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South Africa has been selected to host a round of the World Rally-Raid Championship (W2RC), which was first launched at the 2022 Dakar Rally, with the series attracting the world’s leading superstars on two and four wheels. The announcement made on the eve of Rallye du Maroc, the final round of the 2024 W2RC season […]
The announcement made before Rallye du Maroc, the final round of the 2024 W2RC season taking place in Morocco from October 5 to 11, signals a new chapter for South African Motorsport and the country’s Rally-Raid championship. The South African Safari, part of the 2025 W2RC, is set for May 18 to 24, following the 2025 Dakar Rally and preceding the Abu Dhabi leg in late February. Archie Rutherford, CEO of SARRC, expressed immense pride and excitement, highlighting the hard work and meticulous planning invested in events like TGRSA Safari 1000 and the upcoming races. Endorsed by major bodies like FIA, FIM, and ASO, the event will span North West and Limpopo provinces, based in the iconic Sun City complex near Pilanesberg National Park. Expect a thrilling experience with diverse terrain including bushveld plateaus, river crossings, and savannah plains in locations like Sun City, Thabazimbi, and North West’s agricultural hub.