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We’re just a few day away from the South African Nitro Circus Live tour and we cannot contain our excitement. We hooked up an interview with South Africa’s very own Freestyle Motocross rider, Nick De Wit who will be riding in the SA Nitro Circus shows. This is no doubt one huge tick off his bucket list. See what he had to say…
When did you find out that you were going to be riding in the Nitro Circus South African tour? What was your reaction?
I found out a couple of weeks ago but I didn’t want to get too excited until contracts were signed and it was 100%. It’s awesome to be part of such a huge show like this and on SA soil. Let’s do this!
How did Nitro Circus get in contact with you and what was the process from there?
Nitro contacted me through some of my contacts overseas and I have also made a name for myself in SA and Europe and with them coming to SA they were looking for a SA rider. They mailed me and asked if I was interested in taking part in the shows and you know what the answer was right! And the rest they say, is history.
It must be a huge tick off your bucket list to be riding in such a big show with world class athletes. What does this mean to you and your career?
Yeah, it is huge taking part in such a big event. I have participated in a couple of these in Europe but this would be the first in SA. I’m really happy to be part of it and hope this is not the last event like this in SA. Our sport and industry needs it!
What are you looking forward to most about featuring in Nitro Circus?
Aah, there are a bunch of things but I think just being part of this huge event in front of the local crowd. I’m sure a lot more people will know who Nick de Wit is by the end of the shows.
“The way these choreographed shows are put together, they are really high impact and exciting for the spectators and the riders, so it will definitely get the blood going and be a lot of fun”
Which Nitro Circus athletes are you anxious to meet and ride with?
I think it will be good to meet Travis again just because he is such an icon in the industry but all the guys and girls on the tour are cool, and some of them I have ridden with before so it will be a bit of a reunion.
Do you know what your involvement will be in the show yet?
I’m not too sure about the format of the show but I know they said there is a local section and think I will be featured a lot in that one. You, and I, will have to wait and see.
What goes through your mind when you think of yourself riding in sold our stadiums around SA in the Nitro Circus Live show?
Well there is a lot going on but the main thing is, I just want to do it. The way these choreographed shows are put together, they are really high impact and exciting for the spectators and the riders, so it will definitely get the blood going and be a lot of fun.
Do you have any words for your fans before the shows get under way?
Yeah I do. This show is going to be an awesome one and to everyone that will be in the stands, thanks for the support and make sure you go and check out my Facebook Athlete page and give it a like! I’m going to be doing some cool things on it during and after the shows and maybe even give some cool stuff away.
Photos by Rich Sutherland and Kolesky/Nikon/Red Bull Content Pool
For more info and ticket booking details for the Nitro Circus Live South African tour click here.
