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Pepson Plastics Kawasaki Factory Racing with Michelin, Motul, Bikewise and Scottish Cables enjoyed another strong outing at the sixth round GXCC Gauteng Cross Country Motorcycle championship race at Delmas on Saturday. 

“The guys rode brilliantly in Delmas today,” Pepson Plastics Kawasaki Factory Racing with Michelin, Motul, Bikewise and Scottish Cables team boss Ian Pepper reported. “The find of 2024, Cameron Becker rode the race of the year to come home third overall as he took a dominant 250 cc OR3 Pro class win. Pieter Holl ticked off yet another Masters victory, Geoff Den and Jake Pretorius added two more podiums in Veterans and OR4 respectively, Jayden Boyce ended fourth in OR3 Pro Am and Stuart Billingham came home sixth in OR3 Pro too.”

Cameron Becker was delighted to storm to a great OR2 class victory aboard his Pepson Plastics Kawasaki KX 250 X: “That was a brilliant day at the races,” Cameron beamed. “I had to work hard today but my Kawasaki was perfect. I got out of gate eighth and worked my way up to second at the end of lap one. I made my move for the lead on lap four and held on to win, but to come home third overall made it all that much sweeter.

 

“Thanks to everyone who contributed to this victory, to Iain and the team for the incredible support, sublime pitstops and a perfect bike in an awesome race put together by the GXCC team. It was an absolute honour to race and be amongst the best guys in the country having battles throughout the day. Onwards and upwards!”

Pepson Plastics Kawasaki Masters champion Pieter Holl still remains unbeaten in the 2024 GXCC, but this one did not come easy. “All the Masters big guns were out today so it was most exciting,” Pieter admitted. “But I dropped my clutch too quick at the start, my bike died and I got away dead last. I soon fought back to fourth and knowing it was so dusty, I realised that I had to pass them as quickly, and I did just that in the first lap. My incredible team was quick to refuel and the route was well marked, safe and exciting so I really enjoyed myself today. Thanks to my Pepson Plastics Kawasaki family for another great result!”

Geoff Den continues to impress Veterans, but he came home feeling a little unlucky with only second at Delmas. “I pulled the holeshot and led for a while, but the rivers were tricky today and I managed to wet the electrics in a deep crossing. So the bike misfired and cost me a lot of time until the lap 1 refuel. The team sorted the problem very quickly and my Pepson Plastics Kawasaki ran like a dream again. I chased hard from there and it was so close, but no cigar! I ended up a few seconds behind the winner. Not too serious, it was so much fun and I felt good on the bike all day. Thanks to my great team for all the support!”

“We came home from Delmas with a couple of class wins, a bunch of podiums and a special overall top three today, so all I can do is praise this incredible team of ours!” Iain Pepper concluded. Pepson Plastics Kawasaki Factory Racing with Michelin, Motul, Bikewise and Scottish Cables returns to GXCC Cross Country Racing action on Saturday 5 October.