DRT/KTM’s Michael Pilotte wins NEATV MX opener

With light rain falling and a muddy track, DRT/KTM’s Michael Pilotte got his season started in style, pulling the Pro moto holeshot on his KTM 450 SX ATV at Walden MX in New York. Pilotte never looked back, checking out and winning the Pro class in commanding fashion.

“I can’t say enough about Dave Therrien from DRT Racing and KTM,” says Pilotte. “DRT and KTM have put together a really competitive bike to race on this year. The quad handles and steers so great and it’s so light and powerful I feel like I can do whatever I want to do on the track.

“After I pulled the holeshot I started checking out. I’ve spent a lot of time training in Florida over the off-season so I’m in great racing shape. As long as I can stay mostly mistake free, I hope to finish on the box every round.”

Pilotte grabs the holeshot.

In the Pro-Am race, Pilotte battled 15 other riders and grinded his way to another holeshot.

“It wasn’t as clean of a start as the Pro race,” says team manager Therrien, “but he got out front and started to put some distance between him and second place. After getting his race bike together late Friday night, we’re pleased with how he finished.”

Pilotte catches some air.

2010 DRT KTM ATV Team Sponsors: KTM, DRT Racing, PEP, DSI, DASA, Rath Racing, Freedom Cycle, Tucker Rocky, G4 Graphics, Walsh Race Craft, KTM PowerWear, KTM PowerParts, KTM SpareParts, G4 Graphics

Next Event: Round 2 – May 2, 2010 – Lempster, NH (Jolly Roger Motorsports Park)