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The track certainly lived up to expectations. There were a few falls on the new stepup and countless near falls on the chicken run. The chicken run seems to play havoc with open quads, while the banshees, blasters and Revos seem much more comfortable. The tight bits close the field up and is great for spectatators. Most riders were wary of the chicken run but non the less enjoyed the challenge.

Donnovan Stephenson had a nasty fall on the stepup and we were not able to confirm how he is - we hope and trust he is ok.

Congratulations to Pierre, Jill and the Wild Thing team for a well organized and very exciting event.

Personally, engine problems, broken brackets and other bits and finally a crash, meant we could not watch all heats. These are the ones we could watch.

50cc,80cc and 100cc stock

Whenever I looked, Jarryd Baillie was showing the rest the way home. He may not have won the lot, but he put in some real fast rides and was dominating proceedings whenever I was able to watch.

100cc modified

The 1st heat was won by Brandon Wilson after a great ride.s He and Dino do Amaral had a great dice with Kyle Johnston lurking in 3rd, waiting for a mistake by either of them. Instead it was Kyle who took a tumble in the 2nd lap at the last turn in gatsien hoek, pushing him right down to 7th

In the 2nd heat Brandon made no mistake and took the lead from the word go, followed by Kyle Johnston, Devan Wilson and Marieke vd Linde. Next both Marieke and Devan took Kyle and they finished in that order.

The 3rd heat, saw Mohammed Hoosen, who suffered a broken gearbox in the 1 st heat and electrical problems in the 2nd, take the lead and never looked like losing it. He was followed by Brandon, Devan and Marieke.

Blasters

Juan Coetzee was absent, leaving the way clear in the 1st heat for Pierre vd Berg and Dustin Ledwick, who built a big lead on the rest of the field.

Dustin and Pierre were having a good dice for 1st position in the 2nd heat when Pierre spun on a freshly watered tight section and got hung up on the tyres, putting paid to his challenge.

Open 4 Stroke Under 17

Bruce Beaton grabbed holeshot and he never relinquished the lead. Hot on his heels was Eric Williams with Donovan Ledwick pushing him hard. Eventually Donovan got past but Bruce was history.

In the 2nd heat it was Pierre vd Berg who got the holeshot, but not for long with Bruce passing him. Pierre did not give up and the next thing Bruce went flying over the berm before the main tabletop. Before the whole field get get past, Bruce was somehow back on the track and Pierre was able to finish first, followed by Donovan Ledwick and Eric Williams.

The third saw Eric getting into the lead followed by Pierre and Donnovan. Donnovan could not hold his line on the chicken run and he driften into Pierre. Pierre escaped the melee but Donnovan was off, with his quad in the middle of the track. In the dust, Bruce Beaton and Kyle Freemantle didn't see the stranded quad and crashed into it. Bruce managed to make off and Kyle limped along with his steering not working too well, which later broke on the back section resulting in a somewhat "gracefull" roll with the quad rolling over him. Meanwhile, Donnovan managed to limp home with a damaged shoulder and scored some points. Eric Williams won the heat in grand style.

Open 4 Stroke O17

Boesman has reinvented himself as a motocross rider and was all over the back of Nathaniel do Amaral, matching him jump for jump. At the line Boesman's front wheels were level with Nathaniel's back wheels. Good hard racing.

2nd Heat saw Boesman get the holeshot and he set about destroying the rest of the field. Nathaniel seemed to be struggling in a distant 2nd.

Nathaniel led the last heat for 95% of the race, with Boesman passing him on the outside line over the chicken run, with the chequered flag in sight. Awesome finish from these two riders.

Banshees

The 1st heat was won by Johan Klopper. His first time on the track and he aced it! Kobus Ferreira and Greg Allen took 2nd and 3rd with some good dicing between them. Poor PW Malan in the mean time broke a con-rod.

2nd Heat saw Greg get the holeshot and for 3 laps he rode out of skin, keeping Johan Klopper just off his back wheel. He inexplicably slowed after the 3rd lap and cruised off the track!! He thought the race was over, to everyone who knew what had happened's great amusement!! He rejoined but by then Joahn and Kobus were too far ahead for him to challenge. Although disappointed, Greg was able to share a laugh afterward.

The last heat again saw Greg get holeshot and lead for half a lap, untill Johan took him on the inside when he went wide. He pressured Johan all the way but was unable to make a pass. But he did finish the required number of laps this time!!

Vets

Roy Clarke took the 1st heat by a big margin. Roy keeps getting faster and it's time he moved to the Under 17 class!

Fred Wheeler, who take a fall on the stepup in the 1st heat, made no mistake and beat Roy to the flag, followed by Dave Atcheson.

Ladies

Zelda started by leading the 1 st heat, with Sandra-Lee hot on her heels. Once she got past there was no stopping her.

One mistake by Sandra Lee in the 2nd heat; a spinout after gatsien hoek but she was on her way before Zelda and Lara in 2nd and 3rd could take advantage.

All in all great racing on a now very demanding track. I'll bet there are some sore bodies on Monday. Although there were a number of mishaps, most agreed the track changes were good and upped the skill levels already.

The new chicken run is realy ugly and so is the step-up and another thing please stop puting so much water on the track. but other wise the track is great.

the track is great,but people should stop moaning and just ride:P

We went Friday afternoon and there were quite a few people practising; juniors and seniors - everyone loved it.

Excellent track. Great racing!!!
Well done Pierre ,Jill and Wildthing people

Well done to Pierre,Jill and company 4 a great track and good event.:P

Quad Rider of the Day.

For me there were two at the opposite ends of the scale. Jacques Struwig had the crowds mesmerized for 3 full heats. In heat one, he spent most of his time on the leaders heals, plotting his overtaking maneuver. With his head held higher during jumps than ever before, he was getting distance comparable to any other open class quad. (Check him out over TT2 in heat 2 when pics are posted)

Jacques made his move up the inside through the chicken run. From my point of view from Table Top 2, it looked as if he had taken the line and then was cut off. He chose brake rather than go wheel-to-wheel and push his way past. (If anyone can point out why Jacques did not have right of way, I’d appreciate feedback) A very gritty 2nd place.

Heat 2 and clearly Jacques had something to say about the incident and he said it loudly. Holeshot and a huge lead. It was not easy to number 2 into the photo. A popular win.

Heat 3 and Jacques needed to make his way from 3rd place. Soon he was on the leader’s heels, sussing him out again. I was on the far side of the Step-up, but could see the entry to the hairpin after the chicken run. Jacques had set the leader up for another pass by blistering though the chicken. I was very far away, but could hear the roar from the crowd as Jacques stuck to his guns and took the win. Magnificent stuff.

Only a few vociferous moms would have noticed this guy. He was riding a Dinli in the 100cc Std. His goals were to stay in touch of the Revos and beat anything else, because a 2003 Dinli that runs around a plot during the week, has its oil, air, nuts and fuel checked Saturday – has no business presuming anything else.

Heat 1. Only Revos. Left in a cloud of dust at the start, but did not lose much more on the last Revos. 6th of 6. Heat 2. Left in a cloud of dust. Still not in the same frame as the Revos, but much closer and catching. Heat 3. Only two laps. This time he was just off the last Revo through the first few turns of lap 1. In lap 2 with a 'move to the left and a dummy to the right, he was through into 5th.

Now as I take photos and cannot be jumping up and down shouting and encouraging him, I need to thank a vociferous mom who's shouting he could hear. (Not for him) He had waited until he reached where she was to make his break. Then the shouting after the move encouraged him to defend his place.

In the final results, he had come dead last, but was over the moon because he had passed someone who's racing ability he really respected and he had the proudest dad. He did not want to leave after the quad prizes had been handed out: "Dad, what if I am rider of the day?". I just hugged him and thought, not today boy, but it will come.

Going home he described his races to me inch by inch. The little bugger had been plotting that move as early a heat 2!

OK, so I'm biased and am starting to get an itch in the back pocket, but I still think he'll learn more riding a slow quad out of it's plastics, than if I were to scratch that itch too soon.

Well done Jacques and Justin and thanks for the high lights of my day.

That little "bugger" also helped me get Kyle's busted quad off the middle of the track to the pit lane and load it on the trailer. Thanks a ton Justin!

NormanB , That last part is wat racing is about{[

i'm never gonna live this one down am i?
to Justin, good going lad, seems the time spent on the shee is honing ur skills more and more

Dear Normanb
I am the mom you are talking about and I try to encourage all the kids on their bikes. Now that I know more about him I will definitely make sure that next time I shout it will be for him. It is tough for the kids on Non Revos to compete against the Revos. So watch out for me I'll be there.
I have to agree on your comments about Boesman. Only one word can describe you Boesman and that is "brullllllljant"

Tania,
thanks a mil, Justin needs all the horse power he can get.

Greg,
Nevermind, I also thought you had finished. Brilliant ride up to that point, your tussle with Johan was up there with the open 4-strokes.

Gys,
I am going to take Quadmaniax up on the Dyno voucher Justin won and we'll do a racing prep.

What sort of mods do not affect STD status? Spacers? Pipes/Silencer? dropped suspension?

I'd like him to earn each step, first a wider then flatter quad. I thought I saw aftermarket exhaust systems on some STD 100cc, but could be mistaken.

N

Thanks for the kind words, i think by Clive. Pierre has created a great and demanding track. The stepup is great and what can i say about the chicken run, except it lives up to it's name. All in all a great tiring days fun.

Norman ,
There was a misunderstanding between all people concerned about what was standard , and what you can add for safety. That is sorted out now.

The 100 cc standard rule is : the quad must be stock , like when you purchase it. No spacers , no after-market exhausts , no changes in air-flow , no jetting , no nothing. The only concession is for the Reevo's that can remove their plastics , otherwise it will breake off in any case [
:):)]. Nerfbars may be added for safety if the quad is not issued with them.

The rest must be stock.

And I urge all concerning parents to make sure of it when you pitch at a race , otherwise it is going to be a bad day for your child. And you will be the only one to blame.

thanks pierre the track was great i loved the step up and the chicken run was also great .I also want to say please dont put water before the small kids rather put it before the bigger bikes like the modified revos or the blasters

Gys:
Before there is confusion, lets get the facts. When I decided to purchase my son a 100cc std Revo I wanted to get the facts of what is allowed and what not. I called MSA who referred me to Jill and Pierre answered the phone. I explained to Pierre and he assured me that spacers “ONLY” are allowed and nothing else and he would back this up if necessary.

gfdgafd

BOESMAN JY HET GERY OF JY BESETE WAS WELL DONE

Referring to my earlier comment concerning the spacers on the 100cc std class there has been correspondence via e-mail between Gys and myself on this issue. If the rules are so strict and being enforced on 100cc std class is it then not obvious that the same should apply to the 50cc and 80cc class in all fairness. Therefore no aftermarket exhausts, changing of sprockets, shocks, jetting, extended axles + shafts etc should be enforced in these classes as well shouldn’t it? And if rules are rules then the above should apply + no non std 50cc should race in the 80cc class or 100cc std class and the same applies to 50cc and 80cc non std quads racing in the 100cc std class. It is only fair to apply the rules throughout all the classes I would think and not only target specifically the 100cc std class.

The diference is that the 50cc and 80 cc classes are modified classes. The only restriction is cc capacity and auto clutch. On the second point , no crossriding is allowed. The 50cc was riding the 80cc class and it was stopped by MSA.

Photo of the vets on the chicken run Passing a kidney stone

Oh hell Dave, the smilies say it all, dont they?

This is the first time I’m writing any comment on this site although I always read it with much interest and enjoyment at all the bantering.

I am not a rider but a mother who has found a sport in which my son has a keen interest. He started racing the 100cc standard class in Feb this year and I am amazed at the difference it has made to his confidence outside the racing world. 12 races later, I support him with much trepidation and fear that something may happen to him, but understand that as a mother, I also have to let go a little bit!

As such, I will do as much as possible to ensure his safety (my first and only concern) on the track. That goes for the required gear which is an absolute necessity as well as spacers on the quad for a little stability. No, I do not want the quad to go faster! If I did, I would have entered him into the 100cc modified class. This class, I will avoid until he is much older (at least 3 years older), even if he stands on his head and begs!

I believe that all junior quads should be allowed to put on spacers for stability of the quads. I for one, do not want any children to get hurt when it could have been prevented by something so simple and inexpensive. I agree, standard should be standard and any modifications to the engine, exhaust etc. to make the quad go faster should definitely not be allowed.

Most of the children riding the Revo’s standard are obviously new riders who haven’t had much experience racing. Some riders have moved up from the 80cc class and now have a faster machine to deal with. My feeling is that this is where the kids learn how to ride and build up confidence, safety always being most important. To the parents who do modify the engines of any junior quads (50cc through to 100cc standard), they are playing with their children’s lives. There is plenty time for them when they are older to compete at that level, besides, they will be more mature to make that kind of decision on their own

We must not forget, it is the children riding not the parents!

Much has been said about the so-called modified Revo’s in the standard class on this site. Yes, my son has spacers on his quad (only spacers), but obviously, we got duds as he is still not in the top 3, especially in the Inlands! As a matter of fact, it was him who was having a good race at the back with Justin and wow, what excitement it was! This time, my son beat him but who knows about next time…. Isn’t that the fun part?

In the Nigel race, the top 4 where flying and there was no way, my son, spacers and all would have caught them! But you know what… it doesn’t matter, I know my son is safe and has never complained about getting a 6th place! Maybe all the dads out there could learn something from their kids – even though you didn’t come first, or get a trophy, it was still an amazing achievement and a lot of fun!

So to end off this very long comment, I wish to enter a plea for all junior quads to be allowed to have spacers on their bikes for pure safety sake… I don’t think I could bear to watch these kids hit the corners without them!! Most of the quads on the track today, do have them and I think it is wise. It was my only concern when my husband bought the Revo in the first place.

So to all the concerned (and overprotective) fathers and especially mothers out there… help!!

PS: There are a few new little riders in the 50cc class who come stone last but you can see they are really giving it their all! Could Pierre and Jill maybe consider giving them a little prize at prize giving – even if it is a chocolate! They are the new generation and I think we should all encourage and support them!

well done to byron shaw no. 88 open 17 group on his stock standard 450 handa... one up and coming youngster, even with your flat wheel and tyres that dont belong to you... well you leave it all to our imagination... you are like a demon over the ramps and in the corners.... well done....:P

Dear Gys,

Forgive my ignorance as I am new at this and one really cannot find detail (as far as I know) about info such as you provided, and it makes sense now that you have explained it. As the 50cc and 80cc are both modified classes and only the 100cc std exists is there then no sense in starting a 50cc and 80cc std class for parents who have the same concerns raised as Delia did above. So the ones that want to can modify and race in the modified classes and the parents that have the concerns for their kids can let them ride stock standard in the 50cc and 80cc std classes as is now expected with the 100cc std class. I suppose the next comment them will be there may not be enough competitors if they are all split up like this in some classes, but then what is the answer to all of this so that all can be satisfied?

At the begining of the year we looked at which classes already excisted and supported , and we entered them into the regs. The 100 cc standard is a totaly new class that was started this year ,to grow the sport for the guy that is starting and do not want to spend 50k+ on a bike. My suggestion to MSA for next year will be a 50cc standard class. The problems with the 80 cc is that numbers are declining more and more. A class is only justified when there is enough competitors.

For more detail , check the regs from Alkmaar

The Revo is not a purpose built race bike. It is built for riding on a farm with long straights, not for tight corners as we have on race tracks. The bike is top heavy because of its height & it will easily throw you off on a tight corner. It is imperative to have spacers if our kids want to race. Is it not up to the parents (MSA when we phoned, they did not have a ruling, or Gys who knows all the rules ????) to vote on this matter seeing that it is our kids safety that comes first .Will it be possible for quadmx to set up a vote section for this safety matter .There are 4 yes votes Aidan Atcheson #25 , Morne van Niekerk #555, Micaela Olivier #4 , Stephanie Geldhart #20

Dave your wish is my command. I have set the poll up in the forum. Unfortunately I cant post a link here, but either go to the forum from the menu, or cut and paste this link:
http://quadmx.co.za/bulletin/viewtopic.php?p=100#100

Well done Dave, how is the step up going???? I have tried what Clive said but the system does not accept my vote when I click on it. Can any of you computer fundies tell me how to do it? This seems more difficult than the step up hey Dave.

dont ask me to post and paste things.you can do it for me.i vote that spacers be allowed on these bikes.it is an obvious saftey feature and not a performance enhancing feature

Yissie but you old toppies are difficult. It's different to changing a spark plug. It's a forum so you have to login and .... just forget it and post your opinions here

Thanks Clive you have to excuse Oom Eugene he is not a full box of choclates

Agree with Eugene. Please also add my vote on for spacers allowed.

The people who are complaining about the 100c STD class have only raced one race and want to change the rules now to suit themselves. Why don't you four join the 100 modified then. According to Peter Postumus of the MSA the rules have been set in concrete. Standard 100cc is stock! End of story. Come on guys stop whining! This is soooo boring!

Cathy, at the risk of repeating what Delia said earlier: The reason we want the spacers for the kids is not to improve the speed (as in the modifieds) but to improve the safety for the riders. I would be very sad to see any child be taken to hospital when a simple, inexpensive safety feature could reduce the odds of that happening. The discussion is not boring, it's essential. You're welcome to skip the discussion on this matter.

Cathy we are only concerned about our kids safety,we all know kids can fall when they race but these bikes arent designed for sharp corners. I'm not interested in mud-slinging, just the kids safety

The above Anonymous is from Dave

I am drawn into this discussion , and my kid is not even racing the class.I'm afraid Clive is going to kick us of the site if we keep on talking about the junior quads.

I totaly agree with spacers.

and then the BUT

From the beginning of the year everybody in the standard class was told , stock standard as from the shop floor. Everybody adhered to it with basicly no exception.I know of a guy that went and put his daughters battery back even if it was flat.

Now , and no offence to any one please , new riders come in and want to change the rules. Unfortunately you guys did not race from the begining from the year. Otherwise I would have backed spacers 100% , but there was nobody asking for it as it was stock standard and everybody accepted it as that.

In all fairness , in the Inland alone , I counted 24 races from people who want to keep the status Quo against 8 races who want to change the rule in this class.

So , I want to ask really nicely without offending anybody , PLEASE , keep the staus Quo.

For the 2006 season , I will back spacers on a 100cc standard bike 100%.

I hope you will agree with my argument and that everybody accept it as that.

Thank you

I'm all for spacers in the 2006 Inland challenge - no argument for rest of 2005 Inland challenge. I trust this doesn't apply to club races?

Thanks. The club races we will sort out per club. Thanks again

Gys, I am so proud of you!!![;] I will never kick you guys off because (a) you say who you are (b) you dont make snide remarks (c) your comments stem from concern for the safety of very young champions.
This site was started simply because we wanted to bring to attention the AMAZING skills and feats that all of these youngsters display. And some ballies .

It was never meant to sway opinion, but that's how things evolve.

I don't think we can eliminate danger. Any form of motorsport will always be dangerous and no offence to anybody, but I personally feel the little guys will simply corner faster with spacers and still be on the edge, because they are RACING! But you guys are the parents and I am also sure I would have felt the same way.

But you have to see the irony, you thrust them in harms way and then worry that they may fall!?

Please take this comment in the manner that it is intended and don't run over me or something [ ]

The politicians in Slaap Stad are hosting a MX at some track outside town soon, i believe some guys are going. Those that are, please comunicate so maybe we can get together. Tony Catino from there has offered to pay the petrol for every one going from here. Lets support them as some of them have supported us. But be very very carefull, there are some wild mothers there.

Support Delia's comment on safety but agree with Gys that we should only change rules once a year. Support for spacers in next years 100cc stock class.

On the other topic of prices for racers that come 4th and lower. From the ages of 5 to about 12, 13 it should be about participation. I have seen the smiles on these chap faces when they are called up for their prices, even when the price was just a certificate of participation. I want to suggest for next year if the organizers could see if it would be possible to give our junior rides such a certificate. This should not be a expensive one, just the idea for them.

I had to replace Justin's full front plastics and and steering column when he flipped due to high Centre of Gravity. He had full kit on, so only had a bruised knee.

I support spacers and as we are not likely to compete in any further Inland races, I intend fitting them ASAP.

Will this be a problem for WT Oval and Club races?

I am back! Only 2 things from me. 1- a big yes for spacers on stock class and 2 we dont have to be best friends to give credit when credit is due, My choice for overall rider of the day would have been Boesman. Not taking away from others i just think it easy for a top halfquad riderto exel on a quad track. Great ride Boesman

I would like to ask our TOP Wild Thing riders, Clayton, Nathaniel, Donnovan, Bruce, Pierre, Eric, Kyle, Boesman etc. our up and coming riders see you guys as their hero's and role models please spare a moment for these children who hero worship you and would give anything just to be acknowledged by you.

The smallest gesture and a bit of your time would mean so much to them.

We have youngsters asking me for permission to say hello to riders like Clayton. I would just like to make you older recognised riders aware that the youngsters do look up to you - please be worthy of their admiration.[
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Guys, if that doesnt make you feel like kings and bums all at once, nothing ever will..........

it's not only the young riders who look up to them

no ways pls piere dont put water be-for blasters its hard with out hosiers:(