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Price and KTM part ways

By Thomas Miles

Date posted: March 19, 2024

The 2024 Dakar Rally was the last for Australian star Toby Price as a factory KTM rider with the 14-year partnership coming to an end.

The two time Dakar champion has took to social media to announce he and the famous Austrian brand have parted ways.

It brings an end to a long and successful era between the pair which started back in 2010.

The undoubted highlights are Price’s famous Dakar glories in 2016 and famously in 2019 when he rode with a broken wrist.

After being second best in 2023, Price could only manage fifth this year in what was his final Dakar with KTM where he believed he made “too many mistakes.”

With speculation surrounding his future, Price decided to let the world know on Instagram.

“Everyone has been asking me about what events I’ll be riding in this year, but in some personal news, KTM has decided to not renew my contract so Dakar 2024 was my last event with them,” Price wrote.

“I’m really appreciative of the support they gave me in my career. We’ve been able to do some great things together like win two Dakars and get a couple podiums, a World Championship and our success in Australia too.”

Despite losing the coveted factory ride, the 36-year-old made it clear he still feels he has a lot more to give.

“I do feel like I’m still in my prime and going out there fighting for wins, especially at Dakar,” Price continued.

“It’s unfortunate to not have that opportunity to do it in 2025. For now my focus is on the 2024 SCORE International Championship with Team Australia and to see what comes next.”

Price could attract interest from former rivals Honda and Hero, while he may look to pursue more four-wheel opportunities having won Australia’s Finke Desert Race in both a car and truck.

Price’s bombshell arrives on the eve of the 2024 SCORE International Championship which begins with the 37th SCORE San Felipe 250 in Mexico on March 20-24.

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