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Back for 2022, the KTM Junior Supercross Challenge is a truly unique opportunity for aspiring seven-to-eightyear-olds to experience the life of a professional Supercross rider for a day!
WHAT IS THE KTM JUNIOR SUPERCROSS?
18 lucky aspiring KTM Junior Riders get to experience the thrill of racing in front of a packed out crowd at a professional Supercross race.
This rare opportunity offers up-and-coming riders a once-in-a-lifetime chance to immerse themselves in a Factory racing environment like no other. Each racer can bring along a mechanic to share in this thrilling occasion.
So what can riders expect from the KTM Junior Supercross experience?
- A KTM Factory prepped KTM 50 SX for the day
- KTM PowerWear Pack to keep: Jersey, Pants, Gloves, Goggles & more
- Exclusive KTM Junior Supercross Factory Pit Setup for the day featuring
Rider Hospitality (drinks & food) - Track walk with KTM Pro Riders
- Two Practice Sessions and One Exhibition Main Event on the night
- Two Complimentary Passes (rider & mechanic) to watch all the nights action
when and where is the event held?
Saturday 22 October 2022 at the FIM World Supercross Australia Grand Prix.
message to parents
KTM Junior Supercross participants will ride KTM 50 SX models. Before completing the entry form, please be sure your child would like to participate in this event. It may sound like the chance of a lifetime for you and be a nightmare for your child. Consider that your child will be in front of approximately 50,000 live spectators and their main event will be telecast live nationally and then replayed around the world.
applicants must meet the following requirements
- Past KTM Junior Supercross participants are not eligible to apply.
- Applicants must be a current KTM rider (VIN for current motorcycle must be provided). KTM must be owned by a Parent/Guardian of the applicant.
- For the safety of all riders, children with at least one year of racing experience are eligible to apply. Today’s Supercross tracks are not playgrounds and present very challenging riding conditions. To make sure the KTM Junior Supercross experience is a positive one, every parent should strongly evaluate whether or not their child’s riding skills are up to the challenge.
- Riders must be either 7 or 8 years old at the time of the event and meet the height and weight requirements of less than 137cm tall and less than 31kg.
- Riders must maintain above average results in school, report cards are required as proof of current grades.
- Riders must be current MA/MNZ licence holders on the day of the
event, day licences will not be available for riders.
application process and cut-off date
- Applications close 9.00am AEDT September 23rd 2022.
- Complete the application form in full and include all supplementary documents.
- Please ensure you familiarise yourself with the event participation terms and conditions and understand by applying for selection you agree to these terms.
SELECTION PROCESS
The selected KTM Junior Supercross applicants will be chosen by the following criteria:
- They have met all the eligibility requirements
- 15 applicants will be chosen by random ballot draw
- 3 applicants will be chosen by KTM
Successful applicants will be notified 4 weeks prior to the event. Those picked will receive detailed instructions regarding race day procedures and payment instructions.
If selected, riders will:
- Pay a $400 AUD entry fee
- Arrange their own accommodation and travel to/from the event
- Receive 2 complimentary passes (1 rider/1 mechanic)
- Receive a day of factory rider treatment, plus extras as listed on the first page
- Arrive at the Supercross location on Saturday morning for registration
Full terms and conditions apply. If you are applying, see our Sales Team in-store to obtain these.
