Husqvarna Motorcycles proudly announces their powerhouse racing team line-up for the 2024 season, featuring talented riders Davin Cocker, Barend du Toit, Travis Teasdale and newest addition to the team is none other than young gun Luke Walker. Four skilled South African riders, confident to challenge for National Championship glory across multiple disciplines and primed for an exhilarating year.
Leading the charge in the MX1 class is Davin Cocker (#87) armed with his potent Husqvarna FC450, along with Barend du Toit (#101) taking the reigns in the MX2 class on his weapon of choice, the Husqvarna FC250. Du Toit, a rising star overflowing with electrifying raw talent, has his sights set firmly on leaving his mark on the MX2 class.
Cocker, a seasoned competitor known for his aggressive riding style and fresh off the bat after taking the top step in the OR2 class in the 2023 season is showcasing his adaptability in the Open Class in Cross Country on board the powerful Husqvarna FX350.
Luke Walker (#312) the latest talent to join the team, is a multi-discipline dynamo. He’ll take on the Enduro E1 class with his Husqvarna FE250, push his limits in Hard Enduro on his Husqvarna TE250, and even dive into Cross Country OR3 class with his Husqvarna FC250. Walker’s versatility and endurance make him a true standout and a force of nature.
Travis Teasdale (#69) tackles the Enduro E2 class with his Husqvarna TE300. His technical finesse and his iron-clad focus make for a stand-out season of conquering challenging terrains and hungry for the championship title.
“We are so thrilled to welcome Luke Walker to the team this year. He has shown real talent over the past 2 years, and we look forward to giving him the best tools to elevate his career and make a name for himself in the industry. It goes without saying that we are going racing in the 2024 season with clear intentions to win and challenge for championships once again with Davin, Barend, and Travis who have all had race-winning success in recent years”, commented Grant Frerichs, Husqvarna racing team manager.
Meet the team! Dive into the full team announcement video below:
https://youtu.be/1EmFVoV73jY
Published by: Grant Frerichs
Photography by: Sage Lee Voges – ZCMC Media
MSA Publishes media releases from a host of different sources on our website as a service to the sport. It is not practically possible to vet/approve every release that is published. Some news items and articles are written by correspondents and do not necessarily represent MSA’s views.