KTM losing another top AM - Dax Bennick Leaving KTM

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I wonder where he will land?

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DonM 10/19/2022 3:20pm
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He's already landed at Star Yamaha
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88FYNN88 10/19/2022 3:26pm
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DonM wrote:
He's already landed at Star Yamaha
Wow, surprised they would let him go. Seems like KTM molds these AMs and then let them go when they hit A and B class.
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ML512 10/19/2022 3:28pm
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88FYNN88 wrote:
Wow, surprised they would let him go. Seems like KTM molds these AMs and then let them go when they hit A and B class.
KTM didn’t let him go, Daxton chose to go to his new deal instead re-signing with KTM.
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DonM wrote:
He's already landed at Star Yamaha
88FYNN88 wrote:
Wow, surprised they would let him go. Seems like KTM molds these AMs and then let them go when they hit A and B class.
Let him go? Seems To me the other teams let ktm take the risk and swoop in. Reminds the MAC system. Always sunny reference.
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caviar&cigarettes338 10/19/2022 3:32pm
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88FYNN88 wrote:
Wow, surprised they would let him go. Seems like KTM molds these AMs and then let them go when they hit A and B class.
ML512 wrote:
KTM didn’t let him go, Daxton chose to go to his new deal instead re-signing with KTM.
Weird ferry leaves husky to go to a am Yamaha team and now Dax and Deegan also . Is it because these ams think ktm isn’t the strongest 250f team just because they haven’t had results or a championship since Marv and Roczen on the 250f. Would those be the last championship for ktm on the lites bikes?
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Johnny Ringo 10/19/2022 3:33pm
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Great move. KTM is where amateur/250 careers get destroyed
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chasetwo79 10/19/2022 3:33pm
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As we just saw with Matt Leblanc, Star isn’t always the smartest path. KTM group has done a good job rewarding their AM riders with loyalty. Look at Max and Josh Varize as recent examples. Star has shown that they give zero fucks about dropping someone after year one or even just an outdoor season as a pro.

I respect anyone willing to jump into that hornets nest. I hope it works out!
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88FYNN88 wrote:
Wow, surprised they would let him go. Seems like KTM molds these AMs and then let them go when they hit A and B class.
ML512 wrote:
KTM didn’t let him go, Daxton chose to go to his new deal instead re-signing with KTM.
caviar&cigarettes338 wrote:
Weird ferry leaves husky to go to a am Yamaha team and now Dax and Deegan also . Is it because these ams think ktm isn’t...
Weird ferry leaves husky to go to a am Yamaha team and now Dax and Deegan also . Is it because these ams think ktm isn’t the strongest 250f team just because they haven’t had results or a championship since Marv and Roczen on the 250f. Would those be the last championship for ktm on the lites bikes?
KTM has won 1 125/250 national title ever. 2 if you count Wacko on a husky
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Sully 10/19/2022 4:20pm
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chasetwo79 wrote:
As we just saw with Matt Leblanc, Star isn’t always the smartest path. KTM group has done a good job rewarding their AM riders with loyalty...
As we just saw with Matt Leblanc, Star isn’t always the smartest path. KTM group has done a good job rewarding their AM riders with loyalty. Look at Max and Josh Varize as recent examples. Star has shown that they give zero fucks about dropping someone after year one or even just an outdoor season as a pro.

I respect anyone willing to jump into that hornets nest. I hope it works out!
I have no dog in this fight, but LeBlanc is just one guy out of the handful of ams Star has brought up. KTM has brought up/dropped more than that; Dereck Drake, Jordan Bailey and Mitchell Oldenburg.
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ML512 10/19/2022 4:27pm
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chasetwo79 wrote:
As we just saw with Matt Leblanc, Star isn’t always the smartest path. KTM group has done a good job rewarding their AM riders with loyalty...
As we just saw with Matt Leblanc, Star isn’t always the smartest path. KTM group has done a good job rewarding their AM riders with loyalty. Look at Max and Josh Varize as recent examples. Star has shown that they give zero fucks about dropping someone after year one or even just an outdoor season as a pro.

I respect anyone willing to jump into that hornets nest. I hope it works out!
Sully wrote:
I have no dog in this fight, but LeBlanc is just one guy out of the handful of ams Star has brought up. KTM has brought...
I have no dog in this fight, but LeBlanc is just one guy out of the handful of ams Star has brought up. KTM has brought up/dropped more than that; Dereck Drake, Jordan Bailey and Mitchell Oldenburg.
KTM didn’t bring up Mitchell Oldenburg. He had been pro for two to three years before he rode for TLD KTM.

Derek Drake, Sean Cantrell, Alexander Frye, and Mitchell Falk were the quick turn and burn for KTM and TLD.

Drake, Falk and Frye were each one year pro and with the team, Cantrell was two years.

Jordan Bailey with Husky was a 1 1/2 years.

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88FYNN88 10/19/2022 4:38pm
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88FYNN88 wrote:
Wow, surprised they would let him go. Seems like KTM molds these AMs and then let them go when they hit A and B class.
ML512 wrote:
KTM didn’t let him go, Daxton chose to go to his new deal instead re-signing with KTM.
Any news on how long of a deal?
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88FYNN88 wrote:
Wow, surprised they would let him go. Seems like KTM molds these AMs and then let them go when they hit A and B class.
ML512 wrote:
KTM didn’t let him go, Daxton chose to go to his new deal instead re-signing with KTM.
If you ain't asking someone to stay, then you are essentially asking them to leave! 😀
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chasetwo79 10/19/2022 5:06pm
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chasetwo79 wrote:
As we just saw with Matt Leblanc, Star isn’t always the smartest path. KTM group has done a good job rewarding their AM riders with loyalty...
As we just saw with Matt Leblanc, Star isn’t always the smartest path. KTM group has done a good job rewarding their AM riders with loyalty. Look at Max and Josh Varize as recent examples. Star has shown that they give zero fucks about dropping someone after year one or even just an outdoor season as a pro.

I respect anyone willing to jump into that hornets nest. I hope it works out!
Sully wrote:
I have no dog in this fight, but LeBlanc is just one guy out of the handful of ams Star has brought up. KTM has brought...
I have no dog in this fight, but LeBlanc is just one guy out of the handful of ams Star has brought up. KTM has brought up/dropped more than that; Dereck Drake, Jordan Bailey and Mitchell Oldenburg.
ML512 wrote:
KTM didn’t bring up Mitchell Oldenburg. He had been pro for two to three years before he rode for TLD KTM. Derek Drake, Sean Cantrell, Alexander...
KTM didn’t bring up Mitchell Oldenburg. He had been pro for two to three years before he rode for TLD KTM.

Derek Drake, Sean Cantrell, Alexander Frye, and Mitchell Falk were the quick turn and burn for KTM and TLD.

Drake, Falk and Frye were each one year pro and with the team, Cantrell was two years.

Jordan Bailey with Husky was a 1 1/2 years.

So basically, life’s tough out there for a 250 kid.
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quadzrulebro 10/19/2022 5:28pm
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chasetwo79 wrote:
As we just saw with Matt Leblanc, Star isn’t always the smartest path. KTM group has done a good job rewarding their AM riders with loyalty...
As we just saw with Matt Leblanc, Star isn’t always the smartest path. KTM group has done a good job rewarding their AM riders with loyalty. Look at Max and Josh Varize as recent examples. Star has shown that they give zero fucks about dropping someone after year one or even just an outdoor season as a pro.

I respect anyone willing to jump into that hornets nest. I hope it works out!
Can’t blame them for taking a swing at the winningest 250 team in the past 5 years. How many races (let alone championships) have KTM 250s won in the US over the past 5 years?
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I sure hope Dax at least got a three-year deal, one amateur and two pro. There isn't a lot of loyalty out there these days.
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m21racing 10/19/2022 7:04pm
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Too bad not green. Pro Circuit to me has been my fav 125/250 team for a bit.
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ML512 10/20/2022 6:33am
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88FYNN88 wrote:
Wow, surprised they would let him go. Seems like KTM molds these AMs and then let them go when they hit A and B class.
ML512 wrote:
KTM didn’t let him go, Daxton chose to go to his new deal instead re-signing with KTM.
Bruce372 wrote:
If you ain't asking someone to stay, then you are essentially asking them to leave! 😀
KTM had an offer on the table. Dax chose to go a different route. Plain and simple.
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ML512 10/20/2022 6:34am
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dkurtd wrote:
I sure hope Dax at least got a three-year deal, one amateur and two pro. There isn't a lot of loyalty out there these days.
It’s not that long of a deal. Announcement should be this week.
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chasetwo79 wrote:
As we just saw with Matt Leblanc, Star isn’t always the smartest path. KTM group has done a good job rewarding their AM riders with loyalty...
As we just saw with Matt Leblanc, Star isn’t always the smartest path. KTM group has done a good job rewarding their AM riders with loyalty. Look at Max and Josh Varize as recent examples. Star has shown that they give zero fucks about dropping someone after year one or even just an outdoor season as a pro.

I respect anyone willing to jump into that hornets nest. I hope it works out!
Ask any former mechanic or race team employee about working for Star Racing if you get the chance.
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user760a 10/20/2022 7:33am
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This discussion reminds me of the shitty/can't possibly win YZ450F threads from two years ago.

Soon enough, some kid will come along and clean up with a 250sxf and all will be fine in the collective motocross keyboard jockey mind where KTM is concerned once again....
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Richy 10/20/2022 7:43am
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user760a wrote:
This discussion reminds me of the shitty/can't possibly win YZ450F threads from two years ago. Soon enough, some kid will come along and clean up with...
This discussion reminds me of the shitty/can't possibly win YZ450F threads from two years ago.

Soon enough, some kid will come along and clean up with a 250sxf and all will be fine in the collective motocross keyboard jockey mind where KTM is concerned once again....
Not saying it will, but that could happen outdoors in 2023 with Vialle if the bike's good and he learns fast.
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Johnny Ringo 10/20/2022 7:49am
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user760a wrote:
This discussion reminds me of the shitty/can't possibly win YZ450F threads from two years ago. Soon enough, some kid will come along and clean up with...
This discussion reminds me of the shitty/can't possibly win YZ450F threads from two years ago.

Soon enough, some kid will come along and clean up with a 250sxf and all will be fine in the collective motocross keyboard jockey mind where KTM is concerned once again....
It ain’t the bike
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JJive 10/20/2022 8:34am
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I will stir the pot a bit and say it. Personnel is so important. Ramsey is a huge step in the right direction. How Skylar Reef is still with ktm is a head scratcher. (^ Rhyme^)
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wreckitrandy 10/20/2022 9:36am
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The pressure is on now. I hope he does well.
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mxracer828 10/20/2022 9:42am
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Im sure the deegans prob helped sway him over since the two families seem to be really close. Hope the kid can stay healthy and make a good showing once he moves up with the big boys
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Petrus Antonius 10/20/2022 11:38am
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The Lawrence brothers will be on KTM's between now and 2 years.
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stremme12 10/20/2022 11:43am
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Petrus Antonius wrote:
The Lawrence brothers will be on KTM's between now and 2 years.
I think Jett's contract won't be up until 2026.
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SmokinJoe439 10/20/2022 11:45am
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Remember when it was team green in a similar position.
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