Big year ahead for Dakar Rally-bound Zim trio

The Zimbabwean trio of motorbike racers comprising brothers Ash and Cameroon Thixton as well as Graeme Sharp are primed for a busy upcoming year starting with the biggest rally and endurance event, the Dakar Rally.

Sharp made history a few years back to become the first rider from Zimbabwe to qualify for the 2020 Dakar Rally, but the Thixton brothers are looking to make their debut appearance at the annual global event which is held in Saudi Arabia.

Ash and Cameroon Thixton are no newcomers to Zimbabwe motorsport, having won countless national motocross championships at different stages of their careers as well as gold medals in international events after 20 years competing in the sport.

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