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“ I am so proud of how these sponsors have come together , some of them competing brands , and they have shown that they all recognise the value and significance of this series of events .” The national series attracts riders from the length and breadth of the country and often draws in international competitors as well , with eventual winners , or runners-up in the various categories regularly going on to represent professional teams , or their country , in overseas competitions .
The depth of talent in the sport in New Zealand is amazing and has produced several world champions over the years , including four-time and current women ’ s world champion Courtney Duncan , from Otago .
2024 Yamaha Motor NZ MX Champs calendar : Round 1 , Rotorua , February 3 Round 2 , Balclutha , February 25 Round 3 , Pukekohe , March 23 Round 4 , Taranaki , April 13
WATCH : THE PERFECT HARD ENDURO SEASON
Considering the difficulty of Hard Enduro and racing in general , it is fair to say that Red Bull KTM Factory Racing ’ s Manuel Lettenbichler delivered the impossible in 2023 . The German rider not only claimed the championship , he did so in perfect fashion by claiming six wins from six races . From pre-season training on his all-new KTM 300 EXC , through the six gruelling rounds , including such iconic events as Red Bull Erzbergrodeo and Red Bull Romaniacs , Mani ’ s focus never wavered .
The young German demonstrated massive determination and true grit to clinch the title with one round to spare , before going on to complete his clean sweep with victory at home in Germany at GetzenRodeo . This great video shows Mani at the Lettenbichler farm talking through his year and gives an insight into just what it takes to dominate one of the toughest disciplines in motorsport . You can watch Lettenbichler and Co . recap his incredible year and relive the action right now on YouTube .
WATCH THE VIDEO HERE
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