Following a gritty comeback at the Killarney opener, Centurion’s rising karting talent Adriaan Steyn is ready to mount a more substantial challenge at this weekend’s second round of the 2025 South African Rotax MAX Challenge (SARMC), hosted at the iconic Vereeniging Kart Circuit.
Adriaan, backed by Greensky, Q4 Fuels, and Sparco, showed impressive determination during Round 1 in Cape Town. He overcame a tough qualifying session in wet conditions to charge through the field and claim a third-place finish in the final heat. His efforts secured a sixth overall and reaffirmed his credentials as one of the Micro MAX class’s brightest prospects.
As the national title race begins to intensify, the stakes are higher than ever. The SARMC serves as South Africa’s premier Rotax karting championship and offers one of two coveted routes to the Rotax MAX Challenge Grand Finals (RMCGF), the “Olympics of Karting.” Alongside the African Open, it is the only path for South African hopefuls to secure a spot on Team SA.
Returning to familiar territory in Gauteng, the former national Bambino Champion is expected to be on the front foot. Vereeniging Kart Circuit is a track he knows well, and with his early-season momentum, he’ll be targeting a consistent run across the weekend’s heats to close the gap to the leaders in the championship standings.
“This weekend is about delivering from the first session,” said Adriaan. “We made great progress at Killarney, and I’m confident heading into a track where I’ve had good results. The goal is to be up there fighting in every heat.”
The weekend’s format will mirror Round 1. Thursday and Friday will be reserved for practice, followed by Friday afternoon’s all-important qualifying session. Saturday will host three heats, each crucial for building championship points and momentum.
Watch the live action here: https://rebrand.ly/SARMC-Rd2.
Published by: Motorsport Fanatix
Picture Caption: Adriaan Steyn
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