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HISTORIC SURPRISES AT ZWARTKOPS

What Historic & Regional Tour ReportWhere Zwartkops Raceway, PretoriaWhen Saturday 2 November 2024Community Gauteng Regional Unexpected winners at Historic and Inland races A perfect Zwartkops spring afternoon played a great backdrop to a fine day of Historic and...

RED-LINED READY TO THRILL HOME FANS

What South African Rally Raid PreviewWhere Rhino Park, PretoriaWhen 8-9 November 2024Community South Africa National Red-Lined Motorsport poised for SA Rally Raid finale Red-Lined Motorsport takes its shortest trip of the year to the Legends Adventure Farm near...

NWM FORD RALLY-RAID TEAM HEADS TO GAUTENG FOR FINAL BLAST OF 2024 SARRC SEASON

The action-packed South African Rally-Raid Championship (SARRC) is set to draw to a close on 8 and 9 November 2024, and the Neil Woolridge Motorsport (NWM) Ford Rally-Raid Team will be giving it everything to wrap up the season on a high at the seventh and final round...

SAFETY UPGRADES A GAME-CHANGER FOR RACER LIVING WITH A DISABILITY

Safety is a priority for anyone participating in and overseeing motorsport, but it is even more so when participants are living with a disability. With November being National Disability Rights Awareness month the story of Jarrod Blackman is particularly significant....

YOUNG MOTORCYCLE RIDER (17) LIVING HIS GLOBAL DREAM

Two years ago, Motorsport South Africa reported on a young rookie motorcycle rider who spoke about never giving up and adopting the same can-do attitude as his idol Lewis Hamilton. Fast forward two years later and 17-year-old Grade 11 learner, Kgopotso Mononyane, ‘the...

FIM EUROPE TEAM PREPARED FOR INAUGURAL FIM INTERCONTINENTAL GAMES

Bringing together teams from all six of the FIM Continental Unions (CONU) of Asia, Africa, Europe, North America, Latin America and Oceania, the inaugural FIM Intercontinental Games (ICG) will take place on 30 November and 1 December 2024 at the world-famous Circuito...

FIA RALLY STAR COMMITTEE SELECTS 2025 LINE-UP

Taylor Gill, Romet Jürgenson and Max Smart will continue their rise from virtual novices to future FIA World Rally Championship title contenders with confirmation that they will remain part of the FIA Rally Star talent development programme for the 2025 season. Having...

TEAM SA SEEKS UK WALTER HAYES TROPHY SUCCESS

What Walter Hayes Formula Ford Festival PreviewWhere Silverstone, England.When 2-3 November 2024Community South Africa National SA six out to beat world's best rivals at Silverstone A powerful six-man South African team is in England preparing to race in the...

RENIER SMITH ONE STEP CLOSER TO CROWN AS BMW ///M PERFORMANCE PARTS RACE SERIES ENTERTAINS SOLD-OUT BMW M FEST AT KYALAMI

The ninth and penultimate round of the 2024 BMW ///M Performance Parts Race Series, held at the packed Kyalami Grand Prix Circuit as part of the biennial BMW M Fest this past weekend (25-27 October), saw points leader Renier Smith maintain his advantage. FridayThe...

FINAL COUNTDOWN TO INAUGURAL FIM INTERCONTINENTAL GAMES

The final countdown to the inaugural FIM Intercontinental Games (ICG) is very much underway, with the event scheduled to take place in one month’s time at the iconic Circuito de Jerez – Ángel Nieto in Spain on 30 November and 1 December. The teams from all six of the...

LOUIS GROENEWALD (8 MAY 1969 – 26 OCTOBER 2024)

A really popular figure on the Witzenberg Motorklub Gymkhana Championship events has sadly left us after a brave battle with cancer. Louis Groenewald enjoyed little more than three-wheeling the Ford Escort MkII which he shared with Hermie de Kock and results were...

CPMCC SWARTLAND RALLY

The Swartland is considered the heart of Western Cape rallying and the 2024 Western Cape Class 5 Regional and S4-S3-S2 Rally Championship was concluded on Saturday 26 October 2024 with the CPMCC 24 Rally. Shaun Jones and Jason Thorpe claiming the final event in their...

HISTORIC THUNDER WILL SING OVER ZWARTKOPS

What Historic & Regional Tour PreviewWhere Zwartkops Raceway, PretoriaWhen Saturday 2 November 2024Community Gauteng Regional Heavy metal, thunder and classic entertainment in Pretoria Zwartkops Raceway is ready to thunder to an historic tune as classic racing...

ROTAX TEAM SOUTH AFRICA FLYING THE FLAG IN ITALY

What Rotax Max grand Finals Karting Wednesday ReportWhere Sarno, Naples, ItalyWhen Wednesday 23 October 2024Community International Team South Africa flat out racing at Rotax Max Grand Finals South Africa’s finest karters deep in battle against the best in the world...

RIP – GIOVANNI PIAZZA MUSSO

With deep sadness, MSA extends its heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of Giovanni Piazza Musso, who passed away this morning. Known as Papa G, he transformed the world of karting in South Africa and made a significant impact across various other...

2025 MSA NATIONAL AND NORTHERN REGIONS REGIONAL MOTOCROSS CALENDARS

Dear Motocross Riders, Parents and Teams, Please diarise the following amended dates and venues for the 2025 MSA South African National and Northern Regions Regional Motocross Championships: 2025 MSA NATIONAL MOTOCROSS CALENDAR 2025 MSA NORTHERN REGIONS REGIONAL...

2025 MSA NORTHERN REGIONS REGIONAL AND GXCC CLUB CROSS COUNTRY MOTORCYCLE AND QUAD CHAMPIONSHIP

Dear Riders, Parents and Teams, Please diarise the following dates for the 2025 MSA Northern Regions Regional and GXCC Club Cross Country Motorcycle and Quad Championship.

KILLARNEY INTERNATIONAL RACEWAY – CLOSE, HARD RACING (19 OCTOBER 2024)

A hot/cool summer day at Killarney International Raceway saw the seventh round of the Lime Property Management Power Series run almost without incident. Two hundred and fifty-two entries contested twenty heats of close racing. MGA Racing Clubman, Classic and Breakfast...

ENSOR-SMITH FINISHES AS FORMULA 1600 VICE CHAMPION

KC Ensor-Smith's impressive season didn't end as he had hoped. The Witbank teenager finished fourth overall in the final round of the Investchem Formula 1600 Championship. As a result, he finishes his second season in the championship as the Vice Champion, earning...

ROOKIE BEZUIDENHOUT ENDS FORMULA 1600 SEASON WITH TOP-SIX FINISH

Investchem Formula 1600 driver Mikel Bezuidenhout ended his rookie season with a top six overall result at the final round of the Extreme Festival at Zwartkops Raceway on 19 October. After Mikel qualified his Mygale in seventh for the first of two races on Saturday,...
DE SOUSA BACK ON TOP IN EXCITING MINI MAX NATIONAL

DE SOUSA BACK ON TOP IN EXCITING MINI MAX NATIONAL

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...

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MOBIL 1 V8 SUPERCARS GOING FOR GOLD AT RED STAR

MOBIL 1 V8 SUPERCARS GOING FOR GOLD AT RED STAR

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...

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EXTREME ACTION AT RED STAR RACEWAY THIS WEEKEND

EXTREME ACTION AT RED STAR RACEWAY THIS WEEKEND

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...

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KING ROBERT OF THE HILL

KING ROBERT OF THE HILL

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...

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NOAH CRONJE RACE REPORT

NOAH CRONJE RACE REPORT

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...

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REGIONAL RACERS READY TO RUMBLE AT RED STAR

REGIONAL RACERS READY TO RUMBLE AT RED STAR

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...

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PABAR VW CHALLENGE PRIMED TO ROCK RED STAR

PABAR VW CHALLENGE PRIMED TO ROCK RED STAR

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...

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SUZUKI CONQUERS THE SIMOLA HILL

SUZUKI CONQUERS THE SIMOLA HILL

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...

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WILD ZWARTKOPS STIRS THE ROTAX NATIONAL POT

WILD ZWARTKOPS STIRS THE ROTAX NATIONAL POT

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...

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LEON HARMSE (14 MAY 1947- 3 MAY 2024) (76)

LEON HARMSE (14 MAY 1947- 3 MAY 2024) (76)

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...

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SUZUKI SETS NEW RECORD TIME AT SIMOLA

SUZUKI SETS NEW RECORD TIME AT SIMOLA

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...

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6X KING OF THE HILL IS OUT!

6X KING OF THE HILL IS OUT!

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....

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