Kiwi Rider November 2024 Vol.1 | Page 106

DIRT NEWS

PRADO HEADS STATESIDE

Jorge Prado ( Red Bull GasGas Factory

Racing ) is heading to the U S of A to race in the AMA on a Kawasaki . Prado ’ s stellar stint with GasGas has included two MXGP World Championship titles , 14 Grand Prix wins , 33 moto victories , and 42 podium finishes with the team . These stunning numbers add to an already remarkable career that includes 49 Grand Prix wins , 94 individual moto victories , and 118 podiums across MXGP and MX2 . Pit Beirer - Motorsports Director : “ Jorge has been with us since his early days in motocross , starting with his incredible victory in the 65cc World Championship in 2011 , when he became the youngest World Champion ever . We have watched him grow from a promising young rider into a four-time World Champion - securing his MX2 and MXGP titles under the guidance of Claudio and Davide de Carli - and his journey has been nothing short of remarkable . His relentless determination and natural talent have always been clear . We are immensely proud to have been part of his journey from his early years to his world-class achievements .” The arrival in the USA competition is sure to light things up as the age-old argument of which competition is better and which riders are faster never really dies down . Prado is at the peak of his powers and his relentless drive and natural speed will undoubtedly see him adapt to a new bike , new team , new tracks and new competitors in short order .
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