The Red Bull KTM Team capped off an unforgettable 2024 National Motocross season at the newly opened Terra Topia Track in blazing style, both from the heat of the day and the scorching performances on the track. With Cameron Durow already having secured the MX1 and MX2 National titles after a stunning round 6, the team added another championship to their collection as rising star Trey Cox claimed the High School class title. Luke Grundy also closed out his rookie season in MX2 with a well-earned second-place podium finish.
For youngster Trey Cox, the day was one for the books. After a challenging 2023 season, where shoulder injuries kept him off the bike for the majority of the year, Cox bounced back in spectacular fashion to take the National High School Championship. Cox’s consistency throughout the day, finishing 3-1 in heats 1 and 2, secured his victory. Ecstatic about his performance, Cox shared his thoughts on the hard work it took to get there, “We train six days a week, on and off the bike. We put our lives into this and sacrifice a lot, so it’s an incredible feeling to see it pay off! I locked up the championship in the first moto, and I couldn’t have asked for a better day. Thank you to everyone who supports me – it’s been an incredible journey, and I can’t wait for more!” Cox also tested his mettle in the MX2 class with his KTM 250 SX-F, finishing 6-7 for the day.
Luke Grundy, in his rookie season in MX2, put in a determined ride, securing 2-2 finishes on the day. His fierce battle with teammate Cameron Durow in the second heat kept fans on the edge of their seats. After putting the hammer down, Grundy narrowly missed claiming his first national victory but walked away proud of his performance. Reflecting on the day, he said, “It ended well, to say the least. I finished second in the first heat but knew I had more in me. I gave it my all in the second heat and just missed the win. I’ll work super hard in the off-season and come back swinging next year to try and claim that MX2 championship.” Grundy testing out the MX1 class as well, found inspiration by scouting for extra lines, which helped him throughout the race in MX2.
Already crowned champion, Cameron Durow wrapped up the perfect season in the MX2 class and came close to doing the same in MX1. Speaking about his performance, Durow said: “I wrapped up my perfect season in MX2, and I couldn’t be happier. I just missed a perfect finish in MX1 in heat two after making a small mistake, but I’m still thrilled to walk away with both championships.”
It was a sea of orange at Terra Topia as KTM also claimed the prestigious Manufacturers Award. Team manager Kerim Fitz-Gerald was beaming with pride as he commented on the team’s success, “What a day for the team! To walk away with multiple championships and the Manufacturers Award is incredible. The riders gave it everything they had out there, and it’s always rewarding to see their hard work pay off. We couldn’t ask for a better way to close the season. We’re already excited to keep pushing the limits next year. A massive thank you to everyone who’s been behind us throughout this journey.”
The Red Bull KTM team is already looking ahead to next season, ready to keep flying the orange flag high with the same dedication and intensity.
