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KTM CANADA WEEKLY RACE REPORT


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Liam O’Farrell wins the overall in the Youth and GP Pro classes in Gopher Dunes!
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CMRC MX Provincial, Amateur National Qualifier: Gopher Dunes, ON, May 3 , 2009

Last weekend in Gopher Dunes was the 1st CMRC Provincial MX race and some of the best riders were there to
start there season. KTM dealer Orange Motorsports rider, Liam O’Farrell had an amazing day on Sunday. In the
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1 GP Pro moto, O’Farrell pulled the Holeshot and led during the 1 lap. He crossed the finish line in 3 place on
his KTM 450 SX-F. O’Farrell won the second moto and took the overall for the day. He started the first Youth class
moto in 3rd and was able to pass in front and win the moto. He had some great battles in the second moto and
ended up in 2nd position and winning the overall. ‘’I'
m happy with the finish and the bike felt really good’’ said Liam.
Another rider from KTM dealership Orange Motorsports who did really well over the weekend is Richard Grey. He
won the GP Junior and the MX2 Junior class with 1-1 results on his KTM 250 SX-F. He was joined on both the
podiums by KTM rider Nathan Bles in 2nd place. Grey also dominated the Schoolboy class and was followed by
another KTM rider in 2nd position Drew Roberts, both were riding a KTM 150 SX.

Great results for KTM riders at Sand Del Lee!

CMRC Extreme MX Series, Amateur National Qualifier: Sand Del Lee, ON, May 3rd, 2009

Many MX amateur riders were at Sand Del Lee race track last weekend for the National Qualifier. KTM dealership
Duroy Pièces d’Autos rider Micheal Dasilva raced in 3 classes. He had 2-1 results in the Super Mini class on his
KTM 85 SX. Dasilva dominated the two 85cc 12-16 motos by crossing the finish line in 1st place. He was also able
to put his KTM 150 SX on the second step of the podium with his 2-2 results in the Schoolboy class. Another KTM
rider who did pretty well in the Schoolboy is Kate Mckerroll who finished 4th overall. In the 65cc Pee Wee class, 8
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out of the top 10 were KTM young riders. KTM dealer Orange Motorsports rider Austin Squires took the 1
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position followed by Tyler Greenlaw and Christopher Dasilva respectively in 2 and 3 position.

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1st and 2nd position for Cory Graffunder and Bobby Prochnau!

PNWMA Series: Salmon Arm, BC, May 3rd, 2009

It was a perfect weekend for the KTM dealer RTR Performance off road team with the great track conditions and
the amazing results. Both Cory Graffunder and Bobby Prochnau participated to the PNWMA Series in Salmon
Arm, BC on Sunday. They were in top shape and once again dominated the race. Graffunder finished the event in
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1 position on his KTM 300 XC. His teammate Bobby Prochnau was not far behind and put his KTM 450 XC-F on
the second spot of the podium.

Justin Brayton and Wil Hahn finish in the top 10!

AMA West vs. East Lites Supercross Shootout: Las Vegas, NV, USA, May 2nd, 2009

Muscle Milk/MDK/KTM teammates Justin Brayton (West Lites) and Wil Hahn (East Lites) both put in solid
performances to earn top ten finishes at the AMA West vs. East Lites Supercross Shootout. Hahn was a little slow
to move forward at first but then found his speed near the second half of the race and picked off two riders to break
into the top ten earning 9th overall. Brayton battled for the 7th place position for half of the race before finding himself
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separated from the pack by the second half of the race. He stayed consistent to finish a decent 7 place overall.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION

KTM Canada, Inc.


Tel.: 450-441-4451 - 4200
Fax: 450-441-3885
Email:
ktmcanadacommunications@ktmnorthamerica.com
Media information, 2009-05-05

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