04 Aug Chairman’s Race Report – WPMC RX Cape Town: The Independence Attack
“Strap in, Cape Town – because this wasn’t just a race… it was a full-throttle celebration of speed, dust, and heart-pounding motorsport madness!
From the moment the gates opened, Killarney was electric. The pit lane pulsed with horsepower and hype as 59 fierce entries descended on the grip and grit! Laughter, adrenaline, and petrol-perfume filled the air as the RX Family geared up for a Saturday like no other.
With the crowd packed into the grass banks and grandstands, our charismatic commentator bellowed the legendary words:
🎙 “Ladies and Gentlemen… START YOUR ENGINES!”
And with that, the stage was set for an unforgettable ride.
New Faces, New Heat
A huge shoutout to all newcomers Welcome to the RX Family! A revved-up welcome to the CHD Oval Track Team, who joined the fray in the Invitational Class with some spicy practice sessions. If this was a taste of what’s to come – we’re hungry for more!
Super Time Attack – Blistering Laps & Precision Driving
The day launched with nearly 40 drivers tearing up both the Tarmac Circuit and the rough-and-ready RX Layout in a quest for ultimate lap dominance.
Tarmac Circuit: Top Guns
🥇 Zack Groenewald – 35.75 sec (Untouchable pace!)
🥈 Junaid Hamid – 37.69 sec
🥉 Daniel Chaung – 37.78 sec
Super Ladies Challenge – Queens of the Track
🥇 Karin-Lee Donaggi – 42.88 sec
🥈 Mot Geldenhuys – 54.03 sec
RX Layout – Dust-Flying Hot laps
Winners!
SuperModifieds: 🥇 Andre Steenkamp – 48.00 sec
Super Sports: 🥇 Gary Manwering – 54.00 sec
Super Lites: 🥇 Steve Bekker – 65.00 sec
E36 Cup: 🥇 Jonty Ekermans – 54.84 sec
Sideways. Wild. Gritty. Just the way we like it!
Main Event – Heats, Semis & Final Showdowns
After the hot lap warm-up, it was time to throw down for real: Four Qualifying Heats. Semi-Finals. And then… the Grand Finals that shook the Tarmac, the gravel and rattled the grandstands!
It was carnage, courage, and close calls. Fans were on their feet. Drivers trading high fives. Pit crews moving like clockwork. Killarney was ALIVE.
Finals Recap – The Champions of Cape Town
Tarmac Attack
🥇 Zack Groenewald – clinical and commanding
🥈 Junaid Hamid
🥉 Barry Williams
Super Ladies Challenge
🥇 Sandra Bekker – full send, no apologies
🥈 Karin-Lee Donaggi
🥉 Ilanza Smalberger
E36 Cup – Gravel Mayhem
🥇 Divan Wentzel – pure door-to-door domination
🥈 Jonty Ekermans
🥉 Barry Williams
Super Modifieds – Raw Power & Precision
🥇 Stacy Wilson – fearless and fast
🥈 Steve Humble
🥉 Wayne Wilson
Super Sports – Nose-to-Tail Drama
🥇 Gerard Kloppers – cool under pressure
🥈 Johan Nel
🥉 Hermanus Huisamen
Super Lites – Sideways and Savage
🥇 Braddon Hutchings – lights-out performance
🥈 Steve Bekker
🥉 Layne Hutchings
Special Awards – Sponsored by Brandtegrity & Access Auto
🏆 Driver of the Day: Jonty Ekermans – consistent, gutsy, unforgettable.
🏆 RX Super Show: Steve Bekker – wild style, crowd-favorite, masterclass in mayhem.
Selected and presented by our legendary RX commentators Franky & JT – and they know talent when they see it!
💪 Massive Thanks to the Pit Heroes
To our marshals, timekeepers, Cloudnr9, media crew, and all who keep the wheels turning – you’re the unsung champions.
To the fans – your cheers fuel the fire!
To our sponsors – you’re building the future of RX in the Cape!
RX Cape Town Sponsors
●N2 Panelbeaters & Towing
●DTM Helderberg
●Raceweb
●Tri Brake and Clutch
●Kirstenhof Car Hire
●Motul
●Alkom Tool & Die
●Elegex
●McMullen Construction
●Strand Auto Parts
●M5 Auto Parts
●Strand Auto Parts Paarl
●Outlaw Signs
COMING SOON: Tag Team Throwdown – 23 August 2025!
6 Teams. 6 Drivers per team. One mission: Victory.
Fastest full-team time wins. Full-day chaos. Strategy meets speed. You don’t want to miss this.
Until Next Time…
To every driver, supporter, marshal, family member, and sponsor including our commentors and WPMC– you are RX Cape Town!
This isn’t just racing. This is a movement. This is family! And we’re just getting started!
See you on the grid!
Proudly yours,
Gerard Kloppers
Chairman – RX Cape Town“
TEXT BY GERARD KLOPPERS
IMAGE BY CLOUDNR9 PHOTOGRAPHY