Local young race says winning makes him happy
His curiosity over the characterised loud noises that motorbikes produce led him to start riding at the age of three, following in his father’s footsteps.
Bohlale Mafokate (9) has always loved the sound of a motorbike engine being revved up at his home.
It could be the roar of a wide open throttle, the robust throaty growl of a big V twin or the heavy and repeated sound of a vintage classic motorbike that led Bohlale to his early burning desire of the biking community.
This young rider from Chiawelo said whenever he races, he wants to win.
“I am happy to win and I want to race like the Binder brothers and race overseas. That way I will make my coach who is my father proud while putting Mzansi on the map,” said Bohlale.
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His curiosity over the characterised loud noises that motorbikes produce led him to start riding at the age of three, following in his father’s footsteps.
Zenzy Mafokate, Bohlale’s father said, “At four he started competing in the Super Bike Short Circuit Series at the Zwartkops Kart Circuit. Today at nine he has been competing for five years and has over 65 trophies and thousands of medals.”
His father is a biker and former racing driver for Isondo Sports 2000 where he raced alongside the late Gugu Zulu.
In 2019, Bohlale who is better known as Littleman on the track finished second on the Novice Championship in Gauteng, KZN and Limpopo.
In 2020, he changed from a Pocket Bike to a Yamaha PW50 and he won the championship.
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“He always finds a way to work around his mistakes. His technique of racing is inspired by watching a lot of Moto GP where he watches other motorcycle racers,” said his father.
Bohlale is still young but he already knows what he aspires to be when he grows up besides being the best racer in world.
“I am not sure what being a scientist is all about but I want to be one. For biking one need to be focus, have a good eye sight, passion and the right coach who is patient and dedicated to you at all the times,” he concluded.
