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NEWS
MOTOCROSS
2024
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Official MSA MX Nationals
Round 7 Terra Topia MX, JHB, Gauteng
12 October 2024
Race report MSA MX National Round 7 at Terra Topia 12 October 2024 What a great way to end off 2024’s MSA National’s race calendar. Finished off in Gauteng at the newly remodelled Terra Topia MX track. Plenty blood, sweat and tears have gone into the change up of this track over the last few months. They did not disappoint on race day. We also tested out the new format of a free practice day on the Friday before race day. Certainly added to the build up on race day, most took this opportunity to set up pits, come test the track and do all their final suspension setups etc. Track was re-prepped, watered and ready for the next morning. the incredible heat over the two days was a challenge for the riders, however, the track held out well and dust was well controlled with the watering. Riders got to have lots of good ruts to race with, and the newly marked off spectator areas provided good spectator viewing. Race day had the FMX boys come put on a great show too. Red Bull’s DJ van, jumping castles, food, refreshments and nice toilets everywhere made it a great day out for the whole family. Also good to see some of the SA boys that have been racing overseas come watch or jump back in for a last bit of racing. The 50’s class, I think I can say this is the longest 50’s track we have on the calendar, these boys just smashed it. Luan Jordaan #20 on his KTM grabbed 1st place, followed by Riley Geldenhuys #1 on his KTM in 2nd, Trey Dean #117 in 3rd on his KTM, Joshua-Zion Naude #34 4th on his KTM, Alessandro Green #141 5th on his Husqvarna and Reestin Bartlett #88 6th on his KTM. 65cc class, some incredible racing from this bunch. We saw Brody Bircher #30 take the win on his KTM, followed by Rayden Woolls #345 in 2nd on his Husqvarna, Hendrico Barwise #40 in 3rd on his Husqvarna, Coby Kretzmann #15 in 4th on his Husqvarna, Aden Fisher #86 in 5th on his KTM and John-Luke VD Westhuizen #J183 in 6th on his Husqvarna. 85cc Class, these boys just make it look so easy. Cassie Van Zyl #234 grabbed the win on his KTM followed by Trenton Kretzmann #94 in 2nd on his KTM, Evan Frost #28 in 3rd on his KTM, Kabelo Ledwaba #280 in 4th on his KTM, Lleyton Botha #63 5th on his KTM and Ruben Cawood #690 in 6th place on his KTM. 125 class, very exciting to watch! Trey Cox #37 took the win on his KTM, followed by Ryan Adler #268 in 2nd on his Husqvarna, Christian Berrington-Smith #141 in 3rd on his KTM, Jean Visser #247 in 4th on his Husqvarna, Matthew Correia #200 in 5th on his Yamaha and Thor Johnson #169 in 6th on his Yamaha. Ladies class, how the top two battled for positions, nothing was left on the side, Leah Heygate #176 took the win on her KTM, followed closely by Kayla Raaff #1 in 2nd on her Gas Gas, Mienke Cawood #202 in 3rd on her KTM, Ivana Venter #32 in 4th on her Husqvarna, Zoe Botha #128 in 5th on her Husqvarna and Chloe Odendaal #47 in 6th place on her KTM. MX 2 class, all tricks were pulled out the hat in this race, 250’s were pushed to their limits, and the spectator’s nerves. Cameron Durow #1 took the win on his KTM, followed by Luke Grundy #450 on his KTM in 2nd, Jayden Proctor #81 in 3rd on his Yamaha, Mark Carty #24 4th on his KTM, Barend Du Toit #101 5th on his Husqvarna and Ricky Raaff #25 6th on his Gas Gas. MX 3 Class had Dean Wheeler #135 on his Yamaha take the win, followed by Levi Doherty #99 in 2nd on his Yamaha, Keegan Du Plooy #94 in 3rd on his KTM, Jason Hill #17 in 4th on his Kawasaki and Kyle Bradford #168 in 5th on his KTM. MX Vets had Brandon Wheeler #73 take the win on his KTM followed by Morne Janse van Rensburg #144 in 3rd on his KTM, Justin Bauer #105 in 4th on his KTM, Jonathan Du Plooy #15 in 5th on his KTM and Brett Field #22 in 6th on his Husqvarna. MX Senior Support saw Greg Gildenhuys #34 take the win on his KTM followed by Riccardo Caforio #21 in 2nd on his Yamaha and Shayne Steenkamp #64 in 3rd on his KTM. MX 1 class just insane with the battles, this is what you can call pushing limits to the very end. Jayden Proctor #81 took the win on his Yamaha followed by Dean Wheeler #135 in 2nd on his Yamaha, Cameron Durow #1 in 3rd on his KTM, Mark Carty #24 in 4th on his KTM, Jesse Wright #2 in 5 on his Yamaha and Calum Marriott #717 in 6th place on his Husqvarna. Now to a well-deserved off season to all, lots of resting and healing up in preparation for 2025, definitely needed after this season of racing. See you all in 2025! Report written by Serranne Meyer
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Round 6 Zone 7, Cape Town, Western Cape
31 August 2024
Race Report: MSA MX National Round 6 at Zone 7 - 2024 With over 120 entries, the 6th round of the MSA MX National at Zone 7 in Cape Town promised to be an exciting event. The track featured some changes, offering racers a fresh challenge. Track preparations continued late into Friday evening, with Cape Town’s rain proving a significant hurdle. However, the Zone 7 crew rose to the occasion, constantly repairing the track when issues arose on race day and even prepping it again after the race to ensure a fresh track for Sunday. Despite the weather challenges, race day was graced with good weather—plenty of sunshine, and the wind was cooperative. The atmosphere was lively, with music, food, coffee, drinks, and a great turnout of spectators. 50cc Class: The youngest racers, the 50cc class, tackled the well-prepped track with no fear. These little riders are serious and fast. Riley Geldenhuys (#1, KTM) secured 1st place, followed by Joshua-Zion Naude (#34, KTM) in 2nd. Luan Jordaan (#20, KTM) took 3rd, with Carter Bouwer (#38, KTM) in 4th, Trey Dean (#117, KTM) in 5th, and Alessandro Green (#141, Husqvarna) rounding out the top six. 65cc Class: These young riders demonstrated impressive speed, riding as if on big bikes. Brody Bircher (#30, KTM) claimed the win, with Ross Mackenzie (#85, GasGas) in 2nd. Rayden Woolls (#345, Husqvarna) finished 3rd, followed by Viv Cameron Howell (#778, KTM) in 4th, Ohan Graven (#14, Husqvarna) in 5th, and Coby Kretzmann (#15, Husqvarna) in 6th. 85cc Class: The 85cc class provided some great racing. Trenton Kretzmann (#94, KTM) took the victory, closely followed by Evan Frost (#28, KTM) in 2nd. Cruz Martin (#418, Husqvarna) finished 3rd, with Lleyton Botha (#63, KTM) in 4th, Seth van der Walt (#, Husqvarna) in 5th, and Jaydo Uys (#, Husqvarna) in 6th. 125cc Class: In the 125cc class, these young men put their machines to the test. Trey Cox (#37, KTM) emerged victorious, followed by Jean Visser (#247, Husqvarna) in 2nd and Ryan Adler (#268, Husqvarna) in 3rd. Tristan Durow (#444, KTM) finished 4th, with Thor Johnson (#169, Yamaha) in 5th and Matthew Correia (#200, Yamaha) in 6th. Ladies Class: The Ladies class saw a fierce battle, with top contenders Kayla and Leah reaching new levels of competition. Kayla Raaff (#1, GasGas) secured the win, followed closely by Leah Heygate (#176, KTM) in 2nd. Mienke Cawood (#202, KTM) took 3rd, with Cheyenne de Lima (#__, Yamaha) in 4th, Zoe Botha (#128, Husqvarna) in 5th, Katelyn Pretorius (#170, KTM) in 6th, and Chloe Reeh (#68, Yamaha) in 7th. It was great to see both new and familiar faces on the podium. MX2 Class: The MX2 riders gave it their all to secure top positions. Cameron Durow (#1, KTM) took the win, with Luke Grundy (#450, KTM) in 2nd and Jayden Proctor (#81, Yamaha) in 3rd. Barend du Toit (#101, Husqvarna) finished 4th, followed by Calum Marriott (#__, Husqvarna) in 5th and Jordan van Wyk (#747, KTM) in 6th. MX3 Class: Dean Wheeler (#135, Yamaha) dominated the MX3 class, taking the win. Levi Doherty (#99, Yamaha) finished 2nd, followed by Dylan Donald (#102, KTM) in 3rd. Morne Janse van Rensburg (#144, KTM) took 4th, with Sigi Pack (#83, KTM) in 5th and Jonathan Hubbard (#121, Yamaha) in 6th. MX Vets Class: Dylan Donald (#102, KTM) claimed victory in the MX Vets class, followed by Morne Janse van Rensburg (#144, KTM) in 2nd and Sigi Pack (#83, KTM) in 3rd. Jonathan Hubbard (#121, Yamaha) finished 4th, with Mark Guy (#69, Kawasaki) in 5th and Jonathan du Plooy (#15, KTM) in 6th. MX Senior Support Class: Adriano Catalano (#746, Kawasaki) took the win in the MX Senior Support class, followed by Brandon Wheeler (#73, KTM) in 2nd and Adam Bac (#198, Yamaha) in 3rd. Aiden Rodger (#217, Yamaha) finished 4th, with Stephan Maischatz (#21, Yamaha) in 5th and Evert Vermeulen (#18, Yamaha) in 6th. MX3 Masters: Mark Guy (#69, Kawasaki) was the lone rider in the MX3 Masters class. MX1 Class: Cameron Durow (#1, KTM) also took the win in the MX1 class, with Jayden Proctor (#81, Yamaha) in 2nd and Dean Wheeler (#135, Yamaha) in 3rd. Arnu Saaiman (#592, Honda) finished 4th, followed by Brad Cox (#34, KTM) in 5th and Calum Marriott (#717, Husqvarna) in 6th. We now look forward to the 7th and final round at Terra Topia in Gauteng on October 12, 2024. See you all there! Report written by Serranne Meyer
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Round 5 Thunder Vally, PMB, KwaZulu-Natal
27 July 2024
Race Report: MSA MX National Round 5 at Thunder Valley 2024 The fifth round of the MSA MX National series delivered unexpected twists and turns at Thunder Valley, Pietermaritzburg. Competitors were greeted with a freshly revamped track, featuring tight sections and challenging ruts, coupled with notable elevation changes. These elements combined to test the riders' skills and adaptability, providing a new experience even for the most seasoned racers. The weather played its part in the drama, starting with a chilly morning before warming up as the day progressed. A strong crowd of spectators, including many enthusiastic locals, turned out to witness the action-packed event, creating a fantastic atmosphere. With 105 riders on the roster, the turnout was impressive, highlighting the dedication and passion within the motocross community, even at this competitive stage of the season. 50cc Class: The youngest riders set the tone with thrilling performances on their own dedicated track. Riley Geldenhuys #1 dominated both heats, securing the overall win on his KTM. Joshua-Zion Naude #34, also on a KTM, followed closely to take 2nd place, while Trey Dean #117 rounded out the podium in 3rd. Luan Jordaan #20, Travis Hart #16, and Alessandro Green #141 completed the top six. Special recognition goes to the parents who played crucial roles as marshals, mechanics, and supporters. 65cc Class: Brody Bircher #30 showcased his talent with a commanding overall win on his KTM. Ross Mackenzie #85 on a Gas Gas took 2nd place, with Rayden Woolls #345 on a Husqvarna securing 3rd. The field was rounded out by Rhys Carl Wentzel #404, Troy Ryan Wentzel #63, and Coby Kretzmann #15. 85cc Class: The 85cc class delivered high-octane action, with Trenton Kretzmann #94 clinching the overall win on his KTM. Evan Frost #28 put up a strong challenge to finish 2nd, while Cruz Martin #418 claimed 3rd on his Husqvarna. The remaining positions were filled by Lleyton Botha #63, Branden van Wyk #777, Cameron Stuckie #73, and Lourens Erasmus #276. 125cc and Supermini Classes: Kade van Deventer #16 emerged victorious, taking the overall win on his Gas Gas. Trey Cox #37 on a KTM finished 2nd, with Tristan Durow #444 completing the top three. Matthew Correia #200, Jean Visser #247, and Aiden Henley #51 rounded out the top six. Ladies Class: The Ladies class featured a thrilling duel between Leah Heygate #176 and Kayla Raaff #1, with Heygate ultimately taking the overall win on her KTM. Raaff secured 2nd, followed by Mienka Cawood #202 in 3rd. The class was rounded out by Zoe Botha #128, Ivana Venter #32, Katelyn Pretorius #170, and Chloe Odendaal #47. MX2 Class: The MX2 class offered spectators plenty of excitement, with intense battles throughout the pack. Cameron Durow #1 claimed the overall win on his KTM, with Luke Grundy #450 and Ricky Raaff #25 taking 2nd and 3rd respectively. Jayden Proctor #81, Mark Carty #24, and Jordan van Wyk #747 completed the top six. MX3 Class: Dean Wheeler #135 took the top honors with the overall win on his Yamaha, followed by Levi Doherty #99 in 2nd and Kyle Bradford #168 in 3rd. MX Vets Class: Morne Janse van Rensburg #144 dominated the MX Vets class, securing the overall win on his KTM. Sheldon Watkins #757 and Jonathan du Plooy #15 completed the podium, with Warrick Peeters #58, Brett Field #22, and Jonathan Hubbard #121 rounding out the top six. MX Senior Support Class: Brandon Wheeler #73 claimed the overall win on his KTM, with Astin Allin #36 and Sean Strunkheide #100 taking 2nd and 3rd. Blane Gaugain #67, Steve Baker #74, and Kyle Davey #122 completed the top six. MX1 Class: Cameron Durow #1 once again proved his prowess by securing the overall win on his KTM. Jayden Proctor #81 finished 2nd on his Yamaha, with Davin Cocker #87 rounding out the podium on his Husqvarna. Brad Cox #34, Marco De Vrye #42, and Johan Vogelesang #5 rounded out the top six. The motocross community now looks ahead to Round 6, set for August 31st at Zone 7 in Cape Town. See you all there! Report by Serranne Meyer
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Round 4 TEZA, Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal
15 June 2024
An early brisk morning in the heart of KwaZulu-Natal, at the legendary TEZA MX track, began the start of Round 4 of the Official Motorsport South African Motocross National. Spectators lined the banks of the amazing elevation track and was awesome to see gazebo’s set up by spectators to chill and spend the entire day watching the best motocross racing in South Africa. The variety of vendors kept everyone fed and hydrated, and with all sorts of bits to buy, jumping castle for the little ones, tyre changing facilities, the list goes on and on. For the die hard crowd who stayed for prize giving and to enjoy the festivities, Teza Motocross Track kicked off with Veranda Panda, and they did not disappoint. To all the sponsors, thank you! Again, to the MX community, thank you for your support! Really good to see everyone traveling to these races and supporting the local community. Onto the racing, Teza is probably the most technical track we have, elavation, a range of soil types throughout the track, technical jumps, ruts etc all surrounded in the most spectacular setting, forestry, sugar cane and wild life to add to the back drop of this track. A track that earns the respect from even the most able MX racer. Entries are still impressively in excess of 120 at this point in the year. MX 1 with the best 14 riders. Cameron Durrow #1 returned from the USA to compete. With some riders nursing or recovering from injuries in this class, we saw quite a change up of results. Cameron Durrow #1 charged ahead on his KTM to grab 1st place, followed by Davin Cocker #87 on his Husqvarna in 2nd, Dean Wheeler #135 on his Yamaha in 3rd, Marco De Vrye #42 on his KTM 4th, Joshua Mlimi #411 on his Yamaha in 5th and Johan Vogelesang #5 on his KTM in 6th. MX2’s high pace with 16 entries resulting in a mixed result. These 250’s were put through their paces round this track. Cameron Durrow #1 took 1st place on his KTM, followed by Luke Grundy #450 on his KTM in 2nd, Jonathan Mlimi #259 on his KTM in 3rd, Jordan Van Wyk #747 on his KTM 4th, Ricky Raaff #25 on his Gas Gas 5th and Barend Du Toit #101 on his Husqvarna in 6th. MX3 had 4 entries. Some impressive racing from these “die hard’s” . Dean Wheeler #135 taking the top step on his Yamaha, followed by Levi Doherty #99 on his Yamaha in 2nd, Jason Hill #17 in 3rd on his Kawasaki, and Kyle Bradford #168 on his KTM 4th. MX Senior Support had 11 entries. These guys are really racing with their all. Brandon Wheeler #73 on his KTM took the overall win, followed by Adam Bac #198 on his Husqvarna in 2nd, Sean Strunkheide #100 on his KTM 3rd, Astin Allin #36 on his Husqvarna in 4th, Blane Gaugain #67 on his Yamaha in 5th and Kyle Davey #122 on his KTM in 6th. MX Vets had 5 entries. Now this class is filled with character, always fun watching these gent’s race. Jonathan Du Plooy #15 taking the top step on his KTM, followed by Morne Janse van Rensburg #144 on his KTM in 2nd, Brett Field #22 on his Husqvarna in 3rd, Warrick Peeters #58 on his Yamaha in 4th and Jonathan Hubbard #121 on his Yamaha in 5th. MX Ladies class had 9 women enter. Must give each lady a high five, great racing done by all. Our top two ladies kept us all on our toes as they battled nonstop right till the last heat, and the last second going through the finish line. First heat Leah Heygate #176 on her KTM got the win, but Kayla Raaff #1 on her Gas Gas grabbed the win in the 2nd moto giving her the overall win, followed by Mienka Cawood #202 on her KTM in 3rd, Ivana Venter #32 on her Husqvarna in 4th, Jessica Osner #21 on her Husqvarna 5th, Zoe Botha #128 on her Husqvarna 6th, Kelly Beetge #16 on her Husqvarna 7th, Katelyn Pretorious #170 on her KTM 8th and Chloe Odendaal #47 on her KTM in 9th. MX High School & Supermini Classes, here we had 20 125’s and 1 supermini line up. And did these kids have to work those bikes to get everything out of them. One of the most exciting classes to watch on the day, battles all over the field. A well-deserved overall win went to Trey Cox #37 on his KTM, followed by Tristan Durow #444 on his KTM in 2nd, Ryan Adler #268 on his Husqvarna in 3rd, Aiden Henley #51 on his Yamaha in 4th, Matthew Correia #200 on his Yamaha in 5th and Jean Visser # 247 on his Husqvarna in 6th. Trent Valsecchi #300 was the only entry on a supermini performed extremely well among the MX High School class combination. The 85cc Class had 11 entries. This class saw some battles, all came down to mistakes. Trent Valsecchi #300 took the win on his Gas Gas, followed by Trenton Kretzmann #94 on his KTM in 2nd, Cruz Martin #418 on his Husqvarna in 3rd, Evan Frost #28 on his KTM in 4th, Kabelo Ledwaba #280 on his KTM 5th and Maxwell Fourie #555 on his Husqvarna in 6th. The 65cc Class had 16 entries. And some of these guys were clearing the big jumps, incredible. Brody Bircher #30 on his KTM took 1st, followed by Ross Mackenzie #85 on his Gas Gas in 2nd, Rayden Woolls #345 on his Husqvarna 3rd, Rhys Carl Wentzel #404 on his KTM 4th, Troy Ryan Wentzel #63 on his Husqvarna 5th and Viv Cameron Howell #778 on his KTM 6th. The 50cc Class had 14 entries, and 1 for MX50 Support. These lil big dudes really have a proper factory ride, moms and dads attending to every need. Riley Geldenhuys #1 took the win on his KTM followed by Joshua-Zion Naude #34 on his KTM in 2nd, Luan Jordaan #20 on his KTM in 3rd, Trey Dean #117 on his KTM in 4th, Travis Hart #16 on his KTM in 5th and Reestin Bartlett #88 on his KTM in 6th. Brayden Tucker #30 on his KTM was for the MX50 Support class. We are back to KwaZulu-Natal for round 5 at Thunder Valley in Pietermaritzburg on the 27 July 2024. Big thank you to The-Black-Sheep for the awesome pictures. See you all there! Report written by Serranne Meyer