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Shaun Simpson, RFX KTM, MXGP: It’s not<br />
the bikes, it is some of the track layouts or<br />
the way the surface is prepared that cause<br />
the speed to be higher.<br />
Dirk Gruebel, Red Bull KTM Team Technical<br />
Co-ordinator & MX2 Team Manager: Jeffrey<br />
mentioned at one point in the U.S. you cannot<br />
go flat-out on a Sunday like in the GPs<br />
because the track has not been touched and<br />
the lines are too deep: if you hit them flat-out<br />
then you are gone. The riders know it and<br />
respect it because they get their warnings.<br />
[More] Jumps don’t help because the riders<br />
hit them full-gas. We should look into corners<br />
[layout] or laden turns where it is not possible<br />
to go that fast. It needs to be tested.<br />
Wim van Hoof, Chief Mechanic, Standing<br />
Construct KTM: It’s true that the bikes have<br />
made some big steps in the last ten years.<br />
Everything has to follow, even the brakes when<br />
you get to a high speed but for me the tracks<br />
have to be carefully looked at. The bikes are<br />
quick but I think the tracks play a part.<br />
Tony Cairoli, Red Bull KTM: The dirt is the<br />
main thing. It must be good and make a lot of<br />
450s: TOO FAST?
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