Michael Byrne turned pro in 1997.  He has been a part of the BTO Sports race team since 2011.   Part of the first wave of Australian superstars to move to the U.S., Byrne has been a frontrunner for nearly a decade. He recently relocated to Florida, where he rides and trains with fellow Aussie Chad Reed. Well-respected in the pits, “Byrner” is a solid force on the BTO Sports - KTM race team.