“Things are looking very positive for our line-up for the VMX Class at the Tork Craft Global ASP Legends, Heroes and Two Stroke Motocross Challenge at Terra Topia on Sunday 1^ST Dec,” said Ryan Hunt Sales Director Vermont Sales and Tork Craft.

Invites have been put out to all SA overseas riders, along with the huge number of active Veteran and semi-retired Motocross champions in South Africa some still racing and many others still very capable and keen to ride. Organizers and track owners Dave White and Rob Bowen have an exciting completely new track for this year event which will be a new challenge for the riders, lots of airtime and new technical additions.  

According to Dave White and Rob Bowen many of the past SA champions will enter the event or will certainly attend the event. “If you are a Motocross fan you certainly don’t want to miss this event as you will get to see all the local current champions, young and old, past multiple SA champions, Springbok Motocross riders, legends like Ryan Hunt, Tony Riddell, Brett Redman, Guy Henley, Chris Nel. Kerim Fitzgerald, Ryan Fredrich’s, and Cameron Odendaal.

“Also, all the old famous super quick two strokes in action again, this promises to be a special event and certainly not to be missed,” said Dave White.

“It’s a must ride event for me as I will back racing against my old mates and competitors from the past, plus all the young local riders which will be an interesting test for us all,” said SA multiple National champion, Springbok MX rider and co-sponsor of the event, Ryan Hunt.     The Tork Craft Global ASP Legends, Heroes and Two Stroke Motocross Event will cater for the following classes: 65cc and 85cc juniors, Open Snr (Unrestricted capacity modern bikes), MX3 for over 30 & 40 and over 50 & 60 age groups. The main attractions will be the VMX class and the open 125 Challenge class which will be open to all 125 – 150cc two strokes for riders from age 13 plus. This will see the kamikaze kids and the best 125 Snr riders and past heroes accepting the challenge to race against each other for the 1^st time this year

Racing starts at 10 30 am, entry R 40, toddlers free. A full multi-vendor catering & bar services will be on offer for the enjoyment of the public.

Entries ONLINE via: www.vsevents.co.za 

Terra Topia - Dave White:  083 226 9416

Terra Topia - Rob Bowen:  083 401 5319

Gavin Williams: 021 702 9300, mobile 0825513263

Ryan Hunt:  011 314 7711, mobile 083 252 9805   

Digby Wesson:  011 476 9350, mobile 083 449 5589  

Clint Seller (King Price Xtreme Yamaha R1) claimed his sixth South African circuit motorcycle national championship when he was crowned the 2019 SA National Superbike Champion at Red Star Raceway on Saturday, 26 October. Reigning champion Blaze Baker (JBR Racing/Performance Technic/Rossi Sports Bar Yamaha R6) made it two in a row when he retained his South African Supersport 600 title.

SuperBikes

Seller started the day well in the first of Friday’s three qualifying sessions, leading the way from Steven Odendaal (Petra Racing Yamaha R1) and Allan-Jon Venter (Lekka Racing Suzuki GSXR 1000) with championship rival Lance Isaacs (SuperBets Gaming Group BMW S1000RR) in fourth. The next couple of sessions saw Odendall come out on top and at the end of the day, he claimed pole position for Saturday’s two races. Seller had to settle for second, with Garrick Vlok (DCCS Coring Cutting and Sealing Yamaha R1) joining them on the front row. Isaacs headed the second row of the grid with Venter and Byron Bester (Hi-Tech Racing Yamaha R1) rounding out the top six.

Odendaal grabbed the lead from the start of the opening race but it was brought to a halt after a couple of laps when one of the Supersport riders fell and his bike ended up in a dangerous position on the side of the track. Once the bike was out of the way, the race restarted and Odendaal again took the lead with Seller not far behind. The rain that had been threatening all morning had started to fall by this stage, making things difficult for the riders. Vlok was the first to fall victim after the restart, crashing out of third place at the end of the long straight. Venter joined him on the sideline shortly afterwards allowing Isaacs up into third. The leading trio closed right up to each other while still managing to pull out a comfortable gap over the chasing pack but, as the track dried, Odendaal opened up a gap at the front. Isaacs also dropped back slightly and at the end it was Odendaal who took the win from Seller with Isaacs in third. Bester was next up with Dylan Barnard (NPL Yamaha R1) in fifth.Seller knew that all he needed to do was finish the second race to claim his sixth title, but that didn’t stop him from trying to win it. He took advantage of a poor start by Odendaal to grab the early lead but, once Odendaal made his move and took the lead, Seller was happy to remain in second place and secure the 2019 championship. Behind the leading duo, Vlok and Venter were engaged in a great battle for the final podium position, with Venter finally getting the better of Vlok shortly after half distance. Isaacs had no answer to the front runners and had to settle for fifth ahead of Bester and Barnard.

In the day’s overall standings, Odendaal took the win from Seller and Isaacs.
SuperSport

As he was last time out, Jared Schultz (ASAP Yamaha R6) was the quickest of the 600 riders in all three qualifying sessions, taking pole position from Dino Iozzo (King Price Xtreme Yamaha R6) with Kewyn Snyman (Hillbilly Racing Team Yamaha R6) in third. Baker had to settle for fourth ahead of Taric van der Merwe (Hi-Tech Racing Yamaha R6).

Schultz was the early leader in the opening race, opening up a comfortable gap, but had to do it all again after Snyman clashed with Iozzo, crashing out of the race and bringing out the red flags. Schultz and Iozzo battled for the lead after the restart but, when Schultz took the lead for the final time, he was able to pull away and take a comfortable win. Iozzo took second with Baker happy to bag the points for third knowing that his only championship rival wasn’t going to score anything.

Schultz looked like he was going to take an easy win in the second race but, just two laps before the end he crashed out, leaving Iozzo, who had got the better of an early race duel with Snyman, to take his first win of the season. Snyman finished in second ahead of Baker, but third was good enough to make sure Baker retained the title he claimed for the first time in 2018.

On the overall standings for the day, Iozzo claimed the win from Baker and Schultz. Championship Standings

Superbike

1 Clint Seller                   298
2 Lance Isaacs               267
3 David McFadden        186
Supersport

1 Blaze Baker               319
2 Kewyn Snyman         308
3 Jared Schultz             249

Tuning Fork (Pty) Ltd is proud to announce that effective 01 October 2019, AMP will be distributing the range of Liqui Moly motor oils and additives within South Africa.

After Market Products, also known as AMP, currently distribute Shoei helmets, Acerbis, RK Chains, Pro Grip, Jobe Sports, Salt Away, Ultra Flex, and VR46 products amongst others, and will be adding the well-known range of Liqui Moly motor oils and additives to the wide range of products being distributed to various motorcycle, marine and accessory retailers. “We are very proud to be aligning the Liqui Moly brand with AMP, as I believe the two companies are a great fit. The Liqui Moly product range is extremely well known as one of premium quality versus affordability, with a well-established brand and product positioning in the South African motorcycle and marine markets. AMP’s ethos of striving for excellence in our sales and service offering will be very well complimented by the addition of Liqui Moly products of our comprehensive range of quality products that we have to offer our customers. We look forward to a long and mutually beneficial partnership with Liqui Moly, and equally with our customers,” states Adrian Bac – General Manager of AMP.

“Liqui Moly is a fantastic product and their innovative approach in marketing their product range closely aligns with the direction we are taking. This is a very exciting time for AMP as we continue to improve our offering to the market” Says Robin van Rensburg -Managing Director of Tuning Fork (Pty) Ltd.

“We are thrilled to announce our partnership with a company of the calibre of AMP to align our Marine and Motorcycle distribution with. Our Results Create Passion and our relationships with our clients and partners is what excites and drives us! We are looking forward to a powerful relationship, where the synergy creates value to all our clients as a result!” Says Melicia Labuschagne - Managing Director of Liqui Moly South Africa.

High expectations abound as a result of the alliance between these two powerful companies.