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SPILLS and thrills will be the order of the day when the fourth round of the 2024 RK Fuels Bogwheelers Club National Motocross Championship series revs off at Donnybrook Park Raceway in Harare on Sunday.
Jamie Kerwin, the secretary of the Bogwheelers Club who runs motocross in this country, said they’ve put together “a full or total package” which they’re going to unveil before both the riders and spectators in what promises to be a fun-filled day on Sunday.
“This is the fourth round of our National Championship series and the last three rounds ran smoothly and were incident-free with no injuries to the riders.
“So, Sunday’s race meeting should be no exception. We are hoping for a good turnout and some competitive racing,” Kerwin said.
She also Daiyaan Manuel is the one to watch on the track in the MX2 Class in which he is likely to face some competition from Regan Wasmuth.
“Daiyaan Manuel is the one to watch as always and Regan Wasmuth too. So, there should be some exciting racing in all the classes . . . there’s going to be some real fun at Donnybrook on Sunday,” Kerwin added.
Both Manuel and Wasmuth are now seasoned campaigners at Donnybrook with the former always sweeping to victory in all his races be it in the MX1 Class or MX2 Class.
Meanwhile, Simbarashe Nyamupfukudza said the rivalry created in the 65cc Class between his son Victor and Chris Mufanechiya is good and healthy for the sport.
“I think every athlete needs some stiff competition and Victor needs one from Chris Mufanechiya as this will see them pushing each other on the track and this brings some excitement to the sport.
“I wasn’t disappointed when Chris beat Victor into second place during Round Three of the Nationals . . . he is now going to pull his socks up and burn the track on Sunday,” Simbarashe Nyamupfukudza said ahead of Sunday’s race meeting at Donnybrook.
The rivalry between Victor Nyamupfukudza and Chris Mufanechiya reminds motocross followers of the same “fight” that existed in the mid-2000s between Manuel, Emmanuel Bako, Kuda Mhene (Junior), Big “BJ” Chitima (Junior) and Wasmuth when they were still riding in the juniors section.
There was no love lost between these riders as they fought for the top step on the podium in each race they took part in the juniors’ classes.
Some of these riders are now the pioneering force at Donnybrook today.
Racing on Sunday starts at 10am and the entry fee for the spectators has been pegged at US$5 for adults while children under the age of 12 will get in for free.
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