NUS Riders Motorcycling Club: 2008 TUAS MOTOX RACE (13th JAN)

Where do I start?

Motocross (aka MotoX). A sport that does not get the attention and support that it should. Some don't even know its existance! For those who only know about MotoGP, let me enlighten you that racing is not only on the track. Nicky Hayden started off as a dirt-racer before becoming 2006 MotoGP World Champion.

Hongwei and I reached the Tuas Circuit around 11am. Briefing was still going on (in SINGLISH!! haha!) It was hot as hell. Hongwei claimed he got sunburnt. Spectators have to stand. But all these were worth it. The smell of the smoke from the exhaust, the sound of all the different modifications, the sight of the riders covered in mud and the feeling of being there is something memorable. It was an amazing experience being a spectator.....Imagine being in the race!

There were different catagories : Novice MX, Expert MX, PitBikes and Enduro. Whatever catagories the racers were in, it can be seen clearly that they were exhausted towards the end. MX is not just a test of riding skills but also stamina and physical endurance.

KX250F, KX250R, XR4, WR4, KTM2, KTM4 and many more amazing scramblers were spotted in the race. The jumps were fun to watch but it's the sharp turns that cause problems for the riders.

Anyway, we have always heard that it's not the bike that makes a difference in a race, it's the rider...and yesterday's race was a perfect example. If you guys watch the news, there is this 12 yr old kid. He rides a 85cc KTM (I think...definitely not >125cc) and he beats the rest of the 400cc competitors hands down. But I dun think he was there as a competitors....more like just a demo.

Ok enough said...here are some of the pics...enjoy guys....