Angus Heidecke has not been a world championship rider on the motocross scene for very long, and yet, has already been much talked about. The 25-year-old contested a world championship race in Teutschenthal for the first time in 2009, and ever since 2015, has lined up regularly in the European rounds of the motocross world championship, consistently finishing in the points. Whilst the KTM Sarholz Racing rider has not yet placed in the Top Ten of the world's top MX stars, his enormous ambition and ever positive attitude have become apparent, resulting in him being made a member of the German motocross team in 2015. "That obviously makes me extremely proud, to think that the team manager of Team Germany has heard of me - especially since I've only competed in a couple of world championship races," said Angus, adding: "That also confirms for me once again that my training and efforts are paying off."

At any rate, motocross plays a big role in the life of the world championship rider, who lives in Delitzsch. His father bought him a quad bike when he was three years old, on which he drove round and round his grandfather's garden. But he soon found the quad too boring. Angus wanted to go faster. He rode his first motorcycle aged four. His dad, Mario, sat the young lad on a 50cc LEM. The mini-talent entered his first race two years later in Saxony-Anhalt and immediately finished third. More championships followed, bigger bikes, his first sponsors. The then 15-year-old won his first title in 2005 when he was crowned winner of the German Motocross Cup.

Angus Heidecke is now one of the strongest German riders in the ADAC MX Masters and among the best in the land at motocross. Still, the KTM rider has few worries about the competition. "I'm not bothered who stands next to me at the starting gate. That would make me unnecessarily nervous. I focus only on myself and my own performance," said the trained motorbike mechanic. The MX star is well supported by his mother Sylke, his father Mario, his sister Jo Lovis (12) and girlfriend Maria (26). While the four of them often travel to watch the 25-year-old race, grandpa Hansi follows how his grandson is doing at home.

Team principal Thomas Paul, mechanic Frank Michel, sponsor Jochen Vetter and his coach, Jürgen Künzel, are responsible, however, for his sporting development and have supported him for many years by acting as reliable points of contact. "Jürgen has had a great deal of experience in two-wheel professional sport as Supermoto champion and winner of many German and American championships, and it is largely thanks to him that I've been able to gain in self-confidence. He has also given me a lot of helpful advice regarding my driving style and mental strength, so that I've been able to improve consistently," said the world championship rider.

Angus intends to secure a place among the upper ranks of the Top 15 in the world championship in 2016. "I've become much stronger both mentally and physically, which is why I reckon I'm in with a good chance. I've always dreamed of contesting world championship races, and now, I'll do everything possible to be better than my fellow competitors. I always fight to the last second," said the 25-year-old. Ten races are scheduled so far this season. The KTM rider wants to initially focus on the world championship races in Europe before committing himself to a full world championship season next year.

And the second-hand car dealer also intends to accomplish great things in the ADAC MX Masters, because, just as Europe's most popular motocross racing series has successfully prepared him for the world championship, so he can also benefit from riding in various world championship fixtures in the Masters. "The world championship is perfect training for the ADAC MX Masters, as there are more strong riders competing in the world championship, which makes it very hard to stand out at all. In addition, some of the world championship tracks are faster and therefore tougher, which gives me the added advantage of proving myself better and more focused in the Masters," said Angus. His goal for the race series in 2016: A place in the Top Three.