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KNYSNA, South Africa – Once the motorsport bug has bitten, it never lets go. This certainly applies to veteran racing driver Darron Gudmanz, who has competed in a variety of motor racing categories over the years, from WesBank V8 Supercars to historics, Polo SupaCup and even rally-raid events. However, the annual Simola Hillclimb remains one …
Unassuming, humble and charismatic, but with legend-beating credentials – these few words perfectly describe Rick Morris, a talented British racing driver who has been competing in motorsport for an impressive 55 years. At the age of 79, Morris, who lives in Hertford, England, participated in his second consecutive Simola Hillclimb this year. He was part …
Volkswagen Motorsport enjoyed a perfect weekend at the Knysna Simola Hillclimb with all its cars finishing in podium positions. Veteran Graeme Nathan pedalled his Volkswagen Polo SupaCup racer to yet another class B2 victory, while Rory Atkinson and Matt Merton delivered a splendid Volkswagen Golf GTI 8.5 one-two in the standard class A1. “We enjoyed …
Johannesburg – The Audi Revolut F1 Team leaves the Miami International Autodrome with heads held high, buoyed by a performance that underscored the car’s pace and the team’s unwavering grit. Despite the unpredictable nature of race day, the weekend was defined by an impressive recovery drive from Gabriel Bortoleto, whose charge through the field serves …
Knysna is synonymous with some of the most spectacular scenery and tourist-friendly attractions along South Africa’s internationally renowned Garden Route. It is also home to the world’s fastest hillclimb, with the annual Simola Hillclimb producing an exhilarating and unparalleled showcase of exceptional road and race cars spanning all eras – from the 1920s to contemporary …
KNYSNA – The Single Seaters, Sports Cars and Sports Prototypes (class C) category at the Simola Hillclimb dishes up an intriguing mix of thoroughbred racing cars competing for the King of the Hill title. This year’s 16th edition promises plenty of action, as two formidable previous winners go head-to-head in near-identical machinery for the first …
KNYSNA – The Simola Hillclimb is locally and internationally renowned for some of the wildest and most powerful race cars in the world. The top tier of the Modified Saloon Car category boasts a fiercely competitive array of machines producing 1 000 kW and more, making it the ultimate motorsport spectacle. Pieter Zeelie is the …
KNYSNA: The Simola Hillclimb is set to welcome a new sponsor for the 16th edition, which takes place from 30 April to 3 May 2026. MANN+HUMMEL, one of the world’s leading filtration companies, will be joining the line-up as a Supporting Partner of the event with its MANN-FILTER brand. “At MANN+HUMMEL, innovation and performance are …
KNYSNA – Power and performance come in all shapes and sizes, from high-end supercars to hot hatchbacks, high-performance sedans to beefy muscle cars – and everything in between. Equally, the source of that power is now more diverse than ever, with the venerable internal combustion engine being supplemented by hybrid batteries and electric motors, through …
KNYSNA – Volkswagen Group Africa is celebrating a major milestone in 2026, as it marks 75 years of manufacturing people’s cars locally for customers in South Africa and around the world. Volkswagen returns to the Simola Hillclimb in 2026 as a Tier 2 Manufacturer for the fifth consecutive year, and is set to deliver an …
KNYSNA – It’s less than one month to go until the 16th Simola Hillclimb comes to life with Classic Car Friday. Fans can look forward to another spectacular feast of iconic classic cars taking on the 1.9 km Simola Hill as the drivers challenge for glory. Spectators will have the first opportunity to see the …
Johannesburg – Audi South Africa marks another step forward in the Audi Revolut F1 Team’s Formula 1 journey following a challenging but constructive weekend at Suzuka, where Nico Hülkenberg finished 11th and Gabriel Bortoleto 13th. The race marked the first time this season that both Audi cars started and completed a Grand Prix, giving the …
The 2026 Simola Hillclimb will be bp Southern Africa’s second edition as the Official Fuel Partner, following the commencement of a four-year sponsorship that began last year. This unique event blends elite motorsport with a lifestyle experience unlike anything else in South Africa. It brings together classic icons, modern performance machines and top-tier drivers on …
KNYSNA – Castrol’s commitment to the Simola Hillclimb is rooted in a shared passion for performance, innovation, and pushing engineering boundaries. The event brings together top-tier local and international drivers, an exceptional level of competition, and a dazzling array of classic, modern, and purpose‑built racing machinery. This allows Castrol, as the Official Engine Oils and …
KNYSNA, South Africa – BMW Group South Africa will be competing in its fifth Simola Hillclimb this year, and has signed up as a Tier 2 Manufacturer for the 2026 edition, which takes place in Knysna from 30 April to 3 May. Notably, it is bringing one of its BMW M division’s star international racing …
Defender Rally has won the 2026 Dakar Rally, the toughest off-road challenge in the world, in its debut year, as drivers Rokas Baciuška and Oriol Vidal win the Stock class in the Defender Dakar D7X-R. After two weeks of racing over relentlessly tough terrain, fellow teammates Sara Price and Sean Berriman finished in second place, …
Pretoria: Jaguar TCS Racing will return to competition this weekend (Saturday, 6 December) in Brazil, as the 2025/26 ABB FIA Formula E World Championship begins with the 2025 São Paulo E-Prix. The race marks the start of Jaguar TCS Racing’s milestone tenth season in the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship. During that time, the …
The FIM World Supercross Championship has announced South Africa’s own Cameron Durow as an SX1 wildcard entry for the upcoming South African GP, marking a proud moment for both the championship and the nation’s motocross community. As World Supercross debuts on South African soil, Durow’s inclusion brings a homegrown contender to the premier class and …
The Simola Hillclimb always delivers an enthralling and eclectic mix of cars and characters. From charming classic machines of all ages, shapes and sizes to attainable hot hatchbacks, rapid super saloons to exotic supercars, as well as sleek single-seater race cars to outrageously powerful modified saloon cars purpose-built for a sub-40 second run up the …
Tickets are now available online for the 16th Simola Hillclimb, which is set to take place in Knysna from 30 April to 3 May 2026. The Simola Hillclimb is South Africa’s premier motoring and motorsport lifestyle event, attracting a dazzling array of cars to enthral fans. From vintage icons to legendary race machines, hot hatchbacks …
Jamie Chadwick and Juju Noda will represent Jaguar TCS Racing in the 2025/26 ABB FIA Formula E official women’s test, building on the success of last year’s pioneering FIA Championship event. British driver Chadwick is well-acquainted with the Jaguar I‑TYPE 7, having driven the car during the inaugural women’s test in Madrid; in Jeddah’s Free …
Jaguar TCS Racing has today revealed its Jaguar I-TYPE 7 in a striking livery for the 2025/26 ABB FIA Formula E World Championship, marking the beginning of a new chapter for the team. With new leadership and a refreshed driver line-up, the unveiling marks a bold statement of intent for the season ahead, as Jaguar …
The Speed Classic Cape Town motorsport event scheduled for this coming weekend is poorly planned and will seriously inconvenience approximately 100 000 residents who use the affected routes to travel between work and home. One of the city’s busiest main access routes, Philip Kgosana Drive, will be closed from Thursday to Monday. Cape Town ranks […]
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The Simola Hillclimb celebrated a significant milestone in 2025 with the hosting of its immensely successful 15th edition. Although it’s still a recent memory, the wheels keep on turning, and the window has now opened for aspiring competitors to submit their entry applications for the 2026 event, which takes place from 30 April to 3 …