Photos by Cloud9 Photography
Round Two of the Inland MX Championship did not go quite as planned The day was cut short by a torrential downpour which were deemed as unsafe racing conditions.
A few classes managed to complete one heat before the meeting was cancelled.
50cc Junior & 50cc Senior
50cc Junior
Heat 1
The 50cc riders were first to tackle the muddy conditions. Despite the challenging track, the youngsters gave it their all.
#16 Nate Verrier took the win, with #31 Cody Tucker securing second place.
50cc Senior
Heat 1
Unfortunately, the Senior class had only one entry. #112 Logan Fulton rode unchallenged and secured first place.
Overall Results.
50cc Junior
1st #16 Nate Verrier
2nd #31 Cody Tucker
50cc Senior
1st #112 Logan Fulton
65cc
Heat 1
Nine riders lined up behind the gate in the 65cc class. When the gate dropped, they were away in a cloud of smoke.As the laps progressed, #20 Luan Jordaan began to pull clear of the pack. Jordaan crossed the line to take the win, with #88 Reestin Bartlett finishing second and #30 Brayden Tucker coming home in third.
Overall Results
1st #20 Luan Jordaan
2nd #88 Reestin Bartlett
3rd #30 Brayden Tucker
MX1 & MX Support
MX1
Heat 1
It was then time for the main event, MX1.
The race certainly had its ups and downs. #337 Slade Smith made full use of the unfavourable conditions, powering his way to a comfortable victory. #108 Kerim Fitzgerald secured second, while #84 Marco Cherti finished third.
MX Support
Heat 1
The Support class joined the MX1 riders on track, producing plenty of close moments and action throughout the race.
The riders navigated thick mud and standing water, but in the end #303 Damyon Taljaard came out on top. #21 Riccardo Caforio claimed second place, followed by #128 Jordan Moore in third.
Overall Results.
MX1.
1st #337 Slade Smith
2nd #108 Kerim Fitzgerald
3rd #84 Marco Cherti
MX Support
MX4 Ladies
Heat 1
The Ladies were up next, delivering some excellent racing. A strong battle unfolded between #21 Jessica Osner and #16 Kelly Beegte, with the pair going wheel to wheel throughout.
Osner held her lead to clinch the win, Beegte followed in second, and #128 Zoe Botha secured third place.
Overall Results.
1st #21 Jessica Osner
2nd #16 Kelly Beegte
3rd #128 Zoe Botha
125cc
Heat 1
The 125cc class took to the circuit next. Although the conditions were far from ideal, the riders still delivered an entertaining race.
#280 Kabelo Ledwaba led from the front to take the win. #555 Maxwell Fourie finished second, with #122 Jack Anderson in third.
Overall Results
1st #280 Kabelo Ledwaba
2nd #555 Maxwell Fourie
3rd #122 Jack Anderson
MX2 & MX3 Vets
MX2
Heat 1
MX2 was the largest class of the day, with 14 riders lining up behind the gate.
Close racing and plenty of elbow-to-elbow action made for great entertainment. #229 Riley Rocher took the chequered flag in first place, #84 Marco Cherti finished second, and #121 Lucas Venter claimed third.
MX3 Vets
Heat 1
The Vets joined the MX2 riders on track and, with nothing to lose, gave it everything.
#127 Kevin Spagnut took the win, #22 Sarel Prinsloo finished second, and #38 Ryan Mileham secured third place.
Overall Results.
1st #229 Riley Rocher
2nd #84 Marco Cherti
3rd #121 Lucas Venter
MX3 Vets.
1st #127 Kevin Spagnut
2nd #22 Sarel Prinsloo
3rd #38 Ryan Mileham
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Ed.
Catch Round 3 of the Inland MX Championship at ERORA on Saturday 21 March.
