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JONATHAN MOGOTSI FOR NÜRBURGRING 24 HOUR
What Jonathan Mogotsi Nürburgring 24 AnnouncementWhere Nurburgring, GermanyWhen 16-17 May 2026Community International Volkswagen is taking prodigy Mogotsi to the Nürburgring 24-Hour Max Verstappen is not the only champion hot-stepping his way to the epic Nürburgring...
IN MEMORIAM: BERNARD TILANUS (1945–2026)
The South African motorsport community is deeply saddened by the passing of former South African Race Driving Champion, Bernard Tilanus, who passed away on February 2nd in Maumee, Ohio, following a courageous battle with cancer. A Legacy on the Track Bernard was a...
MSA MEDICAL WEBINAR
Registrations are now open for the first MSA Medical Webinar of 2026. This is an essential webinar for all medical personnel involved in motorsport. Join us to refresh your knowledge and ensure your accreditation is up to date. Webinar Details • Date Wednesday, 4...
FROM SOUTH AFRICA TO DAKAR: MATT SMITH TAKES SA RALLY RAID TO THE WORLD STAGE
Matt Smith has long been recognised as the voice of South African Rally Raid - but in January 2026, that voice echoed across the world’s biggest motorsport stage. Fresh from the Dakar Rally, where he was invited by ASO (Amaury Sport Organisation) to join the global...
ZWARTKOPS’ SPLENDID DAY OF PASSION
What 25th Passion for SpeedWhere Zwartkops Raceway, PretoriaWhen Saturday 31 January 2026Community South Africa National Epic Passion for Speed ticks all the race fan boxes An enthusiastic crowd braved searing heat followed by late afternoon thundershowers to witness...
REGISTER NOW FOR MSA’S ENVIRONMENTAL WEBINARS
MSA will be hosting two Environmental Webinars in March on the Zoom platform, and we encourage you to secure your spot. These webinars are intended for current MSA Environmental Officers as well as individuals interested in learning more about environmental and...
A FOND FAREWELL TO A LEGEND: HAPPY RETIREMENT, DOROTHY!
It is with hearts full of gratitude that we announce the retirement of the incredible Dorothy Tshabalala. After an extraordinary thirty-six years of service, Dorothy is officially starting a new, relaxing chapter. Dorothy began her journey with AA Motorsport and later...
ZWARTKOPS SET FOR SIZZLING 25TH PASSION FOR SPEED
What Passion for Speed PreviewWhere Zwartkops Raceway, PretoriaWhen Saturday 31 January 2026Community International Massive entry, great variety will be a treat for Gauteng race fans Zwartkops will celebrate 25 glorious years of its fan favourite Passion for Speed...
THE SUDDEN PASSING OF RUDI MULLER
It is with immense sadness that we share the sad news of the sudden passing of our respected and beloved colleague and friend to many of us and you. Rudi Muller passed on earlier today after a blessed short ill-bed. Our sincere condolences to his spouse, Cecilia...
ROUND ONE OF SA RALLY-RAID CHAMPIONSHIP ON 6 & 7 MARCH 2026 POSTPONED
We regret to advise in view of the widespread and severe outbreak of Foot and Mouth Disease across the country and the stringent controls introduced by the authorities to try and curb the consequences of the disease, Round One of the SA Rally-Raid Championship...
SOUTH AFRICAN COMPETITORS AMONG TOP TEAMS AFTER GRUELLING DAKAR RALLY
The 2026 Dakar Rally, the 48th edition of the toughest motorsport event in the world that took place over two weeks from 3 to 17 January in Saudi Arabia, will not only be remembered as one of the most gruelling, testing, challenging and puncture fraught in recent...
2026 MSA OFFICIAL TRAINING WEBINARS – FEBRUARY
IMPORTANT NOTICE MSA will be hosting two types of GCR (General Competition Rules) webinars. Please ensure you register for the session that best suits your experience and status. Full GCR Webinar – Recommended for new officials or for those who have not attended a GCR...
MOTORSPORT SOUTH AFRICA MODERNISES COMMUNICATION WITH OFFICIAL SPORTITY PARTNERSHIP FOR 2026 SEASON
Motorsport South Africa (MSA) today announced the strategic implementation of the Sportity mobile application, to serve as its official digital notice board and document repository for all MSA National Championship events. Commencing with the 2026 National...
DAKAR RALLY 2026 CONCLUDES IN YANBU AS TOYOTA GAZOO RACING SA DELIVERS ENDURANCE AND FRONT-RUNNING PACE
The 2026 Dakar Rally drew to a close on Saturday in the coastal town of Yanbu, bringing an end to more than 7,000 kilometres of competition across Saudi Arabia. For TOYOTA GAZOO RACING SA, this year’s event proved to be one of the most demanding in recent memory, with...
AL ATTIYAH TAKES SIXTH DAKAR CAR WIN
What Dakar 2026 Final Car ReportWhere Yanbu, Saudi ArabiaWhen Saturday 17 January 2026Community International Victorious Nasser, Lurquin survive final sprint scare Qatari Nasser Al Attiyah and Belgian Fabian Lurquin survived a late scare to take their Dacia Sandrider...
TGRSA CREWS PUSH THROUGH PUNCTURE-HIT STAGE 12 AHEAD OF DAKAR FINALE
Stage 12 of the 2026 Dakar Rally delivered one final test before the run to the finish, with high speeds, rough terrain and mechanical attrition once again shaping the outcome of the day. For TOYOTA GAZOO Racing South Africa, it was a case of endurance and...
LET’S CELEBRATE OUR DAKAR TEAM
From endless dunes to unforgettable moments, our team has taken on the toughest terrain on earth and now it’s time to welcome them home. Join us as we celebrate the 2026 Toyota Gazoo Racing SA Dakar Rally Team for flying the GR flag high and leaving their mark across...
NASSER HAS ONE HAND ON DAKAR NUMBER 6
What Dakar 2026 Stage 12 Car ReportWhere Yanbu, Saudi ArabiaWhen Friday 16 January 2026Community International Penultimate stage win leaves Al Attiyah in complete control Five-time Dakar winner, Qatari Nasser Al Attiyah and Belgian Fabian Lurquin put a firm hand on...
ENTRY APPLICATIONS DEADLINE LOOMS FOR 2026 SIMOLA HILLCLIMB
It’s just two weeks to go until the window for entry applications for the 16th edition of the Simola Hillclimb closes, and there’s already been fantastic interest from aspiring drivers and teams to compete in this year’s event. As South Africa’s premier hillclimb and...
TGRSA CREWS PUSH HARD AS DAKAR HEADS TOWARDS THE FINISH
Stage 11 of the 2026 Dakar Rally delivered another long, fast and physically demanding day, with the TOYOTA GAZOO Racing South Africa crews once again required to balance outright speed with endurance as the rally entered its final stretch. Joao Ferreira (240) and...
FORD 1-2-3, DAKAR DISASTER FOR TOYOTA
What Dakar 2026 Stage 11 Car ReportWhere Al Henakiyah, Saudi ArabiaWhen Thursday 15 January 2026Community International Al Attiyah tightens grip on Number 6, trouble for Lategan Nasser Al Attiyah appears on course to his sixth Dakar Rally victory following a dominant...
TGRSA COMPLETES SECOND MARATHON STAGE AS DAKAR HEADS INTO FINAL PHASE
TOYOTA GAZOO Racing South Africa (TGRSA) brought the second Marathon Stage of Dakar Rally 2026 to a close on Stage 10, as crews emerged from two days without full service and made their way to the bivouac in Bisha. The stage rewarded a clean approach through dunes and...
SERRADORI, CENTURY DOMINATE DRAMATIC DAKAR DAY
What Dakar 2026 Stage10 Car ReportWhere Bisha, Saudi ArabiaWhen Wednesday 14 January 2026Community International Al Attiyah back ahead of Lategan on another mad day to Bisha Frenchmen Mathieu Serradori and Loïc Minaudier utterly dominated the tenth stage of Dakar 2026...
ZWARTKOPS TO CELEBRATE 25 YEARS OF PASSION
What Passion for Speed Long PreviewWhere Zwartkops Raceway, PretoriaWhen 30-31 January 2026Community International Silver anniversary Passion for Speed set to star end-January Perhaps South Africa’s favourite race weekend, the annual Zwartkops Passion for Speed...