Jul 17, 2024 | Motorcycles
What GXCC Cross Country Race ReportWhere Leandra, GautengWhen Saturday 13 July 2024Community Gauteng Regional Team, event rides in honour of Mike Pentecost UB Leisure TFC Sleepover Honda Wing Racing with Tork Craft and Dunlop Tyres celebrated the life of team leader...
Jul 12, 2024 | Cars, International
What ADAC GT Masters Round 4 PreviewWhere Nürburgring, GermanyWhen 13-14 July 2024Community International Mokoena keen on a GT Masters step forward Kyalami race driver Kwanda Mokoena is keen to make a strong impression as he approaches the milestone 250th German ADAC...
Jul 10, 2024 | Karting
The penultimate round of the South African Rotax MAX Challenge Kart Championships, a truly diverse event, was held at Formula-K Raceway in Benoni this past weekend. It drew competitors from all corners of South Africa and drivers from Mozambique and Namibia. This...
Jul 10, 2024 | Cars
Formula-K Raceway hosted the penultimate round of the South African Rotax MAX Challenge Kart Championships this past weekend, with Rotax competitors making their first appearance in 2024 at the Benoni circuit. Senior MAX driver Brandon van der Walt concluded his...
Jul 10, 2024 | Karting
This weekend saw the conclusion of the third and penultimate round of the South African Rotax MAX Challenge Kart Championships. Senior MAX driver Kian Spies claimed a top-seven finish at a frenetic Senior MAX national. Hosted at the Formula-K Raceway in Benoni, Kian...
Jul 10, 2024 | Karting
Returning for his first national this season and only his third event, DD2 Masters driver Carlo Gil claimed a podium heat finish on his way to a fifth overall result as the penultimate South African Rotax MAX Challenge round concluded at his home circuit of Formula-K...
Jul 8, 2024 | Cars
TOYOTA GAZOO Racing South Africa’s (TGRSA) National Rally Championship (NRC) team demonstrated characteristic tenacity during the Algoa Rally, which took place on 5-6 July 2024 in the Eastern Cape. The event, representing Rounds 5 and 6 of the 2024 NRC season, was...
Jul 8, 2024 | Karting
Amid a few challenges and some cool and breezy conditions at Benoni’s Formula-K Raceway, 2023 National and Northern Regions Bambino Champion Adriaan Steyn claimed a top-six finish at the penultimate round of the South African Rotax MAX Challenge (SAMRC) Kart...
Jul 8, 2024 | Karting
Capetonian Caleb Lingeveldt brought the heat to some chilly Highveld conditions this past weekend, taking the over spoils at the third and penultimate round of the South African Rotax MAX Challenge (SARMC) Kart Championships. Hosted at Formula-K Raceway in Benoni,...
Jul 8, 2024 | Karting
It was a triumphant weekend for Micro MAX rookie Luhan de Wet, who, despite not winning all three heats, managed to dominate over a fiercely competitive South African Rotax MAX Challenge field at Formula-K Raceway in Benoni. From his first national pole position, the...
Jul 8, 2024 | Karting
Bambino ace Alonzo de Oliveira finished runner-up in another exciting round of the South African Rotax MAX Challenge (SARMC) Kart Championships in Benoni, recording his first national pole position and maiden victory. Starting from first, Alonzo took a flag-to-flag...
Jul 8, 2024 | Cars, International
A collision through no fault of his own cost Kelvin van der Linde the lead in the overall DTM standings at ABT Sportsline’s home race at the Norisring. At the halfway point of the 2024 season, the ABT driver is now five points behind Mirko Bortolotti in second place....
Jul 8, 2024 | Karting
What Rotax Max Challenge SA Nationals Round 3 ReportWhere Formula K Raceway, Benoni, GautengWhen Saturday 6 July 2024Community South Africa National Multiple Max winners tighten national title chases A sensational day of South African National Championship Rotax Max...
Jul 8, 2024 | Cars
With three rounds of the 2024 SA Rally-Raid Championship, that included the tough and testing TGRSA Safari 1000 marathon that recently took place in the Thabazimbi area of the Limpopo Province, now something of the past, new overall leaders have emerged with the...
Jul 7, 2024 | International, Motorcycles
The Grand Prix of Germany took place in front of another enormous 98,000 raceday crowd at the compact and captivating Sachsenring circuit. The ninth ‘stage’ of the 2024 MotoGP season saw Red Bull KTM Factory Racing trying to conquer the unique layout as Brad Binder...
Jul 6, 2024 | International, Motorcycles
MotoGP moved from the flat, fast kinks of the TT Circuit Assen into the hilly relentless curves of the Sachsenring where premier class riders barely use full throttle of their fierce race machinery. The 3.6km course involves part of the historic trajectory but is...
Jul 5, 2024 | Cars, International
The DTM is celebrating its 40th birthday this weekend as part of the Norisring race. ABT Sportsline has been competing in the DTM for 25 years and is the most successful active DTM team with 76 victories, 256 podiums, five drivers’ and five teams’ titles. Hans-Jürgen...
Jul 5, 2024 | Karting
The penultimate round of the South African Rotax MAX Challenge Kart Championships is set to take place at Formula-K Raceway in Benoni this weekend. It is expected to be another exciting round of Rotax karting, with competitors from all over the country gathering in...
Jul 5, 2024 | Karting
Round 3 of the South African Rotax MAX Challenge Kart Championships is all set to ignite the Formula-K Raceway this weekend. The event promises intense competition, with reigning National and Northern Regions Bambino Champion Adriaan Steyn vying for his first national...
Jul 5, 2024 | Karting
Micro MAX rookie Luhan de Wet makes his first appearance at the Formula-K Raceway this season as Round 3 of the South African Rotax MAX Challenge heads to Benoni this weekend, marking the start of the second half of the national Rotax championship season. Following a...
Jul 5, 2024 | Karting
Mikel Bezuidnhout will be back in the kart this weekend as he competes in the penultimate round of the South African Rotax MAX Challenge Championship. Mikel, who only just returned from main circuit duties in his Huawei Mobile South Africa Formula 1600 Mygale, takes...
Jul 5, 2024 | Karting
With the Highveld winter here, the third round of the South African Rotax MAX Challenge (SARMC) heads to Benoni, Gauteng, where close to 100 competitors will battle it out for top honours at Formula-K Raceway this coming weekend. Heading into the second half of the...
Jul 3, 2024 | Cars
What Astron Energy Polo Cup 2024 Round 4 ReportWhere Aldo Scribante, Gqeberha EPWhen Saturday 29 June 2024Community South Africa National Jason takes vital double from rival Victor at Aldo Jason Loosemore ruled the midseason Astron Energy Polo Cup races at Aldo...
Jul 3, 2024 | Cars
What Volkswagen Rookie Cup Round 3 ReportWhere Aldo Scribante, Gqeberha EPWhen Saturday 29 June 2024Community South Africa National Volkswagen Motorsport’s Rookie Cup impresses again Volkswagen Motorsport’s Rookie Cup once again thoroughly impressed as young...
Jul 3, 2024 | Cars
What Volkswagen Motorsport Race ReportWhere Aldo Scribante, Gqeberha EPWhen Saturday 29 June 2024Community South Africa National A dramatic meeting for Volkswagen at Aldo Scribante Volkswagen Motorsport came back smiling despite a dramatic weekend at its home round at...
Jul 3, 2024 | FIA, International, MSA Releases
The third FIA Motorsport Games is scheduled to take place in Valencia, Spain, from 23-27 October 2024 – more information can be found on the FIA website by clicking here. MSA invites any competitors who may be interested in taking part in the event in any of the...
Jul 3, 2024 | Cars
TOYOTA GAZOO Racing South Africa (TGRSA) is set to tackle the next challenge in the 2024 South African National Rally Championship (SANRC) as they prepare for the Algoa Rally. This event, which serves as Rounds 5 and 6 of the championship, will take place in the area...
Jul 3, 2024 | Cars
The 2024 TOYOTA GAZOO Racing SA GR Cup saw a thrilling weekend of racing at the Aldo Scribante Raceway in Gqeberha, with Sean Nurse (AutoTrader) once again proving his dominance in the GR Cup Media Challenge. However, the battles throughout the field in the GR Cup...
Jul 3, 2024 | Cars, International
A milestone anniversary for ABT Sportsline: The most successful active DTM team will be competing in the DTM race at the Norisring in Nuremberg for the 25th time next weekend. The only street circuit on the calendar is regarded as the season highlight of the most...
Jul 3, 2024 | Cars
The National Extreme Festival returned to the Aldo Scribante Raceway in Gqeberha for Round 4 of the 2024 South African Touring Car Championship (SATC) this past weekend. Spectators were treated to an exhilarating display of motorsport as TGRSA competed fiercely across...
Jul 3, 2024 | Cars
Kart racer and single-seat competitor Mikel Bezuidenhout showed impressive pace at the weekend. The fourth round of the Investchem Formula 1600 Championship was hosted at Aldo Scribante Raceway, Gqeberha. With the championship at its halfway mark, Bezuidenhout showed...
Jul 3, 2024 | Cars
The Aldo Scribante Raceway in Gqeberha, Eastern Cape, witnessed a remarkable feat as Goscor Lift Trucks-backed Arnold Neveling triumphed in all three Extreme Supercars Driven by Dunlop races at the weekend. This made it a proud moment for the Goscor Lift Trucks and...
Jul 1, 2024 | Cars
KC Ensor-Smith astonished all this weekend, recording a clean sweep at Aldo Scribante Raceway and accumulating valuable points in his Investchem Formula 1600 Championship bid. Despite arriving at the Gqeberha circuit eight points behind championship leader Jagger...
Jul 1, 2024 | Cars
Gauteng teenager Jayden Goosen maintained his 2024 national championship hopes with a win in the third round of the VW Rookie Cup at the Aldo Scribante Raceway, part of the National Extreme Festival. Jayden, who qualified third on Saturday morning, put in a gritty...
Jul 1, 2024 | Cars
Dawie van Merwe continued his strong form and dominance in the Gazoo Racing SA Cup, winning both Gazoo Racing 86 races at Aldo Scribante Raceway on Saturday, 29 June, to extend his points lead further in the championship. Forming part of the National Extreme Festival,...
Jul 1, 2024 | Cars, Motorcycles
Aldo Scribante Raceway in Gqeberha delivered an action-packed mid-season National Extreme Festival this past weekend (28-29 June), which included a host of maiden race winners. The Volkswagen Rookie Cup started Saturday’s race programme, where points leader Dhivyen...
Jul 1, 2024 | Cars
What Extreme Festival 2024 Round 4 ReportWhere Aldo Scribante, Gqeberha EPWhen Saturday 29 June 2024Community South Africa National Chemical Logistics stay on top in South African Touring Cars Chemical Logistics Racing enjoyed another winning outing as its drivers...
Jul 1, 2024 | Cars
What Investchem Formula 1600 Round 4 ReportWhere Aldo Scribante, Gqeberha EPWhen Saturday 29 June 2024Community South Africa National A surprise new Investchem title leader after Aldo Johannesburg youngster KC Ensor Smith turned the 2024 South African National...
Jul 1, 2024 | Cars
What South African Touring Cars Round 4 2024 ReportWhere Aldo Scribante, Gqeberha EPWhen Saturday 29 June 2024Community South Africa National Cape racers to the fore in great Touring Car racing Gqeberha’s midseason South African Touring Cars round proved something of...
Jul 1, 2024 | Cars, Motorcycles
What Extreme Festival 2024 Round 4 ReportWhere Aldo Scribante, Gqeberha EPWhen Saturday 29 June 2024Community South Africa National Maiden winners, surprises aplenty at Gqeberha Festival Gqeberha’s midseason Extreme Festival not only delivered much splendid action at...
Jul 1, 2024 | Karting
What Rotax Max Challenge South African Karting Round 3 PreviewWhere Formula K Raceway, Benoni, GPWhen Saturday 6 July 2024Community South Africa National Rotax National karting chase continues at Formula K There will be more than just a little honour at stake when the...
Jun 30, 2024 | International, Motorcycles
Round eight of 2024 MotoGP world championship was the first of two Grand Prix fixtures in a row and Red Bull KTM Factory Racing closed their efforts at the TT Circuit Assen in the Netherlands with a top six finish, courtesy of Brad Binder’s concerted push for maximum...
Jun 29, 2024 | International, Motorcycles
A three-week mini break in the 2024 MotoGP calendar allowed Red Bull KTM Factory Racing to refresh and reset for the Dutch and German Grand Prix double. The first day of consequential action at the TT Circuit Assen witnessed Brad Binder fight his way to 6th place...
Jun 26, 2024 | Karting
Toyota Gazoo Racing Junior Academy (TGRJA) weathered a tough Gauteng regional championship on 22 June. As the contest reached its halfway mark in the season, various incidents, penalties, and exclusions ruined the potential for high scores for all Academy drivers in...
Jun 26, 2024 | Cars
What South African Rally Raid Championship Round 3 ReportWhere Thabazimbi, Northwest ProvinceWhen 21-23 June 2024Community South Africa National Tough new Rally Raid Safari proves a cruel weekend Red-Lined Motorsport came home from the marathon third-round South...
Jun 26, 2024 | Cars, Women in Motorsport
One of South Africa’s top female talents, Tyler Robinson, heads to the Eastern Cape and its Aldo Scribante Racetrack this weekend as Round 4 of the highly anticipated Astron Energy Polo Cup resumes as part of the National Extreme Festival. Tyler, currently ranked 10th...
Jun 26, 2024 | Cars
Jayden Goosen heads to the home of Volkswagen Motorsport in the Eastern Cape for the highly anticipated third round of the Volkswagen Rookie Cup. This series is a rousing battle between five drivers, all vying for the top honours. The winner of this prestigious cup...
Jun 26, 2024 | Cars
Investchem Formula 1600 Championship contender KC Ensor-Smith will return this weekend as the fourth round of South Africa’s premier single-seater competition heads to the coastal city of Gqeberha. Ranked second in the championship and eight points adrift of the...
Jun 26, 2024 | Cars
The Aldo Scribante Racetrack in Gqeberha is scheduled to host Round 4 of the Investchem Formula 1600 Championship this weekend, marking the halfway mark of South Africa’s premier single-seater championship. Fresh from consecutive karting weekends, Rookie Mikel...
Jun 26, 2024 | Cars
As the second half of the Extreme Supercars Driven by Dunlop is set to get underway this weekend, Goscor Lift Trucks-backed Arnold Neveling will make his first 2024 appearance at the Aldo Scribante Racetrack in the Stradale Motorsport-prepared Audi R8 GT3 LMS EVO....
Jun 26, 2024 | Cars
The 2024 TOYOTA GAZOO Racing SA GR Cup is set to deliver another weekend of high-octane action as Round 4 takes place at the Aldo Scribante Raceway in Gqeberha. This event promises exciting battles, with the championship contenders looking to solidify their positions...
Jun 26, 2024 | Cars
The excitement continues to build as TOYOTA GAZOO Racing South Africa (TGRSA) heads to the Aldo Scribante Raceway in Gqeberha for Round 4 of the 2024 South African Touring Car Championship (SATC) this weekend. The upcoming race promises to deliver high-speed action...
Jun 26, 2024 | Cars
TOYOTA GAZOO Racing South Africa (TGRSA) has delivered an outstanding performance at the TGRSA Safari 1000, the third round of the 2024 South African Rally-Raid Championship (SARRC), held from 21-23 June in the Thabazimbi area of the Limpopo Province. The event, which...
Jun 26, 2024 | Karting
Former National Cadet Champion Luhan De Wet kept his regional championship hopes alive with a strong runner-up result on 22 June as the Centurion-based driver claimed a brace of Micro MAX podiums at the fourth round of the Northern regions Rotax Kart Championships at...
Jun 26, 2024 | Karting
Round 4 of the Northern Regions Rotax Kart Championship concluded on 22 June, marking the halfway point of the regional championship. Kian Spies, a Senior MAX regular and University of Stellenbosch student, delivered a gritty performance at Zwartkops Kart Raceway,...
Jun 26, 2024 | Karting
Adriaan Steyn, the reigning National and regional Bambino Champion showcased his tenacity by securing a commendable third place at Saturday’s (22 June) regional Rotax competition, marking the halfway point of the championship. A rookie in this season’s...
Jun 26, 2024 | Karting
Bambino ace Alonzo de Oliveira maintained his lead in the Northern Regions Rotax Kart Championships following another star performance on 22 June, beating out his rivals to claim a hat trick of podiums, including a heat victory at Zwartkops Kart Raceway. Alonzo, the...
Jun 25, 2024 | Motorcycles, MSA Releases
Motorsport South Africa (MSA) and the MSA Motocross Commission are excited to announce the team to represent South Africa at the 2024 FIM Junior Motocross World Championship & Cup. This esteemed motocross event will take place from 13-14 July 2024, at the renowned...
Jun 24, 2024 | Cars
After an extremely tough, tight, dusty and overall challenging Toyota Gazoo Racing Safari 1000, the third round of the SA Rally-Raid Championship that took place in the Bushveld around the Thabazimbi area over three days 21, 22 and 23 June, and a thousand kilometres,...
Jun 24, 2024 | International, Motorcycles
Red Bull Leader Tread’s Wade Young has claimed victory at round three of the FIM Hard Enduro World Championship in Serbia. Young took the overall win at Xross Hard Enduro Rally ahead of Sherco Factory Racing’s Teodor Kabakchiev in second, with Michael Walkner (GASGAS)...
Jun 24, 2024 | Cars
The Neil Woolridge Motorsport (NWM) Ford Rally-Raid Team overcame a tough and unforgiving outing at the TGRSA Safari 1000, Round 3 of the South African Rally-Raid Championship, by bringing their EcoBoost V6-powered and Shell-backed Ford Rangers home second and fourth...
Jun 24, 2024 | Karting
What Gauteng & Cape Rotax Max Challenge Race ReportsWhere Zwartkops & KillarneyWhen Saturday 22 June 2024Community Gauteng & Western Cape Regional Close racing in Gauteng, multiple winners in the Cape South African Rotax Max Challenge karting reached its...
Jun 24, 2024 | Cars, Motorcycles
What Extreme Festival 2024 Round 4 PreviewWhere Aldo Scribante, Gqeberha EPWhen Saturday 29 June 2024Community South Africa National Gqeberha braced for National Extreme Festival drama The National Extreme Festival is locked and loaded for its annual midwinter...
Jun 24, 2024 | Cars
What Extreme Festival 2024 Round 4 PreviewWhere Aldo Scribante, Gqeberha EPWhen Saturday 29 June 2024Community South Africa National It’s advantage Wolk on the road to Gqeberha, but he’s just the target He may have only won two of the six races so far this...
Jun 24, 2024 | Cars
What Extreme Festival 2024 Round 4 PreviewWhere Aldo Scribante, Gqeberha EPWhen Saturday 29 June 2024Community South Africa National Still nothing between Loosemore and Victor in Polo Cup Jason Loosemore may have taken advantage of his three race to one success over...
Jun 24, 2024 | Cars
What Extreme Festival 2024 Round 4 PreviewWhere Aldo Scribante, Gqeberha EPWhen Saturday 29 June 2024Community South Africa National Robertson in charge as Formula 1600 heads for PE Gauteng youngster Jagger Robertson has exercised an iron grip on the 2024 South...
Jun 24, 2024 | Cars
What Extreme Festival 2024 Round 4 PreviewWhere Aldo Scribante, Gqeberha EPWhen Saturday 29 June 2024Community South Africa National Rookies to entertain as they learn the racing ropes The 2024 Volkswagen Motorsport Rookie Cup has delivered close and exciting racing...
Jun 24, 2024 | Cars
What Extreme Festival 2024 Round 4 PreviewWhere Aldo Scribante, Gqeberha EPWhen Saturday 29 June 2024Community South Africa National Chemical Logistics Racing to defend title advantage Chemical Logistics Racing is looking forward to racing on neutral territory when...
Jun 24, 2024 | Cars
What Extreme Festival 2024 Round 4 PreviewWhere Aldo Scribante, Gqeberha EPWhen Saturday 29 June 2024Community South Africa National Jonathan Mogotsi and Charl Visser lead SupaCup way to Aldo It’s a big weekend for the team as Volkswagen Motorsport prepares for its...
Jun 23, 2024 | Cars
It was a tough day at the Toyota Gazoo Racing SA Safari 1000, the third round of the SA Rally-Raid Championship that is taking place at Thabazimbi this weekend 21, 22 and 23 June where the second day of this three-day event has seen Henk Lategan and Brett Cummings in...
Jun 22, 2024 | Cars
The Toyota Gazoo Racing SA (TGRSA) Safari 1000, the third round of the SA Rally-Raid Championship that is taking place over three days on 21, 22 and 23 June from the Koedoeskop Laerskool in the Thabazimbi area in Limpopo, got off to a solid start with teams completing...
Jun 20, 2024 | International, Motorcycles, Women in Motorsport
Misano Adriatico, Italy – June 16, 2024 – Nicole van Aswegen delivered a commendable performance in the first round of the Inaugural FIM Women’s World Championship, held at the Misano World Circuit. Despite challenging conditions and several on-track...
Jun 20, 2024 | Karting
Mikel Bezuidenhout returns to Rotax karting this weekend as Round 4 of the Gauteng-based regional karting championship commences at Zwartkops Kart Raceway. Following a challenging start to his 2024 Northern Regions Rotax Kart Championship campaign, which saw the...
Jun 20, 2024 | Karting
This weekend, the Toyota Gazoo Racing Junior Academy will be back in action as the familiar red, black, and white kart liveries take on its competitors in the Rotax-powered championship in the Gauteng region. Zwartkops Kart Raceway, a venue with a rich history in kart...
Jun 20, 2024 | Karting
The Rand Kart Club is set to host another round of the Northern Regions Rotax Kart Championships this weekend as the Gauteng-based regional competition returns to Zwartkops Kart Raceway. Having hosted the season’s opening round, the circuit that hosted the 2002...
Jun 20, 2024 | Karting
Adriaan Steyn will return to Zwartkops Kart Raceway this weekend for Round 4 of the Northern Regions Rotax Kart Championships, hoping to turn his rookie Micro MAX season around. The reigning national and regional Bambino Champion has had a challenging start to his...
Jun 20, 2024 | Karting
This weekend marks the halfway point of the Northern Regions Rotax Kart Championships. Bambino driver and championship leader Alonzo de Oliveira will make his second regional appearance at Zwartkops Kart Raceway, just outside Pretoria. The Johannesburg driver leads...
Jun 18, 2024 | Broadcast Schedules, Cars
Circuit car enthusiasts will have numerous opportunities to see the highlights from the third round of the MSA National Extreme Festival that was held at Zwartkops International Raceway from 17-18 May 2024. The broadcast features highlights of the SA Touring Cars,...
Jun 18, 2024 | Karting
Thunderbolt and lightning, very very frightening. (IYKYK) Flying into Port Elizabeth on Thursday afternoon, NOAH bounded off the plane and onto the tarmac like a kid possessed. With his fresh cut and lively grin, NOAH was surely destined for great things ahead of the...
Jun 18, 2024 | Karting
The Algoa Kart and Motorcycle Club (AKMC) recently hosted Round 3 of the National ROK Cup Kart Championships. Mini ROK racer Diego Antunes improved throughout the weekend to claim a top-seven result at Celso Scribante Raceway, Gqeberha. Despite the team’s...
Jun 18, 2024 | Karting
Well, great balls of fire Aashay Nagura! His home track was alive with anticipation as this young driver stepped into the gauntlet that is his favourite place on earth, the Celso Scribante Kart Circuit in Port Elizabeth. No longer in contention for the NATIONAL title...
Jun 18, 2024 | Motorcycles
The Husqvarna Racing Team faced a rollercoaster weekend of highs and lows at the fourth round of the South African National Motocross Championship held at the renowned Teza Motocross track. Located near Richards Bay in KwaZulu-Natal, Teza is considered one of the most...
Jun 18, 2024 | Motorcycles
National Motocross Championship | Round 4 | Richards Bay The Red Bull KTM Team continued their winning streak at the fourth round of the South African National Motocross Championship held at the challenging Teza Motocross track. Located near Richards Bay, Teza’s...
Jun 18, 2024 | Cars
The third round of the SA Rally-Raid Championship, the Toyota Gazoo Racing Safari 1000, takes place on 21, 22 and 23 June and where competitors travelled to Botswana or the Northern Cape in the past few years for this three-day event on the calendar, they will now...
Jun 18, 2024 | Cars
What South African Rally Raid Championship Round 3 PreviewWhere Waterberg, Limpopo ProvinceWhen 21-23 June 2024Community South Africa National Five cars set for South Africa’s premier new Rally Raid race Fresh off its triple-top ten and T1 Adventure class...
Jun 18, 2024 | Cars
The Neil Woolridge Motorsport (NWM) Ford Rally-Raid Team is heading back to the venue where it scored a memorable one-two finish and the historic overall Production Vehicle and Class T1+ titles at the 2023 season finale of the South African Rally-Raid Championship...
Jun 18, 2024 | Cars, Karting, Motorcycles, TRAINING
Save the date! MSA is excited to host our 2024 comprehensive training workshop on Media Safety in Motorsport Photography and Videography at Zwartkops International Raceway in Gauteng, from 23-24 August 2024. This workshop is a must-attend for trainees...
Jun 13, 2024 | Cars, Karting, Motorcycles, OFFICIALS
The webinars are completely free. Book now to save your spot! JULY GCR Refresher Webinar – 11 July 2024 via Zoom from 18:00 to 20:00 Scrutineer and Technical Webinar – 16 July 2024 via Zoom from 18:00 to 20:00 GCR Webinar (new officials) – 30 July...
Jun 12, 2024 | Cars
The Dunlop Winter Extreme Festival was a true test of endurance, with the races taking place in the biting cold of Zwartkops Raceway on a windy Saturday, 8 June. Despite the harsh conditions, over half of the races were decided by a victory margin of less than a...
Jun 12, 2024 | Cars
What Kyalami and Le MansWhere Kyalami, Johannesburg, South AfricaWhen Tuesday 11 June 2024Community South Africa National Many Porsche Racing at Kyalami book images could well be of the 24 Hour With the Le Mans 24 Hour top of mind and, based on its recent form, the...
Jun 12, 2024 | Karting
Mini ROK racer Kayde Cornofsky heads to the friendly city of Gqeberha (formerly Port Elizabeth) later this week for the penultimate national round of the ROK Cup Karting Championship. Kayde last competed at the Eastern Cape circuit in 2023 on his way to claiming the...
Jun 12, 2024 | Karting
Round 3 of the National ROK Cup Kart Championship resumes this coming weekend, with the competition heading to the friendly city of Gqeberha. In his first full season of Mini ROK competition, former regional Bambino karting champion and Trevpar World-backed driver...
Jun 12, 2024 | Cars
The past weekend’s (7-9 June) Dunlop Winter Extreme Festival, held at Zwartkops Raceway outside Pretoria, saw Victron Energy South Africa’s motorsport brand ambassadors start the mid-season break in solid form. Authorised Victron Energy South Africa distributor and...
Jun 12, 2024 | Cars
Defending Mobil 1 V8 Supercars Champion Julian Fameliaris extended his championship lead after a solid display of driving at a cold Zwartkops Raceway this afternoon. As part of the Dunlop-backed Regional Extreme Festival, the Pretoria circuit hosted Round 4 of the...
Jun 12, 2024 | Cars
Tjaden Tromp goes into the DOE Formula Vee Partnered with CIM Lubricants mid-season break, his debut year, firmly placed in all three championships after a successful Round 4 weekend (7-8 June) at Zwartkops Raceway. The Victron Energy South Africa brand ambassador and...
Jun 12, 2024 | Cars, Women in Motorsport
Round 4 of the 2024 DOE Formula Vee Partnered with CIM Lubricants championship this past weekend (7-8 June) at Zwartkops Raceway saw Chloe Stuart convert her early pace into a good result despite an issue in the first of the day’s two races. The only female...
Jun 12, 2024 | Cars, Women in Motorsport
The past weekend’s (7-8 June) fourth round of the 2024 DOE Formula Vee Partnered with CIM Lubricants Championship saw Tjaden Tromp and Chloe Stuart head into the midway mark of the season on the back of a strong performance at Zwartkops Raceway. The TC Racing outfit’s...
Jun 12, 2024 | Cars
In the first three rounds of the 2024 Mobil 1 V8 Supercars season, Warren Lombard (PepBoys Automotive Ford Mustang) consistently set the quickest time in the practice sessions, demonstrating his underlying pace. However, he was unable to convert that speed to race...
Jun 12, 2024 | Cars
Round 5 of the 2024 BMW ///M Performance Parts Race Series saw Nicholas Herbst emerge as the new points leader, following four action-packed races that headlined the weekend’s (7-8 June) Dunlop Winter Extreme Festival at Zwartkops Raceway. Classes D & E started...
Jun 10, 2024 | Cars, International
What Porsche Carrera Cup GB Round 3 ReportWhere Thruxton, EnglandWhen 8-9 June 2024Community International Andrew claims ‘Insane’ maiden Porsche victory at Thruxton It never took Andrew Rackstraw long at all to claim his first Porsche Carrera Cup GB...
Jun 10, 2024 | Cars
What Dunlop Winter Festival ReportWhere Zwartkops Raceway, PretoriaWhen Saturday 8 June 2024Community South Africa National Thrills from dawn to dusk as Gauteng racers impress Zwartkops’ Dunlop Winter Festival may have raced in the fresh conditions expected of the...
Jun 10, 2024 | Cars
What Dunlop Winter Festival ReportWhere Zwartkops Raceway, PretoriaWhen 8 June 2024Community South Africa National Hot racing warms fans hearts at cool Dunlop Winter Festival PABAR VW Challenge thrilled the chilly crowd that turned up to a crisp but bright Zwartkops...
Jun 8, 2024 | Motorcycles
What Mike PentecostWhere Northwest ProvinceWhen 8 June 2024Community South Africa National Cross Country Racing has lost a superhero Leading South African Cross Country motorcycle racer Mike Pentecost died following a freak accident while competing in the Gauteng...
Jun 7, 2024 | Cars
Rising star Els has a need for Rally speed 19-year-old Jayden Els is already a familiar face on South Africa’s racetracks and rally routes, where his precocious talent has been raising eyebrows for several years. Racing in the colours of the King Price Xtreme racing...
Jun 7, 2024 | Cars
The inaugural SA Drag National Challenge was held in 2023. This was a watershed moment for drag racing as it was the first time in the history of South African drag racing that a drag racing series was held in 4 provinces. The national challenge has paved the way for...
Jun 5, 2024 | Cars
As the Mobil 1 V8 Supercars thunder into Zwartkops Raceway for Round 4 of the championship, all eyes are on reigning champion Julian Fameliaris. His outstanding performance in the previous round, which catapulted him to the top of the leaderboard, has set the stage...
Jun 5, 2024 | Cars, International
I#99 BMW M4 GT3, while leading the race, taken out through no fault of its own / Sister car finished in seventh place / Protest against the race results was rejected by the stewards and an appeal has been announced. For ROWE RACING, the 52nd edition of the ADAC 24h...
Jun 5, 2024 | Cars
TOYOTA GAZOO Racing South Africa’s (TGRSA) National Rally Championship (NRC) team showed their tenacity at Billy te Water Rally in Secunda, which represented Rounds 3 and 4 of the 2024 NRC season, scoring valuable points despite challenges and setbacks. Day one...
Jun 4, 2024 | Cars, FIA, FIA Rally Star, International
FIA Rally Star – 2024 Rally Italia Sardegna (round 3/5) FIA Rally Star Max Smart is a podium finisher in the Junior section of the FIA World Rally Championship – less than a year after he made his rallying debut. The achievement followed a fine drive from the...
Jun 3, 2024 | Cars
Insane battles for the titles in the 2024 SA Rally-Raid Championship are brewing after competitors had a second chance to earn points this season, and looking at the current standings after the PS Laser ProMac Vryheid 400 that took place in KwaZulu-Natal recently,...
Jun 3, 2024 | Cars
What Dunlop Winter Festival PreviewWhere Zwartkops Raceway, PretoriaWhen Saturday 8 June 2024Community Gauteng Regional Pretoria bracing for midwinter Dunlop Winter spectacular Regional Festival racing is set to warm the cockles of Pretoria race fans hearts as much as...
Jun 3, 2024 | Cars
What Dunlop Winter Festival PreviewWhere Zwartkops Raceway, PretoriaWhen Saturday 8 June 2024Community South Africa National PABAR VW Challenge ready for Pretoria VW Challenge warfare The PABAR VW Challenge is locked and loaded for its midseason fourth round at the...
Jun 2, 2024 | International, Motorcycles
Red Bull KTM Factory Racing chased speed and feeling at the Italian Grand Prix and the second weekend of MotoGP in a row. Brad Binder rode to 10th position at a busy and bright Mugello for six points and moves up to 7th in the championship. Mugello basked in sunny and...
Jun 1, 2024 | International, Motorcycles
Speed and more speed for Red Bull KTM Factory Racing as the Gran Premio d’Italia spun around the 15 majestic curves of the Autodromo del Mugello and Brad Binder raced to 6th position in the seventh Sprint of the 2024 MotoGP season. The South African started from 13th...
May 30, 2024 | Cars, Motorcycles
Saturday 25 May 2024 presented competitors and spectators with an almost perfect day for motorsport and the fourth round of the Lime Property Management Power Series at the Killarney International Raceway. A twenty race itinerary saw further experimentation with the...
May 30, 2024 | Cars
TOYOTA GAZOO Racing South Africa (TGRSA) is set to continue their pursuit of the 2024 South African National Rally Championship (SANRC) as they prepare for the upcoming Secunda Rally. Scheduled for May 31 and June 1, 2024, this event marks Rounds 3 and 4 of the 2024...
May 28, 2024 | Cars, International
The preparations are finished, the race week has started, now it’s time to get serious: On Saturday and Sunday (1/2 June) Kelvin van der Linde, Jordan Pepper and Marco Mapelli will face one of the biggest challenges in international motorsport. As Red Bull Team ABT...
May 28, 2024 | Cars, FIA Rally Star, International
Romet Jürgenson leads FIA Junior WRC Championship after two rounds Taylor Gill in second place following first category podium on Croatia Rally Max Smart joins FIA Rally Star team-mates in preparing hard for gravel round Jose ‘Abito’ Caparó returns to Sardinia boosted...
May 28, 2024 | Motorcycles
Red Bull athlete and Hard Enduro living legend Wade Young sets his sights on the podium at the upcoming Red Bull Erzbergrodeo, the world’s toughest one-day motorcycle race. With a new bike under him and years of experience battling brutal terrain, Young, despite...
May 28, 2024 | Motorcycles
The third round of the National Cross Country Championship took Husqvarna Racing to the Scholtz farm near Vryburg. Davin Cocker put on an exceptional performance, battling it out for the lead throughout the day with Scott Heygate. Cocker started out front and...
May 28, 2024 | Motorcycles
National Cross Country Championship – Vryburg – Round 3 Brother Leader Tread KTM walked away with top honours at the third round of the National Cross Country Championship. In an epic battle for Cross Country glory, Scott Heygate stormed to his second Open...
May 28, 2024 | Cars
TOYOTA GAZOO Racing South Africa (TGRSA) continued its outstanding performance in the 2024 South African Rally-Raid Championship (SARRC) with an exceptional showing at the Vryheid 400, held on 24-25 May in northern KwaZulu-Natal. The team secured a remarkable...
May 28, 2024 | Cars, International
Seven BMW M works drivers face the “Green Hell” challenge in two BMW M4 GT3s / “Eifel Marathon” is also part of the Intercontinental GT Challenge for the first time. St. Ingbert, 27th May 2024 – ROWE RACING has set a very simple yet challenging goal for the 52nd...
May 28, 2024 | Cars
Preview: Celso Scribante Memorial 5 Hours of Aldo Scribante brought to you by Scribante ConstructionSAES National Championship Round 3Aldo Scribante, Gqeberha, 1st JUNE The Southern African Endurance Series Championship is wide open and scoring points will be vital as...
May 27, 2024 | Motorcycles, Women in Motorsport
South Africa’s fastest female superbike racer, Nicole van Aswegen, recently demonstrated her exceptional skill and determination during a test session in Italy, securing a remarkable top 8 finish despite having no prior experience on the track. This impressive...
May 27, 2024 | Cars
What South African Rally Raid Championship Round 3 ReportWhere Vryheid, KwaZulu NatalWhen 24-25 May 2024Community South Africa National Three cars in the top ten and a 1-2-3-4 Adventure rout Red-Lined Motorsport starred with three cars in the top ten and a 1-2-3-4...
May 27, 2024 | Karting
Toyota Gazoo Racing’s Junior Academy did their regional karting aspirations no harm with several good performances at Vereeniging Raceway this past weekend following Round 3 of the Northern Regions Kart Championships. Tshepang Shisinwana, the academy’s...
May 27, 2024 | Cars, International
ABT Sportsline took the top spot in the DTM standings with a strong performance at the Lausitzring – in both classifications. Kelvin van der Linde took the lead in the drivers’ standings with a victory and a second place. Ricardo Feller is only ten points behind his...
May 27, 2024 | Motorcycles
What South African Cross Country Moto Round 3 ReportWhere Vryburg, Northwest ProvinceWhen Saturday 25 May 2024Community South Africa National Vryburg medals all round for Honda Wing Racing UB Leisure TFC Sleepover Honda Wing Racing with Tork Craft and Dunlop Tyres...
May 27, 2024 | International, Motorcycles
The Gran Premi de Catalunya brought MotoGP to round six of 21 for 2024 and Red Bull KTM Factory Racing flew around the sunny and warm climes of the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya to bag a top ten result. Brad Binder eventually classified 8th with the KTM RC16. Low...
May 27, 2024 | Karting
What Rotax Max Challenge Northern Regions Race ReportWhere Vereeniging, GautengWhen Saturday 25 May 2024Community Gauteng Regional Rotax regional karting entertains in Vereeniging Balmy late autumn sunshine greeted Gauteng’s karters for the third round Northern...
May 27, 2024 | Karting
Mikel Bezuidenhout narrowly missed out on an overall Senior MAX podium on Saturday, finishing fourth as Round 3 of the Northern Regions Rotax Kart Championships concluded at the Vereeniging Raceway. After qualifying fifth on Saturday morning, the MTN Cosmo-Net / Vivo...
May 27, 2024 | Karting
Another strong performance in Vereeniging this weekend led Luhan de Wet to secure third place overall after achieving a hat trick of podium finishes in the regional Micro MAX competition. After joining a new team, there were concerns about how Luhan would perform this...
May 27, 2024 | Karting
During the conclusion of Round 3 of the Northern Regions Rotax Kart championships on Saturday at the Vereeniging Raceway, Alonzo de Oliveira, a promising karter, delivered an exceptional performance to extend his lead in the regional Bambino competition. The young...
May 27, 2024 | Cars
VRYHEID, South Africa, 26 May 2024 – The inaugural Vryheid 400, Round 2 of the extremely competitive South African Rally-Raid Championship (SARRC) held in the northern KwaZulu-Natal farming town on 24 and 25 May, delivered on its promise of providing a tough but...
May 27, 2024 | Cars
Rocky mountains; fast and twisty tracks; dust, dust and more dust – just a few words describing the PS Laser ProMac Vryheid 400, the second round of the SA Rally-Raid Championship that took place at Vryheid in KwaZulu-Natal this weekend and after the dust had settled,...
May 27, 2024 | Cars
What 60 Years of Porsche at Kyalami Out SoonWhere Kyalami, Johannesburg, South AfricaWhen Friday 24 May 2024Community South Africa National Porsche Racing at Kyalami publishers celebrating with quality giveaways The publishers are readying the exclusive new book, 60...
May 27, 2024 | Cars
What Dunlop Winter Extreme Festival Long PreviewWhere Zwartkops Raceway, PretoriaWhen Saturday 8 June 2024Community Gauteng Regional Dunlop Winter Regional Festival will thrill the Pretoria faithful Title sponsor Dunlop will quite literally paint Zwartkops yellow for...
May 25, 2024 | International, Motorcycles
The Gran Premio de Catalunya surged up to pace for Red Bull KTM Factory Racing right from the first laps of the sixth round of the season. Brad Binder was able to take his KTM RC16 to 4th in qualification and then raced hard to win the Sprint, unfortunately falling...
May 25, 2024 | Cars
Competitors from KwaZulu-Natal made their home-crowd proud during the first day of the PS Laser ProMac Vryheid 400, the second round of the SA Rally-Raid Championship that is taking place from the Vryheid airfield this weekend 24 and 25 May, when they claimed the...
May 24, 2024 | Karting
Race days don’t always go according to plan, but our talented stars tackled every challenge with determination at the Rok Cup Round 2 held at Vereeniging Kart Circuit on the 17th and 18th of May, 2024. From blazing lap times to intense battles for the podium,...
May 22, 2024 | Cars
TOYOTA GAZOO Racing South Africa (TGRSA) is gearing up for the second round of the 2024 South African Rally-Raid Championship (SARRC), the PS Laser ProMac Vryheid 400, set to take place on 24 and 25 May in the Vryheid area of northern KwaZulu-Natal. This inaugural...
May 22, 2024 | Cars, International
This month, the racing suit of one of F1s brightest young stars, Oscar Piastri, went up for auction to raise much needed funds for the Ann van Dyk Cheetah Centre at the De Wildt Cheetah Research Centre near Hartbeespoort. The suit was worn during Piastri’s amazing...
May 22, 2024 | Motorcycles
National Enduro Championship – Rounds 1-3 | KZN The GASGAS Enduro Racing Team launched their season at the National Enduro Championship opening race this past weekend in the rugged and picturesque Drakensberg area. Riders Heinrich Aust and James Moore competed...
May 22, 2024 | Motorcycles
NATIONAL ENDURO CHAMPIONSHIP – ROUNDS 1-3 | KZN The Husqvarna Racing Team kicked off their season at the National Enduro Championship Series opening race this past weekend in the scenic and exciting KwaZulu-Natal region. The series debuted a revamped format of...
May 22, 2024 | Motorcycles
National Enduro Championship – Rounds 1-3 | KZN This past weekend marked the opening race of the National Enduro Championship Series, held in the stunning yet demanding terrain of the Drakensberg area. The KTM Brother Leader Tread Enduro Team, featuring riders...
May 22, 2024 | Karting
Less than a week after competing in the Investchem Formula 1600 single-seater championship, Mikel Bezuidenhout is back in a kart, ready to contend for the regional Senior MAX title once again. This weekend, the Northern Regions Rotax Kart Championships return to...
May 22, 2024 | Karting
Get ready for an adrenaline-packed weekend as the Toyota Gazoo Racing Junior Academy (TGRJA) heads to the Vereeniging Raceway for the third round of the Northern Regions Rotax Kart Championships. The academy is not just a racing team; it’s a beacon of...
May 22, 2024 | Karting
Alonzo De Oliveira returns to Vereeniging this weekend after a successful outing there a few weeks ago. During that outing, the Bambino driver claimed a double victory and the overall win. Vereeniging will host the third round of the regional Rotax competition. In...
May 22, 2024 | Cars
The Zwartkops Speed Festival, part of the National Extreme Festival, lived up to its reputation as the 2024 GR Cup delivered another weekend of thrilling racing action. Round 3 of the championship saw intense battles, unexpected twists, and remarkable performances...
May 22, 2024 | Cars
After a clean sweep of pole position, two race wins and the fastest race lap time at the last event, Stuart White (Into Africa Racing / Sparco / Wurth SA Lamborghini Huracan) repeated the feat at the fourth round of the 2024 Extreme SuperCars Driven by Dunlop...
May 22, 2024 | Cars, Motorcycles
Warm autumn skies greeted spectators and competitors alike on Saturday, 18 May, when the National Extreme Festival made its way to Zwartkops Raceway for the third round of the 2024 season. Robert Wolk (Chemical Logistics BMW 128ti) had no sooner led the South African...
May 22, 2024 | Cars
The Bobcat-One Tough Animal-liveried Audi R8 GT3 LMS EVO, sponsored by Goscor Lift Trucks, was in action this past weekend at Zwartkops Raceway. The Stradale Motorsport-prepared racecar finished fourth overall in the GT3 class as part of the Extreme Supercars-Driven...
May 22, 2024 | Cars
The Zwartkops International Raceway witnessed explosive racing action as the National Extreme Festival brought together the best in motorsport for Round 3 of the 2024 South African Touring Car Championship (SATC). TOYOTA GAZOO Racing South Africa (TGRSA) showcased...
May 22, 2024 | Cars
Investchem Formula 1600 rookie Mikel Bezuidenhout overcame an opening race incident to record a top-nine finish in the premier single-seater championship at Zwartkop Raceway this weekend as the third round of the Extreme Festival concluded. After qualifying in seventh...
May 22, 2024 | Cars
KC Ensor-Smith left the Zwartkops Raceway this past weekend with a runner-up trophy following another strong performance in this season’s Investchem Formula 1600 Championship. Heading to Round 3 of the premier single-seater championship, KC knew he needed to...
May 22, 2024 | Karting
From the start of the second round of the National ROK Cup Kart Championships at the Vereeniging Raceway held this past weekend, a new contender for the top OKN honours began to emerge. Brandon van der Walt, a promising talent steadily improving since joining WORR...
May 22, 2024 | Karting
This weekend, the Vereeniging Raceway was the battleground for Round 2 of the National ROK Cup Kart Championships. In a fiercely competitive event, Mini ROK driver Diego Antunes secured a top-ten finish, adding to the thrill of an incident-filled weekend. Fortunately...
May 22, 2024 | Cars, Women in Motorsport
Round 3 of the 2024 Astron Energy Polo Cup Championship was a coming-of-age performance for the only female driver in the field. Coached by one of South Africa’s best female drivers in recent years, Tasmin Pepper, young Tyler Robinson put in her best season...
May 22, 2024 | Karting
Kayde Cornofsky, the 2023 National Kid ROK Champion, demonstrated his unwavering determination and exceptional skill this past weekend. Despite a challenging start, he made a remarkable comeback, a testament to his character and will to compete. Competing in what is...
May 20, 2024 | Karting
Fresh off his travels to Spain for the second round of the Champions of the Future Academy Series, Mason hopped planes straight to Vereeniging to start testing for the ROK CUP SA NATIONALS, held at Vereeniging Kart Circuit on Saturday. With the ultra-competitive MINI...
May 20, 2024 | Cars
What Extreme Festival 2024 Round 3 ReportWhere Zwartkops Raceway, PretoriaWhen Saturday 18 May 2024Community South Africa National Double winner Jason takes title lead from race 1 winner Nathan Jason Loosemore moved to the top of the Astron Energy Polo Cup...
May 20, 2024 | Cars
What Extreme Festival 2024 Round 3 ReportWhere Zwartkops Raceway, PretoriaWhen Saturday 18 May 2024Community South Africa National Splendid racing and great dices the order of the day The Volkswagen Motorsport Rookie Cup delivered close and exciting second round...
May 20, 2024 | Cars
What Extreme Festival 2024 Round 3 ReportWhere Zwartkops Raceway, PretoriaWhen Saturday 18 May 2024Community South Africa National Jonathan Mogotsi wins again in SupaCup, Charl Visser consolidates Volkswagen Motorsport delivered another strong showing in a tough day...
May 20, 2024 | Cars
The Neil Woolridge Motorsport (NWM) Ford Rally-Raid Team will be back in action at Round 2 of the South African Rally-Raid Championship (SARRC), the inaugural PS Laser Promac Vryheid 400, which takes place in KwaZulu-Natal on 24 and 25 May 2024.The promising...
May 20, 2024 | Karting
Scintillating racing this weekend as CRONJE propelled his driving to new heights for the second round of the ROK CUP NATIONALS held at Vereeniging Kart Circuit. No stranger to racing at VKC, Cronje started off the weekend with some solid laps around the track for...
May 20, 2024 | Cars, Motorcycles
What Extreme Festival 2024 Round 3 ReportWhere Zwartkops Raceway, PretoriaWhen Saturday 18 May 2024Community South Africa National Drama and action all the way in National Extreme Festival The National Extreme Festival delivered scintillating racing action and drama...
May 20, 2024 | Cars
What Extreme Festival 2024 Round 3 ReportWhere Zwartkops Raceway, PretoriaWhen Saturday 18 May 2024Community South Africa National Van Rooyen, Wolk, share honours in a dramatic day of racing! Michael van Rooyen may have taken overall honours with a second place and a...
May 20, 2024 | Cars
What Investchem Formula 1600 Round 3 ReportWhere Zwartkops Raceway, PretoriaWhen Saturday 18 May 2024Community South Africa National Jagger takes control of Investchem Formula 1600 Gauteng youngster Jagger Robertson took an iron grip on the 2024 South African National...
May 20, 2024 | Cars
What Extreme Festival 2024 Round 3 ReportWhere Zwartkops Raceway, PretoriaWhen Saturday 18 May 2024Community South Africa National A strong weekend in spite of Pretoria high drama As it tends to do, Zwartkops Raceway’s Extreme Festival delivered more than its fair...
May 20, 2024 | Cars
The inaugural PS Laser ProMac Vryheid 400, the second round of the SA Rally-Raid Championship that takes place on 24 and 25 May in the Vryheid area in northern KwaZulu-Natal, will not only provide competitors with another chance to score points towards the...
May 20, 2024 | Cars
What South African Rally Raid Championship Round 2 PreviewWhere Vryheid, KwaZulu NatalWhen 24-25 May 2024Community South Africa National Three REVO+ GTRs add fresh excitement at new Rally Raid round It’s a level playing field as a four-car Red-Lined Motorsport factory...
May 20, 2024 | Motorcycles
What South African Cross Country Motorcycles Round 3 PreviewWhere Vryburg, Northwest ProvinceWhen Saturday 25 May 2024Community South Africa National UB Leisure TFC Sleepover Honda primed for Vryburg success UB Leisure TFC Sleepover Honda Wing Racing with Tork Craft...
May 17, 2024 | Motorcycles
The MSA Motocross Commission is excited to introduce the Racebot, aimed at providing our riders with the latest information. Consolidating data onto your mobile device will empower our riding community to access crucial information regardless of location. Provincial...
May 16, 2024 | Cars
Following his impressive performance at the Kyalami round of the Extreme Supercars – Driven by Dunlop, internationally experienced race driver Arnold Neveling returns to pilot the Bobcat-One Tough Animal-liveried Audi R8 GT3 LMS EVO, sponsored by Goscor Lift...
May 16, 2024 | Cars, Women in Motorsport
After a disappointing start to her 2024 Astron Energy Polo Cup season, Tyler Robinson bounced back in fine style at Round 2 in April to get her championship back on track. This weekend, 17-18 May, she will be racing at her home circuit, Zwartkops Raceway, determined...
May 16, 2024 | Cars
This past weekend (10-11 May) saw Victron Energy South Africa’s brand ambassadors feature prominently on various podiums in this year’s third Regional Extreme Festival held at Red Star Raceway outside Delmas in Mpumalanga. This weekend, the group’s efforts were headed...
May 16, 2024 | Cars
As the VW Rookie Cup returns for its second round of the 2024 season, so does young Pretoria driver Jayden Goosen. Jayden, who debuted in the class at the Killarney opener in March, sits second in the points standings, only five points behind Dhivyen Naidoo, in his...
May 16, 2024 | Cars
Round 3 of the Investchem Formula 1600 Championship is set for another exciting race weekend. KC Ensor-Smith, a multiple-karting champion competing in his second season of South Africa’s premier single-seater championship, heads to Zwartkops Raceway. The...
May 16, 2024 | Cars
Investchem Formula 1600 rookie Mikel Bezuidenhout will make his first appearance in a single-seater at Zwartkops Raceway this weekend as the third round of the National Extreme Festival gets underway. Mikel, who competes in karting and circuit racing, misses out on...
May 16, 2024 | Cars
Tjaden Tromp’s second outing in the DOE Formula Vee Partnered with CIM Lubricants Championship this past weekend (10-11 May) at Red Star Raceway saw him stepping onto the Round 3 podium. Friday’s practice sessions saw the Victron Energy South Africa brand ambassador...
May 16, 2024 | Cars, Women in Motorsport
This past weekend (10-11 May) saw Tjaden Tromp take a podium in the third round of the DEO Formula Vee Partnered by CIM Lubricants Championship, held at Red Star Raceway, while Chloe Stuart’s weekend culminated with significant single-lap pace improvement prior to an...
May 16, 2024 | Cars, Women in Motorsport
Chloe Stuart consistently improved her single-lap pace this past weekend (10-11 May) in Round 3 of the 2024 DOE Formula Vee Partnered with CIM Lubricants Championship held at Red Star Raceway. Friday’s practice sessions resulted in a four-second gain, leaving the...
May 16, 2024 | Karting
Diego Antunes, the Mini ROK driver from Gauteng, is set to showcase his exceptional skills at one of his favourite circuits this weekend. He will be participating in the second round of the national ROK Cup Kart Championships, a double-header weekend that will earn...
May 16, 2024 | Karting
Following a somewhat challenging opening national ROK Cup round in Cape Town, Kayde Cornofsky heads to Vereeniging Raceway this weekend eager to fight for the podium and possibly the win as he looks to get his Mini ROK championship bid back on track. Kayde, the 2023...
May 14, 2024 | Cars, International
South African racer Sheldon van der Linde brought his 25th birthday to a close by setting the afternoon’s third-fastest time in Monday’s Formula E rookie test. In what was the Johannesburg-born driver’s fourth rookie outing for Jaguar TCS Racing, he was behind Ferrari...
May 14, 2024 | Cars, International
Sheldon van der Linde and Enzo Fittipaldi complete a successful 2024 Berlin Formula E Rookie Test. South African Sheldon van der Linde returned after three previous successful rookie tests for Jaguar TCS Racing. He finished the first session in P4, and the second...
May 14, 2024 | Cars
After sharing the wins with Thomas Reib (Mobil 1 / Café 9 Automotive Chevrolet Lumina) at the opening two rounds of the 2024 season, defending Champion Julian Fameliaris (Lube-Net / Di Matteo Racing Chevrolet Corvette) had his best weekend of the season so far, taking...
May 14, 2024 | Cars, Motorcycles
Saturday (18 May) will see the National Extreme Festival tour’s first 2024 appearance at Zwartkops Raceway, the home of the Extreme Festival. Eight national categories will head up the entertainment around the Pretoria-based circuit. Former double champion Robert Wolk...
May 14, 2024 | International, Karting
Four South Africans, eager to make their mark, returned for Round 2 of the highly competitive and globally recognised Champions of the Future (COTF) Academy Program. This prestigious event, held from 10 to 12 May in Valencia, Spain, provides a unique platform for...
May 14, 2024 | Cars
The thrill of motorsport returns as the GR Cup, presented by TOYOTA GAZOO Racing South Africa, heads to the iconic Zwartkops Raceway for the highly anticipated Round 3 of the 2024 championship. With the first two rounds delivering exhilarating action and unexpected...
May 14, 2024 | Cars
As the 2024 South African Touring Car Championship (SATC) season unfolds, TOYOTA GAZOO Racing South Africa (TGRSA) is primed for another action-packed weekend of racing at the Zwartkops Raceway near Pretoria, Gauteng. With the first two rounds already in the books,...
May 14, 2024 | Cars, International
What Porsche Carrera Cup GB Round 2 ReportWhere Brands Hatch, EnglandWhen 11-12 May 2024Community International Frustrating weekend for quick Andrew at Brands Hatch South African race driver Andrew Rackstraw came away frustrated from his second weekend of Porsche...
May 13, 2024 | Cars, International
Intense phase ahead of the two endurance classics at the Nürburgring and Spa / Augusto Farfus to compete in both BMW M4 GT3s at the ADAC 24h Nürburgring St. Ingbert, 13th May 2024 – With a total of four overall victories and seven additional podium finishes, ROWE...
May 13, 2024 | Cars
The fourth round of the 2024 BMW ///M Performance Parts Race Series topped the entertainment on a scorching hot late-autumn weekend (10-11 May) at Red Star Raceway, with a host of winners and a few significant changes to the championship standings. Classes A, B &...
May 13, 2024 | Cars
The Regional Extreme Festival competitors made their way to Red Star Raceway, outside Delmas, on 10 and 11 May for the third round of the 2024 season. Under sunny autumn skies, they delivered a day of competitive racing without major incidents. The BMW ///M...
May 13, 2024 | Cars, International
ABT CUPRA experienced two turbulent home races in front of sold-out grandstands and lots of guests and partners: Although Lucas di Grassi and Kelvin van der Linde, who stood in for regular driver Nico Müller for one weekend, did not score any points, they thrilled the...
May 13, 2024 | Cars
What Regional Extreme Festival Round 3 ReportWhere Red Star Raceway, DelmasWhen Saturday 11 May 2024Community South Africa National Regional Festival racing entertains on tight Delmas track A brisk Highveld winter’s day greeted the third round Regional Festival races...
May 13, 2024 | Cars
What Regional Extreme Festival Round 3 ReportWhere Red Star Raceway, DelmasWhen Saturday 11 May 2024Community Gauteng Regional Humdinger VW Challenge races thrill at Red Star The PABAR VW Challenge returned to action in style at the Red Star Raceway as the Masters...
May 13, 2024 | Karting
What Rotax Max Cape Regional Karting ReportWhere Killarney Kart Track, Cape TownWhen Saturday 11 May 2024Community South Africa National Rotax regionals entertain in splendid Cape Town Cape Town’s Rotax Max karters had little reprieve with their third regional round...
May 13, 2024 | Cars
Round 3 of the Mobil 1 V8 Supercars concluded at Red Star Raceway this afternoon with defending champion Julian Fameliaris recording a brace of wins as the popular “Rolling Thunder” broke the silence of a warm Autumn Mpumalanga day. Fameliaris took his...
May 13, 2024 | Cars
The South African Rally-Raid Championship (SARRC) will venture into new territory when the series visit the Vryheid area in northern KwaZulu-Natal where a level playing field awaits competitors when they start the inaugural PS Laser Promac Vryheid 400 on 24 and 25...
May 13, 2024 | Cars
What Extreme Festival 2024 Round 3 PreviewWhere Zwartkops Raceway, PretoriaWhen Saturday 18 May 2024Community South Africa National Brace, Pretoria! The National Festival is coming to town! The National Extreme Festival descends on Pretoria, making Zwartkops Raceway...
May 13, 2024 | Cars
What Extreme Festival 2024 Round 3 PreviewWhere Zwartkops Raceway, PretoriaWhen Saturday 18 May 2024Community South Africa National Advantage Wolk, but anything can happen this weekend! Robert Wolk’s South African Touring Cars rivals had better get cracking at...
May 13, 2024 | Cars
What Extreme Festival 2024 Round 3 PreviewWhere Zwartkops Raceway, PretoriaWhen Saturday 18 May 2024Community South Africa National Victor & Loosemore neck and neck in Astron Energy Polo Cup One second. That’s all that separates Astron Energy Polo Cup leaders...
May 13, 2024 | Cars
What Extreme Festival 2024 Round 3 PreviewWhere Zwartkops Raceway, PretoriaWhen Saturday 18 May 2024Community South Africa National Is rookie Jagger in full Investchem Formula 1600 control? Rookie Jagger Robertson is the man to beat as Investchem Formula 1600 heads to...
May 13, 2024 | Cars
What Extreme Festival 2024 Round 3 PreviewWhere Zwartkops Raceway, PretoriaWhen Saturday 18 May 2024Community South Africa National Durban lad Dhivyen Naidoo leads Volkswagen Rookie Cup to Pretoria It’s been a long wait for the young contenders, but Volkswagen...
May 13, 2024 | Cars
What Extreme Festival 2024 Round 3 PreviewWhere Zwartkops Raceway, PretoriaWhen Saturday 18 May 2024Community South Africa National Wolk, van der Watt taking a SATC title 1-2 to Zwartkops Chemical Logistics Racing heads to Zwartkops Raceway’s 18 May Extreme Festival...
May 13, 2024 | Cars
What Extreme Festival 2024 Round 3 PreviewWhere Zwartkops Raceway, PretoriaWhen Saturday 18 May 2024Community South Africa National Dominant Volkswagen duo Mogotsi, Visser 1-2 in SATC SupaCup Volkswagen Motorsport is in complete control as the team heads to Zwartkops...
May 12, 2024 | Cars, International
Berlin E-Prix: Chaotic race on SaturdayThe fans in Berlin and those watching on TV were treated to a chaotic race on Saturday in which Lucas di Grassi and Kelvin van der Linde failed to score any points. After a strong qualifying session, the two drivers started the...
May 10, 2024 | Motorcycles
Back to BORC it was for round 3 of the MSA MX National on May 4, 2024! The track looked amazing, with top-notch soil for racing. The weather behaved, giving us a day that wasn’t too hot, and the wind only picked up in the late afternoon, but nothing too hectic....
May 9, 2024 | Cars
Defending Mobil 1 V8 Supercars Champion Julian Fameliaris heads to Red Star Raceway this weekend for the first of two visits to the Mpumalanga circuit in 2024. The “Rolling Thunder,” as it is often referred to, is the third round of the championship and...
May 9, 2024 | Cars
Blurb: Well-known local importer of JDM machinery makes an impressive debut at the 2024 Simola Hillclimb. Rospa Imports is well-known for the desirable cars it imports, mainly from the Far East. The KZN-based outfit made its motorsport debut at the 2024 Simola...
May 9, 2024 | Cars
South African racing duo Kelvin and Sheldon van der Linde are ready for a weekend of intense Formula E action as the world’s premier electric series returns to Berlin this weekend. Kelvin, aged 27, will drive for ABT Cupra Formula E Team in both rounds of the Berlin...
May 9, 2024 | Cars, International
What May Madness FF 1600 Meeting ReportWhere Castle Combe, EnglandWhen Monday 7 May 2024Community International Andrew nicks May Madness UK Formula Ford honours So, what does Cape Town race driver Andrew Rackstraw do on off weekends in between his British Porsche...
May 9, 2024 | Cars
Victron Energy South Africa brand ambassador Tjaden Tromp, is ready for his second outing in the 2024 DOE Formula Vee Partnered with CIM Lubricants Championship, to be held at Red Star Raceway this coming weekend (10-11 May) For the TC Racing driver, who is still the...
May 9, 2024 | Cars
This weekend’s (10-11 May) third round of the 2024 DOE Formula Vee Partnered with CIM Lubricants Championship, to be held at Red Star Raceway, will see Tjaden Tromp and Chloe Stuart back in competitive action. Both drivers, who made their Formula Vee debut in 2024,...
May 9, 2024 | Cars, Women in Motorsport
Chloe Stuart anticipates a strong performance in this coming weekend’s (10-11 May) DOE Formula Vee Partnered with CIM Lubricants third round of the 2024 Championship, to be held at Red Star Raceway. The youngest female driver on the grid and Victron Energy South...
May 9, 2024 | Karting
The Toyota Gazoo Racing Junior Academy (TGRJA) showcased its red and black liveries at the second round of the national Rotax-powered karting championships at Zwartkops Kart Raceway, its home circuit outside Pretoria. The TGRJA is dedicated to developing young drivers...
May 9, 2024 | Cars
The Simola Hillclimb fully lived up to its status as one of South African Motorsport’s favourite racing weekends as Volkswagen Motorsport enjoyed a most successful and thoroughly satisfying weekend of racing up Knysna’s Simola Hillclimb. Daniel Rowe and Jonathan...
May 9, 2024 | Cars
The battle for the 2024 BMW ///M Performance Parts Race Series Championship continues this coming weekend (10-11 May) at Red Star Raceway with Round 4 and a host of drivers closing down on former Champion Andreas Meier. Class A sees its third leader after as many...
May 9, 2024 | Karting
Luhan de Wet bounced back from a chassis-bending incident during practice to conclude his second national Micro MAX round with a top-six overall finish at Zwartkops Kart Raceway on 4 May. The 2023 National Cadet Champion had to replace his chassis before...
May 7, 2024 | International, Motorcycles, MSA Releases
In a major coup for women in motorsport, South Africa’s fastest female Superbike racer, Nicole van Aswegen (Nix21), will be leaving for Europe on 13 May, having been invited to participate in the prestigious FIM Women’s Circuit Racing World Championship which will...
May 7, 2024 | Karting
Adriaan Steyn, the 2023 National Bambino Champion, achieved third place overall at the recent national round of the South African Rotax MAX Challenge held at Zwartkops Kart Raceway, following three podium finishes in Micro MAX. During Friday’s practice sessions,...
May 7, 2024 | Karting
Alonzo de Oliviera demonstrated exceptional determination during Round 2 of the South African Rotax MAX Challenge held on May 4 at Zwartkops Kart Raceway. Despite encountering an opening lap incident during the final heat, he persevered and secured an impressive third...
May 7, 2024 | Karting
WORR Motorsport’s Brandon van der Walt, a true testament to resilience, overcame a challenging start to his day and finished a commendable seventh overall in a hard-fought Senior MAX National round at Zwartkops Kart Raceway this past weekend. Brandon came into...
May 7, 2024 | Karting
Round 2 of the South African Rotax MAX Challenge national championship round concluded at the Zwartkops Kart Raceway this past weekend, where Senior MAX driver Mikel Bezuidenhout claimed a top-eight finish in an incident-filled three heats. With the team battling to...
May 7, 2024 | Karting
Rafael de Sousa delivered a brilliant performance over the weekend, taking himself and his new team to the top in the Mini MAX category. Competing at the second national round of the South African Rotax MAX Challenge Kart Championship at Zwartkops Kart Raceway, the...
May 7, 2024 | Cars
This coming weekend (10-11 May) at Red Star Raceway will be significant for the Mobil 1 V8 Supercars Championship, both on and off the circuit, with a closely contested title battle coinciding with a landmark occasion for the Mobil 1 brand. The series’ first of two...
May 7, 2024 | Cars
After joining the national series for the last round, the Regional Extreme Festival reverts to its normal stand-alone format for the third round, which takes place at Red Star Raceway, just outside Delmas in Mpumalanga, on 10 and 11 May 2024. The highlight of the...
May 7, 2024 | Motorcycles
NATIONAL MOTOCROSS CHAMPIONSHIP | ROUND 3 | BLOEM The Husqvarna South Africa Motocross Team dug deep this past weekend at the third round of the National Motocross Championship in Bloemfontein. Davin Cocker, piloting his Husqvarna FC450 in the MX1 class with...
May 7, 2024 | Motorcycles
National Motocross Championship | Round 3 | Bloem The Red Bull KTM Motocross Team delivered a supreme performance at the Bloemfontein round of the National Motocross Championship held this past weekend at the Bloemfontein Offroad Club (BORC). The team capitalized on...
May 7, 2024 | Cars
What Simola Hillclimb ReportWhere Knysna, Western CapeWhen 3-5 May 2024Community South Africa National Chemical Logistics Racing wins Simola Hillclimb overall Chemical Logistics Racing enjoyed a splendid change of pace over the weekend as Robert Wolk emerged a...
May 7, 2024 | Karting
Saturday was locked and loaded with mist and mayhem for the second round of the WPMC Regional at Killarney International Raceway. Cronje, a seemingly Cape Town regular, looked primed and unperturbed as the day commenced with its warmup. In good company with teammate...
May 7, 2024 | Cars
What Regional Extreme Festival Round 3 PreviewWhere Red Star Raceway, DelmasWhen Saturday 11 May 2024Community Gauteng Regional Delmas braced for Red Star Regional Festival thrills Northern championship racing returns to action at the Red Star Raceway’s third round...
May 7, 2024 | Cars
What PABAR VW Challenge Round 3 PreviewWhere Red Star Raceway, DelmasWhen Saturday 11 May 2024Community South Africa National Expect brilliant VW Challenge action at Delmas Saturday The PABAR VW Challenge moves on to its third round at Red Star Raceway outside Delmas...
May 7, 2024 | Cars
Suzuki Auto South Africa dominated the Class A1 podium at this year’s Simola Hill Climb in Knysna. The group entered three Suzuki Swift Sport hot hatches in this year’s race and promptly shattered its lap record. Furthermore, all three cars set lap times that were...
May 7, 2024 | Karting
What Rotax Max Challenge South African National Round 2 ReportWhere Zwartkops International Kart Raceway, PretoriaWhen Saturday 4 May 2024Community South Africa National Multiple Max National winners keep titles wide open Not only did Saturday’s Zwartkops second round...
May 7, 2024 | Cars, Obituary
Former Western Province Argus Modified Production Car Champion driver, Leon Harmse, could be considered one of the original Renault R8 Gordini aces and the number 4C Joubert Motors Renault R8 on three wheels is a visual that will live on forever. Matriculating in 1965...
May 4, 2024 | Cars
Suzuki is firmly in control of class A1 for turbocharged production vehicles at the 2024 Simola Hillclimb. The brand finished the day with the fastest time ever set by a Swift Sport at the Simola Hill, while the racing during the four practice runs and the three...
May 3, 2024 | Cars, International
Jarrod Waberski, delivered an impressive performance during the second round of the 2024 GB3 Championship at Silverstone last weekend (27 – 28 April). Competing for Elite Motorsport, Waberski showcased his skill and determination, leaving a lasting impression on fans...
May 3, 2024 | Cars, International
This past weekend saw Leyton Fourie competing in the first round of the ADAC GT4 Germany championship held at Motorsport Arena Oschersleben. The series is regarded as the top step of GT4 racing worldwide in which manufacturers such a BMW, Mercedes, Audi, Porsche and...
Apr 30, 2024 | Cars
Team Perfect Circle regrets to inform you that during the final practice run with the Gould for Sunday’s King of the Hill, the car suffered a catastrophic cam failure in its final test run at Killarney. The damage is so extensive that the car has had to be withdrawn....
Apr 30, 2024 | Cars, Motorcycles
Round three of the Power Series Regional Racing at Killarney International Raceway took place on Saturday 27 April 2024. Freedom Day, one of the twelve South African public holidays commemorates the 1994 election date and now the Lime Property Management race meeting...
Apr 30, 2024 | Cars
What Simola Hillclimb PreviewWhere Knysna, Western CapeWhen 3-5 May 2024Community South Africa National Dunlop SportMaxx set to conquer Knysna Hillclimb Dunlop Racing is all set for one of the coolest weekends on the 2024 South African racing calendar as the team...
Apr 30, 2024 | Cars, International
What April Racing ReviewsWhere InternationalWhen April 2024Community International Successes in biggest Rally Raids around the world Red-Lined Motorsport wrapped up its maddest ever month of racing in April when Dutch crew Ronald van Loon and Erik Lemmen drove their...
Apr 30, 2024 | Cars
What Zwartkops 4 Hour Race ReportWhere Zwartkops Raceway, PretoriaWhen Saturday 27 April 2024Community South Africa National Record pole, fastest lap on way to win with Adcock, Jensen Reigning South African Polo Cup champion and Volkswagen Motorsport SupaCup factory...
Apr 30, 2024 | Cars, International
What ADAC GT Masters Round 1 ReportWhere Oscherslieben, GermanyWhen 27-28 April 2024Community International Mokoena takes third in German ADAC GT Masters opener Kyalami race driver Kwanda Mokoena was right back on the podium as he finally commenced his 2024 main...
Apr 30, 2024 | Karting
A notable segment of Rok Cup South Africa is the OK-J category. This category is a kart racing class for top drivers aged 11 to 14, and its where future stars compete and F1 drivers have competed. The OK-J category is no child’s play. The engines in these karts...
Apr 30, 2024 | Broadcast Schedules, Cars
Circuit car enthusiasts will have numerous opportunities to see the highlights from the second round of the MSA Extreme Festival that was held at the Kyalami Grand Prix Circuit from 11-13 April 2024 The broadcast features highlights of the Astron Energy Polo Cup,...
Apr 29, 2024 | Karting
Bambino ace Alonzo de Oliveira will make a home race appearance this weekend as the second South African Rotax MAX Challenge round heads to Zwartkops Kart Raceway. Alonzo had a solid opening round in Cape Town despite missing out on a podium placing and finishing...
Apr 29, 2024 | Cars, International
What Porsche Carrera Cup GB Round 1 ReportWhere Donington Park, EnglandWhen 27-28 April 2024Community International Come from behind Andrew stars in wild Porsche opener Donington Park may have proven a tough opening Porsche Carrera Cup GB weekend, but Cape Town...
Apr 29, 2024 | Karting
Motorsport enthusiast, Formula 1600 racer, and national kart racer Mikel Bezuidenhout returns to Zwartkops Kart Raceway this weekend for Round 2 of the South African Rotax MAX Challenge. Mikel, who has had a busy start to his motorsport season, will compete in his...
Apr 29, 2024 | Karting
Round 2 of the South African Rotax MAX Challenge (SARMC) returns to Gauteng this weekend, where we will witness the prowess of 2023 National Cadet Champion Luhan de Wet. With his eyes set on improving his position in the Micro MAX championship standings, Luhan is a...
Apr 29, 2024 | Karting
Round 2 of the South African Rotax MAX Challenge (SARMC) National Kart Championships promises to deliver another exhilarating and action-packed weekend as numerous drivers descend on Zwartkops Kart Raceway, situated on the western outskirts of Pretoria this coming...
Apr 29, 2024 | Karting
The second round of the South African Rotax MAX Challenge (SARMC) is taking place at Zwartkops Kart Raceway this weekend. The event will showcase the karting skills of Adriaan Steyn, the 2023 National Bambino Champion, aiming to move up the Micro MAX championship...
Apr 29, 2024 | Cars
Report: Silverlakes Farm Hotel SAES National Championship Round 2Zwartkops Raceway, Pretoria, 27th April There was high drama with less than five minutes to go in the Silverlakes Farm Hotel SA Endurance Series event at Zwartkops Raceway at the weekend when race...
Apr 29, 2024 | Karting
With the second round of the South African Rotax MAX Challenge (SARMC) approaching, excitement is building for another chance for the Toyota Gazoo Racing Junior Academy (TGRJA) to showcase its exceptional talent. Six drivers across four classes will compete against...
Apr 29, 2024 | Cars
The first points in the 2024 SA Rally-Raid Championship are on the scoreboards after a testing opening round to the season, the #TeamHiluxRally-Raid Nkomazi that took place in the scenic Malalane area of Mpumalanga, and while the early overall and class leaders can...
Apr 29, 2024 | Karting
What Rotax Max Nationals 3 PreviewWhere Zwartkops International Kart Raceway, PretoriaWhen Saturday 4 May 2024Community South Africa National Surprise second round Rotax Max Nationals set to stun Pretoria The second round South African Rotax Max National karting...
Apr 29, 2024 | Cars
What Simola Hillclimb PreviewWhere Knysna, Western CapeWhen 3-5 May 2024Community South Africa National Rowe, Mogotsi powerful Polo SupaCups for King of the Hill Volkswagen Motorsport is locked and loaded for the Simola Hillclimb from 3 – 5 May 2024. The Simola...
Apr 28, 2024 | International, Motorcycles
Red Bull KTM Factory Racing posted a 6th place thanks to Brad Binder at a sun-kissed and packed Circuito de Jerez-Angel Nieto and the fourth round of 2024 MotoGP. Jack Miller and Dani Pedrosa could not reach the finish line but Binder was the first KTM RC16 rider to...
Apr 27, 2024 | International, Motorcycles
For almost forty years Grand Prix racing has lapped the 13 corners of the Circuito de Jerez-Angel Nieto and MotoGP arrived to lay rubber around the course that has become the reference for teams, riders, and fans for a distinct Spanish flavor in the world...
Apr 27, 2024 | Karting
Round 2 of the South African Rotax MAX Challenge (SARMC) National Kart Championships promises to deliver another exhilarating and action-packed weekend as numerous drivers descend on Zwartkops Kart Raceway, situated on the western outskirts of Pretoria this coming...
Apr 26, 2024 | Cars, Karting, Motorcycles, OFFICIALS, TRAINING
The webinars are completely free. Book now to save your spot! MAY 2024• GCR Refresher Webinar – 14 May 2024 via Zoom from 6pm to 8pm• Scrutineer and Technical Webinar – 16 May 2024 via Zoom from 6pm to 8pm• GCR Webinar (new officials) – 28 May 2024...
Apr 25, 2024 | Cars
The 14th edition of the iconic Simola Hillclimb will take place over the first weekend in May (May 2nd – 5th). The twelve months since the rainy yet thrilling 2023 edition have flown by like Andre Bezuidenhout’s record-holding Gould GR55, and once again the attention...
Apr 25, 2024 | Karting
Welcome to the recap of Round 2 of the Western Province kart championships, held at Killarney International Raceway this past Saturday. Amidst cool conditions and a mystical mist blanketing the circuit during warm-ups and qualifying, drivers faced challenging track...
Apr 23, 2024 | Karting
The Toyota Gazoo Racing Junior Academy performed outstandingly at the Vereeniging Kart Circuit during Round 2 of the Northern Regions Rotax Kart Championships. The team’s collective efforts resulted in multiple wins and podium finishes across all classes, again...
Apr 23, 2024 | Cars, FIA Rally Star, International
Romet Jürgenson charges to breakthrough Junior WRC victory Taylor Gill makes it an FIA Rally Star one-two with strong drive Jose ‘Abito’ Caparó bags maiden Junior WRC points in sixth position Max Smart takes seventh on first full asphalt event Romet Jürgenson led home...
Apr 23, 2024 | Karting
Micro MAX rookie Luhan De Wet delivered a stellar performance at the second round of the Northern Regions Rotax Kart Championships, which was held in Vereeniging over the weekend. Amidst a fiercely competitive 11-grid field, Luhan, representing WORR Motorsport with...
Apr 23, 2024 | Cars
What South African Rally Raid Championship Round 1 ReportWhere Malelane, MpumalangaWhen 19-20 April 2024Community South Africa National Every Red-Lined car entered finishes gruesome Nkomazi 400 The 2024 South African Rally Raid championship season opening Nkomazi 400...
Apr 23, 2024 | Karting
Fresh off a brilliant couple of weeks racing in Italy, Mason made his way back into the South African racing scene with a superb victory at Round Two of the WPMC Regional Championship in Cape Town this weekend. Competing in two classes, Mason had double the trouble to...
Apr 23, 2024 | Karting
Pretoria resident and Senior MAX pilot Brandon van der Walt improved throughout the weekend to claim fourth overall in a fiercely contested second round of Northern Regions Rotax Karting at the Vereeniging Kart Circuit. Brandon qualified his WORR Motorsport kart on...
Apr 23, 2024 | Karting
Johannesburg teenager Mikel Bezuidenhout finally got the monkey off his back when he claimed his maiden Senior MAX victory this weekend. Competing in Round 2 of the Northern Regions Rotax Kart Championships in Vereeniging, Mikel finished second overall. Qualifying in...
Apr 23, 2024 | Cars
Richard van Heerde dominated this past weekend’s (April 19-20) INEX Legends second round at Zwartkops Raceway to emerge as joint points leader with Jayden Goosen. Tyler Robinson, who dominated the season opener, was also favoured by fortune after drawing pole...
Apr 23, 2024 | Cars
TOYOTA GAZOO Racing SA (TGRSA) started the 2024 South African Rally-Raid Championship (SARRC) on a high, with a one-two finish at the opening round in the Mpumalanga town of Malalane. It was Giniel de Villiers and his new co-driver, Elvene Vonk, who sprayed the bubbly...
Apr 23, 2024 | Karting
On Saturday, Alonzo de Oliveira claimed a double heat victory to take the overall win at Round 2 of the Northern Regions Rotax Kart Championships in Vereeniging. Alonzo, a rising star in his second season of karting, showcased his determination and skill from the...
Apr 23, 2024 | Karting
Saturday was locked and loaded with mist and mayhem for the second round of the WPMC Regional at Killarney International Raceway. Cronje, a seemingly Cape Town regular, looked primed and unperturbed as the day commenced with its warmup. In good company with teammate...
Apr 23, 2024 | Cars, International
A special DTM season begins for ABT Sportsline this coming weekend at the Motorsport Arena Oschersleben: it is the 25th for the team from Kempten since it joined the racing series in 2000. “The DTM was and is Germany’s most important racing series,” says Hans-Jürgen...
Apr 23, 2024 | Karting
At the conclusion of Round 2 of the Northern Regions Rotax Kart Championships in Vereeniging, Adriaan Steyn, the 2023 National Bambino Champion and a newcomer to the Micro MAX class, grappled with a host of hardships during the event. The Greensky-backed...
Apr 22, 2024 | Motorcycles
What GXCC Cross Country Race ReportWhere Bapsfontein, GautengWhen Saturday 20 April 2024Community Gauteng Regional Pentecost wins overall, Mahoney Masters the mielies UB Leisure TFC Sleepover Honda Wing Racing with Tork Craft and Dunlop Tyres delivered another...
Apr 22, 2024 | Cars, Karting, Motorcycles, MSA Releases
The Board of Motorsport South Africa (MSA) announced today the forthcoming departure of its Chief Executive Officer, Adrian Scholtz, toward the end of 2024 as he will have reached the end of his term-limited contract with the company. In a strategic move to ensure...
Apr 22, 2024 | Motorcycles
What GXCC Cross Country Round 3 Race ReportWhere Bapsfontein, GautengWhen Saturday 20 April 2024Community Gauteng Regional GXCC Podiums all round for Pepson Plastics Kawasaki Pepson Plastics Kawasaki Factory Racing with Michelin, Motul, Bikewise and Scottish Cables...
Apr 22, 2024 | Cars
Preview: SAE National Championship Rd 2Zwartkops Raceway, Pretoria, 27th April The various scenarios and possibilities governing the outcome of the second round of the six-race SA Endurance Championships taking place at Zwartkops Raceway, Pretoria on April 27, mean...
Apr 22, 2024 | Cars
What Historic & Regional Tour ReportWhere Zwartkops Raceway, PretoriaWhen Saturday 20 April 2024Community Gauteng Regional Splendid Historic and Regional action entertains in Pretoria The Zwartkops Raceway hosted an entertaining day of Historic and Gauteng...
Apr 22, 2024 | Karting
What Gauteng & Cape Regional Race ReportWhere Vereeniging & KillarneyWhen Saturday 20 April 2024Community Gauteng & Western Cape Regional An exceptional day of Rotax Max karting in Gauteng, Cape It was a double trouble Saturday for Rotax Max Challenge,...
Apr 21, 2024 | Cars
The opening round of the 2024 South African Rally-Raid Championship (SARRC) proved as exciting as it was dramatic, and it was a strong debut for the new Neil Woolridge Motorsport Ford Ranger Ultimate – but one that unfortunately didn’t translate into the expected...
Apr 21, 2024 | Cars
Giniel de Villiers and his new navigator, Elvéne Vonk (Toyota Gazoo Racing Hilux IMT EVO) made the perfect entry to the 2024 SA Rally-Raid Championship when they claimed the overall victory at the #TeamHiluxRally-Raid Nkomazi that took place on Friday and Saturday, 19...
Apr 20, 2024 | Cars
After a wait of five long months, the 2024 SA Rally-Raid Championship is underway with the first round, the #TeamHiluxRally-Raid Nkomazi that got the ball rolling at Malalane on Friday,19 April where the 11 kilometre Castrol Qualifying Race followed by the 50...
Apr 18, 2024 | International, Motorcycles
TOYOTA GAZOO Racing SA (TGRSA) continues to proudly support Bradley Cox, in his quest for a 2024 championship. Bradley, son of the legendary Dakar racer Alfie, has made his mark in the world of motorcycle racing in his own right, having won the National Enduro...
Apr 18, 2024 | Cars, International
Kelvin van der Linde makes his comeback in Formula E: At the home race of the ABT CUPRA team in Berlin (11 and 12 May) the South African-born driver will replace regular driver Nico Müller, who will compete in the WEC on the same weekend, for two races. Van der Linde...
Apr 18, 2024 | Cars
The Neil Woolridge Motorsport (NWM) Ford Rally-Raid Team is embarking on an exciting new era in the 2024 South African Rally-Raid Championship (SARRC) with the launch of a new car, a new major sponsor and the goal of defending the Overall Production Vehicle and class...
Apr 18, 2024 | Cars, Women in Motorsport
Chloe Stuart’s maiden outing at Kyalami Grand Prix Circuit this weekend (11-13 April) did come with its fair share of challenges in the second round of the 2024 DOE Formula Vee Partnered by CIM Lubricants championship, but allowed her to showcase her never-say-die...
Apr 18, 2024 | Cars, FIA Rally Star
The FIA Rally Star drivers will take on a tough Tarmac test this week (18-21 April) when they continue their FIA Junior WRC Championship adventure on Croatia Rally. Having gained their first taste of Junior WRC action on the ice-coated Rally Sweden stages in February,...
Apr 18, 2024 | Cars
14-year-old Tjaden Tromp announced his presence on the DOE Formula Vee Partnered with CIM Lubricants grid with a level-headed performance at the Kyalami Grand Prix Circuit this past weekend (11-13 April). The young Victron Energy South Africa brand ambassador became...
Apr 18, 2024 | Karting
The Toyota Gazoo Racing Junior Academy (TGRJA) will head to Vereeniging Kart Circuit this weekend for Round 2 of the Northern Regions Rotax Kart Championship. Six drivers will again represent the academy across four Rotax classes as they compete in the Gauteng-based...
Apr 18, 2024 | Cars
The past weekend’s (11-13 April) Extreme Festival double-header at the Kyalami Grand Prix Circuit saw Victron Energy’s brand ambassadors shine in their competed categories. The event, which saw all 13 categories from the National and Gauteng Regional...
Apr 18, 2024 | Karting
Fresh from the weekend’s impressive Investchem Formula 1600 outing at the Kyalami Grand Prix Circuit, Mikel Bezuidenhout returns to Rotax karting as the second round of the Northern Regions Rotax Kart Championship resumes at the Vereeniging Kart Circuit. The...
Apr 18, 2024 | Karting
Bambino racing returns this weekend with the region’s youngest karting competitors out at the Vereeniging Kart Circuit for Round 2 of the Northern Regions Rotax Kart Championship. After his impressive triple podium, including a win in the opening round at...
Apr 18, 2024 | Karting
This weekend, the Vereeniging Kart Circuit will be the battleground for the second round of the Northern Regions Rotax Kart Championships. Watch for Adriaan Steyn, a force to be reckoned with among the ten Micro MAX competitors entered. As the 2023 National and...
Apr 18, 2024 | Karting
Round 2 of the Northern Regions Rotax Kart Championships is set to take place on 20 April at the Vereeniging Kart Circuit in Vereeniging. Among the talented racers to watch out for is Micro MAX rookie Luhan de Wet, who is no stranger to the winner’s circle,...
Apr 18, 2024 | Cars
This past weekend (11-13 April) saw Tjaden Tromp and Chloe Stuart deliver a formidable performance in the second round of the 2024 DOE Formula Vee Partnered with CIM Lubricants championship, despite waiting until Saturday for the first completed race. The event, a...
Apr 18, 2024 | Cars
As they did in the opening round six weeks ago, Thomas Reib (Mobil 1 / Café 9 Automotive Chevrolet Lumina) and Julian Fameliaris (Lube-Net / Di Matteo Racing Chevrolet Corvette) shared the wins in the second round of the 2024 season, held at the Kyalami Grand Prix...
Apr 18, 2024 | Cars, International
What Andrew Rackstraw 2024Where EnglandWhen 2024Community International SA ace Andrew takes Walsh Trophy from the back South African racing driver Andrew Rackstraw commenced his international career with a memorable come from behind victory in Saturday’s 2024 Jim...
Apr 18, 2024 | Cars
Stuart White (Into Africa Racing / Sparco / Wurth SA Lamborghini Huracan) had a perfect weekend at the third round of the 2024 Extreme SuperCars Driven by Dunlop championship held at the Kyalami Grand Prix Circuit from 11 to 13 April. The young driver followed up pole...
Apr 18, 2024 | Cars
BMW ///M Performance Parts Race Series points leader Andreas Meier retained his advantage this past weekend (11-13 April) in the third round of the championship, which formed part of a record-setting Extreme Festival double-header at the iconic Kyalami Grand Prix...
Apr 18, 2024 | Cars
The Single-Seaters, Sports Cars and Sports Prototypes category at the Simola Hillclimb may make up the smallest portion of the field, but these thoroughbred racing cars are the undeniable masters of speed. Six-time winner Andre Bezuidenhout remains the man to beat for...
Apr 17, 2024 | Cars
A second consecutive overall victory for Chris Coertse and Carolyn Swan in their Rally Technic 2 NRC1 Mazda 2 on 2 of the 2024 South African Rally Championship in the Swartland on Saturday 13 April 2024 pretty much made it the perfect weekend as their main opposition...
Apr 17, 2024 | Cars
Chris Coertse and Carolyn Swan enjoyed a debut success as new combination when their Rally Technic 2 NRC1 Mazda 2 took overall victory on round 1 of the 2024 South African Rally Championship in the Swartland on Friday 12 April 2024. Their car certainly did not sound...
Apr 16, 2024 | Motorcycles
With Davin Cocker securing an overall and class win in KZN just over a month ago, betting against him on familiar terrain seemed unlikely. However, Scot Heygate of Factory KTM had other plans. With Cocker opening the track on the 38km time trial, it was Heygate who...
Apr 16, 2024 | Motorcycles
What South African Cross Country Moto Round 2 ReportWhere Elim Farm, GautengWhen Saturday 13 April 2024Community South Africa National UB Leisure TFC Sleepover Honda scores big at home National UB Leisure TFC Sleepover Honda Wing Racing with Tork Craft and Dunlop...
Apr 16, 2024 | Motorcycles
NATIONAL CROSS COUNTRY CHAMPIONSHIP – ROUND 2 – GAUTENG The Husqvarna Racing Team tackled the second round of the National Cross Country Championship this past weekend in Gauteng, celebrating double podium finishes. Leading the charge for Husqvarna was...
Apr 16, 2024 | Motorcycles
National Cross Country Championship – Round 2 – Gauteng The Brother Leader Tread KTM team powered through dust and grit this past weekend at the second round of the National Cross Country Championships held at Elim Farm in Gauteng. Leading the charge was...
Apr 16, 2024 | Cars
The Kyalami Grand Prix Circuit in Johannesburg witnessed an electrifying display of talent over the weekend as the second round of the Investchem Formula 1600 Championship unfolded. Among the standout performers was rookie Mikel Bezuidenhout, who is still in his...
Apr 16, 2024 | Cars
Amidst the roar of engines and the pulsating atmosphere of the Kyalami Grand Prix Circuit in Johannesburg, the Investchem Formula 1600 Championship delivered another thrilling round during the National Extreme Festival weekend. For KC Ensor-Smith, who loves speed,...
Apr 16, 2024 | Cars
Arnold Neveling was a standout performer at Round 3 of the Extreme Supercars Driven by Dunlop Championship, which took place at the iconic Kyalami Grand Prix Circuit. He drove the impressive Bobcat-One Tough Animal-liveried Audi R8 GT3 LMS EVO, sponsored by Goscor...
Apr 16, 2024 | Cars
The Kyalami Grand Prix Circuit witnessed a spectacle of speed and thunderous noise as the Mobil 1 V8 Supercars Championship roared into action over the weekend as part of the Extreme Festival. Among the contenders, reigning champion Julian Fameliaris once again proved...
Apr 16, 2024 | Cars, Women in Motorsport
The Astron Energy Polo Cup Championship roared into action at the iconic Kyalami Grand Prix Circuit in Johannesburg, delivering a spectacle of speed, skill, and fierce competition. Among the contenders, Tyler Robinson stood out not only as the sole female competitor...
Apr 16, 2024 | Cars
DURBAN – 15 April 2024: Car enthusiasts were treated to a spectacle when South Africa’s top drifters gathered at the Suncoast Arena in Durban to compete for this year’s Red Bull Car Park Drift title. After some heated battles, Motul’s Jim McFarlane from Johannesburg...
Apr 16, 2024 | Cars
What Chemical Logistics Kyalami ReportWhere Kyalami Grand Prix CircuitWhen Saturday 13 April 2024Community South Africa National Wolk, Stephen in SATC 1-2, van der Watt takes feature race Chemical Logistics Racing made the Kyalami Grand Prix Circuit its own on...
Apr 16, 2024 | Cars
What Extreme Festival 2024 Round 2 ReportWhere Kyalami Grand Prix CircuitWhen Saturday 13 April 2024Community South Africa National Mogotsi, Charl strike in SupaCup, Kyle Visser in Polo Volkswagen Motorsport came back smiling from a rough and tough blockbuster Extreme...
Apr 16, 2024 | International, Motorcycles
Red Bull KTM Factory Racing steadied, rallied and attacked the critical point of the Red Bull Grand Prix of the Americas to score valuable MotoGP World Championship points in the third round of 21 on the schedule. Brad Binder sits 6th in the series standings after...
Apr 16, 2024 | International, Motorcycles
As the MX2 World Championship returned to mainland Europe and Italy for round four, the impressive results from both Monster Energy Triumph Racing riders, Camden McLellan and Mikkel Haarup, certainly continued. Faring best, McLellan placed fifth overall, while Haarup...
Apr 16, 2024 | Cars, International
ROWE RACING has concluded the intensive first phase of the season with a second podium finish within eight days. Following the victory a week earlier at the opening of the GT World Challenge Europe at Le Castellet, St. Ingbert team also collected trophies along with...
Apr 16, 2024 | Cars
What Blockbuster Extreme Festival National ReportWhere Kyalami Grand Prix CircuitWhen Saturday 13 April 2024Community South Africa National National classes deliver blockbuster Extreme Festival thrills The blockbuster Extreme Festival delivered epic National racing to...
Apr 16, 2024 | Cars
What Blockbuster Extreme Festival Regional ReportWhere Kyalami Grand Prix CircuitWhen Saturday 13 April 2024Community Gauteng Regional Regional classes shine at blockbuster Kyalami racing Festival Regional classes delivered more than their fair share of action,...
Apr 16, 2024 | Cars
What South African Touring Cars Round 2 2024 ReportWhere Kyalami Grand Prix CircuitWhen Saturday 13 April 2024Community South Africa National Wolk takes the day but van der Watt, Variawa win races He may have ended second in both heats at Kyalami’s blockbuster Extreme...
Apr 16, 2024 | Cars
What Astron Energy Polo Cup 2024 Round 2 ReportWhere Kyalami Grand Prix CircuitWhen Saturday 13 April 2024Community South Africa National Nathan and Jason still neck and neck with two wins each Nathan Victor and Jason Loosemore once again shared out the Astron Energy...
Apr 16, 2024 | Cars
What Investchem Formula 1600 Round 2 ReportWhere Kyalami Grand Prix CircuitWhen Saturday 13 April 2024Community South Africa National Jagger takes an Investchem Formula 1600 double Jagger Robertson may just be two races into his Investchem Formula 1600 career, but the...
Apr 16, 2024 | Cars
What PABAR VW Challenge Round 2 reportWhere Kyalami Grand Prix CircuitWhen Saturday 13 April 2024Community Gauteng Regional Brilliant VW Challenge curtailed by frightful racing accident The PABAR VW Challenge delivered a thrilling first heat at Kyalami before the...
Apr 16, 2024 | Cars
The #TeamHiluxRally-Raid Nkomazi 400, round one of the SA Rally-Raid Championship opens the 2024 season on 19 and 20 April in the Malalane area of Mpumalanga, and will see a star-studded line-up that promises to produce exciting racing action at this ever-popular...
Apr 16, 2024 | Cars
What Historic & Regional Tour PreviewWhere Zwartkops Raceway, PretoriaWhen Saturday 20 April 2024Community Gauteng Regional Inland & Historic Tour visits Pretoria Saturday 20 April Winter may very well be on its way, but there are still a few great events...
Apr 16, 2024 | Cars
What Red-Lined Motorsport Nkomazi 400 PreviewWhere Malelane, MpumalangaWhen 19-20 April 2024Community South Africa National New REVO+ GT-R excitement ahead of rally raid season Two all-new REVO+ GT-Rs are part of Red-Lined Motorsport’s four-car team that is ready to...
Apr 16, 2024 | Cars
What South African Rally Raid Nkomazi 400 PreviewWhere Malelane, MpumalangaWhen 19-20 April 2024Community South Africa National Hennie, Juan will treat each SA Round as a Dakar stage TreasuryONE Motorsport’s Hennie de Klerk and Juan Möhr will race the team’s Prep...
Apr 16, 2024 | Motorcycles
What GXCC Cross Country Round 3 PreviewWhere Bapsfontein, GautengWhen Saturday 20 April 2024Community Gauteng Regional Pepson Plastics Kawasaki ready to race through the cosmos Pepson Plastics Kawasaki Factory Racing with Michelin, Motul, Bikewise and Scottish Cables...
Apr 14, 2024 | International, Motorcycles
COTA’ attracts adjectives like ‘tricky’, ‘technical’ and even more fanciful ones like ‘rodeo’ for the weaving blend of turns and speed through the 5.5km, 20-corner layout on the outskirts of Austin. Red Bull KTM came to the popular site hunting more competitiveness...
Apr 10, 2024 | Cars, FIA, FIA Rally Star
Tune in today, April 10, to catch the first episode of the FIA’s NEW YouTube series which features as one of the rookies, Max Smart from South Africa. Fans will soon be able to follow the fortunes of six aspiring FIA world champion rally drivers with the release of Be...
Apr 9, 2024 | Cars
As the iconic Kyalami Grand Prix Circuit prepares to host the second round of the National Extreme Festival and, with it, the Investchem Formula 1600 Championship, 2024 rookie Mikel Bezuidenhout is out to astonish. With this weekend’s event setting the stage for...
Apr 9, 2024 | Cars
As the Investchem Formula 1600 Championship gears up for its round at the renowned Kyalami Grand Prix Circuit in Johannesburg, all eyes are on the promising talent KC Ensor-Smith. The circuit, playing host to Round 2 of the National Extreme Festival, promises an...
Apr 9, 2024 | Cars
As the National Extreme Festival gears up for Round 2, all eyes are on Tyler Robinson, the determined driver set to bounce back at the iconic Kyalami Grand Prix Circuit in Johannesburg. With a mix of anticipation and determination, Tyler is poised to leave her mark on...
Apr 9, 2024 | Cars, International
South African racing driver Sheldon van der Linde will drive for Jaguar TCS Racing in the upcoming Formula E Rookie Test this week. Van der Linde will test for the iconic British outfit in Free Practice 0 on Friday 12 April in Misano, Italy, for rounds six and seven...
Apr 9, 2024 | Cars
Arnold Neveling is heading to the Kyalami Grand Prix Circuit this week for Round 3 of the Extreme Supercars – Driven by Dunlop. The Johannesburg circuit is one of the most highly anticipated rounds for many drivers on the motorsport calendar. It will host Round...
Apr 9, 2024 | Cars, International
What World Rally Raid Championship Round 3 ReportWhere Portugal & SpainWhen 2-6 April 2024Community International Carmans, Klaassen overcome treacherous challenge Red-Lined Motorsport kicked off its monster April with one of the most challenging FIA World Rally...
Apr 9, 2024 | Karting
The opening round of the Northern Regions ROK Karting Championship got underway at a wet Vereeniging this weekend. OKN driver Mikel Bezuidenhout claimed fourth overall, including his maiden pole position. While lightning and thunder delayed proceedings, the event...
Apr 9, 2024 | Karting
2023 National Kid ROK Champion Kayde Cornofsky endured a challenging Northern Regions ROK Karting Championship round at a somewhat wet Vereeniging this weekend. While the young Johannesburg driver showed impressive pace throughout the weekend, the results did not...
Apr 9, 2024 | Karting
TrevPar World-backed Mini ROK driver Diego Antunes walked away with an overall podium result (third) at the Northern Regions ROK Karting Championship opening round at a wet Vereeniging this weekend. Not only did the Johannesburg-based driver overcome the elements, but...
Apr 9, 2024 | Karting
Luhan De Wet competed in the Northern Regions ROK Karting Championship’s opening round at a wet Vereeniging this weekend. On top of the challenging weather conditions, the 2023 National Cadet Champion also had to try and prevail over a large grid (22) of Mini ROK...
Apr 9, 2024 | Cars
What Blockbuster Extreme Festival PreviewWhere Kyalami Grand Prix CircuitWhen 11-13 April 2024Community South Africa National Master John after more gold, Habot Oils PABAR VWs again Habot Performance Lubricants Racing is on double duty as it heads to its biggest...
Apr 9, 2024 | International, Karting
Multiple South African karting champion Nikolas Roos returned to international karting this weekend, competing in the WSK Open Series opening round in Franciacorta, Italy. Nikolas, who competes out of the CRG Holland stable, is in his second season of KZ2 competition,...
Apr 9, 2024 | International, Karting
South African karter Aaron Mason made his WSK debut this weekend, competing in the opening round of the WSK Open Series in Franciacorta, Italy. Aaron, who competes locally in Mini ROK with Ricky Perdigao Motorsport, competed in a Mini 60 Tony Kart chassis with Ward...
Apr 9, 2024 | Motorcycles
As the national cross-country motorcycle series heads into its second round at Rabe’s Farm in Fochville, the spotlight is on organisers to see what they have put together after a grueling first round in Rocky bay. Click here to read the complete report Published...
Apr 9, 2024 | Cars, Karting, Motorcycles
MSA urges event organisers, competitors and race officials to acquaint themselves with the MSA Safeguarding Policy. The adoption of such a policy is obligatory for all recognised sporting bodies in South Africa under the auspices of the South African Sports...
Apr 9, 2024 | Obituary
The Hottentots Holland region had the Somerset West Motor Club as the door to regional rallying and the popular Pop’s Robert Interclub Championship. John David Floyd had Links Garage and was Chairman of the SWMC. In rallying he prepared the Volkswagen Golf of David...
Apr 9, 2024 | Cars, Uncategorized
As the 2024 Mobil 1 V8 Supercars Championship gathers momentum, all eyes are on defending champion Julian Fameliaris as he gears up for Round 2 of the “Rolling Thunder”. An action-packed weekend is set to unfold at the iconic Kyalami Grand Prix Circuit,...
Apr 8, 2024 | Cars, Karting, Motorcycles
The April edition of the Motorsport World publication is out and can be viewed for free from the following link: MOTORSPORT WORLD APRIL...
Apr 8, 2024 | Cars
The 2024 SA Rally-Raid Championship might have kicked off somewhat later than usual with the first round of the season, the #TeamHiluxRally-Raid Nkomazi taking place on 19 and 20 April in the Malalane area in Mpumalanga, but it will all be worth the wait. With South...
Apr 8, 2024 | Cars
What Blockbuster Extreme Festival PreviewWhere Kyalami Grand Prix CircuitWhen 11-13 April 2024Community South Africa National Epic Extreme Festival will have it all. See you at Kyalami! The Kyalami Grand Prix Circuit’s blockbuster double header National and Regional...
Apr 8, 2024 | Cars
What Blockbuster Festival Regional PreviewWhere Kyalami Grand Prix CircuitWhen 11-13 April 2024Community Gauteng Regional A huge day as Regional Festival joins National Extreme roadshow The Kyalami Grand Prix Circuit is limbering up to a huge race weekend when the...
Apr 8, 2024 | Cars
What South African Touring Cars Round 2 PreviewWhere Kyalami Grand Prix CircuitWhen 11-13 April 2024Community South Africa National Michael returns to add extra allure to wild Kyalami Touring cars While Chemical Logistics BMW 128TC championship leader Robert Wolk...
Apr 8, 2024 | Cars
What PABAR VW Challenge Kyalami PreviewWhere Kyalami Grand Prix CircuitWhen 11-13 April 2024Community South Africa National Will rule adjustments bring more VW Challenge surprises? The PABAR VW Challenge is locked and loaded for its biggest race weekend of the season...
Apr 8, 2024 | Motorcycles
What South African Cross Country Moto Round 2 PreviewWhere Elim Farm, GautengWhen Saturday 13 April 2024Community South Africa National UB TFC Sleepover Honda set for Gauteng home glory UB Leisure TFC Sleepover Honda Wing Racing with Tork Craft and Dunlop Tyres is...
Apr 8, 2024 | Cars
What Blockbuster Extreme Festival PreviewWhere Kyalami Grand Prix CircuitWhen 11-13 April 2024Community South Africa National Rob leads the way, Michael returns for Chemical Logistics If Chemical Logistics Racing’s rivals thought that title leader Robert Wolk is...
Apr 8, 2024 | Cars
Volkswagen Motorsport heads to South African motor racing’s biggest weekend at the Kyalami grand Prix Circuit Extreme Festival from 11 – 13 April 2024. Team drivers, 2023 Polo Cup champion and SupaCup rookie Charl Michael Visser, and seasoned teammate Jonathan Mogotsi...
Apr 8, 2024 | Cars
Astron Energy Polo Cup heads to the biggest race meeting of the year at Kyalami Gran Prix Circuit Extreme Festival for a second round from 11-13 April 2024. With thirteen National and Regional Extreme Festival classes coming together, Astron Energy Polo Cup is...
Apr 5, 2024 | Cars
Goodwood Showgrounds was the oval track capital of South Africa. Adrian Pheiffer created the Cape Helldrivers to save Killarney after the weather had turned the Cape Grands Prix into a huge financial loss, but few would have bet on the fact that this would be the...
Apr 5, 2024 | Cars
It has to rank among the fiercest and mightiest automotive battles of them all, where millimetre precision and as little as hundredths of a second decide the fate between winners and losers. We are, of course, talking about the epic Modified Saloon Car fight for King...
Apr 5, 2024 | Karting
Round 1 of the Northern Regions ROK Karting Championships will finally get underway this weekend in Vereeniging. Initially postponed due to safety concerns at Formula-K Raceway, Benoni, the 2024 ROK regional karting competition is set to commence in Vereeniging. In...
Apr 5, 2024 | Karting
2023 National Cadet Champion Luhan de Wet returns to the Vortex-powered karting championship this weekend for Round 1 of the Northern Regions ROK Kart Championships in Vereeniging. Having competed in a single Kid ROK event at the end of the 2023 season, he secured...
Apr 5, 2024 | Karting
National and Northern Regions Kid ROK Champion Kayde Cornofsky returns to Vereeniging for the 2024 Northern Regions ROK Karting Championships opening round. Initially scheduled for February, the organisers postponed the event, which will occur this weekend. In his...
Apr 5, 2024 | Karting
Mikel Bezuidenhout will participate in his sixth karting and seventh motorsport event of the season when he takes to the Vereeniging Kart Circuit this weekend. The young Johannesburg student is in his second full season of racing and is also a rookie in the Investchem...
Apr 5, 2024 | Cars
What 60 Years of Porsche Racing at KyalamiWhere Kyalami, Johannesburg, South AfricaWhen Wednesday 3 April 2024Community International 60 Years of Porsche Racing at Kyalami set for release Hot on the heels of the exclusive Kyalami Grand Prix Circuit – 60 Years of...
Apr 5, 2024 | Cars
The Suncoast Hotel and Casino will once again be filled with tyre-screeching action and smoke as the best amateur and pro drifters in Mzansi battle it out for the Red Bull Car Park Drift 2024 title on 13 April 2024. Drifting is an exciting form of motorsport that...
Apr 3, 2024 | Cars, International
Oulton Park, April 1, 2024 – South African motorsport driver, Jarrod Waberski, made an impressive start to the 2024 GB3 Championship at Oulton Park. Despite unpredictable weather and intense competition, Waberski showcased his skill and determination throughout the...
Apr 3, 2024 | Cars
What Kyalami Blockbuster Extreme FestivalWhere Kyalami Grand Prix CircuitWhen 11-13 April 2024Community South Africa National Blockbuster Kyalami Extreme Festival weekend for Dunlop The biggest race meeting for years is brewing down Kyalami way. Teams from across the...
Apr 3, 2024 | Cars, International
What Red Lined Motorsport’s Mega AprilWhere InternationalWhen 3-20 April 2024Community International 17 cars racing three biggest Rally Raids in the world Red-Lined Motorsport is poised for a mega April with seventeen cars set to compete in three of the biggest...
Apr 3, 2024 | Motorcycles
NATIONAL MOTOCROSS CHAMPIONSHIP | ROUND 2 | PE The Husqvarna Racing Team put on a strong showing at the second round of the National Motocross Championship race in Port Elizabeth this past weekend. With thrilling performances from the riders, Barend du Toit and Davin...
Apr 3, 2024 | Motorcycles
National Motocross Championship | Round 2 | PE The second round of the National Motocross fell nothing short of a great weekend for the Red Bull KTM team held in Port Elizabeth this past weekend. Star rider, Cameron Durow, delivered a stellar performance, securing a...
Mar 28, 2024 | Karting
On 23 March, a group of talented drivers earned their place in Team South Africa, which is set to compete in Italy in the Rotax MAX Challenge Grand Finals (RMCGF) later this year. Their victory resulted from their success in the annual African Open, hosted at Cape...
Mar 28, 2024 | Karting
The Toyota Gazoo Racing Junior Academy’s (TGRJA) young talents showcased their skills at the South African Rotax MAX Challenge (SARMC) Karting Championship and African Open, held at the Killarney Kart Circuit, Cape Town, from 22 to 23 March. The academy’s...
Mar 28, 2024 | Karting
Adriaan Steyn, the reigning National Bambino Champion, astonished spectators at the South African Rotax MAX Challenge (SARMC) opening national round held at the iconic Killarney Kart Track in Cape Town over the weekend. Adriaan, who hails from Centurion, Gauteng, was...
Mar 28, 2024 | Karting
Luhan De Wet, a Louis Leipoldt Primary School student in Centurion, Gauteng, recently participated in the two-event South African Rotax MAX Challenge (SARMC) in Cape Town. Despite a lack of top results, De Wet performed admirably, demonstrating skill and perseverance...
Mar 28, 2024 | Karting
WORR Motorsport’s Aaryan Singh astonished many with his dominance in the Mini MAX class this weekend following his clean sweep at the combined South African Rotax MAX Challenge (SARMC) National and African Open hosted at the Killarney Kart Track, Cape Town. Born...
Mar 27, 2024 | FIA, Sim Racing
ASNs offered iRacing promotional codes worth a total of $60 million USD in bid to encourage engagement in multiple markets.The FIA is accelerating its efforts to inspire future generations and double global participation in motor sport, after partner iRacing confirmed...
Mar 26, 2024 | Karting, Sim Racing
MSA SIM Racing Licence Holders have the added benefit of receiving a free OKL (Online Karting League Africa) Membership code when purchasing their Sim licence. This membership code is valid for three months and has a value of R695. This offer allows competitors to...
Mar 25, 2024 | Cars, FIA, Karting, Motorcycles
The third FIA Motorsport Games is scheduled to take place in Valencia, Spain, from 23-27 October 2024 – more information can be found on the FIA website by clicking here. MSA invites any competitors who may be interested in taking part in the event in any of the...
Mar 24, 2024 | International, Motorcycles
Brad Binder rode to 4th place to cap another competitive and positive weekend of MotoGP for Red Bull KTM Factory Racing, and for what was the second Grand Prix of the campaign and only the fifth to be held at the Algarve International Circuit. Red Bull KTM Factory...
Mar 24, 2024 | Karting
What Rotax Max 2024 National 1 & African Open Finals ReportWhere Killarney Kart Track, Cape TownWhen 22-23 March 2024Community South Africa National Rotax Max Nationals begin, African titles settled at wild Killarney A combined South African Rotax Max National...
Mar 23, 2024 | International, Motorcycles
Red Bull KTM Factory Racing were strong protagonists for the second round of 2024 MotoGP and the first event on European soil. After a comfortable entry to Q2 for both riders, sadly Brad Binder crashed out at Turn 13. The fifth MotoGP event at the Algarve...
Mar 22, 2024 | Cars
The SA National Rally Championship (NRC) is pleased to announce that Toyota SA will return to the championship after a seven-year sabbatical. ” We are thrilled to officially welcome back a manufacturer, who has a major presence in both the global and local motorsport...
Mar 20, 2024 | Cars
John Kruger scored a sensational comeback victory aboard his Habot Performance Lubricants Racing Astron Energy Polo Cup on his Killarney Masters Class debut over the past weekend. But Kruger’s success also only adds to a proud and impressive Habot racing record at the...
Mar 20, 2024 | Karting
As the two-stroke engines are about to roar to life at the iconic Killarney International Raceway in Cape Town, all eyes will be set on the three-time national Rotax karting and two-time African Open champion Caleb Odendaal. This weekend marks a significant milestone...
Mar 20, 2024 | Karting
Prepare for a thrilling showcase of talent and determination as the Toyota Gazoo Racing Junior Academy (TGRJA) gears up to compete in the opening national round of the 2024 South African Rotax MAX Challenge Championship and African Open at the picturesque Killarney...
Mar 20, 2024 | Cars
One of the most appealing and fascinating aspects of hillclimb events is the diverse range of cars competing, and this is especially true of the Road-going Saloon Car and Supercar category at the Simola Hillclimb, which takes place from 2 to 5 May 2024. With a line-up...
Mar 20, 2024 | Cars, Motorcycles
The opening round of the South African National Racing categories visited the Killarney International Raceway on Saturday 16 March 2024. Saturday brought customary south easterly wind, but pleasant summer day temperatures to the circuit which sort of blew any chances...
Mar 20, 2024 | Karting
Hold onto your seats as Mikel Bezuidenhout, a talented teenager from Johannesburg, gets set to make his mark in the South African Rotax MAX Challenge Championship at Cape Town’s exciting Killarney Kart Track this weekend! With international racing experience in...
Mar 20, 2024 | Cars, International
The first winner of the new DTM season is Kelvin van der Linde: The South African’s team won the ABT Snow Challenge on Tuesday in Gurgl (Tyrol, Austria) – a fun race with electric tracked vehicles in which this year’s ABT GT3 drivers Kelvin van der Linde (South...
Mar 20, 2024 | Karting
Prepare to witness the dawn of a new racing sensation as Bambino rookie Alonzo De Oliveira gears up for his inaugural showdown at the South African Rotax MAX Challenge Championship’s national opening round and African Open, set with the world-famous Table...
Mar 20, 2024 | Karting
Get ready to witness the debut of a rising star as Adriaan Steyn gears up to hit the circuit at the opening round of the South African Rotax MAX Challenge (SARMC) Championship at the prestigious Killarney Kart Track in Cape Town. As a newcomer to the Micro MAX class,...
Mar 20, 2024 | Karting
In the heart of Cape Town’s motorsport hub, the Killarney International Raceway, anticipation is brewing for the opening round of the South African Rotax MAX Challenge (RMC) National Championship this long weekend. It will also form part of the 2024 African...
Mar 19, 2024 | Cars, Karting, Motorcycles, Sim Racing
Motorsport South Africa (MSA) is providing a unique opportunity for its Sim Racing licence holders by acquiring promotional iRacing codes from the FIA. This initiative allows individuals who have not previously held iRacing accounts to experience this highly-rated...
Mar 19, 2024 | Cars
Local motorsport publishing company, SA Motorsport Memories, previewed a new book at a function hosted by Toby Venter at Kyalami Grand Prix Circuit. Several motoring media, contributing photographers and other dignitaries joined author Denis Klopper and his team at...
Mar 19, 2024 | Karting
As the South African Karting season kicks into high gear, all eyes are turning to the picturesque Killarney Kart Track in Cape Town, South Africa, where the first round of the South African Rotax MAX Challenge is set to take place. Scheduled for 21-23 March, this...
Mar 19, 2024 | Cars
Cape Town, March 16, 2024 — Hannes Scheepers, the promising South African racing driver, made a remarkable entry into the Astron Energy Polo Cup this past weekend at the iconic Killarney Raceway in Cape Town. With a blend of skill, determination, and adrenaline,...
Mar 19, 2024 | Cars, International
Red Bull not only gives ABT Sportsline wings in the DTM. The Bavarian team will also receive full support from the world’s market leader in energy drinks at this year’s Nürburgring 24 Hours. Kelvin van der Linde (27, South Africa), Marco Mapelli (36, Italy) and Jordan...
Mar 19, 2024 | Cars, Women in Motorsport
Tyler Robinson experienced a stroke of misfortune during the opening round of the 2024 Astron Energy Polo Cup Championship in Cape Town over the weekend. Although she demonstrated impressive speed and skill during the qualification session on Friday, where she secured...
Mar 19, 2024 | Cars
The second season of the VW Rookie Cup got underway this past weekend at the Killarney International Raceway, where Pretoria teenager Jayden Goosen claimed the overall runner-up spot. Goosen, who has vast karting experience but less main circuit know-how, showed why...
Mar 19, 2024 | Cars
Investchem Formula 1600 rookie Mikel Bezuidenhout impressed on debut, finishing in a commendable eighth overall at the weekend’s opening round of the National Extreme Festival in Cape Town. Killarney International Raceway hosted the first of two rounds as part...
Mar 19, 2024 | Cars
KC Ensor-Smith’s Investchem Formula 1600 Championship bid got off to a strong start at the weekend, with the 2023 rookie claiming third overall at Killarney International Raceway. South Africa’s premier single-seater class took to the Western Cape circuit...
Mar 19, 2024 | Cars
Cape Town’s Killarney International Raceway was a happy hunting ground for Stradale Motorsport’s Arnold Neveling on Saturday. The Goscor Lift Trucks-backed driver put in a stellar performance in the Bobcat—One Tough Animal™ Audi R8 LMS GT3 EVO. Neveling,...
Mar 18, 2024 | Motorcycles
What Honda GXCC 2 ReportWhere Rysmierbult, Northwest ProvinceWhen Saturday 16 March 2024Community South Africa National Honda wins across the board in Gauteng championship UB Leisure TFC Sleepover Honda Wing Racing with Tork Craft and Dunlop Tyres enjoyed a brilliant...
Mar 18, 2024 | Motorcycles
What Kawasaki 2024 GXCC 2 ReportWhere Rysmierbult, Northwest ProvinceWhen Saturday 16 March 2024Community South Africa National Pepson Plastics Kawasaki shines at Rysmierbult GXCC Pepson Plastics Kawasaki Factory Racing with Michelin, Motul, Bikewise and Scottish...
Mar 18, 2024 | Karting
A wintery haze set the start for the Trofeo Andrea Margutti this weekend at South Garda Karting in Italy. The OKJ grid was kaleidoscopic with one of our very own, Ethan Lennon, competing for a coveted spot on the podium. Qualifying practice saw Lennon take 6th place...
Mar 18, 2024 | Cars, Uncategorized
What Extreme Festival Round 1 2024 ReportWhere Killarney International RacewayWhen Saturday 16 March 2024Community South Africa National Blustery Killarney delivers great Extreme Festival thrills Once known as the Cape Southeaster Races, Killarney International...
Mar 18, 2024 | Cars
What South African Touring Cars Round 1 2024 ReportWhere Killarney International RacewayWhen Saturday 16 March 2024Community South Africa National Robert takes feature, Saood reverse race, VW duo share SupaCup A new South African Touring Cars era dawned with a...
Mar 18, 2024 | Cars
What Astron Energy Polo Cup 2024 Round 1 ReportWhere Killarney International RacewayWhen Saturday 16 March 2024Community South Africa National Loosemore, Victor win at Killarney, Kruger tops Masters A cracking Astron Energy Polo Cup at Saturday’s Killarney Extreme...
Mar 18, 2024 | Cars
What Investchem Formula 1600 Round 1 ReportWhere Killarney International RacewayWhen Saturday 16 March 2024Community South Africa National Durban lad Shrien, local hero Jason top Investchem action The final Investchem South African Formula 1600 championship before the...
Mar 18, 2024 | Cars
What Volkswagen Rookie Cup Race ReportWhere Killarney International RacewayWhen Saturday 16 March 2024Community South Africa National Volkswagen Rookie Cup starts at Killarney Kart racer Dhivyen Naidoo rose to prominence as Volkswagen Motorsport’s Rookie Cup commenced...
Mar 18, 2024 | Cars
What Chemical Logistics SATC 2024 Round 1 ReportWhere Killarney International RacewayWhen Saturday 16 March 2024Community South Africa National Wolk & Julian 1-2 as new SA Touring Cars Era dawns Chemical Logistics WCT Racing enjoyed a brilliant dawn to the new...
Mar 18, 2024 | Cars
What Volkswagen Motorsport Killarney ReportWhere Killarney International RacewayWhen Saturday 16 March 2024Community South Africa National Mogotsi, rookie Visser Bros star at Killarney Extreme Festival Volkswagen Motorsport enjoyed a dream start to its 2024 racing...
Mar 18, 2024 | Karting
What 2024 Rotax Max National Karting Round 1 & African Open PreviewWhere Killarney Kart Track, Cape TownWhen 23-24 March 2024Community South Africa National Looking at the regions, the first Max National will be a corker Rotax Max karting is all set for the...
Mar 18, 2024 | Cars
The hills will soon be alive with the sound of the Suzuki Swift Sport racing. Suzuki Auto South Africa has entered three new Swift Sport models in this year’s Simola Hill Climb, scheduled from 2 to 5 May in Knysna. This is the third year in a row that Suzuki will...
Mar 15, 2024 | Cars
Prepare for an exciting weekend of racing at the Killarney International Raceway in Cape Town when one of South Africa’s top driving talents returns to national competition during the season-opening round of the National Extreme Festival. With an impressive...
Mar 14, 2024 | Cars, MSA Releases
Daniel Pienaar Technical High school in the small town of Kariega, made history last year, not only for being home to the oldest technical school in South Africa with motorsport as an official school sport, but also significantly, for Motorsport South Africa scooping...
Mar 14, 2024 | Cars
Goscor Lift Trucks will again support the talented Arnold Neveling as the Johannesburg racecar driver sets out to conquer the 2024 Extreme SuperCars Driven by Dunlop Championship. With the opening round set for this weekend at the Killarney International Raceway,...
Mar 14, 2024 | Cars, Women in Motorsport
Tyler Robinson, an emerging talent in motorsports and a strong advocate for women in the sport is all set to participate in the upcoming season of the Astron Energy Polo Cup Championship. This will be her second season in the championship, where she debuted in 2023....
Mar 14, 2024 | Cars
Killarney International Raceway will play host to the National Extreme Festival’s opening round this weekend, where Mikel Bezuidenhout will also debut in the Investchem Formula 1600 single-seater championship. The Formula 1600 is considered the top single-seater...
Mar 14, 2024 | Cars
KC Ensor-Smith is all set to participate in another season of the Investchem Formula 1600 Championship after making an impressive debut in 2023. While he finished seventh in the championship standings last year, he was also the best-performing rookie, with a solid end...
Mar 14, 2024 | Cars
What Extreme Supercars driven by DunlopWhere Killarney International RacewayWhen Saturday 16 March 2024Community South Africa National Extreme Supercars will all race on Dunlop from Saturday While most of the cars competing in all classes at Saturday’s South African...
Mar 12, 2024 | Cars, Karting, Motorcycles, OFFICIALS, TRAINING
The webinars are completely free. Book now to save your spot! WEBINARS FEBRUARY 2024:• GCR Refresher Webinar – Tuesday, 9 April 2024 via Zoom from 18:00 to 20:00• Scrutineer and Technical Webinar – Tuesday, 16 April 2024 via Zoom from 18:00 to 20:00• GCR...
Mar 12, 2024 | Cars, Environmental, Karting, Motorcycles
MSA would like to remind all current MSA Environmental Officers and anyone interested in learning more about the Environment and Sustainability in motorsport that an Environmental Webinar will be hosted this Thursday on the Zoom platform. The webinar will cover...
Mar 11, 2024 | Cars, International
What GT Winter Series Race ReportWhere Barcelona, SpainWhen 9-10 March 2024Community International Double Barcelona podium for SA racing star Mokoena South African international racer Kwanda Mokoena rounded off his 2024 season preparations with another fine podium...
Mar 11, 2024 | International, Motorcycles
The Qatar Grand Prix produced yet more extreme performance and faster race times and Red Bull KTM Factory Racing were chief protagonists in a tense opening joust of the 2024 campaign. Brad Binder followed up his runner-up finish in the Saturday Sprint at the Lusail...
Mar 11, 2024 | Motorcycles
NATIONAL CROSS COUNTRY CHAMPIONSHIP – ROUND 1 – KZN The Husqvarna Racing Team had a dream start to the 2024 Cross Country racing season, winning both the Open and OR3 classes at Rocky Bay in Kwa-Zulu Natal this past weekend. Cocker, who claimed the OR2...
Mar 11, 2024 | Motorcycles
National Cross Country Championship – Round 1 – KZN GASGAS Racing is excited to announce a podium finish for Enduro rider James Moore in this past weekend’s season-opening National Cross Country race held in KwaZulu-Natal. Moore, who is well-known...
Mar 11, 2024 | Motorcycles
National Cross Country Championship – Round 1 – KZN The Brother Leader Tread KTM Team faced a tough challenge this past weekend at the gruelling Rocky Bay season opener in KwaZulu-Natal. Scorching temperatures, oppressive humidity, and blinding dust pushed...
Mar 11, 2024 | Cars
Report: SAES National Championship Rd 1Red Star Raceway, Delmas, 9th March Drama in the final moments of the SA Endurance Series season opener at Red Star Raceway, Delmas saw Henk Lategan take the chequered flag in the BBR Racing Porsche a mere 0,8 seconds ahead of...
Mar 11, 2024 | Motorcycles
What Honda Rocky Bay Rodeo SACC Race ReportWhere Scottburgh, KZNWhen Saturday 9 March 2024Community South Africa National Mahoney opens season with Seniors victory UB Leisure TFC Sleepover Honda Racing with Tork Craft and Dunlop Tyres overcame Saturday’s tough and...
Mar 11, 2024 | Cars
What 2024 Extreme Festival Season PreviewWhere Killarney International RacewayWhen Saturday 16 March 2024Community South Africa National Extreme Festival season starts at Killarney Saturday The 2024 South African National Championship Extreme Festival season kicks off...
Mar 11, 2024 | Cars
What South African Touring Cars Season PreviewWhere Killarney International RacewayWhen Saturday 16 March 2024Community South Africa National Premier South African Touring Cars blast off this weekend The newly renamed South African Touring Cars make their much...
Mar 11, 2024 | Cars
What Astron Energy Polo Cup Season PreviewWhere Killarney International RacewayWhen Saturday 16 March 2024Community South Africa National Competitive field promises new winners, champions Astron Energy Polo Cup will race into a new era with a new sponsor and a virile...
Mar 11, 2024 | Cars
What Volkswagen Rookie Cup Season PreviewWhere Killarney International RacewayWhen Saturday 16 March 2024Community South Africa National Five young hopefuls ready for main circuit debuts With inaugural champion Kyle Visser signed and sealed for his rookie season of...
Mar 11, 2024 | Cars
What Volkswagen Motorsport Season PreviewWhere Killarney International RacewayWhen Saturday 16 March 2024Community South Africa National Jonathan Mogotsi & champion brothers Charl & Kyle Visser Volkswagen Motorsport commences a brand new racing season with an...
Mar 11, 2024 | Cars
What Chemical Logistics SATC PreviewWhere Killarney International RacewayWhen Saturday 16 March 2024Community South Africa National CLR trio Rob, Andy & Julian ready for 2024 SA Touring Cars Chemical Logistics WCT Racing is ready for the new look 2024 South...
Mar 9, 2024 | International, Motorcycles
MotoGP made a speedy return to action for the first of twenty-one rounds in 2024 at the Lusail International Circuit and Red Bull KTM Factory Racing attacked the Grand Prix of Qatar with considerable relish. Brad Binder qualified his KTM RC16 4th on the grid and flew...
Mar 8, 2024 | Karting, Uncategorized
Thrills, excitement, and adrenaline-pumping action were the order of the day at the recently concluded 2024 Round One Cape Town National. This iconic race, held on one of the countries most challenging tracks, brought together skilled competitors who battled it out,...
Mar 8, 2024 | Cars
What 2023 Class B Champion AnnouncementWhere JohannesburgWhen Friday 8 March 2024Community Gauteng Regional Coetzee confirmed as 2023 VW Challenge B champion Ethan Coetzee has been confirmed as PABAR Volkswagen Challenge Class B champion for 2023. While another driver...
Mar 7, 2024 | Cars
What Aliyyah Kolok 100% W2RC RecordWhere Abu Dhabi, UAEWhen Wednesday 6 March 2024Community International Koloc marches on with seventh in Abu Dhabi Teenage lady racer Aliyyah Koloc continued her stellar progress in the world of international Rally Raid racing when...
Mar 7, 2024 | Cars, Women in Motorsport
Former FIA Girls on Track – Rising Stars finalist Tyler Robinson competed in her first event of 2024 after placing in the top five of her class as part of the PABAR VW Challenge this past weekend. Tyler, no stranger to the Zwartkops Raceway, entered herself into...
Mar 7, 2024 | Cars
Defending Mobil 1 V8 Supercars Champion Julian Fameliaris launched a successful opening round title defence at Zwartkops Raceway this past weekend (1-2 March) as the 2024 season commenced. Fameliaris’ outings in Friday’s practice produced confidence-building results...
Mar 7, 2024 | Karting
In what can only be described as a karting baptism of fire, Brandon van der Walt took to the Killarney International Raceway’s karting circuit in an OK-N kart for the first time this past weekend, competing in the opening round of the ROK Cup South...
Mar 5, 2024 | Karting
Well hello 2024. The gates of racing have OFFICIALLY opened with the start of the ROK CUP Nationals in Cape Town this past weekend. Team colours exploded into Killarney International Raceway as drivers from across the Country hustled and bustled their way into the...
Mar 5, 2024 | Cars, Women in Motorsport
Victron Energy South Africa’s Blue Power Active brand ambassadors had a successful weekend (March 1-2) at Zwartkops Raceway. While the initial entry list included four entrants, the start of the programme saw two drivers compete in the second round of the BMW...
Mar 5, 2024 | Cars, International
At ABT Sportsline in Kempten, the “final countdown” for the new DTM season (first races on 27/28 April) and the Nürburgring 24 Hours (1/2 June) has started. The Kempten-based company and its partners are celebrating the forthcoming double opening of the GT3 season...
Mar 5, 2024 | Karting
In an outstanding driving performance at Killarney’s karting circuit this weekend, OK-N pilot Mikel Bezuidenhout claimed his best national karting result, finishing second overall at ROK Cup South Africa’s national opener. Mikel’s day did not get off...
Mar 5, 2024 | Cars
The Simola Hillclimb always delivers an exceptional showcase of some of the most spectacular cars in South Africa, whether it’s a monstrous modern machine taking on King of the Hill or one of the vintage old-timers blowing out the cobwebs and competing for glory on...
Mar 5, 2024 | Karting
Mini ROK rookie Kayde Cornofsky announced himself this weekend, showing incredible pace on debut despite the results not going his way. Competing at his first national of the season, the 2023 National Kid ROK Champion ran at the front end of the field with some of the...
Mar 5, 2024 | Karting
The Killarney karting circuit again proved challenging for Diego Antunes this past weekend as the Mini ROK driver from Johannesburg battled to find the perfect balance of performance and grip during the opening round of the National ROK Cup South Africa Kart...
Mar 5, 2024 | Karting
Cronje, competing in his maiden NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP for 2024, whipped the track into a frenzy with his meticulous driving amongst a bevy of junior drivers from across the Country. Qualifying in pole position, Cronje dueled with the likes of Van Staden, Billau and...
Mar 5, 2024 | Cars, Women in Motorsport
This past weekend’s (1-2 March) season opener saw Chloe Stuart rise to the DOE Formula Vee, partnered by CIM Lubricants, debut challenge at Zwartkops Raceway; however, teammate Tjaden Tromp could not compete. Both drivers participated in various unofficial tests...
Mar 5, 2024 | Cars
Rosario “Sonny” Bonafede and Ralph Behm became the very first Regional Sport Champions, of any sporting code in South Africa when they won the 1964 Western Province Regional Rally Championship in their Simca 1000. Back then the Royal Automobile Club controlled South...
Mar 4, 2024 | Cars
2024’s second BMW ///M Performance Parts Race Series this past weekend (1-2 March) at Zwartkops Raceway saw a host of surprise results, and former double Champion Andreas Meier emerge as the Championship leader. Classes D & E In Round 2, The class D & E...
Mar 4, 2024 | Cars
What Astron Energy Polo Cup AnnouncementWhere Kariega, EPWhen Monday 4 March 2024Community South Africa National SA’s next biggest fuel brand Astron Energy to sponsor Polo Cup Astron Energy has partnered with Volkswagen Motorsport to be the new title sponsor for...
Mar 4, 2024 | Cars
Preview: SAE National Championship Rd 1 – Red Star Raceway, Delmas, 9th March. Sticking with the format that proved so popular last year, the SA Endurance National Championship (SAE) will get the 2024 season underway at Red Star Raceway, Delmas on March 9, where...
Mar 4, 2024 | Cars
What Regional Festival Round 1 ReportWhere Zwartkops Raceway, PretoriaWhen Saturday 2 March 2024Community Gauteng Regional First round Regional Festival thrills Pretoria fans A balmy early Autumn Pretoria afternoon greeted race fans and competitors alike for Zwartkops...
Mar 4, 2024 | Cars
What Round 1 2024 ReportWhere Zwartkops Raceway, PretoriaWhen Saturday 2 March 2024Community Gauteng Regional Dale takes shock double VW Challenge victory at Zwartkops Everyone in PABAR VW Challenge has always known Chris Dale as the jolly uncle dicing near the back...
Mar 4, 2024 | Motorcycles
What SA National Cross Country Motorcycle PreviewWhere Scottburgh, KZNWhen Saturday 9 March 2024Community South Africa National UB Leisure TFC Sleepover Honda set for National Cross Country UB Leisure TFC Sleepover Honda Racing with Tork Craft and Dunlop Tyres is all...
Mar 1, 2024 | Cars
What Kyalami 60 Years of Memories book Final SaleWhere Kyalami Grand Prix CircuitWhen Friday 1 March 2024Community International Only 15 Kyalami 60 Years of Memories books left Early March was always South African Grand Prix month at Kyalami. Traditionally, Formula 1...
Mar 1, 2024 | Karting
Diego Antunes makes his first national Mini ROK appearance as the National ROK Cup Karting Championship season begins at the Killarney International Raceway this weekend. Diego, who will compete in his first full season as a Mini ROK driver, heads to Cape Town for the...
Mar 1, 2024 | Karting
What DD2 Vets & Clubmans AnnouncementWhere Zwartkops International Kart Raceway, PretoriaWhen Thursday 29 February 2024Community Gauteng Regional DD2 Vets & Clubmans is more about fun than just winning A brand new Rotax Max karting class burst into action for...
Feb 29, 2024 | Cars, Obituary
William Frederick “Billy” Daniels born 2 December 1943 – 28 February 2024 (80). Billy was a service crew member for Nick Mauerberger 35-38 years ago and we met whilst they were competing in the WBMK Ceres Rally. Always larger than life with a personality that made him...
Feb 29, 2024 | Cars, Motorcycles
After ten years it has become customary to introduce the regional race meetings at Killarney International Raceway as another round of the Wingfield Motors Power Series. Oom Johnny van Niekerk was an institution in Western Province Motorsport. A founder member of the...
Feb 29, 2024 | Cars
What BMW & FlySafair announcementWhere JohannesburgWhen Wednesday 28 February 2024Community South Africa National Chemical Logistics’ new BMW team, colours ready to race Chemical Logistics BMW Racing will start the 2024 South African Touring Car championship...
Feb 29, 2024 | Cars
On the back of a successful 2023 Mobil 1 V8 Supercars campaign, Julian Fameliaris is eager to defend his title at this weekend’s (1-2 March) season opener at Zwartkops Raceway. The Lube-Net / Di Matteo Racing / Gavin Wilkins Racing Chevrolet Corvette driver won at...
Feb 29, 2024 | Cars
What John Kruger Polo Cup Masters AnnouncementWhere JohannesburgWhen Wednesday 28 February 2024Community South Africa National John Kruger to race Polo Cup Masters powered by Habot What does a former driver and racing dad do when the kids have flown the coop? Well, in...
Feb 29, 2024 | Cars
What Volkswagen Polo Cup Masters AnnouncementWhere Kariega, EPWhen Wednesday 28 February 2024Community South Africa National Several over-50 Masters to join Polo Cup action Volkswagen Motorsport has confirmed that the Masters class will return to Polo Cup racing for...
Feb 29, 2024 | International, Karting
What Under-10 Mini Rok Winter CupWhere South Garda Kart Track, Lonato, ItalyWhen 21-24 February 2024Community International Centurion lad Billau shines on international kart debut Pretoria kart racing rookie, Logan Billau sensationally won on his maiden International...
Feb 27, 2024 | Cars, Women in Motorsport
The upcoming weekend marks the start of Tyler Robinson’s 2024 motorsport season, wherein she is set to participate in the PABAR VW Challenge opening round at Zwartkops Raceway in Pretoria. This event is of immense significance to Robinson as it sets the tone for...
Feb 27, 2024 | Karting
The opening round of the Northern Regions Rotax Kart Championships proved challenging for Senior MAX driver Brandon van der Walt, with the Ice Motorsport driver finishing outside of the top ten at Zwartkops Kart Raceway at the weekend. Qualifying eighth out of 16...
Feb 27, 2024 | Karting
The Zwartkops Kart Raceway witnessed a significant surge in activity during the past weekend, as a record-breaking number of entries were registered for the Northern Regions Rotax Kart Championship’s opening round. While several out-of-province and international...
Feb 27, 2024 | Cars
SA developed cars to take over from Investchem Formula 1600 South African single seater racing is set for a revolution, when a Investchem MSA4 takes over from Formula 1600 as the country’s premier wings and slicks class from 2025. Formula 1600 will continue for as is...
Feb 27, 2024 | Cars, International
Preparations for the new DTM season are in full swing at ABT Sportsline’s Motorsport Centre in Kempten. The construction of the two race cars is almost complete and the wrapping is scheduled for the second half of March. The two ABT Audi R8 LMS GT3 evo II cars will be...
Feb 27, 2024 | Karting
As the sun dipped below the horizon on the 17th of February, it marked the end of the exciting inaugural African Karting Cup. The event was a thrilling spectacle filled with roaring engines, tire smoke, and the heart-stopping thrill of competition. But beyond the...
Feb 27, 2024 | Motorcycles
2024 NATIONAL MOTOCROSS CHAMPIONSHIP – LEGENDS The first race of the season officially kicked off the past weekend at Legends Adventure Farm in Cullinan, where the Husqvarna Racing team had a great weekend behind bars and bagged valuable points for the season...
Feb 27, 2024 | Motorcycles
2024 National Motocross Championship – Legends The season kicked off with a bang for the Red Bull KTM team, delivering an exciting performance at the inaugural round of the Motocross Nationals held at Legends MX Track this past weekend. Cameron Durow, Luke...
Feb 27, 2024 | Karting
Another action-filled Senior MAX round at the weekend saw relative newcomer Mikel Bezuidenhout claim a top-ten Senior MAX finish at Zwartkops Kart Raceway. Mikel competed at the Northern Regions Kart Championship opening round as part of a busy 2024 motorsport season...
Feb 27, 2024 | Karting
Senior MAX stalwart Kian Spies stunned many this weekend with a superb outing at Zwartkops Kart Raceway, claiming the overall runner-up position in a fiercely contested three heats. Kian was competing in the opening regional round of the Northern Regions Rotax Kart...
Feb 27, 2024 | Karting
WORR Motorsport’s Luhan De Wet opened his regional championship season with a solid result despite crashing out of the final heat as the Northern Regions Rotax Kart Championships commenced this past weekend at Zwartkops Kart Raceway. In his third karting season,...
Feb 27, 2024 | Karting
Six-year-old Alonzo de Oliveira won his first Bambino race and secured the overall runner-up position this past Saturday at the Northern Regions Rotax Kart Championships, underlining the start of the 2024 karting season for many. Hosted at the Zwartkops Kart Raceway,...
Feb 27, 2024 | MSA Releases, Women in Motorsport
In another proud moment for South African motorsport, Roshni Gajjar from Gqeberha, has been announced as one of the first four recipients of the prestigious Global Research Scholarship, awarded by the FIA in support of its United Against Online Abuse (UAOA) campaign....
Feb 26, 2024 | Motorcycles
Trademore Group, reaches new heights as details on the venues for the upcoming rounds are unveiled. This premier series, a jewel in the crown of Motorsport South Africa (MSA), has carefully curated an impressive racing calendar that not only challenges the competitors...
Feb 26, 2024 | Karting
What Rotax Max Challenge 2024 NR Round 1 ReportWhere Zwartkops International Kart Raceway, PretoriaWhen Saturday 24 February 2024Community Gauteng Regional Multiple winners, fraught dices at Zwartkops’ Round 1 The Gauteng Rotax Max Challenge karting season got...
Feb 26, 2024 | Cars
What Regional Festival Round 1 PreviewWhere Zwartkops Raceway, PretoriaWhen Saturday 2 March 2024Community Gauteng Regional 2024 Regional Festival racing circus starts at Zwartkops Saturday The 2024 circuit racing season finally gets under way when Zwartkops Raceway...
Feb 26, 2024 | Cars
What PABAR VW Challenge Round 1 & Season PreviewWhere Zwartkops Raceway, PretoriaWhen Saturday 2 March 2024Community Gauteng Regional Fresh championship explodes into action at Zwartkops It’s time to light that blue 2024 PABAR VW Challenge touch paper, step back...
Feb 26, 2024 | Cars
SAES received confirmation from SuperSport that all six rounds of the 2024 South African National Championship will be broadcast live. This is fantastic news for the series as it serves as one of the pinnacle points we set out in our strategy document two years ago...
Feb 26, 2024 | Cars
What Dunlop’s Racing Logistical ChallengeWhere South AfricaWhen 2024Community South Africa National Dunlop’s Race Tyre Team solves logistical nightmares Dunlop Tyres has a huge commitment to South African circuit motor racing. And that commitment does not...
Feb 23, 2024 | Karting
Six-year-old Alonzo de Oliviera will make his second appearance of the 2024 season this weekend as the opening round of the Northern Regions Rotax Kart Championships is set to get underway at Zwartkops Kart Raceway. Alonzo, who participated in last weekend’s KZN...
Feb 23, 2024 | Motorcycles
The highly anticipated 2024 racing season is about to kick off, and the Brother Leader Tread Enduro and Cross Country KTM Team, along with the Red Bull KTM Motocross Team, is geared up for an exhilarating year of intense competition and championship pursuits. The...
Feb 23, 2024 | Motorcycles
GASGAS Racing is proud to announce their entry into the National Enduro racing series, bringing the exhilarating thrills of enduro racing to fans across the nation. With a dynamic lineup of riders and race ready bikes, GASGAS Racing is fearless in the pursuit of...
Feb 23, 2024 | Motorcycles, Uncategorized
Husqvarna Motorcycles proudly announces their powerhouse racing team line-up for the 2024 season, featuring talented riders Davin Cocker, Barend du Toit, Travis Teasdale and newest addition to the team is none other than young gun Luke Walker. Four skilled South...
Feb 23, 2024 | Karting
The Northern Regions Rotax Kart Championships is set to begin this weekend at the Zwartkops Kart Raceway in Pretoria, South Africa. Many racing enthusiasts highly anticipate this event as it marks the beginning of a new season for the Toyota Gazoo Racing (TGR) Junior...
Feb 21, 2024 | International, Motorcycles
MotoGP moved from Asia to the Middle East and from Malaysia to Qatar for the second pre-season test of the 2024 campaign. Brad Binder logged the 9th fastest effort through the two seven-hour sessions across two days as Red Bull KTM registered almost 220 laps in their...
Feb 21, 2024 | Karting
Sunday, 18th February saw a cold and wet day for KZN Kart Club at iDube Raceway, which brought some tricky conditions for the competitors who had to race in some wet and some dry races. This event was the second round of the KZN Club Championship and the first round...
Feb 21, 2024 | Cars, International
What GT Winter SeriesWhere Valencia, SpainWhen 16-17 February 2024Community International Kwanda shines with two Spanish podiums for Haupt Mercedes Kyalami Kid Kwanda Mokoena caused something of a sensation when he arrived literally out of nowhere and put his Haupt...
Feb 21, 2024 | Karting
Mikel Bezuidenhout returns to the Zwartkops Kart Raceway this weekend following his recent participation at the African Karting Cup. Mikel will, however, as he did last year, be swopping karts to compete in the Senior MAX class as part of the Gauteng regional...
Feb 21, 2024 | Karting
Rotax drivers will get their first taste of competition at the Highveld this weekend as the Northern Regions Rotax Kart Championships begin in Pretoria. While some may have entered a few other events already this season, this weekend sees the official start of the...
Feb 20, 2024 | Cars, FIA, FIA Rally Star, International
• Romet Jürgenson finishes second on FIA Junior WRC Championship debut• Taylor Gill leads record-breaking Junior WRC field during early stages• Max Smart scores world championship point on fifth ever rally• Jose ‘Abito’ Caparó shows top 10 potential in challenging...
Feb 20, 2024 | Karting
Mikel Bezuidenhout’s 2024 motorsport season got off to an impressive start as the Johannesburg teenager took to the Zwartkops Kart Raceway for the inaugural African Karting Cup. Mikel was one of several African drivers invited to compete in the OK-N class....
Feb 20, 2024 | Karting
Mini ROK rookie Kayde Cornofsky announced his arrival in a new class with a solid outing at the weekend’s inaugural FIA African Karting Cup (AKC). Kayde finished sixth overall after some scintillating driving at Zwartkops Kart Raceway, which saw several drivers...
Feb 20, 2024 | Karting
The inaugural FIA African Karting Cup (AKC) was hosted at Zwartkops Kart Raceway this past weekend, where Johannesburg native Diego Antunes opened his 2024 karting season. Diego, no stranger to the Mini ROK class, was invited to participate in an invitational class to...
Feb 19, 2024 | Karting
FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem has lauded the first African Karting Cup which took place this weekend at Zwartkops, as an overwhelming success saying, “Congratulations to all competitors who took part in the first Africa Karting Cup in collaboration with...
Feb 19, 2024 | Cars
After the completion of a protracted appeals process, MSA is finally able to confirm Saood Variawa as the 2023 SA National GTC Champion. Albeit belatedly, MSA congratulates Saood on this achievement, which will be formally recognised at the MSA National Awards to be...
Feb 17, 2024 | Cars, International
Sheldon van der Linde, Team WRT and BMW required just one lap to bag pole position for the Repco Bathurst 12 Hour, which kicks off this year’s Intercontinental GT Challenge campaign on Sunday. The South African earned the right to contest the Pirelli Top-10 Shootout...
Feb 17, 2024 | International, Karting
Today is D Day for the inaugural African Karting Cup which is taking place today, Saturday 17 February, at the Zwartkops Kart Circuit in Centurion. In a special tribute and welcome to all the participants, fans and teams, FIA President, Mohammed Ben Sulayem, sent the...
Feb 16, 2024 | Cars, Sim Racing
The anticipation and excitement for the MSA Africa Esports Cup has reached new heights as the entries for the event have surpassed all expectations. With a record-breaking number of participants, the race scheduled for today will be broadcast live. Fans and viewers...
Feb 16, 2024 | MSA Releases, Sim Racing
Get ready for an exciting weekend as the MSA Africa E-Sports Cup goes live on 17 February 2024 at 16:00. The event will be live-streamed on the MSA YouTube channel, allowing fans and viewers from all over the world to tune in and catch all the action. This highly...
Feb 15, 2024 | Karting, MSA Releases
Excitement is palatable as participants start flooding into South Africa from across Africa for the big showdown at the first African Karting Cup on Saturday 17 February at the Zwartkops Kart Circuit in Centurion. 40 of the finest participants from across Africa...
Feb 15, 2024 | Cars, Enivronmental, Environmental, Karting, Motorcycles, MSA Releases, OFFICIALS, TRAINING
MSA is excited to announce that we will be hosting Environmental Webinars on the Zoom platform in March for current MSA Environmental Officers or anyone interested in learning more about the Environment and Sustainability relating to motorsport. We would like to...
Feb 14, 2024 | Cars, FIA Rally Star, International
The FIA Junior World Rally Championship kicks off this week with Rally Sweden (15-18 February 2024), the first of five rounds of the season. Among the 19 crews entered in the Junior series, four will represent the FIA Rally Star program, an innovative initiative...
Feb 13, 2024 | Motorcycles
As Out of Africa/Monster Energy/Yamaha enter their 9th year of partnership with Yamaha SA, they brace themselves for the thrilling spectacle of the 2024 SA Motocross season. Amidst the high stakes and intense competition. Out of Africa/Monster Energy/Yamaha stands...
Feb 13, 2024 | Cars, Karting, Motorcycles, MSA Releases, Vacancy
MSA’s current CEO, Adrian Scholtz, will be retiring from the company at the end of 2024 and will be replaced by MSA’s current Sporting Services Manager, Vic Maharaj. This situation will therefore create a vacancy for a SPORTING SERVICES MANAGER to join the executive...
Feb 13, 2024 | FIA, Karting
Spectators at this week’s African Karting Cup (AKC), which is taking place at Zwartkops Kart Circuit in Centurion between 15 – 17 February, will not only have the opportunity to see 40 of the finest participants from all over Africa battling it out, but will also be...
Feb 13, 2024 | Cars, International
South African motorsport driver Josh le Roux has announced that he will be competing in the BMW M2 Cup in Germany in 2024. The 17-year-old talent will join the Project 1 team, which has a successful track record in various racing series. Le Roux, who started racing in...
Feb 13, 2024 | International, Motorcycles, Women in Motorsport
Nicole van Aswegen, a South African motorcycle racer, has been selected to race in the inaugural FIM Women’s Motorcycling World Championship, which will start in June 2024. Van Aswegen, who goes by the nickname “Nix21”, is one of the most...
Feb 12, 2024 | Cars, Sim Racing
Motorsport South Africa (MSA) in January announced that it is launching its Sim Racing facet in 2024. With the acquisition of promotional iRacing codes from the FIA, MSA is offering its Sim Racing license holders a chance to experience the thrill of virtual motorsport...
Feb 12, 2024 | Motorcycles
What 2024 GXCC Lekoa LodgeWhere Villiers, Free StateWhen Saturday 10 February 2024Community Gauteng Regional Team Green’s comeback kings & winning champions Pepson Plastics Kawasaki Factory Racing with Michelin, Motul. Bikewise and Scottish Cables got its...
Feb 12, 2024 | Karting
What 2024 Rotax Max WP Regional 1 ReportWhere Killarney Kart Track, Cape TownWhen Saturday 10 February 2024Community Western Cape Regional Rotax Max season opener delivers surprises in the Cape The 2024 Rotax Max karting season kicked off with some dominant displays...
Feb 9, 2024 | Karting
Welcome to the pre-race report for the highly anticipated kickoff of the 2024 Western Province Kart Championships! Set to commence this Saturday with Regional Round 1, this weekend promises to be nothing short of spectacular. With a lineup featuring some of the most...
Feb 9, 2024 | Karting
What Rotax Max Challenge Season PreviewWhere South AfricaWhen 2024Community South Africa National Regional seasons about to get under way across SA The South African Rotax Max Challenge karting season is about to get under way as record fields prepare to kick off...
Feb 7, 2024 | Cars, Sim Racing
The 2024 MSA Africa Esports Cup is an exciting event that will take place on the 16th and 17th of February. It is set to be a thrilling experience for gamers and esports enthusiasts alike, with the opportunity to showcase their skills using Assetto Corsa Competizione...
Feb 6, 2024 | Cars
What New Red-Lined Motorsport AppointmentsWhere Kyalami, Johannesburg, South AfricaWhen Monday 5 February 2024Community International Two new high-level appointments will ease operations Kyalami-based South African Rally Raid race car manufacturer Red-Lined Motorsport...
Feb 6, 2024 | Cars
What South African Touring Cars AnnouncementWhere JohannesburgWhen Tuesday 6 February 2024Community South Africa National Premier South African Touring Car racing enters a new era South African Touring Cars will take over from Global Touring Car racing from 2024....
Feb 5, 2024 | Karting
With just two weeks to go until the start of the inaugural African Karting Cup (AKC) which will be taking place in South Africa at Zwartkops Kart Circuit in Centurion between 15 – 17 February, excitement is building. 40 of the finest participants from over 15 African...
Feb 2, 2024 | Karting
A brand-new karting season kicked off on a sunny and hot Sunday, 28th January for KZN Kart Club at iDube Raceway. With new and exciting changes for the Club Championship which gives out-of-town competitors the opportunity to race and score in the KZN Club...
Jan 31, 2024 | Cars
What 2024 Racing UpdateWhere Kyalami, Johannesburg, South AfricaWhen Tuesday 30 January 2024Community International SA Endurance champion Mokoena set for GT3 with Mercedes-AMG International GT3 racer, 2022 South African Endurance champion, and former multiple SA...
Jan 30, 2024 | Karting, MSA Releases
Next month the African karting spotlight will be placed firmly on South Africa as the country hosts the inaugural African Karting Cup (AKC) between 15 – 17 February at the Formula-K Kart circuit in Benoni. 40 of the finest participants from over 15 African countries...
Jan 30, 2024 | Cars
The 2024 Extreme SuperCars Driven by Dunlop championship got underway at a packed Zwartkops International World of Motoring on 26 and 27 January. The event, which formed part of the 2024 Passion for Speed, saw Jonathan du Toit (Trans Africa Racing Lamborghini Huracan...
Jan 29, 2024 | Cars
When Rozario Bonafede and Ralph Behm won the 1964 Western Province Rally Championship in their dedicated Le Mans specification Simca 1000 they created history as it then represented the very first regional championship in South Africa, of any sporting discipline. Then...
Jan 29, 2024 | Cars
Cape Town debutant Nian du Toit conquered the opening round of the 2024 BMW ///M Performance Parts Race Series this past weekend (26-27 January) on his first visit to the Zwartkops International World of Motoring, by bagging every point available, while a host of...
Jan 29, 2024 | Cars
What Passion For Speed ReportWhere Zwartkops Raceway, PretoriaWhen Saturday 27 January 2024Community International Annual festival kicks SA race season off in classic style A packed Zwartkops Raceway thrilled an enthusiastic crowd with on track thrills, race heroes...
