Heading into the highly anticipated Thailand Grand Prix weekend, Red Bull KTM Factory Racing legends Brad Binder and Jack Miller swapped their KTM RC16 bikes for something more agricultural.
At a remote Buriram farm, Binder and Miller raced their stand-up Kra-Tae tractors at speeds up to 100 kph, navigating a series of comical challenges that tested their agility and coordination.
After Binder triumphed in a hilariously bumpy first showdown through muddy puddles around the makeshift circuit, Miller secured the second victory in the exhilarating high-speed drag race.
Playful Rivalry Between Teammates in Thailand
The lighthearted challenge was a fun warm-up for an exciting MotoGP™ weekend in Thailand. Reflecting on the experience, Binder noted, ‘The toughest part was keeping the throttle in my hand. Every bump made me drop it, and then I had to fish it out from the front. The second challenge was to figure out how far you need to push the bar to actually turn. But anyway, it was really cool!”
The South African racer also said, “My favorite part of today was probably just doing something different to be honest. It’s not often we get to race anything for fun, just to have a good time and not worry. So, it was really cool to do.”
Miller shared similar thoughts, noting that turning left was harder than turning right on the rice tractor. He also shared his reaction upon seeing the rice tractors stating, “They were fantastic! My first thought was it spun me out a little bit. Seeing such a little engine with a little turbo hanging off the side was cool.”
“I enjoyed the circuit and drag races, laughing at both Brad and me. I wanted to do better on the circuit, but I’m happy we won the drag race. So, 1-1, we can take it.”
The Red Bull KTM Factory Racing stars also expressed their excitement upon returning to Thailand for the MotoGP race weekend. “It’s fantastic to be back in Thailand,” said Miller. “I enjoy the weather; I enjoy being hot.”
He added, “The Thai people are extremely open and friendly, even down to yesterday. While jogging to shake off jet lag, a local offered me a bottle of water. They’re just super friendly, super kind.”
For his part, Binder told fans in Thailand, “I really hope that you all enjoy the show. I hope we put on a great race for you guys!”
Watch Brad Binder and Jack Miller swap their high-power machines for Kra-Tae rice tractors as they compete in the (Un)serious Race Series HERE.
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