Red Bull KTM Turns Up the Heat in Cape Town’s Mud Bath
The Fifth Round of the 2025 South African National Motocross Championship at Zone 7 in Cape Town served up some of the gnarliest conditions of the season, with cold temperatures and heavy rain transforming the sandy circuit into a muddy battlefield. But despite the challenging weather, Red Bull KTM emerged in top form, securing major podium finishes.
Track owner Johann Spies and his crew earned praise for prepping a safe, rideable course under difficult conditions. From wet, compacted sections to slick corners, riders had to dig deep to handle the demanding track.
Cameron Durow Shines in MX1 & MX2
In MX1, Red Bull KTM’s Cameron Durow set the tone early, topping qualifying and controlling Moto 1 for a dominant win. A crash in Moto 2 pushed him to the back, but he clawed his way back to P3, securing the overall win (1-3).
In MX2, Durow again showed his speed, finishing second overall after small mistakes cost him the win (2-3).
“Moto 1 went perfectly, I felt good and controlled the race. Moto 2 was tough after the crash, but I’m happy to salvage P3 and the overall.”
Durow said
Luke Grundy Extends MX2 Points Lead
MX2 produced some of the fiercest racing of the day. Luke Grundy nailed the Moto 1 holeshot, but Durow snatched the win late in the race. In a chaotic Moto 2, Grundy kept it clean and took the victory, securing the overall (2-1) and extending his points lead.
“2-1 with intense battles and tricky conditions — I’ll take it! Big thanks to the team for the support.”
Grundy said
Trey Cox Impresses in High School & MX2
Trey Cox had a standout weekend. In the High School class, he took P3 in Moto 1 and bounced back with a commanding Moto 2 win to finish second overall (3-1).
In MX2, Cox kept pace with South Africa’s top riders, finishing third overall (4-2) — an incredible result for the rookie.
“It was an up and down day. Moto 2 I turned it around. Good experience and hungry for more.”
Cox reflected
Red Bull KTM Praises Gritty Effort
Red Bull KTM Team Manager Kerim Fitz-Gerald was encouraged by the team’s fighting spirit.
“The boys showed grit and speed in gnarly conditions. We’ll iron out mistakes and keep building.”
Official Results: Round 5 – Zone 7, Cape Town
MX1 Overall
- Cameron Durow
- Slade Smith
- Jayden Proctor
- Mark Carty
- Ethan Hoffman
MX2 Overall
- Luke Grundy
- Cameron Durow
- Trey Cox
- Jordan van Wyk
- Calum Marriott
125 High School Overall
- Tristan Durow
- Trey Cox
- Cruz Martin
Ladies Overall
- Caitlin Parkes
- Mackenzie Bam
- Atete Benzinge
MX3 Overall
- Royce Griffin
- David Goosen
- Levi Doherty
85cc Overall
- Evan Frost
- Brody Bircher
- Trenton Kretzmann
65cc Overall
- Rayden Woolls
- Ross Mackenzie
- Rhys Wentzel
50cc Overall
- Restin Bartlett
- Travis Hart
- Tiaan Scheppel
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Their riders also impressed in tough conditions:
- Jayden Proctor: P3 in MX1, P13 in MX2
- Mark Carty: P4 in MX1, P6 in MX2
- Garrick Henley: P9 in both MX1 & MX2
- Thor Johnson: P7 in High School
- Aiden Henley: P9 in High School
“Our riders battled Cape Town’s unpredictable weather and delivered solid results. Now we shift focus to Round 6 at BORC MX,”.
the team shared.
Red Bull KTM leaves Cape Town with more silverware, ready to chase more victories in Bloemfontein at Round 6 of the 2025 SA Motocross Nationals.