Sorry to Trey's mom, who apparently reads Vital on occasion.

c) Racing is a marketing tool to increase sales and KTM is already killing it in sales. They can survive this "bump in the road". I mean, if they don't put someone on Trey or Ryan's bike...then what?

d) I think there is some history between Ferris and Roger and it didn't end well for Ferris last time around.

e) #blakebagget

These are just my opinions.
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TXDirt 6/21/2017 7:37am
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KTM can go get BB right now if they want. Money talks and with Ryan's salary off the books there is cash to pay off BB's current team and bring BB directly under KTM Redbull if they wanted to.

I think next year BB will be under KTM Redbull with Marvin. I don't think they will have a third rider. If they do, no clue who it will be.

Marvin is no spring chicken by the way. He's same age as Dungey. 27 years old. Both born in December. Realistically Marvin probably has 2 maaayyybeee 3 good years left in the tank. Maybe 2 full seasons and then SX only after that.

Motocross racing is a young mans game and we will see several current guys start to drop off the map as the next wave of fearless youngsters take over.
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Anonymous (not verified) 6/21/2017 8:12am
6/21/2017 8:12am Edited Date/Time 9/1/2026 6:11pm
"Bump in the road"? Aren't they one and two in the 450 class and leading (husky) the 250 class? Maybe I have my years mixed up but it seems like they are getting by just fine so far. Sorry for stating the obvious
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captmoto 6/21/2017 8:28am
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I don't think KTM cares if BB wins the title since they are a satellite team getting all the factory support they need. KTM has already said they will only hire a contender and there are no contenders available.

Can't believe the Stewart nuthuggers aren't flipping out here.
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dkg 6/21/2017 1:19pm
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I agree, I think they would be elated with BB winning the title. My concern is with the Factory rig. What keeps the factory rig in the game if Marvin and Trey have problems? Don't they need to be out there for Red Bull?
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