The Red Bull KTM Off-Road team has announced that Taylor Robert will retire after the upcoming ISDE in Argentina. The following press release explains:
American offroad icon Taylor Robert will retire from his professional career after representing the United States at the International Six Days Enduro (ISDE) in Argentina. Taylor Robert, a member of the FMF KTM Factory Racing team, is recognized as one of the most accomplished riders in the sport. Throughout his career, he has achieved numerous titles and victories, including ISDE World Trophy Team Champion, ISDE individual Overall and Class winner, three-time World Off Road Championship Series (WORCS) Pro Class/Overall Champion, and 2019 WORCS Sprint Hero Champion.
Robert has also received accolades such as an X-Games Enduro-X Gold Medal, WORCS Pro 2 Championship, and an EnduroGP World Championship round victory. After joining KTM a decade ago, he became an integral part of the factory team and has primarily focused on his ISDE endeavors. Despite facing injuries later in his career, Robert has remained dedicated and determined.
Taylor Robert expressed his gratitude towards his fans and sponsors for their support throughout his career. He began his journey as a young racer in Arizona and has since become the most successful WORCS rider with three titles, in addition to his ISDE Championships and X-Games Gold Medal. Robert achieved success across various disciplines and has thoroughly enjoyed his time competing worldwide, with the support of KTM and Red Bull.
FMF KTM Factory Racing Team Manager, Tim Weigand, acknowledged Taylor Robert’s accomplishments and expressed confidence in his future endeavors. The team thanked Robert for his dedication and success over the ten years he spent with KTM.
Antti Kallonen, Director of Offroad Racing, also highlighted Taylor Robert’s remarkable career and the impact he has had on the sport. Kallonen praised Robert’s dedication, precision, and commitment, which have influenced other racers and contributed to their improvement. Kallonen emphasized that Robert’s versatility as a racer is evident in his impressive resume, and he hopes that future generations will follow in his footsteps.
KTM North America and the FMF KTM Factory Racing organization expressed their gratitude and congratulated Taylor Robert on his exceptional career achievements. They look forward to a strong final week of competition at the ISDE as part of the U.S. World Trophy Team.