IN PICS | High-flying action as Moto X stars ignite Montecasino for King of the Whip

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Montecasino transformed into a high-octane arena of aerial acrobatics on Saturday as the Ducati King of the Whip delivered a visually explosive showcase of Motocross and Freestyle Motocross.

Riders wowed the crowd while flying hands-free with their bikes past the buildings of Monte Casino in Fourways. Picture: Darryl Hammond

Bringing together top-tier local talent and elite international riders before a roaring crowd, the premier action-sports event combined huge airtime, intricate tricks and dazzling pyrotechnics into an unforgettable festival-style experience.

Thousands of FMX fans were treated to a feast of aerial displays at Monte Casino in Fourways on Saturday. Picture: Darryl Hammond

The competition raised the stakes across both the Best Whip and FMX Best Trick categories, with world-class riders pushing the absolute limits of machine and momentum.

This year's event had 30 riders comprising 12 international and 18 local competitors. The youngest was 13 years old. Picture: Darryl Hammond

Spectators were treated to an adrenaline-fuelled afternoon and evening that included an exclusive Pit Walk and rider meet-and-greets, cementing the event’s reputation as one of the most anticipated and electrifying motorsport showdowns on the calendar.