Kiwi Rider January 2022 Vol.2 | Page 19

BUXTON SETS SIGHTS HIGH

Tom Buxton needs little introduction in Kiwi enduro circles . After reaching the podium in both the North Island and National Enduro competitions with his KTM the past two years , for the 2022 season , the young Aucklander is looking to take his racing to all new heights by stepping up into international competition . “ For 2022 I have set myself a new challenge ”, he told us . “ This is to compete in the Junior class in the World Enduro Championship as well the Foreign class in the Assolutti Italian Championship .” With the switch to a whole new championship , Buxton will also be switching up brands , stepping off the KTM EXC that has served him so well in New Zealand competition and on to a

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