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Red Bull Straight Rhythm is back and takes place this weekend, 22 October. The full list of riders has been confirmed and features South Africa’s very own MX2 Champion, Kerim Fitz-Gerald, who will be lining up against the world’s best motocross / supercross racers.
The rider list is split into two classes, the Open Class (16 riders) and the Lites Class (8 riders), with 2 additional riders competing for the main having earned their spots by winning qualifying events. Riders will go head-to-head in a best-of-three racing format.
Josh Hill will try his luck in the Lites Class onboard an Alta Motors electric bike. In addition, there will be a special feature showdown between MX personalities, Ronnia Mac and Trevor Piranha.
See below for the full list of riders and the animated track map.
Red Bull Straight Rhythm will be broadcast live on Red Bull TV at 2:30am on Sunday 23 October, (SA Time – unfortunately the time zone is not on our side).
2016 Red Bull Straight Rhythm Rider List:
Open Class
Ryan Dungey, Marvin Musquin, Trey Canard, Josh Hansen, Jeff Alessi, Nico Izzi, Austin Politelli, Darryn Durham, Deven Raper, Tevin Tapia, Kyle Chisholm, Nick Schmidt, Vince Friese, Axell Hodges, Dustin Pipes, Gregg Duffy.
Lites Class
Kerim Fitz-Gerald, Shane McElrath, Jordon Smith, Mitchell Oldenberg, Dakota Alix, Josh Hill, Colton Aeck, Ben LaMay
. Qualifiers: Jon Jon Ames
, Dare DeMartile.
Special Feature Showdown: Ronnie Mac vs Trevor Piranha
Red Bull Straight Rhythm Track Stats:
- 12,000 cubic yards of dirt
- 74 total jumps
- 2,500 feet long
- 236 feet of whoops
- One sand trap
- Tallest jump: 10 feet
- Tallest landing: 14 feet
- Longest jump: 80 feet, peak-to-peak
- Four speed checks (including one sand pit)
