Round 2 of the Official 2024 South African National Motocross Championship: Red Bull KTM and Husqvarna Racing Teams Shine in Gqeberha

The second round of the 2024 South African National Motocross Championship saw thrilling battles and exceptional performances at the Rover MX Club in Gqeberha. Let’s dive into the official results and highlights from each class:

MX1 Results:

1. Cameron Durow
2. Jayden Proctor
3. Dean Wheeler
4. Jesse Wright
5. Davin Cocker
6. Joshua Mlimi
7. Johan Vogelsang
8. Marco De Vrye
9. Arnu Saaiman
10. Eben Van Rooyen
11. Callan Broskie
12. Kyle Townsend

MX2 Results:

1. Cameron Durow
2. Luke Grundy
3. Barend Du Toit
4. Ricky Raaff
5. Jayden Proctor
6. Jonathan Mlimi
7. Calum Marriott
8. Jordan Van Wyk
9. Breece Romans
10. Garrick Henley
11. Daniel Venter
12. Cole Meyer

125 High School Results:

1. Tristan Durow
2. Caden Weise
3. Trey Cox
4. Emmanuel Bako
5. Jean Visser
6. Kade Van Deventer
7. Matthew Correia
8. Ronald Graven
9. Damien Venter
10. Christian Berrington-Smith
11. Thor Johnson
12. Lucas Venter
13. Trail Carter
14. Blake Osner
15. Blade Tilley
16. Ryan Adler
17. Ivan Swart
18. Andrew Venter
19. Marco Cherti
20. Hanro Van Rooyen
21. Sean Swart
22. Trevor Rhodes Howell

SuperMini Results:

1. Aiden Henley
2. Blake Frost

Ladies Results:

1. Leah Heygate
2. Kayla Raaff
3. Mienke Cawood
4. Ivana Venter
5. Jessica Osner
6. Zoe Botha
7. Katelyn Pretorious

MX3 Results:

1. Dean Wheeler
2. Levi Doherty
3. Jonathan Hubbard
4. Keegan Du Plooy
5. Kyle Bradford
6. Celvin Kleyn

85cc Results:

1. Trenton Kretzmann
2. Evan Frost
3. Cruz Martin
4. Kabelo Ledwaba
5. Riley Rocher
6. Jamie Petersen
7. Jack Anderson
8. Ruben Cawood
9. Cassie Van Zyl
10. Kyle Brunette
11. Lleyton Botha
12. Maxwell Fourie
13. Seth Van Der Walt
14. Julian Van Jaarsveld
15. Lourens Erasmus
16. Luke Krull
17. Cameron Stuckie
18. Branden Van Wyk

65cc Results:

1. Aiden Retief
2. Lou Rademeyer
3. Brody Bircher
4. Rhys Carl Wentzel
5. Ross Mackenzie
6. Rayden Woolls
7. Troy Ryan Wentzel
8. Ohan Graven
9. Kendra Krull
10. Victor Nyamupfukudza
11. Hendrico Barwise
12. Aden Fisher
13. Viv Cameron Howell
14. Coby Kretzmann
15. Ali Maycock
16. Erik Taylor
17. Miro Botha
18. Mudiwa Sakupwanya

50cc Results:

1. Riley Geldenhuys
2. Joshua-Zion Naude
3. Luan Jordaan
4. Mason Visser
5. Tiaan Scheppel
6. Trey Dean
7. Alessandro Green
8. Cole Kruger
9. Judah Sakupwanya
10. Travis Hart
11. Wian Scheepers
12. Ethan Style
13. Mason Meyer
14. Shaun Odendaal
15. Tanner Hayter
16. Garry Hamer
17. Jordan Naude
18. Casper De Mist Kruger

Husqvarna Racing Team Highlights:

The Husqvarna Racing Team showcased impressive performances at the second round of the championship. Barend du Toit secured a well-deserved third-place finish in the MX2 class despite facing challenges with crashes. His determination and skill earned him a podium spot, setting the stage for further success in the upcoming races.

Du Toit commented on his performance, expressing satisfaction with his podium finish and determination to improve in the next races.

Davin Cocker, representing the team in the highly competitive MX1 class, displayed remarkable resilience despite a challenging second heat. Despite a crash, he fought back to secure a commendable fifth place, highlighting his talent and determination on the track.

Cocker reflected on his performance, acknowledging the highs and lows of the race day and emphasizing his commitment to continued improvement.

Team Manager Kerim Fitz-Gerald praised the efforts of both riders, expressing pride in their performances and optimism for the rest of the season. He emphasized the team’s dedication to achieving success and looked forward to the upcoming rounds with confidence.

Red Bull KTM Dominance:

Red Bull KTM dominated the second round of the championship with stellar performances across the board. Star rider Cameron Durow delivered a flawless performance, securing double wins in both the MX1 and MX2 classes. His dominance on the track solidified his position as a top contender in the championship.

Durow expressed satisfaction with his performance, highlighting his success in both classes and extending his championship lead. Teammates Luke Grundy and Trey Cox also contributed to the team’s success, with Grundy securing a podium finish in the MX2 class and Cox demonstrating resilience despite challenges on the track.

Grundy and Cox reflected on their performances, acknowledging the challenges they faced and expressing determination to improve in the upcoming races.

Team Manager Kerim Fitz-Gerald commended the riders for their outstanding performances and emphasized the team’s commitment to achieving success. He expressed confidence in the team’s capabilities and looked forward to the rest of the season with optimism.

The second round of the championship showcased thrilling racing action and highlighted the skill and determination of the riders. With both the Husqvarna Racing Team and Red Bull KTM demonstrating impressive performances, the championship promises to deliver exciting competition in the upcoming rounds.