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If you have a decent level of driving skill and/or some form of racing background, then pay close attention. Durban-based Backdraft Racing will loan you a free racecar to compete in the 2020 SA Endurance Racing Series. Yes, you read that correctly, a free racecar. Backdraft will loan out ten cars for willing, and able […]

A free racecar on loan from the Backdraft Racing workshop

By Banzai Matai January 20, 2020 3 min read

Free Racecar to Race SA Endurance Series

If you have a decent level of driving skill and/or some form of racing background, then pay close attention. Durban-based Backdraft Racing will loan…

By Banzai Matai January 17, 2020 2 min read

Extreme E Racer Debuts at Dakar [w/video]

There was special interest for electric car fans on the final day of the 2020 Dakar. The stage saw the international “race” debut of…

Carlos Sainz claimed his third overall victory in the 2020 Dakar

By Banzai Matai January 17, 2020 3 min read

2020 Dakar Stage 12 – The Final Leg

2020 Dakar Stage 12 was the final leg of this year’s event. The special from Haradh to Qiddiya was shortened to 167 km as…

Stephane Peterhansel was the man to beat on 2020 Dakar stage 11

By Banzai Matai January 16, 2020

2020 Dakar Stage 11 [w/video]

During 2020 Dakar Stage 11 racers had to cover 365 km of open-road section before starting the 379 km of timed special stage.

Fernando Alonso a moment before he rolled twice

By Banzai Matai January 15, 2020

2020 Dakar Stage 10

2020 Dakar Stage 10 was a 534 km marathon that sent drivers out into the vast expanses of the Empty Quarter. The last 30 kilometres were just dunes.

By Staff Writer January 15, 2020

Mahindra Pik Up Auto Launched

A range-topping Mahindra Pik Up auto has been launched into the SA new bakkie market. It is offered in two- and four-wheel-drive derivatives.

By Banzai Matai January 14, 2020

2020 Dakar Stage 9

2020 Dakar Stage 9 ventured into Saudi Arabia's rough, hard 'Empty Quarter'. The competitors raced over 420 km from Wadi Al-Dawasir to Haradh.

Mathieu Serradori claimed the 2020 Dakar 8 stage win.

By Banzai Matai January 13, 2020

2020 Dakar Stage 8

2020 Dakar Stage 8 was a 477 km loop course around Wadi Al-Dawasir. The stage consisted of mountain landscapes, canyons and a 40 km straight at full speed.

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