Rover set to rock to the beat of bikes this weekend

The iconic sandy surface of Rover Motocross track is set to be churned up this Saturday when the cream of the continents crop of MX riders converge on the circuit to take part in round two of the South African National Championship. This event, held under the auspices of the Federation Internationale de Motocyclisme (FIM) and the FIM Africa sees riders from all over South Africa and the African continent gather for an exhilarating day of motocross racing on the legendary sand track situated along Victoria Drive in Gqeberha and will feature many multiple champions and official Protea Colour recipients taking part.

Scrambled start: Barend du Toit (101) leads the chasing pack into the first corner in the MX2 class.
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At the time of going to the press the MX50cc class had already received 17 entries, the MX65cc class 14 entries and the MX85cc class had 16 entries showing that the sport at grass roots level had actually shown some growth in these tough economic times. It is always a highlight to watch these little gladiators going head-to-head out on the track with loads of enthusiastic parents and supporters shouting instructions to them out on the circuit.

The MX125cc High School class has an encouraging 19 entries and local youngster Caden (BooBoo) Weise will be hoping for another great performance after securing second place at last weekend pre-national event at Rover. It will be Weise’s first National event since stepping up to the very competitive 125cc class and although he is small in stature and a lot lighter than most of the other riders in the class, he will be using his home ground advantage and tenacious fighting spirit to his benefit.   

Another local and top performer that will be hoping to be on the podium at the end of the day is Kyle Townsend who competes in the MX1 class where he’ll be up against some stiff opposition in the impressive 13 strong rider line-up.

Tickets to the event are available online at Quiket or alternatively at the gate at R80 per person with children u/12 free. There will be lots of trackside entertainment with a large kiddies play area as well as food and beverage vendors to cater for all tastes. 

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