SA Hard Enduro Championship A Wrap!

SLATER WINS HARD ENDURO CHAMPIONSHIP AND GETS THE GIRL!

“Some action of today’s National Extreme Enduro in Hilton. Lots of scrummaging took place because of the wet and tough course.”

Sakkie Maartens.

Pics by ZCMC and Sakkie Maartens

The Brother Leader Tread KTM team triumphed as the National Hard Enduro Championship season drew to a close at the final round held in Hilton, KZN.

William Slater emerged as the newly crowned National Hard Enduro Champion!

He also took the opportunity to propose to Miss Jamie Flemmer, Luckily for him, she said yes. Fantastic guys!

Slater led the charge, claiming the top spot in the Gold Class with a spectacular first-place finish.

Husqvarna’s Travis Teasdale tore through the trails, claiming a hard fought second place in the Gold Class. He exhibited sheer determination even after a radiator change.

James Moore came in third. This man has skills.

Brett Swanepoel secured a fourth position.

Tristan Tamsen, 5th.

Heinrich Aust 6th.

Dylan Jones 7th

Jordan Cowley 8th.

These guys are the real deal!

This years Roof is going to be an epic affair.

Some comments:

An elated Slater commented,

“Winning the National Hard Enduro Championship for KTM really is a dream come true for me. The journey has been a test of true guts and determination but couldn’t be happier with the outcome!”

He continued to say, “I Started out front and extended my lead as the day went on. It was a tricky balance between pushing my body and bike so hard in those conditions but still trying to look after my bike, all I tried to do was look after my bike and bring it home safely as I knew what was at stake. I gave it everything and left nothing out on track. My 2024 KTM 300 was unreal under those conditions. I want to express my deepest gratitude to my Brother Leader Tread KTM family and everyone else who has helped me along on this adventure. The championship win is not just a personal achievement but a testament to the collectible effort of an incredible team.”

Travis Teasdale:

“It was a challenging weekend, having to change my radiator mid-race but it only fuelled my determination to push harder and overcome. I’m so grateful for the team to help me out so quickly in getting my bike back up and running to put my Husqvarna on the podium and excited to keep pushing the limits in the upcoming races.”

Brett Swanepoel:

“P4 Gold for the day and the championship. Been a tough season with lots of tough lessons but we keep grinding”

Heinrich Aust:

“The final round of the National Hard Enduro Championship went down very challenging because of the weather conditions, I didn’t have the best day out but I still managed to keep myself together to bag some good points for the championship on the day. Every race pushes us to our limits, and it’s overcoming these challenges that fuels our passion for the sport.”

Dylan Jones:

“The weekend was a thrilling ride, and I’m proud to have secured 7th position. It was a test of not just skill but also mental grit. Racing alongside such talented competitors is a humbling experience, and I’m grateful for the incredible support from Brother Leader Tread KTM team.”

Matthew Stevens:

“The final round of the National Hard Enduro Championship was was one of the best Extreme enduro loops this year and rain added to the toughness, loved the conditions and my fitness training for Roof is paying off. Happy with my 11th overall and learnt a couple of valuable lessons along the way.“ said Stevens. He continued to say, ” The new 2024 KTM 150XCW was amazing all round, and a huge thanks to the team, family and friends for the support!