Ducati King of the Whip takes place on 7 November at Montecasino bringin g together South Africa’s top Motocross and Freestyle Motocross athletes alongside some of the world’s elite riders.
Competing for glory i n the Best Whip and FMX Best Trick c ontests\, riders will push the limits as they chase podium positions and c hampionship honours. Fans can expect an action-packed afternoon and evenin g filled with massive airtime\, insane whips and tricks\, pyrotechnics an d non-stop entertainment.
Gates open at 2:30pm\, giving spectators t he opportunity to explore the rider pits and interact with competitors dur ing the popular Pit Walk experience.
VIP ticket holders gain exclusi ve early access from 1:00pm\, including an official rider meet-and-greet. The competition begins at 4:00pm and builds towards a spectacular night-ti me finale under the night sky and pyrotechnics.
The Best Wh ip contest will see riders battling through qualifying rounds\, semi-finals and finals\, with judges scoring competitors on style\, amplit ude\, execution and variation. The FMX Best Trick contests will raise the stakes even further\, featuring both upright and invert ed trick categories as riders push the limits of what is possible on a dir t bike.
Returning to defend his King of the Whip crown is America’ s Wyatt Fontenot\, the rider who last year ended Belgium ’s Julien Vanstippen’s reign at the top.
Afte r dominating King of the Whip with an incredible three-peat from 2022 to 2 024\, Vanstippen arrives with unfinished business. Fresh off securing his third X Games Best Whip gold medal\, the Belgian style master is determine d to reclaim the title he once made his own.
Australia’s Pat Bowden\, one of the most exciting Freestyle Motocross riders on the planet\, stole the show in 2025 by sweeping both FMX Best Trick cat egories with a barrage of mind-blowing tricks.
But the international stars will have no easy ride. South Africa’s homegrown talent will be o ut in full force\, hungry to defend local pride and challenge for the podi um. FMX standout Dallan Goldman will once again be in t he hunt\, while top Motocross racers Trent Valsecchi\, Ryan Adler\, Dalton Venter and a host of other contenders will bring their signature style and competitive edge to the Best Whip arena.
Who will claim the Best Whip and FMX Best Tr ick honours in 2026?
Local and international rider announcements wil l be revealed in the coming months\, giving fans the time to pick their fa vourites before the battle begins.
Whether you're a dedicated Motocr oss fan\, an adrenaline seeker\, or simply looking for an unforgettable fa mily-friendly entertainment experience\, the Ducati King of the Whip deliv ers an atmosphere unlike anything else in South African motorsport.
Food and beverages will be available throughout the venue\, creating a fes tival-style environment for spectators of all ages.
Early Bird Tickets are now available with the fol lowing options.
*Ticket prices exclude booking fees.
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