The Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme (FIM) together with Infront Moto Racing announce that due to the current situation, it is not possible to hold the MXGP of MFR set to take place on 30th April / 1st May in Orlyonok.
The local organiser has been informed.
The entire MXGP Collective thoughts are with the people suffering the consequences of the present situation.
A replacement Grand Prix will be announced shortly.
In light of the current situation in Ukraine, the Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme (FIM) together with APO Multimedia, the promoter of the FIM SidecarCross World Championship respectively confirm the cancellation of the event initially scheduled in Bucha-Kiev, Ukraine on 26 June 2022.
The FIM and the APO Multimedia warmly thank the local organiser for their efforts for the preparation of the Ukrainian round.
The motorcycling community stand in solidarity with the people of Ukraine.
In view of the tremendously sad and troubling events in Ukraine, the Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme (FIM), the world governing body for motorcycle sport together with Discovery Sports Events, promoter of the FIM Speedway Grand Prix series confirm that in the current circumstances it is not possible to hold the FIM Speedway GP of MFR – Togliatti originally set to take place on 09 July. The event organiser has been informed. The thoughts of the entire Speedway GP family are with all those suffering as a result of the situation in Ukraine.
What Trademore Feeds SA Cross Country Round 1 Report
Where Legends Motocross Park, Pretoria
When Saturday 26 February 2022
Community South Africa National
Brad Bides His Time to Beat Swanepoel & Wilson in Pretoria
Trademore Group MSA South African National Cross-Country Motorcycle Champion Bradley Cox bided his time aboard his Brother Leader Tread KTM early on, before overcoming OR2 winner, factory Husqvarna man Brett Swanepoel’s late charge to win an epic Pepson Plastics 200 at Legends outside Pretoria on Saturday. OR3 winner Matthew Wilson’s Brother Leader Tread KTM was third in a dramatic season opener that saw action throughout.
OR2 man Scott Heygate was fourth on a good day for the Brother Leader Tread KTM team, ahead of Michael Pentecost’s OR1 Franchise Co. CIT Kawasaki. Sleepover CIT Torkcraft Honda duo, OR1 rider Gareth and OR3 lad Haydn Cole were next home Senior winner Kenny Gilbert Pepson Plastics Scottish Cables Motul Kawasaki, Ryan Pelser’s OR3 KTM and Jaycee Nienaber Spherical Holeshot OR1 Husqvarna in tenth
Kobus Jonck took the Masters win on his KTM and KTM Durban lad Ross Ramseyer grabbed High School honours. Junior action saw Brandon Clarke take 85 cc honours on his Spherical Holeshot Clarke Husqvarna, while Jake Pretorius did the double for Pepson Plastics Scottish Cables Motul Kawasaki as he took the 65cc Interprovincial win.
The action started with Cox leading Davin Cocker’s OR3 factory Husqvarna, Pentecost, Wilson OR3 KTM, Pelser, OR2 man Kerim Fitz-Gerald’s Red Bull KTM and Gilbert in the time trial. Swanepoel had a less than ideal start in tenth. Cocker then moved into an early lead from Cox as racing proper started on a tough and dusty 45 km route interspersed with sticky muddy sections and rocky outcrops too.
Cocker led through to end the second lap, by when he’d opened up a 48 second lead on Cox, with Wilson, Pentecost, Heygate and a recovering Swanepoel in pursuit. But Cocker got stuck in the mud for a quarter hour and then hit another issue to plummet down the order to leave Cox leading Swanepoel, Wilson and Pentecost. Swanepoel then delivered a sizzling final lap to close down on Cox, but that was not enough and his time trial deficit was also too much to overcome.
So Bradley Cox took the day from a storming Brett Swanepoel, Matthew Wilson and Scott Heygate, who pipped Mike Pentecost on the final lap. In the classes, Cox took 450cc OR1 from Pentecost, Gareth Cole, Nienaber and Kawasaki duo, Pepson man Wade Den and Franchise Co. rider Tyron Beverley. Swanepoel took 350cc OR2 from Heygate, Erik Merry’s RAD KTM, Kerim Fitz-Gerald on a Red Bull KTM, Juan Niebuhr’s Rhubein KTM and Dylan Cox’s RBS Yamaha.
Wilson came out on top of a competitive 250cc OR3 battle from Haydn Cole, Ryan Pelser’s KTM, Pepson Kawasaki duo Kyle McKenzie and Taki Bogiages and Peter Karam’s Honda. Kenny Gilbert dominated Seniors from Wade Blaauw’ Sleepover CIT Honda, Marco Cocci on a Shimwells Yamaha, Wyatt Avis’ Pepson Kawasaki, Kyle Potgieter’s Fast KTM and Ockert Swart’s Cow Husqvarna. Kobus Jonck’s KTM surprised to beat Husqvarna duo Greg Nairn and Wayne Farmer to win Masters.
Ross Ramseyer dominated 125 cc High School for KTM Durban, from Cobus Bester’s Spherical Holeshot and Wian Wentzel’s Franchise Co. Husqvarnas, Daniel Peckham’s NWE Sherco, Rory Donaldson’s KTM and Joss Alexander’s Husqvarna. Brandon Clarke took the 85 win from Bruno Niebuhr’s Rhubein KTM and Murray Smith’s KTM. And Jake Pretorius beat Matthew Meyer’s Gas Gas and Mackenzie Bam’s KTM in the Interprovincial 65 race.
The Trademore Group MSA South African National Cross-Country Motorcycle Championship heads to KwaZulu Natal for KZN racing’s second round Saturday 26 March.
Issued on behalf of Trademore SA Cross Country
What Trademore Feeds SA Cross Country Round 1 Report
Where Legends Motocross Park, Pretoria
When Saturday 26 February 2022
Community South Africa National
Pepson Plastics Riders Kenny Gilbert & Jake Pretorius Win in Pretoria
Kawasaki enjoyed an excellent start to its 2022 Trademore Group South African Cross-Country Motorcycle Championship campaign at its Pepson Plastics 200 home race in Pretoria on Saturday. Two riders on each end of the team’s age range, Pepson Plastics Scottish Cables Motul Kawasaki duo, Masters legend Kenny Gilbert and 65cc Junior young gun Jake Pretorius both won their classes in a great outing for the entire team.
It was a good day all round as Franchise Co. CIT Kawasaki’s 2021 champion Mike Pentecost also ended second in OR1, Pepson Plastics Senior rider Wyatt Avis came home fourth in Seniors and Pepson Plastics OR3 duo, Kyle McKenzie and Taki Bogiages ended fourth and fifth in class too. Two more Kawasaki men, Pepson lad Wade Den and Franchise Co. rider Tyron Beverley furthermore ended fifth and sixth in OR1.
Kenny Gilbert made the Senior class his own, storming to seventh overall in the time trial, before biding his time on the verges of the top ten as he led his class from start to finish to end up eighth overall after a splendid final lap. “This race was very challenging as it had a bit of everything,” Kenny pointed out. “That’s how Cross Country should be! “I am really happy with my Pepson Plastics Scottish Cables Motul Kawasaki KX 450 X — it was a great day out for our team.”
Gilbert’s young teammate, Jake Pretorius similarly dominated the 65cc IPC class as he raced home to a four and a half minute 65 Junior Interprovincial victory aboard his Pepson Plastics Scottish Cables Motul Kawasaki KX 65 X. Third in the time trial, Mike Pentecost was in the fight up front for overall honours throughout the day on his Franchise Co. CIT Kawasaki KX 450 X. He ended a fighting fifth overall and second in OR1, to get his title defence off to a fighting start.
Wyatt Avis also enjoyed a competitive ride in and around the Senior top three as he continues to learn the lay of the Cross Country land on his Pepson Plastics Scottish Cables Motul KX 250 X. “It was a tough day yesterday,” Wyatt admitted. ‘I learned so much about this type of racing and what I need to be better at. “And I cannot thank my awesome team enough for their wonderful support!”
Kyle Mackenzie was also happy with progress in OR3 in his Pepson Plastics team’s home race. “I had a really fun day at our Pepson Plastics national,” Kyle explained. “The track was really tough and demanding but my Pepson Plastics Scottish Cables Motul Kawasaki KX 250 X felt super good all the way and we bagged some crucial championship points. “There’s still some work to do, but we’re slowly but surely getting there. “Can’t wait for the next one!”
Taki Bogiages was delighted to come fifth in OR3 as he minimised championship damage riding while still recovering from a pre season injury. “We achieved what we set out to do and finish the race to bag some good points, considering everything on such physical and demanding terrain,” a relieved Taki revealed. “I can’t thank the team enough for all the help and giving me an absolute weapon of a bike. “Now we must keep building in the month before we race again.”
“That was a very positive home race for our team,” Pepson Plastics Scottish Cables Motul Kawasaki team boss Iain Pepper confirmed. “A double win and a podium is a fine way to get the ball rolling for 2022. “Well done to the whole team.” Franchise Company Tork Craft Kawasaki Racing boss, Harry Grobler concluded: “That’s a great start to the season — the guys delivered great results. “Now we look forward to the next round in KZN on 26 March.’
Issued on behalf of Kawasaki Cross Country
