DT May 2018
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TP: I would like to see our tracks at an overseas level<br />
(USA or European) at least over 2 min lap tracks, as<br />
we ride much shorter tracks here. Would be nice - it<br />
would be more challenging and allow us to get used to<br />
overseas tracks quicker.<br />
D&T: What would your dream race be?<br />
TP: My dream race would be to represent team SA at the<br />
MXON not sure what track but that’s my dream<br />
D&T: What other sports do you enjoy?<br />
TP: I enjoy playing some golf.<br />
D&T: What do you do to Chill out?<br />
TP: Watch some MX or SX.<br />
Tristan Purdon Age: 21<br />
Home Town: Cathcart, recently moved to JHB.<br />
Bike: YZ450F & YZ250F<br />
Some highlights:<br />
2015 3rd overall MX2.<br />
2016 3rd overall MX2<br />
2016: Competed in the “GP of lommel in Belgium, qualified<br />
in the EMX 250 class.<br />
2016: Represented SA at the FIM Africa MX of Nations in<br />
Kenya.<br />
2017: MX1 champ.<br />
Sponsors: Out Of Africa, Yamaha South Africa, Monster<br />
Energy, Mast Holdings, TRP Fly racing, Bridgestone,<br />
FMF,Gaerne, 100 %, Twin Air, MOTUL, AMP, Shoei, acerbisu,<br />
Stance, Renthal, Fist Handwear .<br />
D&T: How did you get into riding dirt bikes?<br />
TP: Well my dad rode bikes in his younger years and did<br />
some club races nothing to serious. Then he helped my<br />
cousin race. And at age 3, I was given my cousins old Honda<br />
QR50cc and I’ve never looked back.<br />
D&T: What’s the hardest thing about motocross in your<br />
opinion?<br />
TP: Keeping fit physically and mentally for the entire season,<br />
and not been shifted or distracted from my goals.<br />
D&T: Why do you race motocross, and what is it that drives<br />
you to go so far in the sport?<br />
TP: I love riding and racing my dirt bike all over the country.<br />
What drives me is to win and win championship. And, of<br />
course make all my sponsors proud.<br />
What has been your greatest accomplishment to date?<br />
Winning my first SA championship in 2011 pro mini class.<br />
Where do you see the future of motocross in SA ? If the<br />
sport was to get a corporate sponsor , it will grow much<br />
faster. We have talented riders here that can achieve<br />
overseas.<br />
D&T: Any changes that you would like to see made in<br />
motocross locally?<br />
34 DIRT & TRAIL MAGAZINE MAY <strong>2018</strong>
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