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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.

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.

Malcolm Els, putting in a consistent performance, secured the sought-after Driver of the Day award

Regional Dirt Oval Championship ends in thrilling finale at PEOTR

The DO4SA Regional Dirt Oval Championship concluded at PEOTR with several major titles decided despite harsh weather and some top contenders missing the final round.

Charne Schuin (C226) defends her racing line ahead of Nadia Rautenbach (E61) at the PEOTR

Regional dirt oval championship finale set to thrill at PEOTR

The final round of the DO4SA regional dirt oval championship takes place at Port Elizabeth Oval Track Raceway, where multiple class titles will be decided after a season of intense racing.

Caleb Moss will be hoping for a strong showing in the championship finale at Zwartkops Kart Circuit.

Moss ready to fly Eastern Cape flag at Zwartkops

Caleb Moss will represent the Eastern Cape as its only competitor in the season-ending South African Rotax Max Karting Challenge at Zwartkops, where he is just two points behind joint-second place in the Senior Max Championship.

Zander Taljaard in action on his Suzuki at Aldo Scribante Raceway in Gqeberha earlier in 2026

Kareedouw speedster crowned Western Province champion

Kareedouw’s Zander Taljaard has powered his way to Western Province championship glory, wrapping up the 600cc motorcycle title with two rounds of the season remaining.

Seth van der Walt in action at Rover Motorcycle Club

Eastern Cape Motocross stars set to fly flag in Namibia

Four young Eastern Cape motocross riders will represent South Africa at the 2026 FIM Motocross of African Nations Championship in Windhoek, Namibia, from 28 to 30 August.

Keegan Campos steers his Campos Transport BMW to overall honours in the SA Touring Car class at Aldo Scribante Raceway on Saturday

Aldo Scribante Raceway delivers another weekend of high-octane action

Aldo Scribante Raceway hosted the fifth round of the National Extreme Festival, drawing enthusiastic crowds and featuring competitive racing across multiple classes.