The Smith siblings, Kaydence (10) and Tyrel (6) from Elspark are two local motocross enthusiasts with a passion for the sport.<\/p>\n
Despite their age, both are serious competitors, with Kaydence competing on her Husky 50 and Tyrel on his Husky 50 and PW 50.<\/p>
ALSO READ:\u00a0Fighters ready to showcase their skills<\/a><\/h4>\nTyrel, who was hooked from the moment he started riding his Strider bike when he was just 18 months old, has made a name for himself on the track in the last two years.<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/germistoncitynews.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2018\/08\/33GCNSPORTBIKEL_01381-520x390.jpg\")
Elspark\u2019s Tyrel Smith (6) has been passionate about motocross since he first began to ride motorbikes. Here he is in action at the Inland Series recently. Photo by: Dirt Life Photography.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\u201cI won second place in the 2017 Sandbox Series on my PW 50 and I\u2019m currently leading the standings for the 2018 Sandbox Series.<\/p>\n
\u201cI also came first in MXSA Moto Kids 2017,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
His sister took to the track soon after her brother started competing.<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/germistoncitynews.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2018\/08\/33GCNSPORTBIKEL_78187-520x390.jpg\")
Kaydence Smith (10) from Elspark has a passion for motocross and loves to race. Here she is in action at the Inland Series recently. Photo by: Dirt Life Photography.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\u201cI was always passionate about motocross but I decided to start racing when I saw how much fun my brother was having on his bike.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis is my second year competing and though I haven\u2019t won any titles yet I came sixth in the 2017 Sandbox Series and second in MXSA Moto Kids,\u201d Kaydence said.<\/p>\n
When asked what they love most about motocross Kaydence said, \u201cThe best part about motocross is that I get to learn so much about speed and my own limits.<\/p>\n
\u201cI really think all girls should give the sport a try. I always have the best time on my bike.\u201d<\/p>\n
ALSO READ:\u00a0Double win for Luso<\/a><\/h4>\nWhile Tyrel thinks the best part about motocross is all the amazing people he gets to meet and race against.<\/p>\n
The pair, who are not part of a club, are currently competing in the Sandbox Series and Inland Series, and are hoping to find sponsorship which will help them reach their goals in the sport.<\/p>\n
\u201cI hope to one day go to America and compete alongside the amazing riders I see on TV.<\/p>\n
\u201cMotocross is in my blood and I never want to stop racing,\u201d said Tyrel.<\/p>\n
Kaydence hopes to one day become one of the top women in motocross.<\/p>\n
\u201cI am working very hard to become faster and better with each race.<\/p>\n
\u201cI know I will always ride motorbikes,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n
It was recently announced that the siblings had been selected as part of the Gauteng Riders who are set to compete in a motocross event in Bloemfontein.<\/p>\n
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\u201cI won second place in the 2017 Sandbox Series on my PW 50 and I\u2019m currently leading the standings for the 2018 Sandbox Series.<\/p>\n
\u201cI also came first in MXSA Moto Kids 2017,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
His sister took to the track soon after her brother started competing.<\/p>\n \u201cI was always passionate about motocross but I decided to start racing when I saw how much fun my brother was having on his bike.<\/p>\n \u201cThis is my second year competing and though I haven\u2019t won any titles yet I came sixth in the 2017 Sandbox Series and second in MXSA Moto Kids,\u201d Kaydence said.<\/p>\n When asked what they love most about motocross Kaydence said, \u201cThe best part about motocross is that I get to learn so much about speed and my own limits.<\/p>\n \u201cI really think all girls should give the sport a try. I always have the best time on my bike.\u201d<\/p>\n While Tyrel thinks the best part about motocross is all the amazing people he gets to meet and race against.<\/p>\n The pair, who are not part of a club, are currently competing in the Sandbox Series and Inland Series, and are hoping to find sponsorship which will help them reach their goals in the sport.<\/p>\n \u201cI hope to one day go to America and compete alongside the amazing riders I see on TV.<\/p>\n \u201cMotocross is in my blood and I never want to stop racing,\u201d said Tyrel.<\/p>\n Kaydence hopes to one day become one of the top women in motocross.<\/p>\n \u201cI am working very hard to become faster and better with each race.<\/p>\n \u201cI know I will always ride motorbikes,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n It was recently announced that the siblings had been selected as part of the Gauteng Riders who are set to compete in a motocross event in Bloemfontein.<\/p>\n Hav<\/strong>e a story?<\/strong><\/p>\n Contact the newsroom by emailing: Melissa Hart (Editor)\u00a0<\/span>germistoncitynews@caxton.co.za<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>or Leigh Hodgson (News Editor)\u00a0<\/span>leighh@caxton.co.za<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>or Kgotsofalang Mashilo (journalist)\u00a0kgotsofalangm@caxton.co.za<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n Remember to visit the Germiston City News on the following social media platforms:<\/p>\n Facebook<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Twitter<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Instagram<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n YouTube<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Or add the GCN on\u00a0<\/b><\/span>WhatsApp 079 406 1181<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span>or\u00a0BBM (BBM Pin: 7F102137)<\/strong>\u00a0<\/b><\/span>today, to get all the latest news.<\/p>\n Catch-up on more local news with our sister newspapers\u00a0<\/span>Bedfordview Edenvale News<\/a><\/strong>,\u00a0<\/span>Alberton Record<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0and\u00a0<\/span>Kempton Express<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n <\/p>\nALSO READ:\u00a0Double win for Luso<\/a><\/h4>\n