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Posted by: Admin on Tuesday, February 13, 2007 - 04:49 AM (302 Reads)
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James Stewart (Kawasaki) picked up his fifth win of the season, and 16th of his career, at the Amp’d Mobile World Supercross GP/Amp’d Mobile AMA Supercross Series before a crowd of 49,973 at Reliant Stadium. Ryan Villopoto (Kawasaki) was the AMA Supercross Lites winner.
Read full article: 'AMA Supercross Series in Houston (USA) - Results' (900 words more)
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Posted by: Admin on Tuesday, February 13, 2007 - 03:30 AM (344 Reads)
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The racing season finally got underway with the first round held at the Gallina track here in Windhoek. It was a nerve wrecking weekend as it was Matthew’s first race on his 65cc bike. The bike has been lowered to its maximum for him to be able to ride it properly and with the suspension’s travel being shortened, life became tough at the end of the day once the track became rough.
Read full article: 'Zenner Racing' (541 words more)
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Posted by: Admin on Monday, February 12, 2007 - 12:00 AM (354 Reads)
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On Sunday the raceday of the 24th Mantova Starcross took place at the Circuito Internazionale Motocross Cittá di Mantova in Mantova (ITA).The Italian David Philippaerts (ITA, KTM, MX1) wins first race thank a great start and a good riding, Antonio Cairoli (ITA, Yamaha, MX2) arrives second after a fantasic race and Josh Coppins (NZL, Yamaha, MX1) is third, followed by Kevin Strijbos (BEL, Suzuki, MX1). Team KTM Sarholz's Max Nagl (GER, KTM, MX1) was second for all the race and he made a lot pressure on Philipparts, but in the last lap the German rider crashed and he was only fifth.
Read full article: 'Mantova Starcross in Mantova (ITA) - Raceday' (479 words more)
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Posted by: Admin on Sunday, February 11, 2007 - 12:00 AM (353 Reads)
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Ross Branch from Botswana came, saw and conquered! With a maximum of 60 points he took the Wesbank-Trophy with him to his home country. This wasn't the only highlight during this season's opening race at the Gallina Moto Cross Park: Exciting races in all classes, strong riders, new (old) faces who taught the up and coming riders a lesson or two, and the great number of spectaors which was very pleasing. They were being offered MX-sport on the highest level.
In the Kings' Class Open/125 absolute top sport was offered. While the acting champion Ronnie Adams grabbed the holeshot once more, he had to acknowledge during the course of the race, that his competitors were much fitter than him. He fell back relentlessly. Ross Branch seized the lead every time after only a few hundred metres and the only one who could keep up with him was Michael Swanepoel, who at 39 years of age decided to try it once again!
Ross Branch (BOT, Kawasaki)
Swanepoel had already won the South African Championships in the late 1980's, and collected numerous Namibian Champion-titles in all classes ever since. Those who saw him ride, can affirm that Mike hasn't lost a bit of his skill!
An impressive race was delivered by young Alexander Howard, whom we can reckon with him when we're talking about the 2007 championship-title. He has improved noticeably in the last 3 months!
Alexander Howard (NAM, Yamaha)
Another rider who has found his way back to the sport, after 3 years of abstinence is ex-champion Arno Engels. His achievement was acceptable but his fitness could definitely be better, Engels has to work on that. Sascha Becker was the third in the bunch of newcomers. He too rode splendidly after a two year interval – making a good 7th place in the Wesbank King of the Dirt race.
Frank Klosta, champion in the 125ccm class was dissapointed with his overall 4th rank, which is under his usual level. His Yamaha's engine performance didn't comply with the standard. After this great opening, everyone is already looking forward to the next race on the 10th of March.
Frank Klosta (NAM, Yamaha)
Overall Results Open/125:
Ross Branch, BOTSWANA, Kawasaki, 60 points
Alexander Howard, Windhoek, Seasonaire-Yamaha, 47
Mike Swanepoel, Windhoek, Mike’s Motorcycle Services-KTM, 45
Frank Klosta, Windhoek, RefrigerationServices-Yamaha, 39
Ronnie Adams, Kapps-Farm, Suzuki-Namibia, 32
Arno Engels, Windhoek, J & L Thatching-Honda, 29
Henry O’Kennedy, Windhoek, Tomar Construction-Honda, 25
Björn Bierbrauer, Windhoek, EL Sea Products-Suzuki, 23
Jose Texeira, ANGOLA, Porto do Lobito-Suzuki, 20
Eckhard Hall, Swakopmund, Coastal Racing-Honda, 17
A novum was the introduction of the Speed-Cross Class, a class for Oldie-riders, initiated by ex-champion Doolie Engels. According to the riders individual handicap, the X-racers start at various positions on the track - which, despite the effort of the track-commentator, wasn't fully understood by the spectators – the qicker rider has to chase the respective rival in front of him and beat him within 4 laps. We will wait and see whether this concept has a future. Ian Kotze won ahead of Stephan Gradtke and Doolie Engels.
In the Clubmen's Class the number of riders was pretty low again, which is sad if one considers the fact that in the past this class had the highest number of participants. These heats were overshadowed by Iwan Esterhuizen's bad crash; he landed askew after the Table-jump, overturned, and landed in the haystacks. Mark Ratheiser from Okahandja made a very strong 1st place, followed by Esterhuizen and Santos.
Despite negative comments, the 50ccm Kindergarden-Class lives! Young Michael Barlow won with a maximum number of points ahead of William Smith and the siblings from Gobabis, Esranel and Yoshua Becker. Now the Windhoek Moto Cross Club hopes that more parents will opt for this great sport.
The 65ccm Class offered excitement as well. Here Eric Garbers achieved a maximum number of points, leaving Pauli Loots on 2nd place. Matthew Nederlof, last year's champion in the 50ccm class, gave his debut on his big bike and landed on a very good 3rd rank. Behind him, Lee-Anne Smith and Joshua Texeira made 2nd and 3rd respectively.
Another highlight were the races in the 85ccm Class. Mark Sternagel, last year's champion in the 65ccm Class, lived up to his reputation as "Mr. Maximum" and won with a maximum number of points in front of his rival Jaco Loots. That left only 3rd rank for the quick artist Schalk Louw from Swakopmund.
And now to the Quads-Classes, which are extremely favoured by the spectators. It was just unbelievable how many participants showed up for this season's opening race. In all 31 riders who offered a high-class performance!
In the Quads-B-Class up to 240ccm, Eugene Slippers lived up to all expectations and won with the maximum number of points ahead of his rivals Ecki Spoerer and Empi Pretorius.
Corneraction Phil Baard vs Ronnie Adams
The protagonists in the Quads-A-Class, 4-Wheelers with more than 240ccm, were all suffering a bit. Especially the acting champion Ronnie Adams, who had to pay the price in the Wesbank Quads-King of the Dirt, for riding both MX and Quads races. In the overall ranking the ex-champion Fanie Steenkamp won with 50 points, ahead of Ronnie Adams with the same number of points, and Dirk Baard from Walvisbay landed on third place with 47 points. It couldn't get more exciting!
Dirk Baard (NAM)
The races in the Quads-Clubmen's Class were also filled with exciting battles and after 3 heats the overall winner was Wolfgang Rohe, who left Michael Behnke and André Steinfurth behind him.
The former ladies' Powder-Puff Class takes place this season under the title Quads Ladies-Class. Liezl Davies was victorious over Bollie Bochert and Lee-Anne Greyling.
Miss Maike Bochert (NAM, Suzuki)
The Quads also have a Kindergarden-Class, the Mini-Quads, and here Sune Garbers won ahead of Jaques Maree and Marko Snyman.
A great racing day came to an end. After the award ceremony the party started to the beats of Namibia's DJ-Coco and in the beer barn, hosted by Joker's Pizzaria & Sports Bar, the dancing went on until morning dawned. THANK YOU to the sponsor Wesbank, all helpers of the NMSF, and the many voluntary helpers of the Windhoek Moto Cross Club.
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Posted by: Admin on Saturday, February 03, 2007 - 12:00 AM (343 Reads)
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After a break of 3 months, many MX-riders can't wait to get on their bikes. It's about time for the new Moto-X-season to start! A lot of the riders began with physical exercises again to get rid of the excess kilos from Christmas. On the previous Saturday, the guys met at the Gallina Moto Cross Park and the reigning champion in the Open-Class Ronnie Adams, freely admitted that he is absolutely not fit. "Too many parties", says Ronnie, who will ride for Suzuki-Namibia again in 2007.
Read full article: 'WESBANK Motocross Challenge coming Saturday' (948 words more)
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Posted by: Admin on Tuesday, October 31, 2006 - 12:44 AM (357 Reads)
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Posted by: Admin on Tuesday, October 31, 2006 - 12:38 AM (348 Reads)
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Posted by: Admin on Sunday, October 29, 2006 - 12:00 AM (332 Reads)
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The first leg of the Air Namibia Inter-Series was once again filled with superlatives. The organiser - Windhoek Moto Cross Club (WMCC) – kept its promise and delivered "Power, Speed & Action". After 3 exceptionally exciting heats, the German, Benjamin Kolberg (Jägermeister Team) had a headstart of one point. Ross Branch from Botswana put on quite a show during the "E.L. Sea Products King of the Dirt".
Read full article: 'Air Namibia-Jägermeister MX Classic - Results' (1327 words more)
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Posted by: Admin on Sunday, September 24, 2006 - 12:00 AM (342 Reads)
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Posted by: Admin on Monday, September 11, 2006 - 05:28 AM (355 Reads)
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