https://gatedrop.com Get the jump on Motocross news Tue, 12 Aug 2025 07:28:20 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.1 https://gatedrop.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/cropped-Simple-Professional-Name-Introduction-LinkedIn-Profile-Picture-32x32.png https://gatedrop.com 32 32 https://gatedrop.com/in-depth-interview-scott-lillis-his-journey-what-it-takes-on-becoming-a-high-level-mechanic-and-much-more/ Tue, 12 Aug 2025 07:28:19 +0000 https://gatedrop.com/?p=189016 From growing up in Australia surrounded by the smell of race fuel and the roar of engines, to working with some of the sport’s biggest names across the AMA, Enduro GP and MXGP paddocks, Scott Lillis has lived and breathed two wheels his entire life. What started as a childhood dream of racing soon evolved...]]> https://gatedrop.com/in-depth-interview-stefan-simpson-from-family-roots-to-technical-manager-at-factory-ktm/ Wed, 11 Jun 2025 08:26:07 +0000 https://gatedrop.com/?p=185048 Few in the Grand Prix paddock have experienced motocross from as many angles as Stefan Simpson. From his early days wrenching for his brother Shaun to navigating the technical demands of WP Suspension, and now stepping into a key role as technical manager for the Red Bull KTM Factory Racing team, Simpson’s journey has been...]]> https://gatedrop.com/talking-point-tom-vialle-proving-his-doubters-wrong-since-signing-with-factory-ktm-back-in-2019/ Wed, 21 May 2025 08:52:37 +0000 https://gatedrop.com/?p=183630 When rumours first emerged at the end of the 2018 season that young French talent Tom Vialle was being linked to the Factory KTM team for 2019, eyebrows were raised across the paddock. At the time, Vialle was competing in the EMX250 series and flying relatively under the radar. Many questioned KTM’s decision, asking: why...]]> https://gatedrop.com/in-depth-interview-valentina-ragni-discusses-her-motocross-journey-her-team-coordinator-ktm-role-and-much-more/ Thu, 08 May 2025 08:11:41 +0000 https://gatedrop.com/?p=180678 Valentina Ragni has been a key figure behind the scenes at Red Bull KTM for over two decades. As team coordinator, she’s seen it all – from world titles and legendary riders to the day-to-day logistics that keep one of MXGP’s most successful teams ticking. Her passion, loyalty, and energy are a big part of...]]> https://gatedrop.com/revealed-factory-ktm-new-look-for-the-2025-ama-season-vialle-to-defend-east-coast-title/ Mon, 09 Dec 2024 16:17:53 +0000 https://gatedrop.com/?p=173517 A returning four-rider Red Bull KTM Factory Racing Team will feature Chase Sexton and Aaron Plessinger in the 450 Class alongside 250 Class duo Tom Vialle and Julien Beaumer in the 2025 SuperMotocross World Championship (SMX), inclusive of the AMA Supercross, Pro Motocross and SMX Finals series. Equipped with the KTM 450 SX-F FACTORY EDITION,...]]> https://gatedrop.com/rumour-a-change-of-team-for-marc-antoine-rossi-in-2025/ Wed, 30 Oct 2024 09:51:42 +0000 https://gatedrop.com/?p=168109 The 2024 season promised to be a strong season for French MX2 GP rookie, Marc-Antoine Rossi after a strong end to the 2023 EMX250 campaign. The very exciting French talent signed a factory deal with De Carli GasGas. The start of the season, Rossi was on fire but was then sadly hit with a season ending...]]> https://gatedrop.com/official-joel-smets-to-become-red-bull-ktm-factory-racing-team-manager/ Tue, 29 Oct 2024 09:11:14 +0000 https://gatedrop.com/?p=168437 Five times FIM Motocross World Champion Joel Smets will become Red Bull KTM Factory Racing Team Manager for the 2025 season and to replace Harry Norton who diligently guided the decorated title-winning crew through a year of transition in 2024. The 55-year-old has been a pivotal part of the Red Bull KTM Grand Prix structure...]]> https://gatedrop.com/rumour-jago-geerts-heading-to-factory-ktm-in-2023/ https://gatedrop.com/rumour-jago-geerts-heading-to-factory-ktm-in-2023/#respond Tue, 28 Jun 2022 09:04:56 +0000 https://gatedrop.com/?p=116296 https://gatedrop.com/rumour-jago-geerts-heading-to-factory-ktm-in-2023/feed/ 0 https://gatedrop.com/rumour-factory-ktm-to-sign-andrea-adamo-for-2023/ https://gatedrop.com/rumour-factory-ktm-to-sign-andrea-adamo-for-2023/#respond Tue, 12 Apr 2022 08:43:02 +0000 https://gatedrop.com/?p=111673 https://gatedrop.com/rumour-factory-ktm-to-sign-andrea-adamo-for-2023/feed/ 0 https://gatedrop.com/rumour-mathys-boisrame-to-fill-in-at-factory-ktm/ https://gatedrop.com/rumour-mathys-boisrame-to-fill-in-at-factory-ktm/#respond Tue, 22 Feb 2022 19:18:57 +0000 https://gatedrop.com/?p=108570 https://gatedrop.com/rumour-mathys-boisrame-to-fill-in-at-factory-ktm/feed/ 0