Legends line-up for new class at Stofskop 2023
What if Some of SA’s best riders competed against each other, but on delivery bikes? Don't miss this action at today's Stofskop event to be held at Randfontein Oval Raceway.
With the return of Stofskop, powered by Motul, to the Randfontein Raceway on August 12, fans can now look forward to a new class featuring some of SA’s top motorcycle competitors, all on the track at the same time … but on delivery bikes!
The Delivery Bike Dash in the Dust will finally answer the question that motorsports fans across South Africa have debated for years: Who is the fastest of them all? Well, it might – but even if the results aren’t decisive, the Delivery Bike Dash in the Dust is bound to serve up the kind of thrills and spills that can only be found at Stofskop.
The line-up of legends – who have 37 national titles between them – will be unmatched in SA motorcycle event history. Get ready to witness these superstars in action:
• Clinton Seller (9-time SA Road Racing Champion)
• Ross Branch (FIM Cross Country Championship contender, Dakar Rally legend and 3-time National Title Holder)
• Brian Capper (11-time National Title Holder and Trials, Stunt, Supermotard and Enduro legend)
• Darryl Curtis (Dakar legend, 7 National Championships and triple Roof of Africa winner)
• Hippocrates ‘Taki’ Bogiages (Enduro and Off-Road Champion and Motul’s Technical Manager)
• Louwrens Mahoney (triple Roof of Africa winner and 7-time National Off-Road Title Winner)
According to Stofskop chief organiser Chris Shelvey, in Stofskop, the only rule is there are no rules.
“With the legends involved, all hailing from different disciplines, I wanted to come up with a way of levelling the playing fields. To make things even more interesting, these champions won’t be riding their usual mounts. Instead, they’ll each be on a delivery bike, box and all!” explained Shelvey.
“Instead of turning up with pizza, they’ll be delivering more of the noise, dust, and humour that we know the Stofskop family enjoys,” he added.
The format of the dash will be a standalone class with four laps per ride, and four or five rides during the day (time allowing). The delivery bikes will be provided by Honda SA with all these riding legends taking part on the Honda Ace 125. The only exception will be Ross Branch, who will be riding a Hero Eco, supplied by his Dakar Rally partner.
“We were already looking forward to Stofskop, but the inclusion of the dash means that this will be an even more enjoyable day out,” commented Mercia Jansen of Motul.
“We can’t wait to see how these legends and Motul athletes perform on unfamiliar bikes,” she added.
Registration starts at 09:00 and the first heats will start at noon.
Check out the official Stofskop Facebook page for more info about the event and to see some of the fantastic motorcycles that have been entered.
