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ACHIM TAKES TWO

Posted on February 10, 2020 at 1:00 AM Comments comments ()


What South African Cross Country Moto & Enduro Round 1 Report

Where Maseru, Lesotho

When Saturday 8 February 2020

Community South Africa National

 

Bergmann, Bogiages star in Lesotho

 

The new Pepson Plastics Motul Husqvarna off road racing team enjoyed a mixed weekend at the unique Live Leso...

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FIM SUPERMOTO WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP - 2020 CALENDAR, UPDATED

Posted on February 7, 2020 at 4:50 AM Comments comments ()

Please find enclosed the Press Release / FIM S1GP SuperMoto World Championship & FIM SuperMoto of Nations 2020 calendars.

 

The event scheduled on 12 July will be held in Triscina (Sicily), Italy.

 

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INFORMATION - RED BULL FIM MOTOGP ROOKIES CUP - 2020 FINAL CALENDAR

Posted on February 7, 2020 at 4:50 AM Comments comments ()

Please find enclosed the Press Release / Red Bull FIM MotoGP Rookies Cup 2020 final Calendar.

 

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MOTOCROSS MADNESS

Posted on February 7, 2020 at 4:05 AM Comments comments ()



What MSA National Motocross Round 1 Preview

Where Rover Raceway, Port Elizabeth

When Saturday 15 February 2020

Community South Africa National

 

MSA nationals set to fly in PE

 

The 2020 MSA South African National Motocross championship presented by Cannabis Energy and TRP Distributors is quite...

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PEPSON PLASTICS HUSQVARNA RACING RELEASES DREAM TEAM

Posted on February 6, 2020 at 8:45 AM Comments comments ()


As the start of the highly-anticipated National Cross Country and Enduro Championship approaches, Pepson Plastics Husqvarna Racing announces a line-up that can be described as nothing short of a ‘dream team’.


While the brand was not spared a fair share of blows in 2019, it returns with a four-man squad of both former and potential national champions. The season ...

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SAVE THE DATE! - 2020 FIM GENERAL ASSEMBLY & FIM AWARDS

Posted on February 5, 2020 at 1:20 PM Comments comments ()


 

The weekend of 21 and 22 November 2020 will see the FIM General Assembly and FIM Awards return to the Principality of Monaco for a second year in a row after having hosted a highly successful edition last year.


Taking place one week earlier than what has become its traditional date, the 2020 event will be the fourth occasion (2012, 2013 and 2019) that the pr...

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INFORMATION - MOTUL FIM SUPERBIKE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP - 2020 STARTING REV-LIMITS, 05 FEBRUARY

Posted on February 5, 2020 at 1:15 PM Comments comments ()

Please find enclosed the Press Release / MOTUL FIM Superbike World Championship 2020 Starting Rev-Limits, 05 February.

 

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TWO WINS FOR RPM CENTER IN SA SUPERBIKE SEASON OPENER

Posted on February 5, 2020 at 1:10 PM Comments comments ()


 

Two wins for RPM Center in SA Superbike season opener

 

David McFadden gave the RPM Center Race Team its first two wins of the season when he won both 1000cc class heats at the opening round of the 2020 SA Superbike Championship held at Zwartkops Raceway on Sunday, 2 February. Brett Roberts, out for the first time on the national s...

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INTRODUCING KTM'S STAR-STUDDED LINE-UP

Posted on February 5, 2020 at 12:45 PM Comments comments ()


 

2020 Brother Leader Tread KTM Team

 

The wait is finally over…


This weekend marks the start of the National Cross Country and Enduro season which kicks off in Lesotho on Friday, 7 February. Ahead of one of the most highly anticipated championships of the year, Brother Leader Tread KTM has announced its star-studded line-up.

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A DIRTBIKE DOUBLE TAKE

Posted on January 31, 2020 at 4:25 AM Comments comments ()


What SA Cross Country Moto Round 1 Preview

Where Maseru, Lesotho

When 7-8 February 2020

Community South Africa National

SA off-roaders in unique Lesotho opener

 

The South African off-road bike race season starts with a pioneering double header in Lesotho over the weekend of 7-8 February with the o...

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OFF ROAD PEP-UP

Posted on January 31, 2020 at 4:05 AM Comments comments ()


 

What Pepson Plastics Motul Husqvarna Racing Announcement

Where Johannesburg

When Thursday 30 January 2020

Community South Africa National

New team plans to nurture talent

 

There’s a new team on the block in the South African Cross Country Moto series and Pepson Plastics Motul Husq...

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TWO BIKE TEAM FOR RPM CENTER IN SA SUPERBIKE CHAMPIONSHIP

Posted on January 29, 2020 at 10:35 AM Comments comments ()

 



RPM Center, the Cape Town based race bike preparation operation, will field a two-bike team in the 2020 SA Superbike Series.

 

Team principal David McFadden is no stranger to South African circuit motorcycle racing. In addition to his managerial duties, the 2011 National Supersport Champion will be out on track on the S...

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BRANCH AND LANDMAN FINISH 2020 DAKAR

Posted on January 21, 2020 at 1:10 AM Comments comments ()

 



KTM South Africa's Branch and Landman conquer 2020 Dakar Rally

 

Just like that, the 2020 Dakar Rally has drawn to a close. Taking their place in a select group of athletes to have conquered the iconic event this year is Southern Africa’s very own Ross Branch and Kirsten Landman.


Branch, the rider fondly known as the “Kalah...

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RICKY BRABEC WRITES HIS NAME INTO THE HISTORY BOOKS AT THE DAKAR RALLY 2020

Posted on January 17, 2020 at 6:35 AM Comments comments ()



Riding for the Motul-backed Monster Energy Honda Team 2020, California Native Ricky Brabec (#9) has made history at this year’s Dakar by becoming the first ever American winner of the ultimate rally-raid event. The fact that he has done it on a Honda CRF 450 Rally is also historic: it is the manufacturer’s first ...

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SOUTH AFRICANS STAR AT DAKAR

Posted on January 17, 2020 at 6:15 AM Comments comments ()


What Dakar 2020 Final Report

Where Qiddia, Saudi Arabia

When Friday 17 January 2020

Community International

 

Drivers, riders teams & cars show how it is done

 

While Dakar 2020 will ultimately be remembered for Carlos Sainz senior winning his third race in a third different make of car, Ricky Brabec taking h...

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DAKAR LEAD GAPS HALVE

Posted on January 16, 2020 at 1:45 AM Comments comments ()




What Dakar 2020 Day 11 Report

Where Haradh, Saudi Arabia

When Thursday 16 January 2020

Community International

 

Extreme action all round with a day to go

 

Dakar Saudi Arabia delivered another scintillating penultimate day of racing to see the lead battles ti...

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FIM MOTOCAMP 2020

Posted on January 16, 2020 at 1:30 AM Comments comments ()

 

Dear All

 

 

Please find attached the Supplementary Regulations and the registration forms for the FIM Motocamp 2020 which will take place in Haligovce, Slovakia, from 29 to 31 July 2020.


Please be aware that all information are available at the following link:


http://www.fim-motocamp2020.sk/

...

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STUART GREGORY AND SABERTOOTH MOTORING ADVENTURE/RED-LINED CONSOLIDATE THEIR POSITIONS ON STAGE 9

Posted on January 15, 2020 at 4:15 AM Comments comments ()


 

After the cancellation of Monday’s Stage 8 for Bikes and Quads (out of respect for the passing of Paulo Gonçalves), the full field of Dakar Rally 2020 entrants were back in action today, Tuesday 14 January.


Stuart Gregory (#100) made the most of the unscheduled day off to catch up on some rest and relax...

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DAKAR ON A KNIFE'S EDGE

Posted on January 14, 2020 at 3:05 AM Comments comments ()



What Dakar 2020 Day 9 Report

Where Haradh, Saudi Arabia

When Wednesday 14 January 2020

Community International

 

24 seconds split Sainz, Al Attiyah 8 days in

 

Dakar 2020 is developing into an absolute epic — not only did Mini star Stephane Peterhansel’s Mini buggy b...

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PAULO GONCALVES PASSED AWAY

Posted on January 12, 2020 at 1:25 PM Comments comments ()

It is with immense sadness that we inform you of the death of Portuguese rider Paulo Gonçalves this morning during Dakar 7th stage.

 

He has passed away from a fall sustained 276 kilometres into today's special. The organisers received an alert at 10:08 and dispatched a medical helicopter that reached the biker at 10:16 and found him unconscious after going into cardiac arrest. Following resuscitation efforts in situ, the competitor was taken by helicopter to Layla Hospi...

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