The 2024 North vs. South MotoX challenge will be taking place in Bloemfontein this weekend.

The country’s best riders will assemble at the Tempe MotoX track on the outskirts of Bloemfontein for what is one of Africa’s biggest events.

Riders will be representing their respective provinces in all classes from the juniors on the 50cc bikes right up to the masters. For the Free State it is one of their biggest events each year and it generates more excitement than the nationals.

The Free State team for the 2024 North vs. South Challenge. Photo: Morgan Piek

The former South African champion Tyson Engelbrecht told OFM Sport the Free State stands a good chance to finish in the top three again. 

“We’re really proud to host this event every year, it is one of the biggest races in Africa,”  Engelbrecht.

“We bring people from all over South Africa and even a few international guys will make an appearance as well. I'm quite chuffed with the boys and girls this year – they’ve been putting in the work and I think they are better than ever.

“I think the Free State stands a really good chance of putting in a solid performance again.” 

The North vs. South at Tempe will take place on Saturday.

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