Mikel Bezuidenhout, a rising star of South African motorsport and a driver for Corsa dei Gemelli in the Investchem MSA4 single-seater Championship, heads to Vereeniging Kart Circuit this weekend for the second round of the 2025 South African Rotax MAX Challenge (SARMC).
Continuing his campaign in the Senior MAX category with the formidable Xtreme Racing Team, Mikel is determined to build on his momentum in the national karting ranks. Following a solid start to the regional championship at Formula-K Raceway, where he claimed sixth overall in greasy conditions, Mikel is eyeing a return to the sharp end of the field.
At the national season opener in Cape Town last month, he displayed strong form at the technical Killarney Kart Circuit, setting the tone for a season of growth and opportunity. Now in his third Senior MAX season, the Sandton teenager brings both experience and controlled aggression to the grid.
Despite his growing commitment to main circuit racing with the MSA4 single-seater, karting remains a cornerstone of Mikel’s training program. Each race weekend is a chance to chase results and fine-tune the racecraft and mental resilience needed to succeed at higher levels of motorsport.
With its mix of tight corners and straights, Vereeniging Kart Circuit rewards confidence under braking and precision in overtaking, traits Mikel is known for. Backed by MTN Cosmo-Net and Huawei Mobile South Africa and equipped with the expertise of the Xtreme Racing outfit, Mikel is well-positioned to challenge for a national podium.
As the SARMC season heats up, all eyes will be on Mikel to see if he can again rise to the occasion, deliver a strong result, and continue his upward trajectory in karting and circuit racing.
Numerous practice sessions, qualifying, and three heat races promise close racing. Catch all the live-streaming action from Round 2 on the link below:
Published by: Motorsport Fanatix
Picture Caption: Mikel Bezuidenhout
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