|
|
|
   |
|
|
SA’S ‘IRON MIKE’
DOCHERTY EARNS HIS SPOT AT THE LARGEST MOTOCROSS NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP
IN THE WORLD Published with Permission Danville, Virginia USA - South African Motocross champion, Michael Docherty, has taken the next step towards making his dream of becoming a professional Motocross rider a reality by qualifying to compete in the 31st Red Bull AMA Amateur National Motocross Championship to be held later this year in Hurricane Mills, Tennessee, USA. Known as the World's largest and most prestigious amateur motocross racing program, the Red Bull AMA Amateur National Motocross Championship has a grueling National qualifying program consisting of more than 50 Area Qualifier races which take place in 7 Regions across the United States. Each Area Qualifier allows only the top eight riders in each class after 3 heats to move forward to the Regional Qualifiers and Iron Mike was just one of over 20,000 riders in 36 classes to spend the last four months trying to qualify at Regional level. It finally all came together for him at Muddy Creek Raceway recently when he qualified in the prestigious Open Pro Sport class alongside the top Amateur riders in the country and his place at the National Championship is now secured. Docherty has attempted to qualify for the National Championship for the last 5 years and has endured many hardships and set-backs. Injuries like a broken femur, two broken collarbones and countless trips to the emergency room have not deterred him from his dream but only strengthened his determination to keep trying. His perseverance and discipline has finally paid off and he now gets to compete with the best in the World. The 31st Annual Red Bull AMA Amateur National Motocross Championship will be held in Tennessee, USA from 29th July to 3rd August 2013. This International event serves as a launch pad for some of the biggest names in professional Motocross and Supercross including Ricky Carmichael, James Stewart, Ryan Villopoto and Ryan Dungey. The track is built on a section of Loretta Lynn’s Ranch and Campground in Hurricane Mills and contains a variety of jumps, corners and other obstacles designed to test the skills and stamina of the racers. Mike will make the journey to the National Championship along with his nutritionist and trainer, Richard Cape, his friend and fellow multiple SA champion, Ryan Angilley and of course his Father. Mike was quick to give credit to the team that’s behind him “Without the support of my main sponsors this step would not have been possible and I would like to thank G2 Trading, Parts Unlimited, Thor, Transcom Sharaf and Total Control for their continued support. I’m feeling fitter and more prepared than ever and I’m ready to show the world what I can do!” For more information about Iron Mike and his passion and determination to make an impression at this year’s Red Bull AMA Amateur National Motocross Championship check this out!
Photo credits: Brodalka Photography: http://www.facebook.com/BrodalkaPhotography.
|
