Jun 25, 2025 | Cars, Obituary
Early in 1977 the late Mike Needell reported on the shakedown run of a new Lola T440 imported to South Africa to contest the South African Formula Ford Championship in the hands of one Willy Learmonth. That was 48 years ago! A youngster named Jody Scheckter won the...
Jun 17, 2025 | Cars, Obituary
Johan Evertse, a name that possibly does not get the credit deserved. Like many in South African rallying individuals somehow became specialists in a specific category of the sport. As a new member of the SAAF in 1980 we somehow managed to attend the Castrol Rally...
Mar 24, 2025 | Cars, Obituary
Kontak net vir Swannie! Hy sal weet wie, wat, waar – en indien nie, sal hy uitvind! Niks was ooit te veel gevra, te moeilik om te doen of geheel en al buite bereik nie. As niemand geweet het wat om te doen nie, was dit net ‘n goeie tyd om uit te vind. Alles was...
Mar 6, 2025 | Motorcycles, Obituary, Sim Racing
The motorsport and sim racing communities mourn the untimely passing of Ryan Ottens, a racer whose passion extended far beyond the track. From winning the 2006 South African Regional Superbike Championship to guiding and mentoring fellow riders, Ryan’s impact on...
Feb 6, 2025 | Cars, Obituary, Sim Racing
Jon Whitfield’s journey began as a telecommunications technician, but his true passion for cars, car sales, and motorsport soon took over. From East London to Roy Hesketh Racing, he explored everything from 250 karts to Renault R8s. He was also a musician, a dreamer...
