Marco Abdul Kareem Caribotti (born August 22, 1969), known as Karibo, is an Italian professional motocross rider. He has a career spanning over three decades. He won the International Krka Rally in Croatia in 2014.[1][2]
| Marco Caribotti | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Italian |
| Born | 22 August 1969 (age 55) |
Caribotti is known for competing in Enduro World Championship, World MX Championship and the Enduro World Championship. Notably, he rode for renowned teams such as Kawasaki Italy, Kawasaki Racing, Praga Moto, Husaberg Factory, and Sherco Motorcycle.[3]
Career
editCaribotti's served as a test rider for Dunlop Tires, Praga Motorcycle, Husaberg Motorcycle, Sherco Motorcycle, SACHS Suspensions, and Goldentyre tires.[4][5]
Following his competitive riding career, his notable expeditions included traversing Ras Al Khaimah desert on a BMW GS 1250 and scaling Jebel Jais on a Honda Africa Twin.[6]
In 2006, Caribotti founded Team Flite, his own motorcycle racing team. Through this venture, he discovered Graham Jarvis, who went on to achieve success as an Enduro Extreme Rider and world champion.[7]
In 2015, Caribotti took a leap into entrepreneurship by purchasing Goldentyre, a tires manufacturing company.[8]
References
edit- ^ "Marco Caribotti #326 / Silver Team | Red Bull Romaniacs 2014". Red Bull Romaniacs Hard Enduro Rallye.
- ^ "Dirt Bike Rider (2011 May)". Internet Archive.
- ^ Panny, C.; Lafer, Hubert (23 February 2015). ""Approved by the boss": Interview with Goldentyres Marco Caribotti". HartEnduro.
- ^ Bencini, Ludovico (3 February 2017). "Goldentyre e la filosofia di un marchio di nicchia - intervista a Marco Caribotti". Pneusnews.it (in Italian).
- ^ "Dirt Biker: Ausgabe #3". dirtbikermag.de (in German).
- ^ Pohl, Jens (21 February 2012). "Jarvis fährt erneuten Sieg ein - CROSS Magazin". CROSS Magazin (in German).
- ^ "Nuevo Acuerdo de Rodi con el fabricante de Neumáticos Goldentyre". Rodi Motor Services (in European Spanish). 1 December 2015.
- ^ "Golden Tyre Rehvid | Mootorrattarehvid soodsalt - RehviLiider.ee". www.rehviliider.ee.