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{{Short description|South African motocross racer}}
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| caption = Tyla Rattray (2008)
| caption = Tyla Rattray (2008)
| nationality = [[South Africa]]n
| nationality = [[South Africa]]n
| birth_date = {{birth-date and age|12 November 1985}}
| birth_date = {{birth-date and age|8 November 1985}}
| birth_place = [[Durban]], South Africa
| birth_place = [[Durban]], South Africa
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| years = 1999–[[2015 FIM Motocross World Championship season|2015]]
| years = 1999–[[2015 FIM Motocross World Championship season|2015]]
| teams = [[KTM]], [[Kawasaki Heavy Industries Motorcycle & Engine|Kawasaki]], [[Husqvarna Motorcycles|Husqvarna]]
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| championships = MX2-GP - [[2008 FIM Motocross World Championship season|2008]]
| championships = MX2-GP – [[2008 FIM Motocross World Championship season|2008]]
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'''Tyla Rattray''' (born 12 November 1985 in [[Durban]], [[South Africa]]) is a [[White South African|South African]] former professional [[motocross]] racer and current motocross team trainer.<ref name="Tyla Rattray Motorcycle USA Bio">{{cite web |url=http://www.motorcycle-usa.com/2005/12/article/tyla-rattray-bio/ |title=Tyla Rattray Motorcycle USA Bio |publisher=motorcycle-usa.com |accessdate=10 January 2017 }}</ref><ref name="Tyla Rattray Turning The Page">{{cite web |url=http://motocross.transworld.net/news/tyla-rattray-turning-page/ |title=Tyla Rattray Turning The Page |publisher=motocross.transworld.net |accessdate=10 January 2017 }}</ref> He was the [[Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme|FIM]] [[FIM Motocross World Championship|MX2]] world champion in [[2008 FIM Motocross World Championship season|2008]].<ref name="Tyla Rattray Motorcycle USA Bio"/><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.bestsports.com.br/db/atlpag.php?atl=55&lang=2 |title=Tyla Rattray career profile |publisher=motorcycle-usa.com |accessdate=10 January 2017 }}</ref>
'''Tyla Rattray''' (born 12 November 1985) is a [[White South African|South African]] former professional [[motocross]] racer and current motocross team trainer.<ref name="Tyla Rattray Motorcycle USA Bio">{{cite web |url=http://www.motorcycle-usa.com/2005/12/article/tyla-rattray-bio/ |title=Tyla Rattray Motorcycle USA Bio |publisher=motorcycle-usa.com |accessdate=10 January 2017 }}</ref><ref name="Tyla Rattray Turning The Page">{{cite web |url=http://motocross.transworld.net/news/tyla-rattray-turning-page/ |title=Tyla Rattray Turning The Page |publisher=motocross.transworld.net |accessdate=10 January 2017 }}</ref> He competed in the [[Motocross World Championship]]s from 1999 to 2008 and, in the [[AMA Motocross Championship]]s from 2009 to 2013.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://mxgpresults.com/riders/tyla-rattray/ |title=Tyla Rattray MXGP race results |publisher=mxgpresults.com |accessdate=24 January 2020 }}</ref><ref name="Tyla Rattray AMA results">{{cite web |url=https://vault.racerxonline.com/rider/tyla-rattray/points |title=Tyla Rattray AMA results |publisher=racerxonline.com |accessdate=24 January 2020 }}</ref> He returned to the Motocross World Championships for his final two seasons from 2014 to 2015. Rattray is notable for winning the [[Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme|FIM]] MX2 world championship in [[2008 FIM Motocross World Championship season|2008]].<ref name="Tyla Rattray Motorcycle USA Bio"/><ref>{{cite web |url=https://mxgpresults.com/mx2/2008/overall-standings |title=2008 MX2 Overall Standings |publisher=mxgpresults.com |accessdate=24 January 2020 }}</ref>


==Motocross racing career==
Rattray made his first foray into international racing in 1999 when he participated in the inaugural FIM 85cc world cup at [[Gaildorf]], [[Germany]]. Although completely unfamiliar with the conditions, he slotted straight into top level of international level racing and finished 3rd in the event. He relocated to Germany in 2000 as part of the Vangani Racing team, and participated in European -, German -, and Dutch Championship events, as well as international races. In 2001, at 15 years of age, he qualified for his first GP races. He also participated in European Championship events, and improved his standing in the Dutch Championship series.
Born in [[Durban]], [[South Africa]], Rattray made his first foray into international racing in 1999 when he participated in the inaugural FIM 85cc world cup at [[Gaildorf]], [[Germany]]. Although completely unfamiliar with the conditions, he slotted straight into top level of international level racing and finished 3rd in the event. He relocated to Germany in 2000 as part of the Vangani Racing team, and participated in European, German and Dutch Championship events, as well as international races. In 2001, at 15 years of age, he qualified for his first GP races. He also participated in European Championship events, and improved his standing in the Dutch Championship series.


In 2002, he formed part of the Vangani Racing "dream team" with [[Ben Townley]] and [[Tanel Leok]]. He won the first GP qualifying race of the season at Valkenswaard, and finished 8th in the GP. Later that year, he scored his first GP podium when he finished second at Genk in Belgium. At 16 years of age, he was one of the youngest GP podium finishers ever. He won the Dutch 125cc - and Superfinal titles in 2003 as part of the Bruforce Racing [[KTM]] team.
In 2002, he formed part of the Vangani Racing "dream team" with [[Ben Townley]] and [[Tanel Leok]]. He won the first GP qualifying race of the season at Valkenswaard, and finished 8th in the GP. Later that year, he scored his first GP podium when he finished second at Genk in Belgium. At 16 years of age, he was one of the youngest GP podium finishers ever. He won the Dutch 125cc – and Superfinal titles in 2003 as part of the Bruforce Racing [[KTM]] team.


[[File:Tyla Rattray 2008.jpg|225px|thumb|left|Rattray in 2008]]
He won his first GP at Bellpuig in Spain in 2004. He finished second to KTM teammate [[Ben Townley]] in the world championship series in the 2004 MX2-GP season. Injuries kept him from challenging for the world title in 2005 and 2006. In [[2008 FIM Motocross World Championship season|2008]], he won the [[Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme|F.I.M.]] [[FIM Motocross World Championship|MX2-GP world championship]] riding for the [[KTM]] factory racing team managed by former world champion [[Stefan Everts]]. Before the start of the season he opted to change his permanent race number from 16 to 4 since it was available. He joins the short list of other South Africans who have taken an F.I.M. World title which include [[Grant Langston (motorcyclist)|Grant Langston]] (1 world title) and [[Greg Albertyn]] (3 world titles).
He won his first GP at Bellpuig in Spain in 2004. He finished second to KTM teammate [[Ben Townley]] in the world championship series in the 2004 MX2-GP season. Injuries kept him from challenging for the world title in 2005 and 2006. In [[2008 FIM Motocross World Championship season|2008]], he won the [[Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme|F.I.M.]] [[FIM Motocross World Championship|MX2-GP world championship]] riding for the [[KTM]] factory racing team managed by former world champion [[Stefan Everts]]. Before the start of the season he opted to change his permanent race number from 16 to 4 since it was available. He joins the short list of other South Africans who have taken an F.I.M. World title which include [[Grant Langston (motorcyclist)|Grant Langston]] (1 world title) and [[Greg Albertyn]] (3 world titles).


Before the start of the [[2009 FIM Motocross World Championship season]], it was announced the factory KTM team and Rattray were parting ways.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.vitalmx.com/news/press-release/KTM-and-Tyla-Rattray-Mutually-Agrese-to-Part-in-2009,4127 |title=KTM and Tyla Rattray Mutually Agree to Part in 2009 |publisher=vitalmx.com |accessdate=10 January 2017 }}</ref> Both Rattray and KTM parted mutually as Ratray expressed a greater interest to ride in the United States, following the path of other South Africans such as Grant Langston and Greg Albertyn. Rattray competed in the [[AMA Motocross Championship]] for five seasons with a second place finish in the 2010 250 national championship being his best result.<ref name="Tyla Rattray Bio">{{cite web |url=http://www.promotocross.com/mx/athlete/tyla-rattray |title=Tyla Rattray Bio |publisher=promotocross.com |accessdate=10 January 2017 }}</ref>
Before the start of the [[2009 FIM Motocross World Championship season]], it was announced the factory KTM team and Rattray were parting ways.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.vitalmx.com/news/press-release/KTM-and-Tyla-Rattray-Mutually-Agrese-to-Part-in-2009,4127 |title=KTM and Tyla Rattray Mutually Agree to Part in 2009 |publisher=vitalmx.com |accessdate=10 January 2017 }}</ref> Both Rattray and KTM parted mutually as Ratray expressed a greater interest to ride in the United States, following the path of other South Africans such as [[Grant Langston (motorcyclist)|Grant Langston]] and [[Greg Albertyn]]. Rattray competed in the [[AMA Motocross Championship]] for five seasons, finishing in second place in the 250 national championship for two consecutive years in 2010 and 2011.<ref name="Tyla Rattray AMA results"/><ref name="Tyla Rattray Bio">{{cite web |url=http://www.promotocross.com/mx/athlete/tyla-rattray |title=Tyla Rattray Bio |publisher=promotocross.com |accessdate=10 January 2017 }}</ref>
Rattray returned to compete in the [[2014 FIM Motocross World Championship season|2014]] MXGP world championship for the Red Bull IceOne [[Husqvarna Motorcycles|Husqvarna]] owned by Formula One racer, [[Kimi Räikkönen]].<ref name="Tyla Rattray Bio"/> He retired from motocross racing after finishing 13th in the [[2015 FIM Motocross World Championship|2015]] MXGP world championship and, began working as the team trainer and mentor for the Troy Lee Designs / Redbull KTM 250 team.
Rattray returned to compete in the [[2014 FIM Motocross World Championship season|2014]] MXGP world championship for the Red Bull [[Ice 1 Racing|Ice 1]] – [[Husqvarna Motorcycles|Husqvarna]] Racing Team owned by Formula One racer, [[Kimi Räikkönen]].<ref name="Tyla Rattray Bio"/> He retired from motocross racing after finishing 13th in the [[2015 FIM Motocross World Championship|2015]] MXGP world championship and, began working as the team trainer and mentor for the [[Troy Lee Designs]] / Redbull KTM 250 team.<ref name="Tyla Rattray Turning The Page"/>


== References ==
== References ==
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== External links ==
== External links ==
* [http://www.stylamx.com/ Tyla Rattray home page]
* [https://twitter.com/tylarattray Tyla Rattray Twitter page]


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Latest revision as of 03:55, 26 July 2022

Tyla Rattray
Tyla Rattray (2008)
NationalitySouth African
Born8 November 1985 (1985-11-08) (age 39)
Durban, South Africa
Motocross career
Years active1999–2015
TeamsKTM, Kawasaki, Husqvarna
ChampionshipsMX2-GP – 2008

Tyla Rattray (born 12 November 1985) is a South African former professional motocross racer and current motocross team trainer.[1][2] He competed in the Motocross World Championships from 1999 to 2008 and, in the AMA Motocross Championships from 2009 to 2013.[3][4] He returned to the Motocross World Championships for his final two seasons from 2014 to 2015. Rattray is notable for winning the FIM MX2 world championship in 2008.[1][5]

Motocross racing career

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Born in Durban, South Africa, Rattray made his first foray into international racing in 1999 when he participated in the inaugural FIM 85cc world cup at Gaildorf, Germany. Although completely unfamiliar with the conditions, he slotted straight into top level of international level racing and finished 3rd in the event. He relocated to Germany in 2000 as part of the Vangani Racing team, and participated in European, German and Dutch Championship events, as well as international races. In 2001, at 15 years of age, he qualified for his first GP races. He also participated in European Championship events, and improved his standing in the Dutch Championship series.

In 2002, he formed part of the Vangani Racing "dream team" with Ben Townley and Tanel Leok. He won the first GP qualifying race of the season at Valkenswaard, and finished 8th in the GP. Later that year, he scored his first GP podium when he finished second at Genk in Belgium. At 16 years of age, he was one of the youngest GP podium finishers ever. He won the Dutch 125cc – and Superfinal titles in 2003 as part of the Bruforce Racing KTM team.

Rattray in 2008

He won his first GP at Bellpuig in Spain in 2004. He finished second to KTM teammate Ben Townley in the world championship series in the 2004 MX2-GP season. Injuries kept him from challenging for the world title in 2005 and 2006. In 2008, he won the F.I.M. MX2-GP world championship riding for the KTM factory racing team managed by former world champion Stefan Everts. Before the start of the season he opted to change his permanent race number from 16 to 4 since it was available. He joins the short list of other South Africans who have taken an F.I.M. World title which include Grant Langston (1 world title) and Greg Albertyn (3 world titles).

Before the start of the 2009 FIM Motocross World Championship season, it was announced the factory KTM team and Rattray were parting ways.[6] Both Rattray and KTM parted mutually as Ratray expressed a greater interest to ride in the United States, following the path of other South Africans such as Grant Langston and Greg Albertyn. Rattray competed in the AMA Motocross Championship for five seasons, finishing in second place in the 250 national championship for two consecutive years in 2010 and 2011.[4][7]

Rattray returned to compete in the 2014 MXGP world championship for the Red Bull Ice 1 – Husqvarna Racing Team owned by Formula One racer, Kimi Räikkönen.[7] He retired from motocross racing after finishing 13th in the 2015 MXGP world championship and, began working as the team trainer and mentor for the Troy Lee Designs / Redbull KTM 250 team.[2]

References

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  1. ^ a b "Tyla Rattray Motorcycle USA Bio". motorcycle-usa.com. Retrieved 10 January 2017.
  2. ^ a b "Tyla Rattray Turning The Page". motocross.transworld.net. Retrieved 10 January 2017.
  3. ^ "Tyla Rattray MXGP race results". mxgpresults.com. Retrieved 24 January 2020.
  4. ^ a b "Tyla Rattray AMA results". racerxonline.com. Retrieved 24 January 2020.
  5. ^ "2008 MX2 Overall Standings". mxgpresults.com. Retrieved 24 January 2020.
  6. ^ "KTM and Tyla Rattray Mutually Agree to Part in 2009". vitalmx.com. Retrieved 10 January 2017.
  7. ^ a b "Tyla Rattray Bio". promotocross.com. Retrieved 10 January 2017.
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