Volkswagen has established a specialised Motorsport Academy to invest in the future of motorsport locally.
'The lack of interest in local motorsport has seen the sport dwindle down from what it once was', writes Charlen Raymond.
From lightweight hatchbacks to explosive supercars, fans can look forward to an epic showcase of extreme power, performance and speed, exploited by some of the best drivers in South Africa, along with several overseas competitors.
Four-time Classic Car Friday champion, Franco Scribante, returns to the Hill to defend his title in the rapid 1970 Chevron B19.
Castrol has joined the Jaguar Simola Hillclimb as the official lubricants partner, as well as the media service partner from 2019.
Jaguar has called on three SA motorsport icons, namely Mike Briggs, Deon Joubert and Shaun Watson-Smith, to compete at this year’s Jaguar Simola Hillclimb in a trio of identical, high performance SUVs.
Created from humble beginnings as an initiative to attract renewed interest and tourism to the scenic coastal town of Knysna, the Jaguar Simola Hillclimb has rapidly evolved to become SA’s premier motorsport lifestyle event.
The Jaguar Simola Hillclimb continues to be recognised as one of the top sports events in the country having been awarded Motorsport South Africa’s (MSA) Environmental Award at the annual MSA Gala Awards Evening.
As South Africa’s premier motorsport and motoring lifestyle event, the 2019 Jaguar Simola Hillclimb is scheduled to roar into life from 2 to 5 May, marking the 10th edition of this truly exceptional automotive extravaganza.
Here are some of the most memorable moments from the 2018 Dakar Rally.
Thierry Neuville cranked up the pressure on four-time defending world rally champion Sebastien Ogier by charging to a third win of the season in Poland.