Heinz Kinigadner
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Heinz Kinigadner (born January 28, 1960 in Uderns, Tyrol) was an Austrian motocross racer. He was one of the top riders in the Motocross Grand Prix World Championships during the mid-1980s. He was the F.I.M. 250cc Motocross World Champion in 1984 and 1985 while riding for the KTM factory racing team. After his motocross career, Kinigadner began competing in off road races such as the Paris to Dakar rally. He also serves as a sporting director for KTM. After his son was paralyzed in an accident, Kinigadner helped start the Wings for Life foundation, which is dedicated to finding a cure for spinal cord injuries.