Without reference to whether or not he defends his W2RC name in 2025, it’ll be a different season for Segment.

A level will likely be held in Solar Town, South Africa, in Would possibly upcoming pace, marking the primary past {that a} leg of the championship will likely be held in Southern Africa.

As a result of its pricey nature, the African continent as an entire has struggled to manufacture many competition in high-level motorsport, let lonely champions.

But Segment feels that is one thing that may exchange going forward, particularly with extra occasions being staged there.

“Having the South African round will open the door for hundreds of riders that are here,” he stated.

“It will make it a lot cheaper to participate and break into the market of Rally-Raid racing.

“I’ve complete self assurance that within the upcoming two to 3 years we can see every other 10-15 riders pop out of Southern Africa. That is abundance for us.”

The Sun City stage also provides Branch with an opportunity to compete in front of many of those close to him for the first time in his career.

“Once they excused the calendar for upcoming pace I had no less than 100 community and pals conserve lodging [to watch the race],” he stated.

“I’m excited to host my community and pals and display them what we will be able to do.”

Given the high demands of motorcycling Branch is realistic that, while he is contracted with Hero MotoSports until 2027, his time competing as an elite rider may be limited.

Options for him will not be short once he does call it a day in motorbiking as he is a qualified pilot and is also open to exploring the possibility of competing in the car category of the Dakar Rally and W2RC.

The most recent Dakar Rally champion, Carlos Sainz Sr, became the race’s oldest winner when he triumphed age 61 in January.

When away from racing, Branch does charter flights on a part-time basis for Mack Air in Botswana.

“The affection of gliding is the liberty we now have within the sky,” Segment stated.

“I fly over probably the most stunning playground on the planet, the Okavango Delta, which is bizarre. It’s a bulky privilege for me to fly and stock doing what I really like doing.”