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What is Moto Kids?
Moto Kids was launched in 2015 and is a Fun Race Series that exists
for novice and amateur kids as a stepping stone before Club and
Regional Racing. It is for developing junior motorcycle riders and
is the breeding ground for the future generation of two wheeled
enthusiasts. We provide a platform that makes motorcycle riding
fun and gives youngsters a way to socially enjoy themselves before
deciding on the next step of riding or racing.
Who is Eligible?
Moto Kids is very specifically for Novice and Amateur kids who ride
motorcycle between the ages of 5 - 10. We do not cater for quad
bikes. We have clearly defined Development Classes that the kids
can compete in listed below.
Youngsters that participate in Regional and National racing are
not eligible to compete in any of our Development Classes but there
are Exhibition Classes for them to have fun in and showcase their
abilities at the events.
Who should come to Moto Kids?
Kids that are learning to ride. Kids that want to get used to riding
with other kids. Kids that want to get their first race experience.
Kids that want to have fun but don't want to go to more serious
racing.
What makes our series different?
We not only provide a fun racing day for beginner and amateur kids
in both MX and off road but we prepare them for more formal racing
by teaching them what they need to know. Everything from flags,
to following trail markings, to how race days work is all part of
our events.
Definition:
Novice: Newcomer, a person who is new to the circumstances in which
he or she is placed; beginner.
Amateur: A person inexperienced or unskilled in a particular activity.
Our Events:
Working with MX clubs, we create fun days of various kinds for kids.
We endeavour to offer scenarios that will develop a variety of riding
skills for them.
Our events make use of junior MX tracks, flat tracks and where possible
some flat off road loops. Each event offers something different
depending on the facilities at the venue.
Due to the nature
of this sport we will be extremely strict when it comes to rider
safety and riders must wear all required protective gear while riding
in order to participate.
How to get Started?
Youngsters who would like to participate on Moto Kids must have
a motorcycle and must be able to ride it at a beginner level or
better. Riders must have all necessary protective gear for riding
safety.
Classes:
The development classes list is a guideline. In the case of a rider
showing good ability or riding skill they will be moved around to
ride amongst a group more suited to their skill level.
DEVELOPMENT CLASSES
- 1A: Junior Peewee (4–6)
(Yamaha Peewee50, Yamaha TTR50, Honda CRF50F or similar.)
- 1B: Senior Peewee (7–8)
(Yamaha Peewee50, Yamaha TTR50, Honda CRF50F or similar.)
- 1C: 50cc Amateur Junior
(4-6)
(KTM 50SX, KTM 50SX Mini or similar.)
- 2: Amateur Junior Club (4-7)
(Suzuki DRZ-70, Honda CRF70F, Yamaha PW80 or similar.)
- 3A: Amateur Senior Club Class
(8-10)
(Yamaha TTR110, Honda CRF110F or similar.)
- 3B: Pit Bike Class (8-10)
- 4A: 50cc Amateur Senior (7-8)
(KTM 50SX or similar.)
- 4B: 65ccc Amateur (7 –
10)
(KTM 65SX, Kawasaki KX65 or similar.)
- 6: 85cc Amateur (8-13)
(85cc motorcycle or similar)
EXHIBITION CLASSES
Exhibition Race ONLY featuring Regional & National Riders.
- 5A: 50cc PRO (5 - 9)
- 5B: 65cc PRO (9 - 10)
What you can expect on the day:
The kids all score in their respective class but they are grouped
into 2 racing groups. Group 1 with the younger riders and Group
2 with the older riders.
For the enduro they do a short visible offroad loop. We give a time
limit and they must do as many laps as they can in that time limit.
We traditionally start the day with the loop.
For the MX, there is a short practice followed by 2 racing heats
of 8 minutes + 1 lap. There is sufficient time between each for
resting. For the peewee’s the track has specifically been graded
that they can easily go over all the jumps or in some cases, chicken
runs are provided to go past bigger jumps.
With each Group (1 & 2) we run a staggered start. This means
all bikes line up in rows based on the make and model of the bike,
this will be explained in depth in riders briefing. At registration
all riders are issued with a sticker telling you which group you
are in (1 or 2) and which row you will start on. Please be sure
to make note of it so that when you line up for the race we can
do so as quick as possible to get the race underway.
What it costs:
- Registration and Medical Cover:
The Moto Kids Social Licence Application can be done online with
Motorsport South Africa at https://www.msaonline.co.za/
On application, parents need to submit a certificate to them from
your Medical Aid that your child is covered to participate in extreme
sports. They will not allow anyone to participate without medical
cover of some kind.
2018 price is R110.00
Entry Fee’s: (per event)
R200 for one activity (either MX or Off Road)
R300 for both activities.
Event Dates:(click the poster
for details)
If you would like to make sure you are on the
Mailing List for all the details please email us on: [email protected]
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