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KTM's Walkner wins MX3 World title


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The race day started on another high note for KTM with yet another title going to the Austrian brand after the opening MX3 moto. Matthias Walkner of Austria sealed the MX3 World Title to complete a trio of titles in MX1 (Cairoli) and MX2 (with Jeffrey Herlings). It was the first time that a world title has gone to an Austrian rider since the legendary Heinz Kinigadner won the 250 cc World Championship titles in 1984 and 1985 riding for the KTM factory team.  This, added to the AMA 450 title won by Red Bull KTM’s Ryan Dungey makes it a record year for rider’s titles for KTM.


Matthias Walkner - image: Youthstream


The 25-year old Walkner said he had not known what to expect after changing classes in 2012. "But it was clear to me that a good result at the end of the season was possible when everything went well, even though I didn’t think about the world championship title when the season began. It was a dream, unbelievable!”


Image: Youthstream


Results: Youthstream