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ADAC Masters: Home MX race for KTM; Unique chance to see top riders

The ADAC Masters in Mehrnbach (July 12/13) brings KTM's top factory riders to Austria in what is essentially a home GP for KTM, the world leader in the manufacture of sports motorcycles.

KTM factory MX2 riders At the starting gates and ready to thrill local fans of this dynamic motor sport are Red Bull KTM MX2 factory riders Tyla Rattray of South Africa, current leader of the world championship standings and Rui Goncalves of Portugal, current 5th of the world championship.

Nagl at the MX1 starting gates Red Bull KTM's Max Nagl, who is making an impressive comeback in the world championship series after some health problems, is competing in MX1 in the event, which is also the seventh and eighth race of the Inter Germany Championship for 2008. Also present will be multi MX world champion Stefan Everts, team boss of the KTM Factory Team, international MX riding legend Pit Beirer now KTM's Offroad Sports Director and Austria's own MX world champion and Dakar veteran and KTM's Sports Director. Heinz Kinigadner.

Fourth year in Mehrnback The ADAC MX Masters is in Mehrnbach for the fourth consecutive year and riders will be racing on what is the most spectacular track in the series. The event, held close to the KTM factory headquarters in Upper Austria offers a unique opportunity for local enthusiasts to see the KTM stars in action.INNSAT TV will also broadcast the event, which will be available throughout Europe on digital satellite Astra.

Attractive side events and tickets To reinforce the KTM presence at the event, the KTM marketing truck will be on site. There is also an attractive range of side activities and organizers are also providing catering facilities. Advance tickets are available through any branch of the Raiffeisen Bank in Upper Austria. VIP tickets can be reserved on the Internet from the organiser, HSV Ried (http://www.hsv-ried.at).

Wings for Life Wings for Life, the inspirational foundation started by Heinz Kinigadner and Red Bull founder Dietrich Mateschitz, which vigorously pursues finding a cure for spinal injury will also be present a the ADAC Masters. The foundation promotes state-of-the-art research into spinal injury and will be supported at Mehrnback by many prominent sports personalities and companies.