FMF/KTM Team Announces Factory Connection as New Sponsor‏

The FMF-backed KTM Factory Off-Road Racing Team reached outside its
internal walls for the first time since 2005 in search of a premiere
suspension company. “We switched back to 48mm forks this year which
allowed us to outsource a suspension provider to work alongside our WP
Suspension technicians to ensure we get the best possible product for
our race team,” stated FMF/KTM Racing Team Manager Antti Kallonen. “We
found a great fit with Factory Connection.”

He continued, “Factory Connection has been a perfect fit for the
FMF/KTM Team in many ways. First and foremost, they have years of
industry experience and have brought a wealth of knowledge to our team.
Secondly, they have facilities set up across the U.S. and in Canada
which help our racing team tremendously. We are always bouncing back
and forth between east and west coasts and Factory Connection’s
multiple locations help make it easier for us to service our suspension
in between race events.”

Factory Connection General Manager Steve Ross stated, “The
opportunity to work with FMF/KTM Off-Road Racing ties into our service
and product lines very nicely. The chance to work with new riders like
Kurt Caselli and riders we have won championships with before like
Charlie Mullins is exciting. Factory Connection is committed to
attending all 13 GNCC rounds with our Trackside Support services
including revalve, rebuild and FREE bike set up to help all riders in
the GNCC Racing Series.”

The collaboration that began between KTM and Factory Connection at
the end of the 2010 has already helped FMF/KTM Racing Team rider Kurt
Caselli earn a win in the Hare & Hound and WORCS events and it
assisted Charlie Mullins as he won the opening round of the GNCC
Series. In addition to team riders, Caselli and Mullins, the FMF/KTM
Team includes teammates, Mike Brown,
Cory Buttrick, Russell Bobbitt and Kailub Russell. All team riders will
ride with Factory Connection suspension. For more information on the
FMF/KTM Team and Factory Connection please visit www.ktmusa.com and www.factoryconnection.com.

About KTM
KTM is a European motorcycle
manufacturer specializing in “Ready to Race” on and off road
motorcycles and ATVs. Proven successes in worldwide competition are
embodied into the design and function of each KTM. With more than 180
World Championships and counting, the technology, design and
performance of KTM continues to race past the competition.

About Factory Connection
Factory Connection
was built on the philosophy of providing the best suspension and
related products while backing it up with industry leading customer
service. Their wealth of knowledge, from real world testing and
in-house spec projects is unparalleled in the industry. Their
dedication and commitment to excellence, reinforces their mission in
providing the best suspension products and customer/technical service
to all their customers. Factory Connection offers more combined years
of suspension experience than any other company in North America.