2024 SA National Enduro Champs Crowned

It was a great weekend of racing in the picturesque town of Pilgrims rest this weekend, where riders chased the gold…

GASGAS Racing and Moore take the E1 Title:

GasGas is celebrating a remarkable performance with James Moore capturing the E1 title and Heinrich Aust rounding off the podium in the E2 class.

Moore has had an outstanding year of racing, and his impressive streak continued as he claimed victory in all three rounds this weekend. With five wins out of six rounds.

He has been racing bar to bar with Luke Walker, and has solidified his dominance in the E1 class. His success this season serves as the perfect lead-up to the Roof of Africa, where he triumphed in his first Gold stage win last year.

Reflecting on his championship victory, Moore

said, “I’m so stoked to have another National Championship under my belt! It goes without saying that it takes a huge effort and an awesome team to make this happen. A huge thank you to GASGAS South Africa for giving me the absolute best tools to do the job, and to Junior and Uncle Bruce for making sure my bike never misses a beat!”

Teammate Heinrich Aust also had a commendable weekend, finishing strong and securing a place on the podium in the E2 class.

Commenting on his experience this weekend, Aust said: “It was a challenging but rewarding weekend. I’m pleased with my performance and proud to support James in his championship win. We’re all looking forward to the Roof of Africa!”

Teasdale and Husqvarna nab the E2 title:

Husqvarna’s Travis Teasdale, racing in the formidable E2 class, secured the overall and E2 victory, while young gun Luke Walker claimed a well-deserved second place in the E1 class.

The Husqvarna Racing team has been on a mission all year, with both Teasdale and Walker putting in relentless effort behind the scenes. This devotion culminated in an unforgettable weekend of racing.

Teasdale followed up his triple win earlier in the year at Rounds 1-3, with more podium-topping performances. After a second-place finish in Round 4, he dominated Rounds 5 and 6, earning the National E2 Championship title.

He came agonizingly close to a clean sweep of all six rounds, finishing just 9 seconds off the win in Round 4.

Reflecting on his championship victory, Teasdale said: “It’s been an incredible year for me, and to come this close to sweeping the series feels amazing. I’m excited for Roof of Africa next—this momentum will definitely be carrying me through! A huge thank you to the Husqvarna Racing team and everyone who has supported me throughout the season. We’re only just getting started!”

Luke Walker, fresh off his first OR3 Championship win, entered the weekend in high spirits and didn’t disappoint. The rising star delivered consistent performances, taking second place in all three rounds of the E1 class. Walker’s confidence continues to build, setting him up perfectly for the upcoming Roof of Africa.

Walker commented, “This weekend was a great challenge, and I’m happy to have secured second in every round. It’s been a solid year, and I’m ready to tackle the Roof of Africa next!”

The Brother Leader Tread KTM Enduro team had a great weekend with Stevens crowned High School National Enduro champ.

Youngster Matthew Stevens clinched the National Championship title in the High School Class, while teammate Dylan Jones secured a podium finish in the E1 class.

Stevens, flew the orange flag high in the very competitive High School Class. After winning rounds 4 and 5, he encountered an unexpected challenge during the final round when a puncture in his front tube forced him to slow down. He still managed to finish second, securing enough points to claim the High School championship victory.

Reflecting on the weekend, Stevens said:

“It’s a dream come true, I’ve been working so hard towards this goal for years, and to finally achieve it is an incredible feeling. The racing couldn’t have gone better. I felt strong and confident all weekend, and I was able to ride at a high level and consistently challenge for the win. I’m so grateful for the support from my team, my family, and my friends. They’ve all played a huge role in my success, and I couldn’t have done it without them”

Teammate Dylan Jones also had a successful weekend, putting his orange machine on the podium in the E1 class for all three rounds. His consistent performance solidified his position as a top contender in the series.

“I had a really good weekend,” Jones commented. “Staying consistent throughout all three rounds was big for me. I enjoyed the racing and the competition, and I’m happy with my results. The conditions were challenging, but I was able to adapt and perform well. I’m looking forward to next season and will continue to push myself to improve.”

“I couldn’t be more proud of our riders and teams for their outstanding performances this weekend and throughout the year. Now, all eyes are on the Roof of Africa as we shift our focus to preparing for this prestigious challenge,” said Megan Prinsloo, KTM Group team manager.