Northrop to race with KTM in Canada

From KTM Canada Inc.

ST-BRUNO, QC -- KTM Canada Inc. has announced a key addition to its 2008 Factory Motocross Team. Jeff Northrop, who retains residence in Murrieta, CA, 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,” said Andy White, KTM Canada Race Manager.

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 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, BC, claiming second overall 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 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, which landed him on the podium in third overall.

Currently riding the West Coast AMA Supercross Lites Series, Northrop is continuing to test and train for the 2008 Canadian outdoors.