Moodley
Ruche Moodley - Pit lane Jerez 2024

Ruche
Moodley

South Africa

South Africa

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Red Bull Rookies Cup

Date of birth

16 December 2006

Place of birth

Port Elizabeth, South Africa

Age

17

Nationality

South Africa

South Africa

Career start

2014

Disciplines

Rookies Cup

Ruche Moodley - Helmet Design 2024

Ruche Moodley - Helmet Design 2024

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“My dad raced motorcycles and won the South African National Superbike championship and the UAE Superbike championship. My dad bought me a peewee 50 when I was 5 years old, and after that I started racing motocross and eventually started road racing.”
Ruche Moodley on a motorcycle as kid

Ruche Moodley on a motorcycle as kid

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“My parents always supported me since I started racing, my dad has a good racing background and so I learnt a lot from my dad. My dad plays a very big part in my career and funds my racing which I am very grateful for.”
Ruche Moodley on his PW50

Ruche Moodley on his PW50

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“My dad has a transport business and my mum is a human resources manager. I have a little sister Miha, she is 4 years younger than me.”
Ruche Moodley getting ready to race his KTM SX50

Ruche Moodley getting ready to race his KTM SX50

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“At school I like maths and when I am not racing I like cycling and training.”
Ruche Moodley after an MTB ride - 2022

Ruche Moodley after an MTB ride - 2022

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“My racing heroes are Brad Binder, Darryn Binder, Marc Marquez and my dad. I want to become MotoGP World Champion.”
Ruche Moodley - Bicycle Training 2022

Ruche Moodley - Bicycle Training 2022

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“In 2021 I was racing in Spain and I learnt to adapt to different bikes and riding conditions and stay calm in difficult situations. In 2022 I want to learn a lot, improve a lot and give it my 100%.”
Ruche Moodley in the pit lane after a good ride

Ruche Moodley in the pit lane after a good ride

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“My best race in 2020 was in the Spanish Superbike round in Jerez in the Promo3 category I lead a lot of laps and finished the race in 2nd place.”
Ruche Moodley working out in the gym

Ruche Moodley working out in the gym

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“My best race of 2021 was at the FIM CEV Repsol European Talent Cup race in Jerez. I raced for Cuna de Campeones and I was able to show my potential. I finished the race in 9th position.”
Ruche Moodley scratching the tarmac

Ruche Moodley scratching the tarmac

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“I like tracks that have fast and flowing corners with a lot of change of direction, they give me the most satisfaction.”
Ruche Moodley training hard to become faster

Ruche Moodley training hard to become faster

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“I like looking at the data to see where I can improve and working with the technicians to find a good bike set-up. I enjoy working on my weak points and improving. Racing and winning gives a lot of satisfaction and it is a great feeling.”
I had to learn a lot about racing in the rain

I had to learn a lot about racing in the rain

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"In 2022 I learnt a lot in the Red Bull MotoGP Rookies Cup. In the beginning of the year I started quite slowly and I was not very fast but race by race I got better and gained valuable experience."
By the end of the year I was more confident

By the end of the year I was more confident

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"My best race was in Aragon where I finished 10th. In 2022, I learnt to be on the pace from the first session of the weekend and learn new circuits quickly."
Leading in Le Mans

Leading in Le Mans

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In 2023, I made big steps and I led many races. My best race was in Le Mans where I finished 3rd, it is a moment that I will never forget.
Sharing a great moment with Brad in Le Mans

Sharing a great moment with Brad in Le Mans

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My best qualifying result was 2nd in Portimão. In the European Talent Cup my best result was 3rd. In 2023 I learnt how to lead races and race in groups.
Hounding Cup winner Angel in France

Hounding Cup winner Angel in France

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In 2024 my goal is to fight for the championship and make the most out of this opportunity.