KTM, the Austrian sports motorcycle manufacturer, has confirmed its engagement in the International German Championship in 2010 at the finale of the IDM. As well as the official Superbike team, there will also be a private KTM 125ccm machine competing in the IDM. The move underlines the “Ready to Race” philosophy of Europe’s second largest motorcycle producer and confirms its activity in the IDM in 2010 with an official Superbike team and in other racing activity on series near motorcycles. Positive first season “After a very positive first season for the factory-supported team headed by team boss Konrad Hefele, which included numerous highlights and podium places, it is logical from a sporting perspective to continue this project,” said RC8 Project Leader Wolfgang Felber. “As well as its great sporting significance and the very strong competition, the IDM is a perfect platform for a manufacturer from the German-speaking region. These factors added weight to our decision to continue our commitment. There are still many unanswered questions about the coming season but the financing at KTM has been secured and the decision stands: We’ll be on the attack again in 2010,” he added. 2010: Private 125ccm KTM machines in the IDM paddock In addition, KTM will support selected teams in Germany but also in other national championships with committed talent and 125 ccm racing machines in 2010. However there will be no official KTM team in the 125 cc class of the IDM. As has already been confirmed, the 13-year-old junior talent Philipp Oettl will contest the championship on a KTM 125ccm within the framework of a purely private structure. KTM thus continues to expand its support of the next generation of racers in addition to its engagement in the international Red Bull MotoGP Rookies Cup and top class national series.