Photos By Brodalka Photography
Round 3 of the 2026 South African National Motocross Championship rolled into the Western Cape, with the series landing at the ever-demanding Zone 7 MX Track.
After a week of heavy rain in Cape Town, things could’ve gone sideways quickly, but credit where it’s due, the Zone 7 crew stepped in and put in the hours. Come race day, the track was in seriously good shape and ready for battle.
With 120 entries on the roster and a packed MX park buzzing with fans, Round 3 ran like a well-oiled machine. It has to be mentioned that Ducati took their first national win in MX3.
Zone 7 is always a proper test, and this weekend was no different. Fast, open, and sandy, it forces riders to stay on the gas while managing ever-changing lines.
As the day wore on, the surface broke down into deep ruts and soft patches, turning the track into a physical grind. Smooth riding and smart line choice became the difference between charging forward or fading back.
Gates were stacked and the intensity showed from the first drop. Starts mattered, but it was consistency across both motos that told the real story.
Up front, the big names delivered.
Overall Results.
MX1.
Yamaha’s Slade Smith doubled up on the day winning buth MX1 heats and making a serious statement in the premier class.
1st Slade Smith
2nd Cameron Durow
3rd Jayden Proctor
MX2.
KTM’s Trey Cox came out swinging in MX2, holding off strong pressure from Smith and Cam Durow to secure the overall result for the day.
1st Trey Cox
2nd Slade Smith
3rd Cameron Durow
MX3.
A solid outing from Cape Towns Jan Ryan on his Ducati 450, kept things controlled and consistant to take top honours.
1st Jan Ryan
2nd Brandon Wheeler
3rd Vincent Conlon
Ladies.
Leah Heygate led the charge in the Ladies class, putting together a clean and commanding performance.
1st Leah Heygate
2nd Mackenzie Bam
3rd Kelly Beegte
125cc High School.
Trent Valsecchi took control in the High School class, fending off a determined Tristan Durow.
1st Trent Valsecchi
2nd Tristan Durow
3rd Riley Rocher
85cc.
Brody Bircher came out on top in a competitive 85cc field, where mistakes were costly and consistency paid off.
1st Brody Bircher
2nd Aiden Retief
3rd Ohan Graven
65cc.
A strong ride from an impressive Richard Smith saw him take the win ahead of some serious talent.
1st Richard Smith
2nd Riley Geldenhuys
3rd Coby Kretzmann
50cc.
The future stars delivered once again, with Nate Small taking top honours in the 50cc class.
1st Nate Small
2nd Gianno Ferreira
3rd Garry Hamer
From rain-soaked prep to race-day perfection, Round 3 delivered on all fronts. Big entries, proper racing, and a track that demanded respect.
All eyes now shift to Round 4 at BORC on 30 May, where the next chapter of this title fight will unfold.
