Local rider takes motocross scene by storm
A young motocross rider from Little Falls is making big waves in the Linex Yamaha Junior Development Series.
Six-year-old Curro Wilgeheuwel learner Logan Fulton has made a bold statement on the local motocross scene, having finished third in his first-ever competition recently.
The young daredevil started on his journey to two-wheel glory at the age of four, when dad Chad, a lifelong motorcycle enthusiast, sold his road bike and invested in a dirt bike for himself and one for Logan.
“It was like a duck taking to the water,” Chad said about his son’s natural aptitude for the sport.
“From the moment he got in the saddle, he just took off and he has not looked back for a moment.”
While Logan was ready to go, Chad decided that it would be better to hone his young son’s skills a bit before allowing him to participate competitively in this sport, which can be more than just a little dangerous.
“I wanted to make sure he was ready before allowing him to compete,” Chad said. “Even if you possess a talent for something, I believe that proper preparation is key to success.”
Logan quickly developed some serious off-road skills and with time and proper training provided by his dad, he was deemed ready for competitive racing by age six.
Logan recently completed his first-ever competitive race in the 2024 Yamaha Linex Junior Development Series held at the Tera Topia Dirt Bike Club in Midrand, where he stunned everyone when he managed a third-place finish, much to the delight of his biggest supporter and coach, dad Chad.
“It was incredible,” he said, still beaming with pride. “We spent some time getting used to the track in the days leading up to the competition, and I was confident that he would do well. I must admit he did much better than expected. A podium finish in your very first race is quite rare.”
Logan races in the 50cc Open Class, after ‘graduating’ from his first bike, a PW50cc.
Logan, who seems to be taking all this in his stride, does not seem to be all that aware of the significance of his achievement, although his love for the sport is infectious. The lad can simply not wait to get on the track.
“I enjoy riding fast,” he says. I like the jumps, and I am getting better at wheelieing.”
