Dustin began racing on two wheels at an early age.
He attained the title of National Champion BMX 6 year old and at 7 represented Zimbabwe at the all Africa Championships.
Particularly known for gaining good starts
His ability to come round the outside and take the lead Dustin soon developed a racing brain and we looked to introducing him to Motocross.
Built a practice track in our front yard
We then got a little more serious about the sport and built a practice track in our front yard. Young Dust pictured here with Shorty Mallingy Paul Ferriman.
Championship 1997
Zimbabwe Junior A 85cc Championship 1997
Zimbabwe Junior A 85cc Championship 1997
Dustin won the Zimbabwe Junior A 85cc Championship 1997 and experienced a few National and Regional race meetings in South Africa.
Junior 125cc class and he ended up Zimbabwe Champion 1998
Early in the 1998 season we decided to up Dustin to the Junior 125cc class and he ended up Zimbabwe Champion !!
Financial assistance and support
Dustin is most grateful for financial assistance and support received from the following Murray Dawson, Kevin Graham, Ian Ferriman, Long haul Transport Winston Mitchell, Micro Warehouse, Carrier Zimbabwe and the extended Whitehead family.
Revamped the track at home
Revamped the track at home using Ian Ferrimans tip truck and a front end loader from neighbour Doug Elcombe. We held a couple of National Championship meetings here and an International attended by former world Champion Grant Langston.
Number One Plate
Number One Plate and all the Zimbabwean silverware that goes with it.
Zambian track in Lusakastrong
Lending a technical hand in constructing the Zambian track in Lusaka for the Telecel International Championship which Dustin won.
South African
Racing in the South African 125 High School Class.
London 2002
2002, I took the bull by the horns, got on a plane in Johannesburg and flew to London to start the season with Motoward Racing, by kind invitation from Martin Ward.
British National Schoolboy Championship
I had a good time with Motoward coming 3rd in British National Schoolboy Championship and a win at the East Kent Schoolboy International at Canada Heights.
2005 Season
First corner of the last Under 21's race of the season at Canada Heights
Hanson racing days
Some good memories of Hanson racing days!
Taking a birds eye view of things.
Podium at last, Under 21's at Blaxhall Pits 3rd overall.
Relaxing in the Hanson Racing Pit between moto's.
His first racing number 615
Distinctive yellow and black race clothing became well known around BMX race tracks in South Africa where he won several National and International events.
Old Yamaha 50cc
Starting with an old Yamaha 50cc he won his first title, Zimbabwe Mini cross Champ in 1995
Youngest National Junior A 85cc class rider on this CR85.
Pictured here with his Dad Dustin went into the 1996 season as the youngest National Junior A 85cc class rider on this CR85. Also, perched on the throttle grip Dakar our African Grey Parrot who had about a 30 word vocabulary.
Dustin won the Zimbabwe Junior A 85cc Championship 1997
Dustin won the Zimbabwe Junior A 85cc Championship 1997 and experienced a few National and Regional race Meetings in South Africa.
South Africa 1998
1998 our intention was to race more frequently in South Africa as the standard was up a few notches, enter the YZ 85cc.
South African Nationals 1999
So came 1999 and we planned to race all the South African Nationals in the Junior 125cc class. This would involve loads of traveling and again sponsors came to our assistance in the form of Subway, (my old mate Kevin Graham)
South African Junior 125cc Championship 1999
1999 was a great year, Dustin won all the Zimbabwe events he entered and also attained 3rd overall in the South African Junior 125cc Championship, with a first place in the Peter Maritzburg round.
Trans Zambezi International meeting
Trans Zambezi International meeting, Zimbabwe, Zambia, Botswana and Mozambique. Came 2nd Senior 125cc sponsored by RC Royal Crown Cola.
I ate a Ferrari.
Trusty old race van, note the reg no. I ate a Ferrari.
Preparing his own bike
Dustin has always taken responsibility for preparing his own bike and doing all the maintenance. Mum getting the right hump when its done in the sitting room!!
Toyota Hilux 2.4D
This old Toyota Hilux 2.4D took me to the South African races for two years clocking over 200,000 kilometers without missing a beat.
Motoward team
The 2002 Motoward team. Davey boy, Wild man Willis and me.
Thanks to Motoward
Thanks to Motoward for all the support and for introducing me to the racing scene in England
Dust
Eat my Dust !!
Machams
Chris and Brian to the rescue after huge get off on second corner at Machams.
Go dust go
Harry, Dust, Sophia, Chantelle and Chris waiting to go into the pre-race paddock.
