SA MX Nationals Round 2 Results – Thunder Valley

2026 SA Motocross Nationals Round 2 Results Report – Thunder Valley

Round 2 of the South African National Motocross Championship took place this past weekend at the iconic Thunder Valley MX in Pietermaritzburg, delivering another electrifying chapter in the 2026 season.

After a dramatic and unpredictable opening round at Terra Topia, riders arrived in KwaZulu-Natal ready to push harder, ride smarter, and fight for crucial championship points. With improved track conditions and high-speed racing lines, Round 2 saw momentum shifts, breakthrough performances, and tightening battles across multiple classes.

MX1 & MX2: Momentum Shifts at the Top

In MX1, Cameron Durow turned the tables after Round 1 by claiming the overall win at Thunder Valley. After finishing second at Terra Topia, Durow’s victory signals a strong championship charge.

Round 1 winner Slade Smith had to settle for second this time around, keeping the title fight wide open. Jayden Proctor remained consistent with another podium finish in third.

In MX2, Trey Cox stepped up to take the win, improving on his second-place finish in Round 1. Durow backed up his MX1 success with second place in MX2, further strengthening his all-around championship presence.

Consistency & Dominance in Other Classes

The MX3 class continued to be dominated by Brandon Wheeler, who secured back-to-back wins after also topping the podium in Round 1.

In the Ladies class, Mackenzie Bam once again proved untouchable, taking another victory and maintaining her perfect start to the season after winning in Terra Topia.

Junior classes continued to impress, with young talents showcasing remarkable skill and consistency. Brody Bircher held onto his winning form in the 85cc class, while Riley Geldenhuys continued his strong run in the 65cc division.

Round 2 Results – Thunder Valley

MX1

1. Cameron Durow
2. Slade Smith
3. Jayden Proctor
4. Jordan Van Wyk
5. Calum Marriott
6. Ethan Hoffman
7. Johan Vogelesang
8. Luke Grundy
9. Kade Van Deventer
10. Dalton Venter

MX2

1. Trey Cox
2. Cameron Durow
3. Luke Grundy
4. Trent Valsecchi
5. Matthew Correia
6. Ashton Martin
7. Tristan Durow
8. Jayden Proctor
9. Damien Venter
10. Aiden Henley
11. Garrick Henley
12. Thor Johnson
13. Ethan Louw
14. Keno Pereira
15. Lucas Venter
16. Ger-Drie de Beer
17. Ethen van Rensburg
18. Andrew Venter
19. Blake Osner

MX3

1. Brandon Wheeler
2. Keegan Du Plooy
3. Jason Hill
4. Leon Van Der Linde
5. Jonathan Du Plooy
6. Martin Beacom
7. Warrick Peeters

Ladies

1. Mackenzie Bam
2. Ivana Venter
3. Zoe Botha
4. Kelly Beetge
5. Jessica Osner
6. Katelyn Pretorius
7. Caitlin Parkes
8. Genevieve Edwards
9. Chloe Odendaal

125 High School

1. Evan Frost
2. Trent Valsecchi
3. Trenton Kretzmann
4. Riley Rocher
5. Caden Weise
6. Blake Frost
7. Cruz Martin
8. Reinier van der Merwe
9. Ronald Graven
10. Greef van Wyk
11. Keegan Miles
12. Tristan Durow
13. Cameron Stuckie
14. Kabelo Ledwaba
15. Armandt Miljo
16. Tyler Petersen

85cc

1. Brody Bircher
2. Rayden Woolls
3. Aiden Retief
4. Ross Mackenzie
5. Lourens Erasmus
6. Seth Van Der Walt
7. Victor Nyamupfukudza
8. Hanru Du Plessis
9. Matt Griebenow
10. Tomas Miller

65cc

1. Riley Geldenhuys
2. Richard Smith
3. Coby Kretzmann
4. Trey Dean
5. Luan Jordaan
6. Joshua-Zion Naude
7. Brayden Tucker
8. Rohan Wessels
9. David Bashkier
10. Reestin Bartlett

50cc

1. Nate Small
2. Gianno Ferreira
3. Garry Hamer
4. Casper De Mist
5. Paul Graven
6. Luke Celliers
7. Jason Merredew
8. Logan Fulton
9. Damien Kritzinger
10. Elijah Streyn

Round 1 vs Round 2 – Key Takeaways

• MX1 Shake-Up: Slade Smith dominated Round 1, but Cameron Durow’s Round 2 win tightens the championship race significantly.
• MX2 Progression: Trey Cox improves from second to first, showing strong upward momentum.
• Consistent Champions: Brandon Wheeler (MX3) and Mackenzie Bam (Ladies) remain unbeaten after two rounds.
• Junior Standouts: Brody Bircher and Riley Geldenhuys continue their winning streaks, proving to be early title favourites.

Looking Ahead

With two rounds complete, the 2026 championship is already shaping into a fiercely contested season. Momentum is building, rivalries are intensifying, and every point gained — or lost — could prove decisive in the race for the #1 plate.

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From Terra Topia to Thunder Valley, the 2026 SA Motocross Nationals are delivering world-class racing — and the best is still to come.