He would fit well with KTM. They need someone who knows the US racing scene, and has had success here, as well as someone who knows what it is going to be like for the Euro riders KTM is bringing over next year.
He has already worked with Allessi and let him go from Suzuki so I don't think that would be a good mix. :bonk:
Allessi for some unknown reason had his best usa race by far and first podium of the year last week before t was announced DeCoaster was coming... He was been riding like a wussy all season and maybe he got wind DeCoster was on the way and realizes he needs to put forth some effort now to save his ride or look good for his last few races .... I've never read where it says any riders job is in cement ... I can't believe ktm will not can his a$$ if DeCoster does not want him ...
Not sure how long Alessi's contract is for, but if it isn't for 2 years at least, I doubt that KTM want's him back.
Allessi has done his job this year as far as KTM is concerned by the debut of the 350 and showing the world it can hang with 450's. I cant see KTM hanging on to him unless his results go upward. Would be great to see Roger D. work with a European factory. hey clay!
I merged the 2 threads Soon the announcement of where he is going will be made, that would be my guess.
Only the crying is left now ... Here are the first few words from the site ... U may not wanna good there as it is very orangey ... 05.09.2010 KTM signs Roger DeCoster to manage its US factory team http://www.ktm.com/6607.0.html?nodeID=110471&cHash=4196327dac
Yep and if not for Mikkola, he would have almost a complete decade long string of 500cc world GP championships.... Mikkola was the only guy to beat DeCoster on a regular basis ...
nope not the kind you are thinking. ISDT was the name of the six days before changing it to ISDE. He was a Belgian Trophy team rider.
All I now is what is in this link that was put up: http://www.ktm.com/6607.0.html?nodeID=110471&cHash=4196327dac dunno....
Actually, RD was the 1964 Belgian Observed Trials Champion too. In addition to his Six Days stuff. I hear he had some success at MX, too. Roger has mad skillz. Tim H Lifetime DeCoster fan
Roger Decoster to KTM.... OH know watch out big four cause the Euros are coming..... maybe finally some big names on Orange..... Looking for DeSalle, Muskin, Roczen.....YEEE HAAA would love to see 2 450s and 2 250s on each coast...then 6 KTMs in outrdoor...I bet some big names follow...maybe even Dungey or Reedy....
yes its official Roger signs to manage the USA KTM race effort wonder how the 350 SXF will fare in Supercross
Yep .. the 350 grabs the light from the 310 ... ktm now has the bikes , 3 sizes and the manager for SX \ MX racing in the usa ... They even have the 2t to go out there also I think ... must be great for their fans and riders to follow ... I expect ktm to be hitting on all cylinders on all fronts next year ...
WOW - Everts in Europe and now DeCoster in USA, the orange brand will only get stronger and stronger now!
Hopefully this leads to a lot of podium finishes for KTM. It's about time for a change of scenery in motocross. Instead of the same bikes winning every week. Who knows, maybe we'll see Huskys on the winner's stand someday.
With so many riders changing rides and the asian suits not showing alot of interest in MX in general ... now is a good time for Husky \ bmw to make a move ... I think alot of the young riders on different brands of bikes would like it and this would inject some life back into the racing here ...
got me, thought it was refferring to the isdt U R right as they said observed trials champ!! never knew!! very cool
