Gqeberha’s Aldo Scribante Circuit roared to life over the weekend as Coca-Cola’s Extreme Festival delivered an exhilarating display of national motorsport action. Spectators witnessed fierce competition across multiple categories, with Keegan Campos and Saood Variawa splitting the South African Touring Car (SATC) victories. Tate Bishop dominated the SATC SupaCup with a double triumph, while Mo Karodia shone in the Astron Energy Polo Cup. Clint Seller defied the odds in the SunBet ZX10 Masters motorcycle class, and Jason Coetzee continued his reign in the Toyota Gazoo Racing Cup.
SATC Battles Steal the Show
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Campos seized a narrow pole position in his BMW 328tc before cruising to victory in the opening SATC race. Michael van Rooyen’s Toyota Corolla pipped Julian van der Watt’s Volkswagen Golf for second, with Variawa, Jagger Robertson, and Nathi Msimanga completing the top five. The reverse-grid second race descended into drama as Variawa carved through the field, triggering a chaotic scrap. Van Rooyen ultimately secured second ahead of Campos, while stewards later reviewed several contentious incidents involving Msimanga and Andy Schofield’s BMW.
Bishop Extends SupaCup Dominance
Championship leader Tate Bishop tightened his grip on the SATC SupaCup title with a flawless double victory, marking his fifth win in six races. Jonathan Mogotsi edged past promising newcomer Muhammad Wally to claim second in Race 1, followed by Charl Visser and Jason Loosemore. Race 2 saw Visser reverse the order, fending off Mogotsi and Wally, while Karah Hill impressed as the top female finisher.
Karodia Triumphs on Home Soil
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Mohammed Karodia delivered a masterclass at the Astron Energy Polo Cup’s home event near Volkswagen’s Kariga plant. After topping both qualifying and Superpole sessions, Karodia fought tooth and nail to secure two race wins. Rookie Cup champion Judd Bertholdt claimed third overall behind Charl Smalberger, with Roshaan Goodman and Shiren Rajpaul rounding out the top five. Wayne Masters and John Kruger shared honours in the Astron Energy Masters category.
Seller’s Stunning Motorcycle Comeback
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Clint Seller’s weekend began with controversy after a parc ferme infringement relegated him to the back of both SunBet ZX10 Masters races. Undeterred, the defending champion produced two electrifying charges through the pack, claiming victory in Race 1 ahead of Damion Purificati and Class B winner Graeme van Breda. Seller repeated the feat in Race 2, overtaking 14 riders to seal another win, with van Breda and Jayson Lamb completing the podium.
Rookie Rivalries Heat Up
Local favourite Josh Moore capitalised on home advantage to clinch Race 1 in the Volkswagen Rookie Cup, holding off Uzair Khan and Luke Hill. Controversy struck when Giovanni Fiorotto was demoted to seventh after contact with Berlin Robinson. Race 2 saw Christopher Tait secure his maiden victory, outpacing Khan and Moore, while Mauro Da Luz and Luke Corbett completed the top five.
Coetzee Continues Toyota Dominance
Jason Coetzee extended his Toyota Gazoo Racing Cup lead with another double win, fending off GR86 rookies Mbuso Ngwenya and Justin Rogers. Mario de Sousa swept both GR Corolla Dealer races, while Nabil Abdool dominated the New GR Yaris Media class ahead of Phuti Mpyane and Kyle Kock.
Next Stop: Zwartkops Raceway
The Extreme Festival now gears up for its midwinter showdown at Pretoria’s Zwartkops Raceway on Saturday, 21 June 2025—the shortest day of the year. With championship battles intensifying, the event promises another adrenaline-fuelled spectacle.
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