MOTORSPORT SA HONOURS SOUTH AFRICA'S MOST TALENTED SPORTSMEN AND WOMEN
The who's who in the motorsport world congregated on Sunday 5 February to pay tribute to South Africa's finest motorsport champions at the glittering annual Motorsport South Africa (MSA) 2022 Gala Awards evening held at the Thaba Eco Hotel.
As in previous years, this was an illustrious gathering of the best of the best in motorsport celebrating excellence on two wheels and four, on tarmac and gravel. MSA paid tribute to the veterans, and to the newcomers and icons that have consistently brought their fans all the thrills…
ROTAX MAX KARTING 2023: LIGHT THAT FUSE!
by Motorsport Media - 31 Jan 2023 11:30:00
What
Rotax Max Challenge 2023 Season Preview
Where
South Africa
When
Starting 4 February 2023
Community
South Africa National
New RMC season starts with 3 regional openers in 3 weeks
A brand new 2023 Rotax Max Challenge karting season kicks off with a race in each region over the next three weeks. Drivers around the country will embark on their campaigns focussed on taking their regional titles, and more importantly the national championship in their class. South African RMC champions…
KAWASAKI READY FOR VICTORY, FUN IN ‘23
by Motorsport Media
Multiple championship winning Pepson Plastics Factory Kawasaki Racing with Motul, Gilbert Mining, Scottish Cables, Michelin, Acerbis, Renthal, DID and Arai, is limbering up to a fresh season of Cross Country Racing in South Africa. The team has assembled a strong team of riders and machinery across the classes to chase fun and victory in 2023.
The biggest 2023 Kawasaki Cross Country news sees 2022 South African National High School champion Wian Wentzel stepping up to the 250cc OR3 class. The fast and co…
22ND PASSION FOR SPEED READY TO ROCK!
What
Passion For Speed Preview
Where
Zwartkops Raceway, Pretoria
When
Saturday 28 January 2023
Community
South Africa National
Zwartkops' favourite race weekend set to thrill
One of South Africa’s favourite annual race weekends is ready to rock you when the 22nd Passion for Speed thrills Zwartkops Raceway Saturday 28 January. Bigger and better, this year celebrates both freedom of attendance and international participation for the first time in three years, with a massive entry list expected to approach 300, come the weekend.
It’s…
MSA & EMR JOINT RELEASE STATEMENT
24 JANUARY 2023
ANNOUNCEMENT,NATIONAL
MSA (the official FIA affiliate for South Africa) and EMR (official ROTAX distributor for Southern Africa) are pleased to jointly announce that agreement has been reached that will see the Southern African Rotax Max Challenge (SARMC) karting series returning to running under the auspices of MSA in 2023.
The agreement comes after months of negotiation between the two parties and takes the form of an agreement in respect of a transition period in 2023, during which further negotiations will tak…
DAKAR 2023 SHINES ON SOUTH AFRICAN STARS
by Motorsport Media - 15 Jan 2023 13:15:00
What
Dakar 2023 Day 14 & Final Report
Where
Damman, Saudi Arabia
When
Sunday 15 January 2023
Community
South Africa National
SA success as Al Attiyah’s Toyota, Benavides’ KTM win
Dakar 2023 proved a stunning success for South Africa. Nasser Al Attiyah and Mathieu Baumel’s GR Hilux DKR T1+ stormed to their third Dakar victory for Toyota Gazoo Racing on Sunday as SA cars starred, taking the overall and two class wins.
South Africans also starred on two wheels, as Ar…
DAKAR DAY 13: BITTERSWEET STING IN THE TAIL
by Motorsport Media - 14 Jan 2023 12:45:00
What
Dakar 2023 Day 13 Report
Where
Al Hofuf, Saudi Arabia
When
Saturday 14 January 2023
Community
International
Drama all round, Attiyah ‘s Toyota on the brink of car win
Saturday’s 154-kilometre stage through the dunes to Al Hofuf would prove a dramatic dream breaker for some. South African T1.2 leaders Brian Baragwanath and Leonard Cremer, who suffered a hard landing, flipped, and damaged their Factory Century. The car was towed out of the stage. Another Century driver…
DAKAR DAY 12: LOEB FLIES, NASSER IN CONTROL
by Motorsport Media - 13 Jan 2023 12:30:00
What
Dakar 2023 Day 12 Report
Where
Shaybah, Saudi Arabia
When
Friday 13 January 2023
Community
International
A shakeup in the cars, bikers duke it out in the desert
Nine-time World Rally Champion Sebastien Loeb’s ruthless pressure paid off as his fifth straight stage win on Friday moved him up to second overall, an hour and a half behind overall leader Nasser Al-Attiyah’s made in South Africa Toyota Gazoo Racing Hilux. In a busy day among the cars, the bike race remains o…
DAKAR RALLY DAY 11: LOEB HUNTS NASSER
by Motorsport Media - 12 Jan 2023 13:00:00
What
Dakar 2023 Day 11 Report
Where
Empty Quarter, Saudi Arabia
When
Thursday 12 January 2023
Community
International
Dakar 2023 continued to deliver epic action as competitors fought on through the Arabian Desert on Thursday. 9-time World Rally Champion Sebastien Loeb continued to pile on the pressure through Day 11 as he took his fourth stage win on the trot. Car leader Nasser Al Attiyah however held strong up front as South African cars dominate. It was a game of cat a…
