(press release)
KTM Canada Inc. is very pleased to announce a key addition to our 2008 Factory Motocross Team. Jeff Northrop, who retains residence in Murrieta, California, has been contracted to contest on the 2008 450 SX-F in the Premier MX1 Class for the 2008 CMRC National Motocross Series as well as the 2008 Montreal Supercross.
“By winning the MX2 East National Series in 2005 and 2007, we definitely proved that the KTM 250 SX-F is the machine to beat in the MX2 class. Built with the same Ready to Race spirit, the 2008 450 SX-F will undoubtedly be very competitive in the MX1 class in Jeff Northrop’s hands” Comments Andy White, KTM Canada Race Manager.
Jeff Northrop is well known for his results and skills in Arenacross, where he has finished on the podium and won multiple main events in the AMA and BooKoo AX Championships. He has proven through the past couple of seasons that he is also a talented outdoor motocross rider. He finished second overall in the 2005 Canadian MX2 West series and, in 2007, won his first pro national moto in the MX1 class at The Wastelands in Nanaimo, British Columbia claiming the 2nd overall position that same day.
The 2007 MX1 season was actually excellent for Northrop. Although he only competed in five rounds of the MX1 class of the 2007 CMRC Series, he managed to earn National #10. He also finished on a high note capping the season off with 3-3 moto scores at Walton MX1 race which landed him on the podium in 3rd overall.
Currently riding the West coast AMA Supercross Lites Series, Jeff Northrop is continuing to test and train for the 2008 Canadian outdoors.
Recent Accomplishments:
2007
10th Overall CMRC MX1 Class
2nd Overall Nanaimo Canadian MX1 National
3rd Overall Walton Canadian MX1 National
2006
2nd place at Salem BooKoo AX
2nd place at Minneapolis BooKoo AX
3rd place at Uncasville BooKoo AX
2005
2nd place in Canadian MX2 West Series
2nd place in Lites class at Vancouver WSXGP
For more information please contact ktmcanadacommunications@ktmnorthamerica.com
Please consult www.ktm.com for details on the new 2008 KTM 450 SX-F