which was evenly spread between Durban, Johannesburg, Port Elizabeth and Cape Town riders as well as international BMX riders Sebastian Keep and Dan Lacey from the UK. Each rider had two runs, 60 seconds each, to show the judges what they had. In a closely contested final South African Pro riders Brad & Greg Illingworth, Malcolm Peters, & Colin Loudon showed the internationals what the BMX scene in South Africa had to offer.
Both Dan and Sebastian were impressed by the talent the South African BMX’ers were showing and were in awe of the park built by the local riders, “All the riders in South Africa are really down to earth and welcoming. They are amazing riders and its great to be a part of this. I’m so impressed with the up and coming BMX scene in South Africa.“ said Sebastian. 
In the end it was Keep who took the podium in front of a cheering crowd, “This is unbelievable. I’ve never been on a course like this and to win in South Africa is amazing.” Dan Lacey (UK) took 2nd position, his first time on a podium and third place was taken by South African Colin Loudon.All riders were amazed at the structure and technicality of the temporary built course. The day was not without injury as 3 riders, Stuart Loudon, Jordan Anthony and Wayne Reiche had to withdraw due to various injuries.
The inspiration for the course design came from Capetonian Pro BMX rider Buddy Chellan who had seen the development of BMX’ing in the townships, and inspired by his passion for the sport, decided that an event in Soweto would challenge the local riders to further develop the sport. The following Pro BMX riders took part in the contest:
Final Results:
1. Sebastian Keep
2. Dan Lacey
3. Colin Loudon
4. Malcolm Peters
5. Brad Illingworth
6. Greg Illingworth
Participants:
Brad Illingworth (JHB) Greg Illingworth (JHB) Buddy Chellan (CPT) Colin Loudon (DBN) Jordan Anthony (JHB) Malcolm Peters (CPT) Stephen Savage (CPT) Ray Malinga (JHB) Wayne Reiche (CPT) ** Paul Sunderland (JHB) Stuart Laing (PE) Chris Barnes (DBN) Sebastian Keep (UK) Dan Lacey (UK) Stuart Loudon (DBN) * Jordan Anthony (JHB) *
Wild card positions:
Jacques Fourie (JHB) Storm Guiranauitch (JHB) Tim Dell (JHB) Darren Van Wyk (DBN)
* Out due to injury
** Injured during contest
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