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Eighth time delight for Branch

Ross Branch PIC: KENNEDY RAMOKONE
Ross Branch PIC: KENNEDY RAMOKONE

JWANENG: Local biker, Ross Branch rode to his eighth Toyota Gazoo Racing 1000 Botswana Kalahari Desert Race (TGR1000) title over weekend.

He was the fastest biker to cross the finishing line and won the TGR1000 race held in Jwaneng.

Branch returned to his hometown with a win after five years. The Kalahari Ferrari had been on the lead since time trials on Friday. Branch went on to finish first on day one before he crossed the line first in the last 450km of day two. “It was tough, probably the hardest race of my career but I enjoyed it. It was good to see all the people, the fans out there again.


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