Three of South Africa’s top motocross riders - Tyla Rattray, Gareth Swanepoel and Shannon Terrblanche - have been selected to represent the country at the 2011 Motocross of Nations in France.
This is the premier event on the international motocross calendar - the World cup of motcross, if you will - bringing together tream from nearly 40 countries to compete for the top prize in motocross .
In 2010, due to financial restraints, South Africa wasn’t represented at the Motocross des Nations for the first time since 1984. To ensure that this situation isn’t repeated, a large-scale fund-raising initiative has been created to assist with the costs of entering and supporting a team at this year’s event. The initiative, known as Support SA at Motocross of Nations 2011, will incorporate several different fund-raising activities.
An exclusive function will be held on Thursday, August 18 at the new World of Yamaha in Sandton, Johannesburg. The facility’s state-of-the-art theatre will be used for an auction where valuable international motocross memorabilia will be auctioned off. Catering and entertainment will be provided and guests can enter a draw to win a flight, car rental, accommodation and a VIP ticket to the 2011 Motocross of Nations.
Also, look out for posters at leading motorcycle dealers who are supporting the initiative by selling raffle tickets at a cost of R100.
For more information about the auction event, raffle tickets and a full list of the prizes, go to www.mxsa.co.za. - Star Motoring