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RACE REPORT: DEAN HOFFMAN RACING
- CT WOMZA NATIONAL at MELKBOS
3 April 2013
Published with Permission.
In an earlier report, I mentioned that the four members of the
team would dominate the local scene and be strong contenders at
national level. Well, after the Cape Town National, I might have
to set higher goals for the boys!!! All of them dominated proceedings
in their respective classes with many flashes of brilliance being
displayed.
#44 Ike Klaassen
In the 50cc Pro Senior class, Ike Klaassen
won heat 1 and after two bad starts in the remaining heats, was
nevertheless able to claw back to a very respectable 2nd place overall.
Ike would certainly have done better if he had not got caught behind
a few slower riders. Ike was relentless in his charge to get to
the front, which proved that he has matured quite a bit since the
beginning of the year. He remained on track with the race tactic,
so I am therefore happy with his result. He ran lap times very close
to the circuit record, this with 23 other riders in the field. Ike
is in high spirits for round 3, in May in Port Elizabeth!
#51 Justin Sangster
In the 65cc class, young Justin
Sangster again demonstrated his talent, composure, patience
and when required, his aggression. He too achieved a second overall
for the day and in heat 1, posted the fastest lap time. This result
has proven that he is able to beat any other 65cc rider in the country
– this due to his unique ability to race according to the conditions
on the day. Justin followed the strategy set, which brought him
the result. He also competed in the 85cc junior class on his KX
and ran VERY respectable times achieving 6th place in the two heats
– bearing in mind he is three years younger than most of the
field.
#810 Dylan Stokes
Dylan Stokes took control of
the 125cc High School class
and was clearly faster than the rest of the field. He bagged the
maximum points and had to make a pass on Bradley Cox in all three
heats. He made this look effortless with his skill and confidence
in the sand. Although Cox put up a deserving challenge, he was never
really in a position to unseat Dylan. This result pushes him just
short of leading the national standings in the class. Dylan followed
the team game plan to the letter and executed his passes in text
book style.
#48 Matt Van Galen
Matt Van Galen who took part
in the off road national in Lesotho, showed a fighting spirit by
taking on a race in poring rain with plenty of up hills and huge
rocks! After a few tumbles Matt managed to remount and finish the
grueling event. Matt will join the team in Port Elizabeth, and will
certainly be a strong contender for top 3 with his high fitness
level and excellent sand riding technique.
Well done guys – I am so proud of
you. Port Elizabeth here we come!!!
DEAN HOFFMAN
TEAM MANAGER AND COACH
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