Pit Beirer

Pit Beirer (born 19 October 1972) is a German former professional motocross racer and current Motorsports Director for the KTM motorcycle company.

Born in Radolfzell, Baden-Württemberg, Beirer was one of the top competitors in the FIM 250cc World Championships riding for Honda and Kawasaki.

[6] Beirer signed with KTM in 2002, but in 2003, he crashed during the Bulgarian Grand Prix and suffered spinal injuries that left him paralyzed and ended his riding career.

[7] After rehabilitation, Beirer became the head of KTM's off-road racing department.

He is currently the Motorsports Director for KTM overseeing the Red Bull KTM Factory Racing team in MotoGP as well as their off-road racing programs.