On 3 and 4 May, Sophie Bockett participated in two classes in the Ram NZ Motocross TT Nationals. She achieved 2NZ in her Junior Woman Class and 4NZ in her Senior Woman Class, riding her KTM SXF250 in both classes.
The event took place in Orini in the Waikato region, in a flat paddock that a farmer had given the Patetonga Motorcycle Club to hold the event at. A grazing paddock turned flat track makes for a fast and dangerous track leading to speeds of 50kmph minimum. The lack of jumps (usually seen in a traditional motocross track) means there is little reason to slow down.
The Junior Class (12-16 age – Junior Woman 125cc & 250cc) that Sophie competed in were hard-fought (5 lots of 12-minute ‘motos’ – 12-minute races).
“I was so exhausted coming off every race, but it’s well worth it as it makes me feel unstoppable.”
With eight girls in the class, the top four were very close together, making for tight and challenging races. In the senior class (15-50 age – Senior Woman open cc) that Sophie competed in, she was one of 13 women, leading to more competition within each race.
She raced hard over five races for each class and achieved NZ#2 for Junior Woman and NZ#4 for Senior Women.
Well done, Sophie!