83 riders set for season-ending motocross finale at Garuga

Riders are enduring sleepless nights as tension and anticipation mount ahead of the season-ending Mountain Dew National Motocross Championship on Sunday at Victoria Raceway Park in Garuga.

The seventh and final round promises an exciting showdown, with more than 83 riders intensifying preparations to finish the season on a high.

Of the 13 categories contested this season, six have already produced champions, leaving seven open for a final battle.

Saad Nsambu has won the 50cc Junior category with 294 points, Roy Faith Kaye has secured the 50cc Junior Ladies title with 331 points, and Israel Mpuuga has been crowned champion in the 50cc Senior category with 332 points. Ariella Katende has clinched the 50cc Senior Ladies title, Jamaira Nakumbi has won the MX Women Elite category with 340 points, and Gift Malcom Ssebuguzi has secured the MX2 championship with 340 points.

The real drama, however, lies in the seven categories where championship ambitions remain alive, with several riders separated by narrow margins.

In the 65cc category, Jude Kyle Musede leads on 293 points, with Emil Ssegirinya on 244 points trailing by 49.

In the 65cc Ladies category, Abigail Katende leads with 305 points, while Joy Norah Akao follows with 270, a 35-point gap.

The 85cc category is expected to deliver an intense battle. Jonathan Katende leads with 319 points, while Ethan Paul Musede remains in contention on 292, a 27-point difference.

Miguel Katende leads the MX 125cc category with 329 points, 60 ahead of Jerome Mubiru on 269.

The MX Women Open category offers one of the most intriguing storylines, with sisters Shamillah Kateete and Asia Kasirye battling for the top position. Kateete leads with 309 points, while Kasirye sits second with 279, a 30-point gap.

The MX1 category promises one of the closest contests of the season, with Fatu Kiggundu leading on 247 points and Ismail Mukiibi close behind on 236. The 11-point difference leaves the championship finely poised.

In the MX Vets category, Geofrey Kayiira leads with 280 points, while Shafik Babeyo is second with 242, trailing by 38. Kayiira will be eager to maintain his advantage, but Babeyo remains mathematically in contention.