Zwartkops Raceway prepares for a packed day of national motorsport action on Saturday, 21 June, headlined by the debut of South Africa's next generation of single-seater racing. The midyear Extreme Festival, presented by Coca-Cola, promises intense competition across multiple categories despite the calendar marking a seasonal shift.
The defining moment arrives with the inaugural competitive outing for the Investchem MSA4 championship. A field of new, locally-built single-seaters, featuring enhanced safety, contemporary design, and turbocharged VW power, will hit the track. Established rivals like KC Ensor-Smith, Karabo Malemela, Alex Vos, Shrien Naidoo, Ewan Holtzhausen, Renzo Ribeiro, and Mikel Bezuidenhout face fresh challenges from newcomers Adriaan Nel, Kian Spies, Simphiwe Mohlahlo, and lady racers Hannah Lee Daniel and Anastasia Gerasis.
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Championship dynamics add intrigue elsewhere. In the South African Touring Cars, early leaders Michael van Rooyen (Toyota Corolla) and rookie Jagger Robertson seek their first wins, while the surging BMW 128tc of Keegan Campos and Saood Variawa's Toyota Corolla, sharing the last four victories, close the points gap. Julian van der Watt (VW Golf GTI), Andrew Schofield (BMW 128tc), Nathi Msimanga, and rookie Siyabonga Mankonkwana (both Toyota) are also firmly in contention.
Tate Bishop holds a commanding position in SATC SupaCup with five wins, ahead of defending champion Jonathan Mogotsi's VW SuperPolo. Charl Visser remains a factor, while a close rookie contest involves Nicolaos Vostanis, Dawie van der Merwe (Toyota SupaStarlet), Polo Cup champion Jason Loosemore, Muhammad Wally, Dylan Pragji, and Karah Hill.
Mo Karodia enters the Astron Energy Polo Cup round as a potential favourite at Zwartkops, but faces stiff competition from Ethan Coetzee, Rory Atkinson, Tyler Robinson, Shiren Rajpaul, and Rookie Cup champion Judd Bertholdt. Hannes Scheepers, Charl Smalberger, Roshaan Goodman, rookie Dhivyen Naidoo, and Kyle Visser are all capable of challenging. Wayne Masters leads the Polo Masters division, pursued by John Kruger, Derick Smalberger, and Mike Barbaglia.
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The Extreme Supercars, driven on Dunlop tyres, return with Bradley Liebenberg (Audi R8 LMS GT3 EVO) aiming to continue his strong Zwartkops form. He expects pressure from Ryan Naicker (Mercedes-AMG GT3), Jonathan du Toit (Lamborghini Huracan GT3 EVO), Charl Arangies (Porsche 911 GT3 R), Damian Hammond (Lamborghini Super Trofeo), Kris Budnik (Dodge Viper), and the Audi duo of Paul Hill and Marius Jackson.
A tight battle characterises the Volkswagen Rookie Cup, where Uzair Khan leads Christopher Tait, Josh Moore, Luke Hill, Mauro Da Luz, and Giovanni Fiorotto. Clinton Seller dominates the SunBet ZX10 Masters, with Damion Purificati, Graeme van Breda, Jayson Lamb, and David Enticott among those trying to close the gap. Focus also falls on beating Nabil Abdool (GR Yaris Media Cup), Jason Coetzee (GR86 Rookie Cup), and Mario de Sousa (Corolla Dealer Cup).
This extensive national race program ensures a busy day at Zwartkops on 21 June, coinciding with the day marking the least daylight hours of 2025. Action runs from the year's latest sunrise to its earliest sunset. Fans can catch all the racing live via streaming on the Extreme Festival powered by Coca-Cola social media platforms, or experience the atmosphere trackside.
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