Toni has almost matched the title number of Stefan Everts (10). To get to 10 will be a real challenge as the torch is being passed to Herlings on the factory KTM team. I hope he retires before the inevitable downfall as the young bucks up their game, but I do think he will on the grid for 2018 at the least. He is now as the vet one of the most shrewd racers out there. Knows when to pin it to win it and when not to pin it to win it. Great guy, simple and nice fellow, typical Sicilian guy, great family and fidanzata (Jill) support. http://xoffroad.dueruote.it/rt_motocross/notizia.cfm?codice=439759
He really did earn it this year. Although if Herlings had been 100% from the start there probably would have been a different result. Gotta say by 2015 I was pretty tired of AC winning all the time, JH too, but now that they've been down and come back they get major respect. Herlings is consistently the fastest in the world and AC is a true champion
the MXGP KTM Team torch is definitely being passed... 222 to the 84...they have such a forward thinking plan to keep their brands at the top. I'm very curious to see how 18 plays out....will Tony do a Dungey IMHO very smart move? WHy continue to risk permanent injury, got serious bank a nice gal, kick back at the beach and enjoy and be a brand ambassador for paycheck.
I hope Broc steps up as has Marvin. what is there to say, all those guys are so talented at riding a moto. we can only hope for the best. Tickle looked played out to me a couple years back...but its been said he's on a serious physical and mental mission and Im sure that's where the KTM deal comes in.