U.S. Red Bull Rookies Cup winner awarded new KTM 250 SX-F

From a KTM press release:

Red Bull AMA U.S. Rookies Cup Winner, Benny Solis, was awarded a brand new KTM 250 SX-F race machine after the announcement of his championship title at Laguna Seca Raceway over the weekend.

Solis, secured the championship at Laguna Seca after a successful season including four race wins and numerous podium finishes. Solis was surprised with the KTM 250 SX-F motocross bike, presented by 2008 Red Bull MotoGP Rookies Cup champion, JD Beach. “It was amazing to win this championship and even greater to pick up a brand new KTM dirt bike. I know going into the off-season, I will finally have time to ride on the dirt again,” commented Solis.

Thirteen year-old, Solis, will be joined by nine of his fellow teammates to travel abroad and compete in the Red Bull Riders Cup against the top ten Red Bull MotoGP Rookies Cup riders. The Red Bull Riders Cup race will be held at the MotoGP season finale in Valencia, Spain on October 25th. “We have a solid U.S. Team and I am confident that we will be able to give the MotoGP Rookies a pretty good run,” commented Solis.

For more information on the Red Bull AMA U.S. Rookies Cup, visit: us.redbullrookiescup.com.