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Brendan Kelly

Brendan Kelly is a well-known commentator, writer and TV presenter who covers a wide variety of motorsports, including karting, dirt oval racing, rallying, main circuit racing and motocross. As a former South African powerboat champion, he is also deeply involved in inflatable powerboat racing and Formula 1 powerboat racing.

Gerald Beech will be in action at the East London Grand Prix Circuit for the first time in his thundering V8 Chevrolet Camaro.

Motor racing returns to iconic EL Grand Prix Circuit

Motor racing is set to return to the historic East London Grand Prix Circuit this Saturday following an extended break, featuring over thirty entries across Modified Saloons and Classics.

Rimon Landman goes through the gears in a recent event at Victory Raceway

Victory Raceway to host round seven of club championship

Victory Raceway in Walmer is set to host round seven of its club championship this Saturday, featuring the return of the popular Pinkrod class and thrilling competition among national stock saloon champions.

Syd Lippstreu in his Toyota Celica leads Rane Berry in his Nissan Skyline and Pikkie Marais in his Ford Capri through the esses at Aldo Scribante Raceway

Riddle holds firm as close racing delivers drama at Aldo Scribante

Drama and tight battles highlighted round seven of the Algoa Motorsport Club regional championship at Aldo Scribante Raceway, with Ian Riddle holding firm to extend his saloon points lead.

Michael Stephen ahead of Stuart White and Charl Visser in the rain at Aldo Scribante Raceway on Saturday

Michael Stephen shows his class in the rain

South African racing icon Michael Stephen mastered torrential rain at Aldo Scribante Raceway, securing a sensational victory and podium finish during rounds four and five of the South African Endurance Series.


Ruben Scholtz and JD van Niekerk powered their way to overall victory at the International Inflatable Super Series at the Strand near Cape Town

Team SA dominate at international inflatable series

South African powerboat crews showcased remarkable speed and endurance to claim top honors across all four classes in the International Inflatable Super Series along the Cape coast.

Ross and Roxanne Bartle in action in their Indy-backed VW Polo

Bartle siblings storm through an Algoa Rally thriller

Ross and Roxanne Bartle delivered a determined performance at the Algoa National Rally, securing third place overall in Round 6 of the National Championship despite challenging weather and road conditions.

Juan and Cailyn van Rooyen in action in their Ford Fiesta

It’s all systems go for Algoa National Rally

After months of planning, hard work and more than a few battles with Mother Nature, it is finally all systems go for the 44th running of the Algoa National Rally, with 29 teams lining up for the start of what promises to be a spectacular…

Marc Gleed and Abdul Benjamin in full flight at Theewaterskloof Dam recently

Excitement builds for international inflatable Powerboat Series in Western Cape

The inaugural International Powerboat Series will take place in the Western Cape from September 25 to October 3, featuring 44 teams from South Africa, Namibia, and the USA competing across four classes and three racing disciplines.

George driver Schalk Lotz (G5) was expected to be in action in the now-postponed DO4SA Dirt Oval Championship

DO4SA National Dirt Oval Championship changed to single day

The organisers of the 2026 DO4SA Dirt Oval Championship, due to take place at PE Oval Track Raceway on Friday and Saturday, have made the difficult decision to postpone the event due to the unfavourable weather forecast for the next few…

George driver Schalk Lotz (G5) will be in action in the 2.1 Modified class at PEOTR this weekend

National Dirt Oval Racing set to rock PEOTR

The Port Elizabeth Dirt Oval Raceway (PEOTR), situated along Mission Road near Greenbushes, is set to become a cauldron of high-speed dirt oval action this coming weekend when it hosts the DO4SA National Dirt Oval Championship.

Neels Vosloo & Rikus Fourie put their Hella Toyota Auris through its paces

Scene is set for muddy Algoa National Rally

The Algoa National Rally returns to the Eastern Cape for Rounds 6 and 7 amid challenging, muddy conditions following heavy rains, with local and national crews gearing up for a demanding test of skill and endurance.

Jack Moore shows off his ticket to the ROK World Finals

Yet another SA title for Jack Moore

Gqeberha teenage karting sensation Jack Moore has added yet another national title to his growing list of achievements, securing the 2026 South African ROK Karting Championship dramatically at Killarney International Raceway in Cape Town.

Gerald Beech putting his V8 Chevrolet Camaro through its paces at Aldo Scribante Raceway last Saturday.

Confident Beech heads to Zwartkops Raceway

Gerald Beech, representing Algoa Motorsport Club, heads to Zwartkops Raceway for his first competitive race there in the Dunlop V8 Supercars, buoyed by recent technical improvements to his Chevrolet Camaro and increased confidence from…

Michael Stephen in the Scuderia Scribante Ford Capri Perana being chased by the Ford Escort of Louis Powell

Historic day at Aldo Scribante Raceway

Aldo Scribante Raceway hosted a memorable event featuring a large array of historic, classic, and retro cars, drawing an impressive 54 entries and necessitating split racing streams for safety.

Winston 'Pikkie' Marais in action in his V6 Ford Capri at Aldo Scribante Raceway

Aldo Scribante Raceway set for thunderous classic action

Aldo Scribante Raceway will host a major historic motorsport event featuring over 50 classic and historic racing cars, including the Ford & Friends Series with 15 V8-powered machines and appearances by notable drivers like Michael Stephen.