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ROTAX DAZZLES PERFECT KILLARNEY
What WP Rotax Max Karting Round 5 ReportWhere Killarney Kart Track, Cape TownWhen Saturday 19 July 2025Community Western Cape Regional An ideal Cape Town's day delivers epic Max action Cape Town smiled on the Western Cape karting community with perfect winter...
LEAD THE FUTURE OF KARTING IN SOUTH AFRICA: APPLY NOW FOR THE VOLUNTARY ROLE OF KARTING CHAIRMAN
Position: Karting Chairman (Voluntary Position)Department: Karting Management Group (“KMG”)Location: South AfricaReports to: KMG, MSA Management Committee (ManCom) and MSA Board Members Position Overview: Motorsport South Africa (MSA) is seeking an experienced and...
IN MEMORY OF WADE NELSON (1958 to 2025)
We are deeply saddened to share the news of the passing of Wade Nelson, former World 250cc Karting Champion, who passed away on 10 July 2025 at the age of 67. Wade’s journey started in Pietermaritzburg, racing homemade karts on dusty roads and dreaming big. In 1986,...
2025 MSA MEDIA PHOTOGRAPHY & SAFETY TRAINING WORKSHOP
We are excited to announce the 2025 MSA Media Safety Training Workshop, happening on 8–9 August 2025 at Zwartkops International Raceway in Gauteng! This engaging two day workshop is required for all current trainee photographers working towards...
AFRICAN OPEN GLORY FOR TGRJA’S COETZEE
The Toyota Gazoo Racing Junior Academy (TGRJA) produced a strong showing at the 2025 Rotax African Open at Zwartkops Kart Raceway, with standout drives across DD2, Senior MAX, and Junior MAX. While the weekend saw mixed fortunes for some, it culminated in a dominant...
AFRICAN OPEN CROWNS ROTAX KART CHAMPIONS
What Rotax Max African Open ReportWhere Zwartkops Raceway, PretoriaWhen Saturday 5 July 2025Community International Huge grids, epic racing as winners claim 'Olympic' seats The Rotax Max African karting Open delivered hot racing in fresh conditions as it crowned...
TRIBUTE TO BEATRICE “BEAULAH” SCHOEMAN
Pioneering Leader, Trailblazer for Women in Motorsport, and Devoted Champion of the Sport Motorsport South Africa pays tribute to the extraordinary life and legacy of Beaulah Schoeman, who passed away shortly before her 81st birthday after a courageous battle with...
ROTAX AFRICAN OPEN SET FOR CONTINENTAL KART WARS
What Rotax African Open PreviewWhere Zwartkops International Kart Raceway, PretoriaWhen 3-5 July 2025Community International Large African entry adds to Mzansi allure at wildcard Open The Rotax Max African Open will not only crown Africa’s 2025 karting champions at...
THRILLS AND LESSONS AT SCRIBANTE: EGOR GRISHIN HOLDS STRONG IN ROUND 3 OF THE NATIONAL ROK CUP
On 28 June, the third round of the National Rok Cup brought the roar of engines and the thrill of competition to the fast and technical Scribante Kart Track in Gqeberha. The event delivered everything we love about karting: tight battles, unexpected twists, and...
FIA RECOGNITION FOR NATIONAL AND REGIONAL KARTING:MSA RESULTS NOW COUNT TOWARDS GLOBAL RANKING
Motorsport South Africa is proud to share that all MSA National and Regional Karting Championship results are now officially recognised within the FIA International Karting Ranking (IKR) system. This means that every event a karting competitor enters will earn them...
GQEBERHA’S RISING KARTING STAR AIMS TO DAZZLE ON HOME SOIL
Aashay Nagura is all set to light up the Celso Scribante Kart Circuit in Gqeberha this weekend, as Round 3 of the National ROK Cup Karting Championship heads to the Eastern Cape. It marks a return to familiar territory for the rising star who will be hoping to build...
JACK MOORE PREPARES FOR HOME TRACK SHOWDOWN AT CELSO SCRIBANTE
Reigning OK-Junior National Champion Jack Moore returns to his hometown of Gqeberha this weekend for Round 3 of the ROK Cup South Africa Karting Championship, hosted at the fast and technical Celso Scribante Kart Track. Currently leading the points standings with 193...
CORNOFSKY EYES CHAMPIONSHIP BOOST AT CELSO SCRIBANTE
Kayde Cornofsky has faced some tough challenges this season, demonstrating commendable determination in his performances at Red Star Raceway and Killarney, where he finished third and fourth overall. As he approaches the midpoint of the season, he currently sits third...
UNSTOPPABLE MAX LOOKS TO EXTEND MINI ROK LEAD
South Africa’s Mini ROK frontrunner, Max Boshoff, is ready to take on Round 3 of the National ROK Cup Karting Championship this weekend at the Celso Scribante Kart Track in Gqeberha. After two rounds of commanding performances, the Cape Town-based talent arrives at...
HEAT, HILLS AND HARD RACING: TGRJA DELIVERS GRIT AND GROWTH
The Toyota Gazoo Racing Junior Academy (TGRJA) showcased its resilience and racecraft at iDube Raceway this past weekend, battling the undulating terrain and technical challenge of the KZN circuit for Round 3 of the 2025 South African Rotax MAX Challenge (SARMC). With...
2025 MSA OFFICIAL TRAINING WEBINARS – FREE ENTRY!
Ever wondered what it takes to keep the action safe and fair on the track? Now is your chance to find out and become a vital part of the motorsport community! We are looking for the next generation of motorsport officials, passionate individuals ready to get close to...
EXCEPTIONAL RACING AT IDUBE ROTAX KART NATIONALS
What Rotax Max Nationals Round 3 ReportWhere iDube, KwaZulu NatalWhen Sunday 15 June 2025Community South Africa National KZN neutral ground delivers action of the highest order The twisty iDube kart track mined off the side of the Camperdown, KwaZulu Natal hillside is...
A RISING STAR OF DRIFTING & KARTING – INTRODUCING BRANDON VAN DER WALT
Still only 16 years of age, Brandon van der Walt – or Lil’ Lightning as he’s known to South Africa’s growing community of drifting fans – already has an impressive track record in karting and drifting competitions. This rising star has rapidly established himself as...
MAX BOSHOFF LOOKS TO TIGHTEN GRIP ON MINI MAX CHAMPIONSHIP AT IDUBE
Cape Town karting sensation Max Boshoff heads to iDube Raceway in KwaZulu-Natal this weekend for Round 3 of the South African Rotax MAX Challenge, leading the Mini MAX championship and eager to extend his advantage as the national season hits the penultimate stage....
DE WET POISED TO STRIKE AS SARMC TITLE FIGHT HEATS UP
Luhan de Wet, the Motorsport Fanatix™ ambassador and Xtreme Racing Team standout, is set to continue his championship campaign this weekend at Round 3 of the 2025 South African Rotax MAX Challenge, hosted at the demanding iDube Raceway in KwaZulu-Natal. Lying second...
FEARLESS, FAST AND DETERMINED: ALONZO READY FOR IDUBE NATIONAL DUEL
Championship leader Alonzo de Oliveira heads into Round 3 of the 2025 South African Rotax MAX Challenge with momentum firmly on his side. The Stretto Racing sensation is riding high after a dominant clean sweep at Vereeniging’s second national round and this past...
FIGHTING BACK: STEYN LOOKS TO REIGNITE MICRO MAX CAMPAIGN
After a mixed start to his 2025 national campaign, Centurion's Adriaan Steyn is determined to bounce back as the South African Rotax MAX Challenge heads to the iconic iDube Raceway for the penultimate round of the season. The 2023 National Bambino Champion currently...
ROTAX NATIONALS HEAD TO IDUBE NEUTRAL GROUND
What Rotax Max National Round 3 PreviewWhere iDube, Kwa-Zulu NatalWhen Saturday 14 June 2025Community South Africa National South Africa's finest karters head to Rotax National war in KZN It’s all eyes on iDube near Camperdown in the KwaZulu Natal Midlands when the...
ADVISORY ON SUBSTANCES OF ABUSE IN SPORT
The South African Institute for Drug-Free Sport (SAIDS) has released an important update outlining the dangers and consequences of using substances classified as “Substances of Abuse” under the 2021 World Anti-Doping Code. These substances, including cocaine, heroin,...