Diary of an amateur racer

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…

B Banzai Matai March 27, 2018 Motorsport

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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/

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http://www.carmag.co.za/motorsport-news-blog/diary-of-an-amateur-racer-race-day-5/

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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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