Team South Africa announced for 2007 Motocross of Nations -ozzy go- samxon.co.za

Motorsport South Africa (MSA) has announced the
official South African MX team that will take part in
the 61st edition of the Motocross of Nations to be
held in Budds Creek, Maryland on the 22-23
September. Grant Langston (#8), Tyla Rattray (#16)
and Gareth Swanepoel (#14) will make up the
competitive 3 man team with multiple MX world
champion and 250 AMA National champ Greg
Albertyn spearheading the trio as team Manager.

“The MXON is traditionally one of the greatest motor
sport events on the calendar and being held in the
USA this year gives it that extra allure.” commented
Albertyn. “Team South Africa realistically has a shot
at the podium with great riders like Grant, Tyla and
Gareth and who knows, we may even be able to
de-throne TEAM USA on home ground if a little luck
comes our way. We will also be announcing a new
Team title sponsor shortly.”

Grant Langston, a former 125 MX World champion,
125 AMA MX and SX national champion, will
represent the team in the MX1 class aboard a
Factory Yamaha. Tyla Rattray of the REDBULL KTM
squad has posted consistent podiums in the MX2
class in Europe and will represent SA in the MX2
category where he will go head to head with Ben
Townley, Ryan Villopoto and Antonio Cairoli.

Although Gareth Swanepoel contests the MX2 world
championships, with a podium finish at the opening
round in Valkenswaard , he is also an experienced
450cc rider and will round off the team in the Open
class aboard his Molson Kawasaki.

Team South Africa has a dedicated website
www.samxon.co.za where fans can check out rider
profiles, link to event information, donate funds to
the team and the possibility to purchase team
merchandise.