Plessinger To Red Bull KTM
Cycle News Staff | October 20, 2021
The Red Bull KTM Factory Racing Team made it official, announcing the signing of former 250cc National MX Champion Aaron Plessinger. It’s a two-year deal that will see Plessinger compete in the 450cc class in both Supercross and motocross alongside teammates Cooper Webb and Marvin Musquin. Plessinger will make his KTM debut at the opening round of the 2022 Monster Energy AMA Supercross Series in Anaheim, California, January 8.
Plessinger will be paired with Jade Dungey, who is returning to the team, as Plessinger’s mechanic. Plessinger has also teamed up with respected trainer Aldon Baker.
“I’m really excited for the opportunity to join Red Bull KTM and work alongside everyone associated with the factory team effort,” Plessinger said. “To be honest, I’m pretty excited to bring a new vibe to the team. I rode KTMs a lot as a kid, so I’m looking forward to getting back to my roots and having some fun but this time on the KTM 450 SX-F Factory Edition. Getting to train at Baker’s Factory with Aldon Baker, who has helped shape the careers of many champions over the years, is an opportunity I didn’t want to pass up. Hopefully I can push my fitness to new limits and better hone in my racing techniques by training alongside all the other top riders there.”
“Aaron’s depth of talent has been on our radar for years but he has really come into his own more recently and lucky for us, during a time when we were in a position to bring him on-board for 2022,” said Team Manager Ian Harison. “We were excited that during contract negotiations, he expressed interest in being a part of the full training program – a program we have worked very hard on for many years – and felt he would really benefit from it at this stage in his career. The gains he has already made not just on the KTM 450 SX-F Factory Edition, but also meshing with the team and his mechanic, Jade Dungey, should keep the crew smiling, and on their toes, year-round. Aaron is a real character and a welcomed addition to our 2022 rider lineup.”
