The fourth round of the 2017 Monster Energy TRP Distributors SA National Motocross Championship took place at Dirt Bronco over the weekend. The event saw a record number of entries and spectators make their way to the circuit for what was a perfect day for racing.
In the MX1 class it was the former multiple SA Champion, Richard van der Westhuizen who claimed the overall. Although finishing 4th in the first heat, Van der Westhuizen took an early lead in heat 2 and ran away from the field for the win. Damon Strydom put in an excellent performance by winning the first heat and finishing 5th in the second heat to take 2nd place for the day. Tristan Purdon put in a great effort going 3-2 for 3rd overall and retained his points lead. David Goosen was also in the mix and gained valuable season points by going 2-3 for 4th place, while Kerim Fitz-Gerald went 5-4 for 5th place.
The biggest upset came in the MX2 class. After 6 consecutive wins, Maddy Malan had a bad day in the office going down in heat 1 and crashing out of heat 2. A hard charging Anthony Raynard won the 1st heat and and was runner up in the 2nd heat to take the overall. David Goosen went down early in heat 1 while going for the pass for the lead but salvaged points by making his way back up to 4th. A win in heat 2 would see Goosen take 2nd for the day and the points lead. Kerim Fitz-Gerald put in a solid performance going 2-4 for 3rd overall, but not what he would have wanted on a home track. Richard van der Westhuizen took 3rd place in both heats finishing in 4th for the day with Damon Strydom in 5th.
With such a mix of results in the premier classes, the season is heating up as riders battle it out in the championship hunt. Round 5 takes place on the 22nd July in Maritzburg.
2017 SA Motocross Nationals Dirt Bronco Results
MX1
1st Richard van der Westhuizen
2nd Damon Strydom
3rd Tristan Purdon
MX2
1st Anthony Raynard
2nd David Goosen
3rd Kerim Fitz-Gerald
MX3
1st Ian Topliss
2nd Brett Bircher
3rd Kevin Moran
125 High School
1st Slade Smith
2nd Ricky Raaff
3rd Cameron Durow
Ladies
1st Nanda Clowes
2nd Natasha Rugani
3rd Kayla Raaff
Pro Mini
1st Camden Mc Lellan
2nd Dalton Venter
3rd Jonathan Mlimi
85cc Juniors
1st Blake Young
2nd Nate Mc Lellan
3rd Dylan Kirk
65cc
1st Daiyaan Manuel
2nd Tyler Tarantino
3rd Emmanuel Bako
50cc
1st Neil van der Vyver
2nd Jordan van Wyk
3rd Liam Botha
Photos by Grant Mclachlan
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