Photos by Action in Motion.
The last round of the 2024 GXCC and MSA Northern Regions Cross Country Championship took place in Fochville on Saturday 16 November 2024 and what a final race it was!
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With 2024 class championship titles on the line, the stakes were high and riders had to battle it out for their final championship standings. Fochville provided an ideal setting for the final showdown, with a course that featured a lekker variety of terrain types.
The senior quad riders delivered exceptional racing and incredible performances.
Senior quad class winners for Round 8 were:
Q1: Tiaan Wolfaardt
Q2: Hannes Saaijman
QLadies: Liezel Barnard
QMasters: Zander Branken
QVeterans: Banie Barnard
QSocial: Danielle Esterhuizen
The junior bike classes were fiercely contested throughout the season and Round 8 was no exception.
Junior class winners on the day were:
50cc: Rogan Mathews
65cc: Ryan Wichmann
65cc Rookie: Rogan Schwim
Jnr85cc: GJ Coetzee
Jnr85cc Rookie: Alexander Compaan
Snr85cc: Willem Botha
Junior Social: Jack Pelser
A brand new junior quad class was also introduced at the last round and these young quad riders showed incredible talent on the track. Adruan Pretorius walked away with the win in this class.
Junior Quads.
The senior motorcycle race was nothing short of spectacular and competitors showed true grit and determination.
Senior class winners were:
OR1 Pro: Matthew Wilson
OR2 Pro: Stoffel Burger
OR3 Pro: Peter Karam
Highschool: Nathan Westerdale
OR4: Willem Botha
Seniors: Beau Levey
Masters: Pieter Höll
Veterans: Anton Marais
Ladies: Bianca Edwards
OR1 Pro-Am: Benru Strydom
OR2 Pro-Am: Jaco Naude
OR3 Pro-Am: Phillip Hobbs
Senior Pro-Am: Richard Hein
OR1 Rookie: Stefan Labuschagne
OR2 Rookie: Tristan Schana
OR3 Rookie: Dylan Bezuidenhout
Senior Social: Henro Schoeman
With the 2024 racing season now in the books, we look forward to celebrating our champions at the annual awards evening on 23 November.
The newly crowned 2024 GXCC champions are:
SENIOR QUADS
Q1: Carly Saaijman
Q2: Hennie Michau
QLadies: Liezel Barnard
QMasters: Wikus Pretorius
QVeterans: Tony Dos Santos
JUNIOR MOTORCYCLES.
50cc: Rogan Mathews
65cc: Declan Richards
65cc Rookie: Eddie Gower
Jnr85cc: Liam Scheepers
Jnr85cc Rookie: Harvey Hein
Snr85cc: Drikus van der Merwe
SENIOR MOTORCYCLES.
OR1 Pro: Scott Heygate
OR2 Pro: John Botha
OR3 Pro: Peter Karam
Highschool: Nathan Westerdale
OR4: Drikus van der Merwe
Seniors: Louwrens Mahoney
Masters: Pieter Höll
Veterans: Geoff Den
Ladies: Brooklyn Lilford
OR1 Pro-Am: Benru Strydom
OR2 Pro-Am: Dieter de Wet
OR3 Pro-Am: Phillip Hobbs
Senior Pro-Am: Edwin Gower
OR1 Rookie: Stefan Labuschagne
OR2 Rookie: Tristan Schana
OR3 Rookie: Stefan de Klerk
This year showcased incredible sportsmanship, resilience and camaraderie among riders. From fierce rivalries on the track to mutual respect in the pits, the season highlighted what makes cross country racing so special.
Every rider, team, and supporter played a role in making this year unforgettable, proving once again that GXCC is not just about competition—it’s about a shared passion for the sport. Here’s to an incredible 2024 season and the promise of even more excitement in 2025!
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