The roar of engines, the thrill of the chase, and the spirit of competition filled the air as the second round of the Mountain Dew Uganda National Motocross Championship was successfully held at Victoria Race Track. Special thanks to the event sponsors: Mountain Dew, Shell Advance, Lato Milk, Worldwide Movers, Rubaga Dental Surgery, and other contributors who made this electrifying event possible. Organized by the Speedway Motorsport Club (SMOC), the event was an adrenaline pumping spectacle as riders pushed their limits to secure crucial championship points.
Roneta Ssebuguzi was on fire, strengthening her lead in the MX 50 Junior Ladies category. She now sits 19 points clear of her closest rival, Grace Deedan, making a bold statement in the championship race.
In the MX 50 Junior class, Harvey Kigundu showed no signs of slowing down, extending his lead to 117 points. Sentamu Favour put up an impressive fight, winning the second heat and securing second place with 95 points. Roneta Ssebuguzi maintained her third position with 84 points. Meanwhile, Kayira Carey and Kaye Richard had a fantastic evening, with Kaye completing the podium in third place.
The MX 50 Senior category saw an intense battle, with Israel Mpuga emerging victorious, closely chased by Abigail Katende in second place and Birungi Hellena in third. John Patrick Muwonge and Jayson Katek delivered standout performances, keeping the crowd on the edge of their seats. The championship standings saw a shake-up, with Abigail Katende now leading at 106 points, followed by Hellena Birungi with 95 points. Israel Mpuga dropped to third with 92 points, while Abigail Muwanguzi and Jayson Katek remain contenders with 80 and 72 points, respectively.
When the dust settled in the MX 65 class, Haiden Kaliisa emerged as the star of the day, seizing a golden opportunity to claim victory! The drama unfolded in the third heat when Ethan Musede, who had dominated the first two heats, lost valuable time, slipping down to third place.
Sensing the opening, Jude Kyle Musede went full throttle, pushing harder than ever, and his determination paid off with a wellcearned second place. Meanwhile, Jamairah Makumbi showcased incredible consistency throughout the round, racking up 39 points just enough to secure fourth place.
With Round 2 shaking up the standings, there’s a new leader in town Ethan Musede sits on top with 95 points, but Haiden Kaliisa is hot on his heels with 88! Not far behind, Jude Kyle Musede stays in the mix with 86 points, while Jamairah Makumbi keeps the boys in check, trailing Jude by just four points. The championship battle is heating up, and it’s game on for the next round!
The MX 85 class was pure entertainment, featuring a dominant performance by Miguel Katende, who swept all the heats and proved that his return means business. His brother Jonathan Katende followed in second place, while Jassa Ethern chased the Katende brothers to secure third place. Adam Kabuye, Ashram Makumbi, and Talha Kateete put up a strong fight. Miguel Katende took his momentum further, stepping into the deep waters of the MX1 and MX2 third heat, where he finished an impressive fifth. He is proving to be a tough rider and a force to be reckoned with.
Gift Malcom Ssebuguzi was in a league of his own in the MX 125 category, winning all heats and securing maximum points to strengthen his championship lead to 120 points. Not content with just that, he took on the MX1 and MX2 classes and finished second on the podium. Meanwhile, the battle between Jerome Mubiru and Dan Mitima had fans cheering as the two riders put on an exhilarating show. Dan secured second place, with Jerome finishing third. Jason Burrows’ consistency saw him finish fourth, reinforcing his third-place position in the championship standings with 84 points.
The MX2 class delivered another gripping contest, with Ssendaula Jovan emerging as the winner, collecting 47 points. Habib Kiggundu took second place with 44 points, while Malcom Omoding came in third with 43 points. In the MX2 Ladies category, Swansi Sambo claimed victory, finishing ninth overall and 1st in the ladies category, with Asia Kasirye in second and Kateete Shadia in third. Despite failing to finish the first heat, Shadia made a remarkable comeback and collected 32 points.
The MX1 class was a high-speed thriller, with Maxime Van Pee and Ashim Sserwadda giving fans a breathtaking show. Van Pee finished third with 45 points, while Sserwadda claimed second place with 49 points. However, the day belonged to Sentamu Fortune, who was untouchable, winning all heats and securing 60 points. With this win, Sentamu is making his presence known in the championship race as he now chases Ashim, who leads with 109 points. Van Pee sits in second with 92 points, followed closely by Isma Mukiibi with 90 points.
The Vets class saw a dramatic turn of events as Kayira failed to finish the third heat, dropping to third place with 40 points. This allowed Ssebunya Rogers, who had been patiently pushing, to seize the victory. Ashi Young claimed second place with 41 points. The lone lady in this category, Nakiwala Arithea, continued to dominate, strengthening her lead in the Ladies category and she is third overall in the championship. Ssebunya now leads the championship standings with 114 points, with JB Achal following in second with 90 points.
As the dust settles on Round 2, the championship race is heating up! The third round will be a crucial battleground as riders push for more points and strive to cement their place at the top. Get ready for another adrenaline-fueled showdown!
