Double Apex editor, Sudhir Matai, cut his racing teeth in the hotly contested Polo Cup series. This one-make formula is a breeding ground for local talent. Many famous names have won titles in the long-running series, some of whom have gone on to dominate other categories or even international stardom.
Matai was thrown into the deep end to battle door-to-door with some of the best young drivers of a generation. You can read how his season developed on a race-by-race basis by clicking the links below.
http://www.carmag.co.za/news-blog/diary-of-an-amateur-racer-day-9/
http://www.carmag.co.za/motorsport-news-blog/diary-of-an-amateur-racer-race-day-8/
http://www.carmag.co.za/motorsport-news-blog/diary-of-an-amateur-racer-race-day-7/
http://www.carmag.co.za/motorsport-news-blog/diary-of-an-amateur-racer-race-day-6/
http://www.carmag.co.za/motorsport-news-blog/diary-of-an-amateur-racer-race-day-5/
http://www.carmag.co.za/motorsport-news-blog/diary-of-an-amateur-racer-race-day-4/
http://www.carmag.co.za/motorsport-news-blog/diary-of-an-amateur-racer-race-day-3/
http://www.carmag.co.za/motorsport-news-blog/diary-of-an-amateur-racer-race-two/
http://www.carmag.co.za/motorsport-news-blog/diary-of-an-amateur-racer-race-one/
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