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Andrew Short Interview

Doc Weedon — Wed, 15 May 2013 20:18:00 +0000

24 minutes with Andrew Short

Andrew Short joined the BTO Sports-KTM team back in February and since then has brought himself and the team to a higher level. Pulpmx’s James Lissimore sat down with “Shorty” for an interview that digs deep to the thoughts of the #29.

Be sure to check it out and cheer on the BTO Sports-KTM #29 rider this weekend at Hangtown MX.

Read full story now:

http://www.pulpmx.com/stories/24-minutes-32-seconds-andrew-short

BTO Sports – KTM Successful 2013 Supercross Season

Doc Weedon — Thu, 09 May 2013 22:36:32 +0000

Thousand Oaks, CA (May 9) – BTO Sports, a leader in the latest motocross gear, parts and accessories, is proud to announce a team recap of the 2013 Monster Energy/AMA Supercross season.

SEASON RECAP:

The BTO Sports-KTM team came in to the 2013 Supercross season prepared and ready to take on the competition. Matt Goerke charged out of the gate all season long and racing his way into the top ten, riding to his season best 7^th place at the Oakland SX. While Matt’s season came to an early end due to a wrist injury sustained before the Seattle SX, he would end the Supercross season 12^th place in points.

Andrew Short joined the BTO Sports-KTM team midway through the season and took the team to another level. He acclimated to the new bike and continued to solidify himself as one of the best riders on the circuit. The KTM Factory Services Engines would consistently keep him finishing inside the top ten and Short would reach 6^th place a total of four times in 2013. That proves he is at the top of his game and is always in the mix. With his strong rides, Short finished Supercross 7^th overall in points.

The BTO Sports-KTM Team is now focused on the 2013 AMA Outdoor Series and with Michael Byrne returning to the team to join Andrew Short at the opening round in Hangtown, CA, May 18. With Matt Goerke returning to the team later in the season, the BTO Sports-KTM team will be strong contenders every weekend!

Check out the BTO Sports-KTM 2013 Supercross season photo gallery by clicking here

For more information on the BTO Sports – KTM team, visit www.btosportsracing.com

Thank you to the BTO Sports – KTM 2013 team sponsors:

BTOSports.com , KTM.com , Palmettomotorsports.com , Witt’s End Racing

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About BTO Sports:

BTO Sports offers the widest selection of motocross parts and accessories on the web including Motocross helmets, Street Bike parts, and more from all the top Motocross brands. Whether you’re a recreational dirt biker or a serious motocross racer, BTO Sports has the Motocross gear you need.

BTO Sports-KTM Las Vegas SX Report

Doc Weedon — Tue, 07 May 2013 17:11:50 +0000

Las Vegas, NV (May 5) – BTO Sports, a leader in the latest motocross gear, parts and accessories, has announced the results of the BTO Sports – KTM team at the 17^th and final round of the Monster Energy Supercross series at Sam Boyd Stadium in Las Vegas, NV.

EVENT RECAP:

Andrew Short took to the Las Vegas track in the afternoon to lay down the 12^th fastest time in qualifying. As the gate dropped on his heat race, Short would use the power of his FMF exhaust system to get a great start. Her would run up front to finish 5^th. In the main event, Short took advantage of his KTM Factory Services Engine and ripped another great start. He would go for it all race long and finished inside the top ten in 9^th. With that, Short would end the Supercross season 7^th in points.

With Supercross finished, the attention of the BTO Sports – KTM race team is now focused on the Outdoor National season opener at Hangtown, CA in a few weeks. Andrew Short will be joined by teammate Michael Byrne, who returns to racing after recovering from his injury last year. Matt Goerke will not be racing the opening round, as he is still recovering from his wrist injury and is due back later in the Outdoor season.

“Andrew rode a good race” said team manager Forrest Butler. “I’m proud of everyone on the team, as they worked hard all Supercross season. We are now focused on the Outdoors and with the return of Michael Byrne to the roster, we should have a great season in the Outdoors!’”

Check out the BTO Sports-KTM Las Vegas SX photo gallery by clicking here

For more information on the BTO Sports – KTM team, visit www.btosportsracing.com

Thank you to the BTO Sports – KTM 2013 team sponsors:

BTOSports.com , KTM.com , Palmettomotorsports.com , Witt’s End Racing

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Behind the Scenes with the BTO Sports-KTM Race Team

Doc Weedon — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 22:08:14 +0000

There is a lot to a race team than just the riders. Pulpmx’s CL Moser had an opportunity to hang out with the BTO Sports-KTM team to go behind the scenes and see how well oiled the team is. From the truck driver, to the owners, everyone does their part to make the BTO Sports-KTM team one of the top teams in the pit area. Check out the cool interviews with a few of the team members that make up the BTO Sports-KTM race team.

Moser: I had the pleasure of getting to hang out with Andrew Short and the BTO Sports – KTM Racing Team at the Seattle Supercross, it’s an experience that I don’t take for granted and is hard to put into words. I have a tendency to take things a little bit too far so I tried my best to be respectful of the job everyone on the team was doing while I was making waffles, roaming around the semi, drooling on Shorty’s bike and explaining the marketing potential of a shake weight. This Short profile isn’t about how much fun I had at the Seattle Supercross you can read about that later this week in Moservations.

I wanted to take the opportunity I had to talk with some of the team members and ask what it takes to run a race team. I had a lot of questions about what it takes to get Andrew Short to the race each and every week. We’ll look at a couple of team members each day through-out this week to see what happens behind the big BTO Sports tent, I asked the hard hitting questions or at least the questions I wanted answers too. Another big thanks to Andrew Short and the entire BTO Sports Team for tolerating me this weekend, I had a ton of fun and even learned some things.

BTO Sports-KTM Behind the Scenes #1 – Truck Driver Alex Cox and Andrew Short’s mechainc Nathan Lynn Alexander

http://www.pulpmx.com/stories/btosports-ktm-team-profile-1

BTO Sports-KTM Behind the Scenes #2 – Jason Thomas and Matt Goerke’s mechanic JR Boyd:

http://www.pulpmx.com/stories/btosports-ktm-team-profile-2

BTO Sports-KTM Behind the Scenes#3 – Team co-owner Karsten Butler:

http://www.pulpmx.com/stories/btosports-ktm-team-profile-3

BTO Sports-KTM Behind the Scenes #4 – Rider Andrew Short:

http://www.pulpmx.com/stories/btosports-ktm-team-profile-3-0

BTO Sports-KTM Seattle SX Report

Doc Weedon — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 19:58:30 +0000

Seattle, WA (Apr.21) – BTO Sports, a leader in the latest motocross gear, parts and accessories, has announced the results of the BTO Sports – KTM team at round 15 of the Monster Energy Supercross series at Centurylink Field in Seattle, WA. With BTO Sports – KTM rider Matt Goerke out due to an injury, Andrew Short was the lone team rider to attack the Seattle track Saturday night.

EVENT RECAP:

Not letting the weather bother him, Andrew Short felt good all day and qualified 7^th out of the practice sessions. Short would get a great start in his heat race and would run strong until a hard crash in the whoops, forcing him in to the LCQ. Short made quick work of the competition as he would take the win in the LCQ from the far outside gate. In the main, the combination of the KTM Factory Services engine and Pirelli Scorpion MX tires allowed Short to get a good jump out of the gate to run inside the top ten at the end of the first lap. He would climb his way up to seventh until a few mistakes on the rutted track dropped him back to 9^th where he would finish. Going in to Salt Lake City, Short is 7^th in points.

“I didn’t have my best race of the season, I felt terrible out there but on the bright side of things, I’m healthy and I was inside the top ten. From here forward I’m looking forward to doing some outdoor testing to get ready for Hangtown” said Short after the race.

Check out the team photo gallery from Seattle by clicking here

For more information on the BTO Sports – KTM team, visit www.btosportsracing.com

Thank you to the BTO Sports – KTM 2013 team sponsors:

BTOSports.com , KTM.com , Palmettomotorsports.com , Witt’s End Racing

About BTO Sports:

BTO Sports – KTM Team Rider Matt Goerke Injured

Doc Weedon — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 20:00:18 +0000

Thousand Oaks, CA (Apr.18) – Team BTO Sports – KTM rider Matt Goerke suffered a wrist injury in a practice crash this past Tuesday, April 16th, and will miss the remainder of the 2013 SX tour. Goerke did not sustain any bone fractures, but did suffer a dislocation that required surgery on Tuesday evening. Surgery was performed and went well, and Matt is home already and resting up.

“This is a major blow and bummer to Matt and the team. Matt has had a stellar year thus far, and we will change our focus now to healing the injury as quickly as possible and getting Matt back out early on for the Outdoor Nationals”.

Goerke will unfortunately miss the start of the 2013 MX Nationals, but looks to be back in action by round five at Budds Creek, MD. The team will not be hiring a fill in rider for Goerke, as team member Michael Byrne will be returning to the line-up at Hangtown alongside teammate Andrew Short.

For more information on the BTO Sports – KTM team, visit www.btosportsracing.com

Thank you to the BTO Sports – KTM 2013 team sponsors:

BTOSports.com , KTM.com , Palmettomotorsports.com , Witt’s End Racing

BTO Sports – KTM Minneapolis Race Report

Doc Weedon — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 22:53:46 +0000

Minneapolis, MN (Apr.14) – BTO Sports, a leader in the latest motocross gear, parts and accessories, has announced the results of the BTO Sports – KTM team at round 14 of the Monster Energy Supercross series at the Metrodome in Minneapolis, MN Saturday night. BTO Sports – KTM riders Andrew Short and Matt Goerke turned up the heat inside the Metrodome Saturday night.

EVENT RECAP:

Andrew Short felt strong Saturday night, as qualified 11^th out of the practice session. Feeling confident, Short would get a great start out of the gate in his heat race, running inside the top three, finishing 3^rd. In the main, Short used the power of his KTM Factory Services engine to rip another great start and run inside the top five for most of the race, mixing it up with Chad Reed. At the checkers, Short would finish the night in 6^th place, tying his second best result of the season. Heading in to the Seattle SX and where he won last year, Short moves up to 7^th in points.

Matt Goerke qualified 14^th out of the afternoon practice session and would come out swinging in his heat race. He held his ground and finished in the 6^th spot, transferring to the main. In the main, Matt would put his head down and with clear vision from his Smith Optics goggles, he overcame a bad start, charging through the pack and finish just outside the top ten in 11^th place. Matt is 11^th in points going in to Seattle.

“Tonight was awesome here in Minneapolis” said Andrew Short “I felt good the last weekend and now here, I feel really comfortable on the bike. I’m really happy that we’re finally making progress and racing where I should be racing.”

For more information on the BTO Sports – KTM team, visit www.btosportsracing.com

Thank you to the BTO Sports – KTM 2013 team sponsors:

BTOSports.com , KTM.com , Palmettomotorsports.com , Witt’s End Racing

About BTO Sports:

BTO Sports – KTM Race Report – Houston SX

Doc Weedon — Tue, 09 Apr 2013 18:24:51 +0000

BTO Sports Announces Results from Monster Energy Supercross Houston

Houston, TX (Apr.7) – BTO Sports, a leader in the latest motocross gear, parts and accessories, has announced the results of the BTO Sports – KTM team at round 13 of the Monster Energy Supercross series at the Reliant Stadium in Houston, TX Saturday night. With the debut of the Factory Effex limited edition BTO Sports – KTM white graphics, team riders Andrew Short and Matt Goerke lit up the Houston track.

EVENT RECAP:

Andrew Short qualified 15^th out of the practice session. He would get a good start in the heat race, but crashed hard on lap two when he hit a downed rider, dropping him to 12^th at the red flag. After the restart, Short would use his KTM Factory Services engine to work his way through the field to finish 8^th. He had his work cut out for him in the Main as he would get caught up in a first turn pile-up at the start. He would get back up in 18^th and from there ride aggressively through the field, passing Josh Hill on the last turn of the last lap to claim 7^th. Going in to Minneapolis, Short is 8^th in points.

Matt Goerke was on the gas in qualifying as he secured the 9^th fastest spot. He would get a great jump off the gate in his heat, running in 4^th until a red flag came out for a downed rider. After the restart, Matt would finish 5^th after battling with Ryan Dungey. In the main, the Pirelli Scorpion MX tires hooked up as Matt would get a good jump out of the gate. He would battle inside the top ten until an altercation with Jake Weimer, sending both riders down. Matt would get back up and finish the night in the 11^th place. Matt currently is 11^th in points going in to the next round.

“Things are starting to come together” said Andrew Short “It was a technical track and I felt good out there. We made a few changes to the bike that worked well and I’m getting more comfortable on the bike each week.”

Check out the team photo gallery from Houston by clicking here

For more information on the BTO Sports – KTM team, visit www.btosportsracing.com

Thank you to the BTO Sports – KTM 2013 team sponsors:

BTOSports.com , KTM.com , Palmettomotorsports.com , Witt’s End Racing

About BTO Sports:

Matt Goerke Interview

Doc Weedon — Tue, 09 Apr 2013 16:22:38 +0000

BTO Sports – KTM rider Matt Goerke has gained a lot of attention this season. His top ten performances has everyone looking at him in a new-found light. Vurbmoto.com recently sat down with Matt and discussed his stellar season and what he thinks about is spot within the top ten. One thing is for sure, “Beef” Goerke can ride a dirt bike!

Check out the interview over at vurbmoto by clicking here: http://vurbmoto.com/blogs/sleeper-matt-goerke/13347/

Matt Goerke – The Real Deal

Doc Weedon — Fri, 29 Mar 2013 15:42:23 +0000

Who thought Matt Goerke was going to have a breakout year in Supercross? We did! After impressing the hell out of us last year as a fill-in rider for an injured Michael Byrne, and watching him annihilate the competition during the summer in Canada with another team, the BTO Sports team knew we had to have the hottest rider flying under the radar. This year, Matt has performed above everyone’s expectations, finishing inside the top ten all this season. While we knew Matt’s potential, everyone else in the industry is just now jumping on the ‘Beef Goerke’ express!

Read the RacerX article from Steve Matthes and Weege as they discuss what a great deal Matt Goerke is in the MX world. Read the article by clicking here.