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MXGP Returns to South Africa for the First Time in 18 Years, Delighting the Home Crowd

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MXGP Returns to South Africa for the First Time in 18 Years, Delighting the Home Crowd — PHOTO — ZA BIKERS / © ZA Bikers↗ View original

The Motocross World Championship (MXGP) returned to South Africa for the first time in 18 years. ZA Bikers describes the gate drop in front of home fans, with the world's fastest motocross riders on track, as more than just a race — a moment etched into the country's sporting history.

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Sergio Higuchi

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Sergio HiguchiRacing · MotoGP Commentary

The first South African round in 18 years? This is no ordinary race. Speaking as someone who's watched this sport trackside, the atmosphere the instant the gate drops in front of hometown fans is something special. Just imagining the world's fastest motocross riders avalanching into the first corner gets my blood pumping. A race like this supports a country's racing culture for decades to come.