NTwo successful seasons separate Cas Valk and KTM. This year, Valk finished 12th in his first MX2 World Championship campaign.
For Van Venrooy KTM, 2025 was a successful return to the paddock. Valk won the Dutch MX2 title and immediately finished 3rd in his first GP race of the season. Until after the Portuguese GP, Cas was 8th in the World Championship standings. In 2024, he finished 3rd in the EMX250 class with Gabriel SS24 KTM. He also won a national title last year, as the fast Dutchman won the British MX2 championship in the team of Shaun Simpson.
For both the team and the rider, 2025 was all about learning and growing. Valk had to get used to the intensity of the MX2 World Championship, while Van Venrooy Racing adapted to the heavily occupied class.
Also for Van Venrooy KTM 2025 was a season to be proud of. The team was named best private MX2 team of the season, a nice recognition for them professionalism and commitment during their first full year in the MX2 World Championship.
Now that the season has concluded, both Valk and KTM have decided to end their partnership. The team thanks Cas for his dedication and commitment and wishes him the best of luck in his future career.
Meanwhile, Van Venrooy KTM is looking ahead to 2026. The A new driver lineup will be announced soon. An announcement about Cas Valk's plans will also be made soon.
Cas Valk: It's been a great year with the Van Venrooy KTM team – we achieved some great results and had a lot of fun. A big thank you to Ruud, Emile, and Klaas for everything they do for the team. Also a special thanks to my mechanics for their hard work – thank you all!
Photos: Niek Photography, JP Acevedo
