Don’t let Kendal’s small stature fool you - she's no shrinking violet on the bike!

She started in the Hyosung Cup in 2017 with Team Kiwibike, while also swinging on a sidecar in the NZSBK. Racing without an extra wheel was a steep learning curve, but the Cup was such a welcoming and fun environment that she eventually got this two-wheel business.

Fast forward three years of focussing on sidecar racing, becoming national champion with Team Pirate and having time off to have a baby (just a little bit though)… she was back! Since then she’s been hooked on Hyos, won the Women’s Cup twice and even became the first woman to ever win a race in the Cup!

Kendal has loved watching the Women’s Cup grow under the watchful eye of Ken and Phil London of WiL Sport, seeing some amazing talent coming through. This season she’s looking forward to more fun battles with some great mates and helping some fresh faces join the ranks. If you see her in the pits, come say hi! Especially if you have chocolate on offer....

Some liken his facial expressions to WWF wrestler ‘Stone cold’ Steve Austin or Randy ‘Macho Man’ Savage. We know him as Alex ‘Nacho Man’ Butson.

Don’t let his unapproachable looks be deceiving, this ‘full bodied’ fella Is a racing teddy bear. His passion for racing is only equaled by his love of cheese and dogs.

Alex has been a cup competitor many years and has worked his way up to be the current 250 champ!

Nothing is too hard basket for Alex when it comes to helping others, wether it be help setting up the bike or advice on lines on the track. Alex brings an unrivalled level of knowledge to the cup mentor team

Chris “crispy” Smith with more than 25 years as a professional riding coach Chris has got more brains than Kurt Cobain’s garage walls when it comes to riding. One of the friendliest guys in the pits Chris will give you the shirt off his back and his pants and his undies and probably his bike. Whilst Chris isn’t riding this season he will be there to offer his time to anyone that needs it. Actions like this is why he has won the "Spirit of the Cup" award multiple years in a row, oh also he rides ok, ex cup champ or something

Hey all I’m Ben, Benny, Cookie #10

I have been involved in the CCMS / Hyosung Cup for 11 years. I have competed in both Hyosung 250’s & Ninja 400 classes. During my time in the cup I have had race wins, a lap record at Taupo, one of 5 people to crack 1:21’s at Hamptons on a Hyo, and podiumed in both classes. I approach my race days in a prepared calm manner and prefer sipping tea over spinning spanners on race day. I have been known to take cake bribes for tips on set up and tyre pressures. Unfortunately never a cup championship winner only runner up, but I’m planning to take the top spot this year on a 250, and prove it can be done on a budget! Looking forward to sharing some knowledge and paint at the track with you all.

Born in South Africa moving to New Zealand as a teenager and now forty something have come to love the country, people and especially being part of the Carl Cox Motorsport Cup. After moving to Pukekohe in 2015 spent time at the racetrack taking both car and motorbike out on club days. This is where I met some of the CCMS cups lads and was immediately taken back by how helpful and friendly they all were. Shortly afterwards I bought my first race bike, Ninja 250 that was in “perfect” running order.

The learning curve was steep finding my way around fixing and riding a small capacity bike fast. My first race was in October 2016 and after some significant peer pressure and feeling like I was missing out bought an X4R and joined the cup officially in 2018. Highlights on the X4R was coming second at Taupo 1 Hour on a solo ride and placing fourth overall. For the 2021 season moved onto the Ninja 400 and looking forward to a full race season without interruptions. Seeing the personal growth, absolute joy that racing this close brings is what brings me back year after year.

With undoubtedly the most luscious hair on the grid Justin brings a touch of majesty to the track - if not his seat.

While his riding may not be as smooth as his locks he has competed in both the Hyosung and Ninja Cup classes and has at times led each championship. Granted, he has crashed out of contention each time but there's been some fleeting semblance of speed. Some say the crashes were a protest of not being allowed titanium components on the bike, so he had them installed in himself. Others say he's just sh*t at riding. Either way Justin brings with him a working knowledge of pain killers and can help you navigate the pros and cons of ibuprofen vs Voltaren, paracetamol vs tramadol and how to pass off a mid-life crisis as a simple desire to dress up in leather and ride around in circles.