Rising star Chloe Stuart delivered a flawless performance in Round 4 of the BMW ///M Performance Parts Race Series this past weekend, dominating both heats at Zwartkops Raceway as part of the Regional Extreme Festival presented by Coca-Cola.
Competing in Class F under the guidance of the Pablo Clark Racing Motorsport Development Program, Chloe showcased her rapid development in only her second outing since joining the program. The Johannesburg teenager, supported by NGK, Itoo, EasyEquities, Liqui Moly and AutoZone, qualified her BMW E46 second in class and then delivered two emphatic victories on race day.
In Race 1, Chloe set the pace, carving out an astonishing winning margin of nearly 50 seconds over the 10-lap contest. Her fastest lap, a blistering 1:14.111, stood as the quickest in her class and underscored her pace and precision around the tight 2.4km Pretoria circuit.
Race 2 brought more of the same, with Chloe storming again to the front. She led confidently throughout the 12-lap race and clocked another fastest lap, narrowly shy of her earlier benchmark, to secure her second win.
Fearless, fiercely competitive, and already gaining a reputation as an aggressive but responsible racer, Chloe quickly becomes a name to watch in the BMW paddock. Her confidence behind the wheel and readiness to challenge her more experienced, often male, rivals are winning her admiration and respect from teams, fans, and competitors. As an added reward, Chloe was named the driver of the day.
After the double victory, Chloe was quick to share her appreciation: “I’m so grateful to the BMW series, my team, and especially the Pablo Clark Racing Motorsport Development Program for believing in me and giving me this incredible opportunity. The car was amazing, and I’m learning more every time I hit the track. Zwartkops was a big step forward, I can’t wait for the next one! To be named the driver of the day is incredible and testament to the hard work we as a team have put in.”
With her performance at Zwartkops, Chloe Stuart has firmly established herself as one of the most exciting young prospects in the series and a powerful symbol of the new wave of talent coming through the Pablo Clark Racing program under BMW South Africa’s transformation initiative.
Published by: Motorsport Fanatix
Picture Caption: Chloe Stuart
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