Red Bull KTM fields a formidable trio for MX2 GP in Teutschenthal, Germany

2008-06-28 13:05
Red Bull KTM's South African rider Tyla Rattray goes into Sunday's MX2 GP in Germany determined to regain the red number plate as championship leader, even if he does have to take it away from factory team-mate Tommy Searle.

The two riders are both top title contenders in the class and while Tyla won his qualifying race on Saturday, Tommy had two crashes and had to contest the Last Chance Qualifying, which he won with ease. Meanwhile the third factory team member Rui Goncalves of Portugal had a confidence boosting second place in his qualifier after title holder Antonio Cairoli of Italy.

What the riders said:
Tyla Rattray: "This was a very good day for me. I got the holeshot and was first in my qualifier. The track is a bit different from last year. It's a bit rougher and that suits me. I like it and I am feeling very fit so I expect to do really well tomorrow. I want to get back the red number plate."

Tommy Searle: "I got the holeshot but then I crashed. I managed to get back in the race and then I crashed again and had to go to the last chance qualifier. I won that so in the end it was ok for me. This is not really my favourite circuit but its ok and I will be going for it tomorrow."

Rui Goncalves: "This was the best day for me so far this season. I had a good start and I led the race for the first four laps. This gives me a lot of confidence for tomorrow and I like this track. It's definitely one that suits me!"

Source: KTM-Sportmotorcycle AG

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