FMX | King of the Whip Set for the Ultimate Showdown in 2024
Following two successful and sold-out events at Montecasino, SA’s premier Freestyle Motocross contest returns for another thrilling event this November.
Witness South Africa’s best take on the world’s best Motocross and Freestyle Motocross riders as they battle it out in the King of the Whip–Best Whip and FMX Best Trick contests on 23 November 2024 at Montecasino.
The adrenaline-fuelled Action Sports event is presented by: LWMag in association with Ford, MonsterEnergy, Yamaha, Garmin, Motul, GoPro, Estrella Cerveza and PlayTSOGO.
Doors open at 14:00 with fans being offered the opportunity to meet the riders during the “Pit Walk” that will run until 15:30. Proceedings will then begin at 16:00 and continue into the evening with the final showdown taking place under the night skies and flashes of pyrotechnics.
Riders scoring enough points through the Best Whip qualifying rounds will advance to the semi-finals and finals. Judges will be looking at style, amplitude and variation when allocating scores. The FMX Best Trick contests are set to take place before the Best Whip finals, featuring both right-side up and up-side down trick categories. Riders will be competing for their share of the R225 000.00 cash prize purse, along with various prizes from the official event partners.
Four times X-Games medallist, Julien Vanstippen (Belguim) will be back to defend his title for the second time, with the hopes of scoring a prestigious three-peat. Local freestyle motocross star Dallan Goldman will be looking to continue his record of podiuming at every King of the Whip event to date. Top motocross rider Jesse Wright, alongside a host of local and international stars, will also be in the mix and hungry for the win.
Monster Energy’s internationally indorsed DJ MA1A will be keeping the crowd entertained throughout the action. Also be making his way back to South Africa for the event is renowned FMX event host, Steve Sommerfeld.
King of the Whip organiser, Ryan van der Spuy says, “It’s incredible to see the beast of an event that King of the Whip has evolved into, attracting huge interest not only locally but internationally too. Following two sold-out events, we are excited to bring fans an elevated and unforgettable experience. We’re in for a treat this year!”
Whip (Noun):
A maneuver performed on a motorcycle, usually during a motocross or freestyle motocross contest, in which the rider brings the rear of the motorcycle abruptly around to either side. Performed while the machine is airborne off a jump. In very extreme whips, the rear of the motorcycle will end up perpendicular to the direction of travel, in addition to the motorcycle being laid flat. The purpose of the whip is to show off, to alter the trajectory of the bike in flight, and to scrub speed over jumps.
Inviting everyone, families, and friends, to join in witnessing this highly anticipated, action-packed event. Tickets are available for R200 (standing) and R320 (grandstand seating) at Howler.co.za. Food and beverages will be on sale at the event.
King of the Whip event details:
Date: 23 November 2024
Time: 2pm onwards
Venue: Montecasino – Montecasino Boulevard (Cnr William Nicol and Witkoppen)
Fourways, Sandton, Johannesburg
Tickets available from R200: https://www.howler.co.za/KOTW2024
