Motocross and Supercross

If there’s anything this interview uncovers, it’s that despite Kerim Fitz-Gerald being one of SA’s best MX riders and competitive athletes – he’s surprisingly down to earth and incredibly easy-going. Kerim seems so laid-back in this interview you almost forget what a machine he is on the track. Almost. There’s no denying that however much Kerim may be a nice guy, you’re still likely to see his dirt if you’re up against him in a race. We caught up with Fitz-Gerald just before he was about to leave for the US to take part in the AMA Outdoor MX Series.

SA Offroad and Enduro Champion, two-time Roof of Africa winner and overall badass international competitor, Darryl Curtis returned home last week in pretty high spirits following his 22nd overall finish (and 2nd in the amateur division) in the 2012 Dakar Rally. 15 gruelling days through South America (Argentina, Chile, Peru), the Dakar Rally is the toughest, most dangerous off-road endurance race in the world and 2012 was no exception to casualties. Curtis’ 22nd place finish is impressive in itself, but when you consider this is his very first Dakar Rally, well, you really have to hand it to the South African rider. Having touched down at O.R.Tambo to a warm welcome home by friends, family and sponsors – Darryl took some time out for a little Q & A about this year’s Dakar with LW Mag.