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Ingo Waldschmidt

Ingo Waldschmidt — organiser of Namibian motocross championships preparing for the 2026 African championship.

2022-08-102026-06-26

What’s been said

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  1. May 2024
  2. The Namibian

    Ingo Waldschmidt said the MX tracks are faster than other Namibian tracks and needed adjustment to ensure speeds are not too high

    Source

    Ingo Waldschmidt, said the MX tracks are a bit faster than that of other MX tracks in Namibia and needed to be adjusted, ensuring the speeds are not too high.

    Perfect MX racing conditions at Swakopmund
  3. May 2023
  4. The Namibian

    Ingo Waldschmidt said the Gobabis event was the last one for this year

    Source

    Ingo Waldschmidt said the event at Gobabis was the last one for this year, and commended the organisers for the preparation of the tracks.

    Motocross thrills
  5. February 2023
  6. The Namibian

    Ingo Waldschmidt said the event was well organised and well attended by both riders and spectators.

    Source

    Speaking to Top Revs from Omaruru, organiser Ingo Waldschmidt said the event was well organised and well attended by both riders and spectators.

    Many firsts at Omaruru MX tracks
Sport

Gallina track passes FIM inspection for 2026 African motocross championship

The News

The Gallina MX Park north of Windhoek is preparing to host the 2026 Motocross of African Nations in August, with an expected 200 riders participating. A Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme inspector recently evaluated the venue and confirmed satisfactory progress on safety standards, structural upgrades, and track layout modifications required to meet FIM requirements.

22 April 2026 · The Namibian

Wednesday 22 April

  1. Gallina track passes FIM inspection for 2026 African motocross championship

    The Gallina MX Park north of Windhoek is preparing to host the 2026 Motocross of African Nations in August, with an expected 200 riders participating. A Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme inspector recently evaluated the venue and confirmed satisfactory progress on safety standards, structural upgrades, and track layout modifications required to meet FIM requirements.

    22 April 2026 · The Namibian

Wednesday 25 March

  1. Gobabis motocross event draws more riders, prepares for African championship

    The second leg of the Gobabis Motocross National Championships drew 46 entries, up from 43 in the opening leg, with competitors travelling from across Namibia as part of preparations for the Motocross of African Nations in August. While participation increased in most classes, the Clubmans category drew no entries, though organiser Ingo Waldschmidt noted the overall trend is encouraging for the sport's future.

    25 March 2026 · The Namibian

Thursday 19 February

  1. Motocross nationals draw 45 riders ahead of African championship

    The first leg of Namibia's 2026 Motocross national championships drew 45 riders across nine classes, signalling strong participation ahead of the Motocross of African Nations later this year. Organisers are implementing safety upgrades to meet International Motorsport Federation standards, including a fully equipped field hospital and ambulance.

    19 February 2026 · The Namibian

Thursday 15 January

  1. Namibian motocross season prepares for African championships

    Namibia's 2026 motocross season is underway with South African expert Dean Hoffman coaching young riders in Swakopmund and Windhoek to prepare for the Motocross of African Nations championships in August. Facility upgrades are also being made at Gallina MX Park to meet international standards for the continental event, which expects 180–200 riders from across Africa.

    15 January 2026 · The Namibian

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