FOREVER 711: RENE HOFER'S STORY | Official Mini - Documentary

Red Bull KTM Factory MX2 rider Rene Hofer had a bright future ahead of him. With his father being an avid motocross rider himself Rene grew up around the sport and threw his leg over a bike for the first time at the young age of three.
From that point on he was hooked. At four years old he began racing and quickly began winning races and championships throughout Europe. Not only did he win championships but he broke records as well. Not too long after he would move up to the 65cc and repeat the process.
After making an impression in the mini bike world Rene earned his first ride at the age of eleven for the Youngblood KTM Racing Team in the 85cc class. After a couple years on the team he again became a top contender winning the Austrian Junior Championship, finishing top 3 in the ADAC championship, and 6th in the Junior World Championship.
In 2016 he became dominant on the 85cc winning almost everything he entered and even making an early step up to the 125cc class in the world championship. Although his 125cc career started a little rough finishing 10th he knew he had what it takes to run with those guys.
The next year Rene would finish 5th place in both the European 125cc championship and the World 125cc Championship making a solid impression.
In 2018 Rene became dominant in the 125cc class and even tested the waters on the 250cc class, winning in that as well until the tables turned. Unfortunately Rene sustained a pelvic injury knocking him out of the season early.
2019 was a comeback year for Rene and comeback did he. He entered the highly talented EMX250 championship finishing 4th in his rookie season. On top of that he took a swing at the MX2 world championship for a couple races. Although he struggled at first, by the end he showed that he had top 5 world championship potential. He then led Team Austria with a 12th place finish in the 2019 Motocross Of Nations (MXoN) and earned the Ricky Carmichael award.
Enter 2020 and Rene Hofer was now officially a Red Bull KTM Factory MX2 World Championship athlete. The cream of the crop for 250 class racing. His season began strong leading some laps and even earning a top 3 moto finish in Great Britain at Matterley Basin. Unfortunately a few rounds in his season ended prematurely due to a shoulder injury sustained at the MXGP Of Riga.
In 2021 Rene Hofer made many improvements. Countless top 10's, many top 5's, some podiums, an MX2 overall win at Motocross Of Nations, and even his legendary win at the MXGP Of Pietramurata on October 27th 2021 (exactly two years ago).
Of course this isn't Rene Hofer's full story if you want that then you have to watch this mini documentary. Rene was loved by all as he was possibly the happiest personality in our sport. His loss was truly a tragedy but we will do our best to always keep him in our hearts. Forever 711.
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Forever 711 Credits:
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Written & Directed by: Trevor Knight
Narrated by: Tang Awanda
Special thanks to: Tom Vialle & The Hofer Family
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[@themotocrossnetwork]

What is your favorite memory of Rene?

[@jannfsprofi]

Had the honor of racing him at the Austrian championships, he lapped me twice in one race. Truly next-level.

[@thiagogrillonsanchez]

His Debut with KTM factory racing

[@Harry..Highpants]

His MXON mx2 class win which was to be his last race meet ever. 🕊️ #forever711

[@bobrockmann7521]

His sister is doing such a remarkable job telling their family story. 💚 Great documentary!

[@marckradolfer6007]

So heart breaking seeing his brave little sister pour out her love for her lost brother without breaking down. Condolences to the whole Hofer family, rest assured that René is in a wonderful place now and you will eventually rejoin him again some day. RIP René Hofer.

[@vetb882]

My God, my God. 😮😢 I was going through my own trials and tribulation when I saw the mention of Rene passing on a moto forum. But I didn't have time to process it... Homelessness due to greedy landlords and incompetent movers left me homeless for 6 months. Watching this film put Rene's passing into perspective. He was SO YOUNG, I can't imagine not having lived the years to grow old. My DEEPEST CONDOLENCES to the Hofer family and the Red Bull KTM family on their loss.😢 It's really OUR loss as well for the moto-cross community. Such a treat to watch the scared 3 year old riding in the back yard and watch him grow into such a fine young man and WORLD CLASS ATHLETE. 🎉❤ I've saved screenshots of this film and will dedicate a whole album on my phone and PC to RENE HOFER. Never forgotten, #711. 💪🏻😎🏁🤩🙏🏾

[@edwinkrikhaar7223]

Nadine, Tom and Trevor wonderful how you describe a unique and special person Rene Hofer... Thank you all. It was unique to see how he always smiled whether it was a good or bad day and that made him special. #711 will be forever missed and forever in our thoughts and hearts ❤

[@slayer6936]

Racing is dangerous and to pass from a avalanche shows how dangerous life actually is but losing a great young man at such a young age is tragic. The memories of this great young rider will last forever in our hearts and minds of all of us! It was always great watching him battle on the track.

[@Leskenr6]

forever in our hearts, legend #rh711 ❤️🕊️

[@wethepeople26]

We don't forget you, wee man. Thanks for the awesome documentary

[@LB-nk7oj]

Rest in Peace René ❤

[@giovannilauria9503]

Beautiful contribute ! I cry ..! A prayer for Rene ! God bless Rene !

[@vetb882]

😢I cried too 🙏🏾✝️🙏🏻

[@pierrebrigault1048]

La vie est si injuste… ce documentaire est très émouvant, courage à sa famille, et ses amis! On ne n’oublie pas! 💪711💪

[@raymondharold5973]

It’s so important to live life to the fullest as he did because we never know when we’ll be called home. His speed on the track was so impressive and hearing about his journey brings joy knowing he was doing what he loved!❤🙏

[@laura-vr4ey]

forever in our hearts #711❤️

[@Harry..Highpants]

So surreal he is not here anymore 😢 and his last ever race. He Won the MX2 class at the MXON. #forever711 respect

[@louiedangelo3843]

Ride in Heaven Rene.🙏🙌❤

[@danmartin6515]

Miss watching this dude at matterley basin he would of most definitely won a gp title rip rene gone but never forgotten

[@Will-lc1eq]

If only he didn’t pass he could of won easily this year 😢

[@superninjaracer9971]

As a Hofer fan, I would say he finish 3rd in 2022 then win in 2023

[@reilrobert2912]

Nyugod békében Rene 🖤

[@VojtaHarcubaEnduro]

Rest in peace legend! ;(

[@ChristianSokol.]

6:35 He's the only kid with a smile on his face and that's what its all about. Rest in peace brother.

[@vojtechkun829]

Beatiful video forever#711🖤🕊️

[@nisse4629]

Very good docu, so so sad though❤

[@trevorknight1169]

Forever 711 🕊

[@thomasras2098]

RIP 😢❤

[@BennyBen9]

RIP Rene 711 . God speed 🙏

[@der_Rote_1.0]

Rene war echt Cool,wenn wir uns gesehen haben,hatten wir immer zusammen geredet.

[@PChel_009]

Спасибо тебе за видос удачи тебе)

[@thiagogrillonsanchez]

10/10 🥺🥺

[@angeloravasi6652]

❤

[@thiagogrillonsanchez]

#711FOREVER

[@masmeadows8898]

What a human rip 🙌

[@robertosraffa]

R.I.P. #711 Champion

[@angelosantaniello4113]

R.I.P. moto brother

[@lucaseelen5123]

forever711

[@wh1972x]

😢

[@thiagogrillonsanchez]

Did Rene Hoffer had a contract for 2022?

[@superninjaracer9971]

Yes he did 😭😭😭

[@jean-pierreschmidlin5749]

Rene oder Renee ????

[@SuzukiRacing5]

Rene du fehlst so sehr :(

[@MarcoKootenVan]

❤