Online Reporter
Collin Matiza
Zimpapers Sports Hub
LOCAL motorsport enthusiasts will once again be in for a treat during the next two weekends.
After having been part of the exciting season-opening main circuit racing event of the year — the Ezytrack Grand Prix at Donnybrook Park Raceway — a couple of weeks ago, they have two more mouth-watering events coming up this weekend and the next.
First on their menu of entertainment will be the two-day Goromonzi Enduro which will be held in Goromonzi this weekend.
And as if this is not enough, they will make their way back to the home of local motorsport — the iconic Donnybrook Park Raceway in Harare — for the Supercross Fun Day on March 21.
First things first!
This Saturday will see some of the country’s top motorcycling racers congregating for the season-opening Goromonzi Enduro event.
The engines are reportedly ready to roar as the 2026 term officially gets underway with the Ruzawi Polocrosse Club staging the opening round of a five-event series.
With 72 entries already confirmed, the event showcases the incredible depth of talent in the sport, featuring riders ranging from four-year-old beginners to seasoned veterans in their 60s. According to one of the event’s organisers, Jamie Kerwin, they have designed a tiered challenge to accommodate all skill levels, which includes Junior Loop (2 km): Tailored for the PW50, 50cc, 65cc, and Junior Novice classes; Intermediate Loop (10km): Set for the Junior and Senior Farmer classes; Main Route (25km+ per lap): Demanding Red and Green routes designed for the Gold, Silver, Bronze, J1, and J2 categories.
“This season-opener is made possible through the dedicated support of our sponsors, the Ruzawi Polocrosse Club and the local landowners.
“We extend our deepest gratitude to the track teams who have worked tirelessly to mark and clear the routes to ensure a safe and competitive environment for all,” Kerwin told the Zimpapers Sports Hub yesterday.
“We invite all motorsport enthusiasts and members of the Press to join us for a day of high-octane action as we launch the 2026 season.”
Enduro is a popular, high-pressure discipline, often requiring a strategy of managing your bike, and energy for a full day of riding.
In fact, one of the country’s top motorcycling events — the Goromonzi Enduro — is firmly back on the local motor-sport radar.
The one-day event was a regular feature in the local motorsport calendar for quite some time before it made a dis-appearing act in the mid-2000s.
Enduro is a, primarily, long-distance, off-road racing discipline for motorcycles or mountain bikes that emphasises endurance, technical skill, and stamina over pure speed.
Unlike downhill racing, it typically features multiple, individually timed, downhill-focused “special stages” combined with untimed, uphill “liaison” or “transfer” stages to reach the next start.
Enduro bikes, both motorcycles and mountain bikes, are designed to be rugged enough for aggressive, downhill riding, while still being able to climb.
Mountain bikes often have 150–170mm of travel, while motorcycles are typically lighter than motocross bikes but heavier than specialised trial bikes.
After the staging of the Goromonzi Enduro this weekend, the Bogwheelers Club, who run the motorcycling sport of motocross in this country on behalf of Motorsport Zimbabwe, will also host a Supercross (night racing) Fun Day at Donnybrook Park Raceway in Harare on March 21.
Supercross is a high-intensity, stadium-based, indoor dirt bike racing championship where riders navigate tight, technical tracks filled with steep jumps, rhythm sections, and sharp, banked turns.
Originating in the United States in the 1970s, it focuses on quick reflexes and rapid-fire decisions, distinct from out-door motocross due to its smaller, man-made tracks.
And most of the country’s top motocross riders are expected to make their way to Donnybrook on March 21 for this exciting one-day event.
