Terra Topia is proud to host the inaugural Two Stroke Challenge sponsored by Global ASP.
The event specifically for multiple modern and VMX (Vintage Motocross) 2 – Strokes, and will also include classes for Vets, Masters and 4 stroke support.
The venue Terra Topia well known to riders and fans is 3.5 km north of the Indaba Hotel and 4.5 km south of the N12 Freeway, Entry fees are R20 for Adults and kids under 12 get in free, racing starts on both days at 10h00 and there is ample parking for all
Older Motocross riders are like one big family who share a unique fun-loving lifestyle. A lifestyle consisting of all life's ups downs, risks, challenges, defeats and victories. In motocross, money talks and BS walks.
There is no truer measure of one's abilities than the starting gate and the checkered flag. However since the mid 70's many people have ridden off road bikes and more specifically raced motocross, and are not keen to stop riding. Likewise with masters golf for the older golfers, petrol heads and racers now in their 40, 50's and 60's are frequently lining up at the start of dedicated races to relive their youth and enjoy riding again with their peers.
Regrettably modern motocross with its four- stroke MX1 and MX 2 is not the ultimate home for a group of older racers and petrol heads who want to continue riding and racing just like back in there days. Modern motocross tracks are designed to be spectacular with the focus on timing and jumping.
To many of the older statesman of motocross, few find the current motocross tracks inspiring or even enjoyable. To many these older racers, modern tracks are downright intimidating and dangerous, with many riders expressing their reservations about lining up on the start line with the younger generations who in most instances spent enough time in the air to warrant an aircraft pilot’s license
"Bikes change colours and styles, go from two shocks to one, from right-side up forks to upside-down forks, from 3 inches of travel to 12 inches, from 30 horsepower to over 60 and from four strokes to two strokes and back again.
What doesn't change is the rider who gets on the bike and gives it 100 percent every single time while constantly dealing with the weight of the hopes, dreams and pressures of winning. Ultimately, motocross is about people, not motorcycles, Hondas can be red, silver, black or any other colour but what matters is the man or woman twisting the throttle. It has always been this way and will never change.
Global ASP has had a long history of involvement in multiple facets of motorcycle racing. Unique from most companies, many of the senior executives spend much of their free time riding and racing motocross, therein it was a logical extension of its support of vintage motocross
Their aim was to encourage the older riders to come and participate and race as an alternative to mountain bike riding and golf. To attract the older riders the focus in collaboration with Terra
Topia set out to host the inaugural South Africa Two Stroke Invitational Championship on a safe, rideable and retro styled track for both old and modern two strokes.
Multiple stars of days gone by as well as many riders who have continued to ride have indicated their eagerness to come and race.
These stars include Rob Wicks, Tony Riddell, Jeff Den, and Neil Riddell, Ryan Hunt as well as more current racers Billy Flanagan , Gareth Ireland, Michael Caldwell, Kent Wicks, Paul Alcock, Shaun Kirk,
Martinus Briers, Gary Killian, Gerlad Leightley, Dave Bevan, Adriaan De Hutton, and many others. A strong contingent of riders is expected to travel from the Western Cape, Eastern Cape and Natal.
Organizers say that they have received entries from, past SA National champions, Supercross stars, past enduro and off road champions and even some Supermotard riders and many legends from the past sixties, seventies, eighties and nineties.
All names that will bring back memories from the past and all riding the same motorcycles they did in those days. You will also hear the famous voice of Roger McCleery the man that commentated for motocross, Supercross and most motorsport event all his life not forgetting the legendary Camel Series and Camel International events that he handled
This event is expected to attract 150 riders. According to organizers the spectators will be able to view the great dirt bikes of the past along with many of the same riders that raced them in those days.
For more information go to www.terratopia.co.za or call Dave on 083 226 9416 or Gareth on 082 928 3363
