Ducati King of the Whip t akes place on 7 November at Montecasino bringing together South Africa’s top Motocross and Freestyle Motocro ss athletes alongside some of the world’s elite riders.
Presented by LW Mag in partnership with Monster Energy\, iCAUR\, Garmin\, Motul\, DJI\, Fox Racing and Es trella Cerveza.
Competing for glory in the Best W hip and FMX Best Trick contests\, riders will push the limits as they chase podium positions and championship honours. Fans can expect an action-packed afternoon and evening filled with massiv e airtime\, insane whips and tricks\, pyrotechnics and non-stop entertainm ent.
Gates open at 2:30pm\, giving spectators the opportunity to exp lore the rider pits and interact with competitors during the popular Pit W alk experience.
VIP ticket holders gain exclusive early access from 1:00pm\, including an official rider meet-and-greet. The competition begin s at 4:00pm and builds towards a spectacular night-time finale under the n ight sky and pyrotechnics.
The Best Whip contest will see riders battling through qualifying rounds\, semi-finals and final s\, with judges scoring competitors on style\, amplitude\, execution and v ariation. The FMX Best Trick contests will raise the st akes even further\, featuring both upright and inverted trick categories a s riders push the limits of what is possible on a dirt bike.
Returni ng to defend his King of the Whip crown is America’s Wyatt Font enot\, the rider who last year ended Belgium’s Julien Vanstippen’s reign at the top.
After dominating King of the Whip with an incredible three-peat from 2022 to 2024\, Vanstippen arri ves with unfinished business. Fresh off securing his third X Games Best Wh ip gold medal\, the Belgian style master is determined to reclaim the titl e he once made his own.
Australia’s Pat Bowden\, one of the most exciting Freestyle Motocross riders on the planet\, stole the show in 2025 by sweeping both FMX Best Trick categories with a barrag e of mind-blowing tricks.
But the international stars will have no e
asy ride. South Africa’s homegrown talent will be out in full force\, hu
ngry to defend local pride and challenge for the podium. FMX standout
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Local and international rider announcements will be revealed in the coming months\, giving fans the time to pick their favourites before the b attle begins.
Whether you're a dedicated Motocross fan\, an adrenali ne seeker\, or simply looking for an unforgettable family-friendly enterta inment experience\, the Ducati King of the Whip delivers an atmosphere unl ike anything else in South African motorsport.
Food and beverages wi ll be available throughout the venue\, creating a festival-style environme nt for spectators of all ages.
Early Bird Tickets are now available with the following options.
*Ticket prices exclude booking fees.
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