Pilane nervous ahead of super cycle debut
Friday, September 10, 2021 | 400 Views |
Debutant: Pilane PIC: KENNEDY RAMOKONE
The 36-year-old is set to make his first appearance in the FIM sanctioned supercycle race in the third round of the World of Motorsport South Africa (WOMZA) held in Port Elizabeth, South Africa.
Pilane tasted a supercycle track for the first time ever a fortnight ago, as he finished second at the Redstar Raceway Beginner’s Cup held in Mpumalanga. Speaking to Mmegi Sport, the Tlokweng lad said he is having cold feet ahead of his debut. He will be in the street bike category, a new category and expects tough competition as the section is registering one of the highest numbers at the event.
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