KTM headed into the German Motocross Grand Prix in a poitive mood after the opening day at Teutschenthal. With home rider Max Nagl hoping to put on a good performance infront of a passionate crowd.
MX1
Max Nagl of the Red Bull KTM Factory team was just 1.1 seconds off the pace in Saturday's Time Training ahead of the MX1 GP in Germany's Teutschenthal and although he finished in tenth place is confident for Sunday's race.
"The timing was quite ok and the tenth spot on the start gate is also a good option here in Teutschenthal so I am pretty confident for the race. I will be going for the holeshot and I will be trying my best to get on the podium," the German rider said after Saturday's activity.
Nagl will have the support of his home crowd and likes the circuit, which has had some sand added to the hard base. "It's rougher," he said. "It suits me and I like it."
The Talkessel race track in Teutschenthal, situated just an hour's drive away from Leipzig is one of the most important racing circuits in Germany. Good weather and conditions are expected for Sunday's race
MX2
Red Bull KTM's South African rider Tyla Rattray goes into Sunday's MX2 GP in Germany determined to regain the red number plate as championship leader, even if he does have to take it away from factory team-mate Tommy Searle.
The two riders are both top title contenders in the class and while Tyla won his qualifying race on Saturday, Tommy had two crashes and had to contest the Last Chance Qualifying, which he won with ease. Meanwhile the third factory team member Rui Goncalves of Portugal had a confidence boosting second place in his qualifier after title holder Antonio Cairoli of Italy.
What the riders said:
Tyla Rattray:
"This was a very good day for me. I got the holeshot and was first in my qualifier. The track is a bit different from last year. It's a bit rougher and that suits me. I like it and I am feeling very fit so I expect to do really well tomorrow. I want to get back the red number plate."
Tommy Searle:
"I got the holeshot but then I crashed. I managed to get back in the race and then I crashed again and had to go to the last chance qualifier. I won that so in the end it was ok for me. This is not really my favourite circuit but its ok and I will be going for it tomorrow."
Rui Goncalves:
"This was the best day for me so far this season. I had a good start and I led the race for the first four laps. This gives me a lot of confidence for tomorrow and I like this track. It's definitely one that suits me."
