SA will make motorsport historical past when the nation hosts spherical three of the SA Safari Rally from Could 18 to 24. The occasion is a part of the distinguished World Rally-Raid Championship (W2RC).
The inaugural occasion, offered by occasion associate Toyota Gazoo Racing, is not any odd occasion. It’s a worldwide highlight second – and SA is able to shine.
“It is a defining second for motorsport in SA,” mentioned Vic Maharaj, the CEO of Motorsport South Africa. It’s about greater than racing. It’s about showcasing our expertise, terrain and talent to ship world-class occasions.
“With SA-manufactured automobiles making up greater than half of the sphere, a testomony to our engineering excellence and deep motorsport roots, having the occasion on our house floor for the primary time is thrilling. We imagine this might open doorways to even larger alternatives, together with F1, sooner or later.”
Anton Roux, the chairperson of Motorsport South Africa, concurred, “This occasion has the potential to pave the best way for a lot of extra worldwide motorsport occasions in SA. It’s likely the biggest worldwide occasion SA has hosted because the final Formulation 1 was held at Kyalami in 1993.”
“With entries closing on the finish of April, the lineup of prime native and worldwide contributors is rising, and followers can anticipate to see a few of the greatest names in worldwide rally-raid on native soil,” mentioned Archie Rutherford, the CEO of SA Rally Raid Championship.
Thrilling information for South Africans is the inclusion of Ross Department, Botswana’s homegrown FIM W2RC champion and fan favorite ‘Kalahari Ferrari‘, driving with Hero Motorsports.
Dakar Rally legend Giniel de Villiers will come out of retirement to be a part of #TeamHiluxRallyRaid for the following two seasons.
“Having Giniel on board is like including a turbocharger to our staff. He brings unmatched expertise and fervour to the observe,” mentioned teammate Fouché Blignaut.
Nasser Al-Attiyah and Edouard Boulanger are anticipated to be a part of the occasion. However Al-Attiyah will face some stiff native competitors. Bracing up are the younger weapons from Toyota Gazoo Racing South Africa, Saood Variawa and Man Botterill, Neil Woolridge, Motorsport’s (Neil Woolridge Motorsport) Gareth Woolridge and 2023 SA Rally Raid Champion and Century Racing’s Brian Baragwanath.
From Solar Metropolis to the desert dunes, the W2RC route will take a look at one of the best of one of the best in a uniquely African setting.
“That is the second we’ve labored so exhausting for. The world is watching – and we’re virtually prepared,” concluded Rutherford.
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