Magda has played a pivotal role in CRC’s growth
Veteran rider Magda Keartland joined the Capricorn Racing Club in 2007 as a board member and says she was enchanted by motorbike riding at an early age.
POLOKWANE – The Secretary of the Capricorn Racing Club (CRC), Magda Keartland says they want to grow the club and develop a safe place and a family-orientated race track for young and old riders and family members to enjoy their favourite sporting code with ease.
The club is open to all members of the community on event days and to participate a day fee of R150 is asked per rider.
“We try to have a fun day once a month where anyone can enter as long as you get a bike and helmet, we try to keep the classes separate for novice and advanced riders but at the end of the day it is about having fun with family and friends.”
“The vision is to keep the tracks in good condition and grow the club members, but we need the help from business people that can help us with machinery, diesel and funds to keep the club going and maintenance of the tracks. It is an investment in the youth of Polokwane. There are not a lot of things to do for kids and adults in Polokwane. We try to keep them busy and out of trouble,” Keartland says.
She further stated that they want to see the area packed on event days. “We want riders to bring their whole family members for an outing. We do have a cash bar as well if you forget your cooler box.”
The veteran rider joined the club in 2007 as a board member and she has played a pivotal role in its growth. She cited that she is happy with the progress made by the club over the years. “We have junior MX tracks for the kids, MX track, flat track and a short endurance loop. Motorbike racing is a lovely sport and you just need to love the sport to tolerate the sun and dust but at the end you do get peace of mind.”
Keartand says she could have chosen other sporting codes but was enchanted by motorbike riding at an early age.
“The motorbike riding bug bit me at an early age, but I only rode my first off-road bike after school. There the bug got hold of me for endurance races. I did a few endurance races with my two wheeler and then moved on to quads where my short racing career start.
“I first started with endurance races in 2006 and the highlight was when I got a 3rd place in 2007 in the national men’s novice class. In 2007 I started with the QuadMX inland series ladies class where I ended second overall for the year. I also received the CRC trophy for most improved quad rider. I stopped racing to be with my children in 2008 but I started soon again not as a rider but a coach for my son who shares my love for the sport and still rides when he gets a chance.”
