MX SA was started in November 2010 by a small group of likeminded
individuals who want to see Motocross restored to the level it was
in the 80's. The company officially launched in May 2011 with a
web site dedicated to South African Motocross, something that had
never ever existed before.
Taking our inspiration from the work that has been done by countries
around the world to keep the sport alive, we are dedicated and committed
to achieving the same in South Africa. We all firmly believe that
it is possible and have identified ways in which to do this. It
is also the first time in the history of the sport that a company
is dedicated full time to motocross.
MX SA Members: Laren van der Westhuizen, Noleen
Roome & Michelle Smith
Our passion is fuelled by the vision of seeing packed out venues
watching motocross again, seeing those same races broadcast for
each and everyone to watch. Creating a foundation to see South African
motocross riders compete overseas regularly and gain recognition
for it. Using that same foundation to bring the worlds top riders
to come and compete on our shores.
Many different factors have led to the decline of the sport over
the years and a handful of key companies, fraternities and people
have been fighting hard to keep what remains alive. The last few
years have seen incredible growth and potential and a real sense
that the hard work and dedication is being seen by the numbers on
the start lines.
Rebuilding the sport takes dedication, passion, patience and perseverance
- this is exactly what we are all about.
In 2012 MX SA found it's place in the market and quickly became
a voice in the industry. Our MX web portal exceeded all expectations
and showed us that motocross in South Africa is not only a live,
but most certainly kicking.
In 2013 we took the industry to a new level with active involvement
in regional and national motocross, we also placed much more focus
on rider training and development from a 'grass roots' level with
the launch of our Junior Motocross Academy and the continued growth
of our highly successful female rider development programme called
'Diamonds and Dirt'.
2014 saw a big shift forward for MX SA as we were asked to run administration
for the MSA National series. By July they officially asked us to
take over as promoter for the remainder of the year and begin discussions
for a three year deal as the promoters of National Motocross in
South Africa. MX SA also played an important role in Supercross
Africa from an administrative and race control perspective. Together
with this, we continued our work on a regional level as well as
a development level with the ladies and juniors.
In 2015 MX SA launched its first year as the full time SA MX National
Promoters. This together with Northern Regions motocross we already
had a busy year. We continued with our junior riding lessons at
the JMXA as well as our ladies riders development fun days called
Diamonds and Dirt. The new initiative we launched, called Moto Kids,
which is much the same as the format for the ladies but specifically
for new kids, was an incredible success and something we will definitely
build on in 2016.
The National Championships ran smoothly and achieved the highest
National numbers since MX SA has been in existence. This is an extremely
positive result and 2016 holds even more excitement in this regard.
The company works closely with venues, riders, sponsors, motorcylce
importers, the governing body and a myriad of other areas to continue
to grow the sport as envisioned.
MX SA Members: Laren van der Westhuizen, Noleen
Roome & Michelle Smith
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