Tim Mathys interview

The Standing Construct KTM team have proven to be more than just a fill-in on the Grand Prix scene. A team that has won a Grand Prix and also taken a rider to top five in the World. Team owner Tim Mathys thought about going in another direction with Suzuki, but in the last moments decided that he would prefer to stick with KTM and will continue under the same structure that took him to their 2013 successes. Here is what Mathys can mention about his 2014 plans.

“As you might have heard two months ago I decided not to do the fusion of my Standing Construct team with the Suzuki MX2 team, and that is why I decided to keep the current team as it was, the same crew, the same truck, the same “spirit”, etc. 

Although this makes a very big financial difference for me I am absolutely sure that it was the right decision and that in 2014 we will again have a powerful young team which could surprise again like we did in 2013.

Unfortunately we lost Glenn Coldenhoff, but Standing Construct KTM is delighted to announce the signing of the reigning European Champion MX2 Valentin Guillod. The Swiss rider will participate with the team in the World Championship MX2 and race selected events which are free after we consider the 18 event GP schedule. 

Valentin had several options for 2014 but decided to choose for the Standing Construct KTM Team after he had tested the team’s bike. Guillod dominated the European MX2 Series this year and is trained by former three time World Champion Yves Demaria.
We are really happy that Valentin has chosen our team because a lot of teams were interested in him. We are confident that when we give Valentin the same material and possibilities which Glenn Coldenhoff has had this year, he is able to show great things in 2014.
 
The team started with the idea to help talented riders to show their potential with good material in a great structure. We have done this together with a few people around Glenn Coldenhoff this year which resulted in the level he reached now. With Valentin we are going to try to do the same and we are pretty confident that he can make the same steps as Glenn did!’’

Besides Valentin Guillod the team has signed Damon Graulus for the Grand Prix’s next year. Damon had a difficult period last season because he combined studying with MX. Despite this he still finished in third position in the EMX250 series and clinched the Belgian MX2 Championship. He now has his diploma and is able to focus himself completely on motocross. 

The Standing Construct KTM Team will also enter into the EMX125 Series. The team has signed the young Belgian rider Yannick Vertommen, who is coached by Harry Everts. Together with Damon he will participate in the Belgian Championship Series.