{"id":22421,"date":"2025-11-17T11:40:24","date_gmt":"2025-11-17T09:40:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/joburg-north\/?p=21669"},"modified":"2025-11-17T11:42:55","modified_gmt":"2025-11-17T09:42:55","slug":"the-battle-for-the-crown-returns-king-of-the-whip-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/pretoria\/blog\/2025\/11\/17\/the-battle-for-the-crown-returns-king-of-the-whip-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"The battle for the crown returns"},"content":{"rendered":"<h4><strong>The sell-out sensation of the year is back \u2013 bigger, louder, and more electrifying than ever.<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>Volkswagen Amarok King of the Whip\u00a0returns on\u00a029 November\u00a0at\u00a0Montecasino, where South Africa\u2019s top riders will go head-to-head with the world\u2019s elite in the\u00a0Best Whip\u00a0and\u00a0FMX Best Trick contests. Get ready for an evening of pure moto madness!<\/p>\n<p>Presented by\u00a0LW Mag\u00a0in association with\u00a0Monster Energy, Yamaha, Garmin, Motul, GoPro, Fox Racing, PlayTSOGO and Estrella Cerveza, this unmissable event promises massive airtime and heart-stopping tricks &#8211;\u00a0King of the Whip is gearing up to be the ultimate showdown of style and skill.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_21674\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-21674\" style=\"width: 400px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-21674 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/joburg-north\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2025\/11\/KOTW-10-Julien-Vanstippen-400x267.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"400\" height=\"267\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-21674\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo by Eric Palmer.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Doors open at 2:30pm, giving fans the chance to meet and interact with riders during the \u201cPit Walk\u201d. VIP and VVIP Ticket holders will gain early access to the event at 1pm for an official rider meet-and-greet. The action officially kicks off at 4pm and continues into the evening, with the Finals taking place under the night sky lit up by bursts of pyrotechnics.<\/p>\n<p>Riders earning enough points through the Best Whip qualifying rounds will advance to the semi-finals and finals. Judges will score based on style, amplitude and variation when allocating their scores.<\/p>\n<p>The\u00a0FMX Best Trick\u00a0contests will heat things up ahead of Best Whip finals, featuring both right-side-up and up-side down trick categories.<br \/>\nRiders will be competing for their share of the cash prize purse, along with various prizes from the official event partners.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_21675\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-21675\" style=\"width: 400px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-21675 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/joburg-north\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2025\/11\/KOTW-22-400x267.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"400\" height=\"267\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-21675\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo by Eric Palmer.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Fresh off securing his second X-Games Best Whip gold medal, Belgium\u2019s Julien Vanstippen is set to return and defend his crown once again. After achieving a dominant three-peat last year, Vanstippen stands as the undisputed King of the Whip champion. The question now: can anyone stop him?<\/p>\n<p>Vicki Golden will be making her King of the Whip debut this year \u2013 as one of the biggest names in Action Sports, she is ready to compete for the podium position in both Best Whip and Best Trick.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_21677\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-21677\" style=\"width: 400px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-21677 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/joburg-north\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2025\/11\/KOTW-13-Eod-Deysel-400x267.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"400\" height=\"267\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-21677\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo by Eric Palmer.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Australia\u2019s Pat Bowden stole the show in last year\u2019s FMX Best Trick contests, wowing crowds with a mix of jaw-dropping upright and inverted tricks.<\/p>\n<p>South African Freestyle Motocross standout Dallan Goldman will be on the hunt for yet another podium position in both the Best Whip and Best Trick contests while Dalton Venter, 2024\u2019s top-ranked Motocross rider, will be in the mix amongst a host of other Motocross racers.<\/p>\n<p>Both the local and international competing rider lineup will be announced soon, giving KOTW fans the chance to bet on their favourites.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_21672\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-21672\" style=\"width: 267px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-21672 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/joburg-north\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2025\/11\/KOTW-1-Edgar-Torronteras-267x400.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"267\" height=\"400\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-21672\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo by Eric Palmer.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>King of the Whip organiser, Ryan van der Spuy says, \u201cIt\u2019s incredible to see how\u00a0King of the Whip\u00a0has evolved into the powerhouse event it is today, drawing massive interest not only from fans across South Africa but from international audiences as well. Off the back of three consecutive sold-out showcases, we are proud to take things to the next level, delivering an even more elevated and unforgettable experience for spectators and riders alike. This year promises to be our biggest and boldest edition yet \u2014 fans are truly in for a treat!\u201d<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles is proud to be the title sponsor of King of the Whip, an event that embodies the same strength, precision and fearless energy that defines our brand. Just as our vehicles are engineered to perform under pressure and go beyond the unexpected, so too do the bike riders who take flight in this thrilling competition. This partnership is more than just branding, it is a bold alignment with a platform that celebrates South African talent, grit and the spirit of pushing boundaries, values that sit at the heart of Volkswagen&#8217;s DNA,&#8221; said Princess Ndhlovu, Brand Head, Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_21673\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-21673\" style=\"width: 400px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-21673 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/joburg-north\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2025\/11\/KOTW-9-Tom-Parsons-400x267.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"400\" height=\"267\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-21673\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo by Eric Palmer.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Inviting everyone, families, and friends, to join in witnessing this highly anticipated, action-packed event. Food and beverages will be on sale at the event. Tickets are available now from R300 at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.howler.co.za\/kotw2025\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Howler.co.za<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>King of the Whip event details:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Date: 29 November 2025<br \/>\nTime:\u00a0 2:30pm onwards<br \/>\nVenue:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/montecasino\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Montecasino<\/a> \u2013 Montecasino Boulevard (Cnr William Nicol and Witkoppen)<br \/>\nFourways, Sandton, Johannesburg<\/p>\n<p>Tickets available from R300: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.howler.co.za\/KOTW2025\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.howler.co.za\/KOTW2025<\/a><\/p>\n<p><em>*Ticket prices exclude booking fees.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The sell-out sensation of the year is back \u2013 bigger, louder, and more electrifying than ever. 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