Standing Construct KTM is happy to announce the signing of European Champion MX2, Valentin Guillod. The Swiss rider and the team will participate in the World MX2 Series and will race selected other events which suit in his schedule. Valentin had several options for 2014 but decided to choose for the Standing Construct KTM Team after he had tested the team’s bike.
Guillod dominated the European MX2 Series this year and was trained by former three times World Champion Yves Demaria.
Tim Mathys of Standing Construct KTM:’’We are really happy that Valentin has chosen for our team because a lot of teams were interested in him. We are confident that when we give Valentin the same material and possibilities which Glenn Coldenhoff has had this year, he is able to show good things in 2014. The team started with the idea to help talented riders to show their potential with good material in a great structure. We have done this together with a few people around Glenn Coldenhoff this year and he has reached a high level now. With Valentin we are going to try to do the same and we hope he can make the same steps as Glenn did’’!
Besides Valentin Guillod, the team has signed Damon Graulus for the Grand Prix’s next year. Damon had a difficult period last year because he still had to go to school. Despite this he still finished in third position in the EMX2 Series and clinched the Belgian MX2 Championship. He now has his diploma and has the chance to focus himself completely on the motocross.
The Standing Construct KTM Team will also start in the EMX125 Series. The team has signed the young Belgian rider Yannick Vertommen. Together with Damon he will combine the EMX125 Series with the Belgian Championship Series.