On Saturday, 27 and Sunday 28 June 2009, SuperSport Park in Centurion will be the home to the most spectacular Freestyle Motocross event South Africa’s ever seen! This show will host some of the biggest names in the Freestyle Motocross fraternity and aerial bravery second to none! The EMPIRE OF DIRT South African Tour 2009 will leave you breathless and chanting for more. This 2-hour show will include Freestyle Motocross, Quads, Minibike, BMX, surprise acts and dune buggies to wow the crowds and have you on your feet! The step-up competition will prove that South Africans have what it takes to take on the international big names!
We are proud to announce the next international rider to join the jam-packed list of celebrities and international athletes already lined up. Young, fierce and absolutely out of his mind – Libor Podmol, from Czechoslovakia is one of the most saluted young Freestyle Motocross riders in the world. Libor was born on April fools day, 1984, and when asked what he does not like, his reply is “Some People”! The 25 year old is one of the most talented Freestyle Motocross riders in Europe. After only one year, his first appearance at the NIGHT of the JUMPS he reached #3 on the International Freestyle Motocross Federation world ranking.
The Czech started Freestyle Motocross in 2002 and only three years later he belonged to the League of the European Backflippers. Spectacular was his first contest backflip in Hamburg. Libor crashed at the landing and had to fix his bike with a bit of help from track security. Just in time for the double up he tried again and did it. In 2006 he ended as Vice Champion at the FIM Freestyle Motocross World Championships. In 2007 he put the “heelclicker” and the “cordova flip” to his run. Some of Libor’s accolades include #1 at the Diverse Night of the Jumps in Katowice, #1 at the Highest Air contest at Night of the Jumps in Bremen and #6 at the Red Bull X-Fighters in Madrid.
We are looking for the new faces in South African Xtreme sports by allowing two riders in each of the different categories as wild card riders in the main show. Email your details to info@empireofdirt.co.za if you think you have what it takes to compete on the world stage in either Freestyle Motocross, Quads, Mini Bikes or BMX.
Empire of Dirt will host a full day of fun and entertainment for the whole family. Gates to the day activities will open at 10:00 (on both days) and the entrance at the Centurion Rugby Club will be used. An exhibition with all kinds of gadgets, biking and lifestyle apparel, motorcycle, car and Xtreme Sport gear will be on display. We will also host a massive apparel and clothing sale including International and many more brands. Activities on the day will include a mini bike track by Puzey, a Quad and 4×4 demo area, a ski slope area with demos from snowboarders, a BMX, Rollerblade and Skateboard ramp with pro South African riders and the Unsigned stage featuring bands and artists including Cito, Heroes Wear Red and One Day Remains. This stage will be hosted by Julio Garcia and Brandon Auret and will keep you entertained! Monster Energy Drink will host the Monster area with Monster Riders doing signing sessions.
We are also hosting the very first SuperCross Invitational event featuring the top 10 South African Motocross riders in both the Lites and 450cc classes.
We know that South Africans are rugby supporters and that a massive rugby match keeps them at home with a braai watching the game. LEDVision and Zelpy Media will make it possible for rugby fans to watch the game live on big screens, whilst enjoying a cold beer in the beer tent and yes, we will have the beloved South African braai ready as well! Hunters Xtreme will host a lounge with cash bar facilities.
The Activities will shut down at 17:00 and spectators will then make their way to the gates linking the Centurion Rugby Club with SuperSport Park to take their seats for the most spectacular show EVER!
What better way to spend the day out with friends and family?
Tickets are available on the Computicket website and Computicket outlets. Grandstand tickets are available at R365-00 and Grass Embankment tickets at R150-00. VIP tickets in the skybox area are available at R600-00 per person including light snacks. Please note that VIP tickets are not available from Computicket. Email your details to info@empireofdirt.co.za should you wish to purchase a VIP ticket. (Limited tickets available) Corporate hospitality suites are available on request and allow 25 people per unit. Should you wish to attain such a suite, please email your details to info@empireofdirt.co.za and we will contact you. We have allocated a limited number of tickets for day visitors at only R50-00 per person. The day ticket will not allow you into the Empire of Dirt Show, only into the day activity area between 10:00 and 17:00. Upgrades to the evening show will be available.
Events such as Empire of Dirt elevates the sport in South Africa and make the sport accessible to anyone by hosting a two-show display of fearless riders from all over the world. Empire of Dirt is a theatrical production, taking the sport to a level where these athletes perform tricks and demonstrate the sport in a non-competition environment. Keep checking the website for updates on the venue and ticket sales.
SMS the word “Puzey” to 36563 and you can win a Puzey Mini Bike. (*SMS’s are charged at R5-00)
Visit our website www.empireofdirt.co.za or contact us on 082 445 5980 for more information.
Rode all the way to Centurion from Benoni,and nobody in Centurion Even new about the show.Could noteven find any posters directing us to the right direction.please send back a email to (27714798532@vodamail.co.za) to say if the show was cancelled or not.