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TimesLIVE
28-05-2025
- Automotive
- TimesLIVE
Red Bull Shay' iMoto heads to Durban for the first time
Red Bull Shay' iMoto, SA's premier national spinning competition, will be staged in Durban for the first time on August 10. The event, which takes place at Suncoast Casino, brings competitive structure to spinning, a motorsport rooted in township car culture. Drivers are judged on skill, control and crowd engagement as they perform choreographed stunts in modified rear-wheel-drive vehicles. The 2024 title went to Chadwin 'Boksie' Hadjie, who unseated two-time champion Samkeliso 'Sam Sam' Thubane at the Cape Town event. With Durban added to the rotation this year, organisers have confirmed changes to the course and an expanded lineup of competitors. Winners are decided through a combination of judges' scores and crowd voting, rewarding precision and showmanship. Entries for the 2025 edition opened on May 20. Drivers can apply via the event website.
The South African
22-05-2025
- Automotive
- The South African
Red Bull Shay' iMoto 2025 heads to Durban for the first time
Red Bull Shay' iMoto 2025 is coming to Durban. This exciting spinning event will happen at the Suncoast Casino precinct on Saturday, 10 August 2025. It mixes car culture from townships with thrilling performances. Sixteen of South Africa's best spinners will compete in elimination rounds against each other. This year, Durban hosts the event for the first time, featuring a new course layout and fresh talent. Judges will evaluate spinners based on their control, creativity, flair, and ability to engage the crowd. A panel of motorsport experts and audience votes will decide who becomes the champion. Aspiring participants can upload their spinning videos online. Remember, entries close on 22 June 2025. The final list of competitors will be announced on 4 July 2025. To enter, you must be 18 or older and have a valid South African driver's licence. According to The Citizen, Durban is hosting the competition for the first time, and organisers promise an exciting layout that showcases local and national talent. Well-known judges from the motoring and entertainment worlds will add pressure on contestants to perform unforgettable stunts. Crowd energy is also important, as fan reactions will influence the final score. Last year's winner, Chadwin 'Boksie' Hadjie from Cape Town, beat two-time champion Samkeliso 'Sam Sam' Thubane. Both of them are expected to return, increasing the competition's intensity. Get ready for burnouts, tire smoke, and a lot of adrenaline. Let us know by leaving a comment below or send a WhatsApp to 060 011 021 1. Subscribe to The South African website's newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp, Facebook, X, and Bluesky for the latest news.
The Citizen
21-05-2025
- Automotive
- The Citizen
WATCH: It's confirmed! Red Bull Shay' iMoto 2025 is coming to Durban
The 2025 edition of Red Bull Shay' iMoto promises a new twist, with the competition happening in Durban for the first time. South Africa's premium spinning competition, Red Bull Shay' iMoto, makes a return in 2025. South Africa's home-grown motorsport phenomenon makes its Durban debut at the Suncoast Casino on 10 August 2025. What to expect at Red Bull Shay' iMoto 2025 Fans can expect raw energy, tyre smoke, and adrenaline-fuelled showmanship. Red Bull Shay' iMoto brings the art of spinning into the spotlight. This is helping to transform a grassroots cultural movement into a competitive platform. It also creates an international platform for the drivers to showcase their skill, creativity, and swagger. Chadwin 'Boksie' Hadjie wins Red Bull Shay' iMoto at Canal Walk, Cape Town, South Africa on 16 March 2024. Picture: Red Bull Content Pool The event fuses high-octane motor action with the pulse of urban street culture, in a safe and controlled manner. On Sunday, August 10, ticket holders will gather to witness the crowning of the Red Bull Shay' iMoto 2025 champion. Judged by a panel of well-known motorsport personalities, alongside the crowd's votes, the format ensures both precision and performance are rewarded. The 2024 event saw Cape Town's Chadwin 'Boksie' Hadjie take the title from two-time defending champion Samkeliso 'Sam Sam' Thubane in Cape Town. Watch Red Bull Shay 'iMoto 2024 highlights here: With Durban now hosting for the first time, 2025 promises a new twist on the course layout, even higher stakes, and a fresh wave of talent. Entries opened on Tuesday, 20 May 2025, for those who believe they have what it takes to claim the crown. Aspiring competitors are encouraged to enter the competition via the Red Bull website. You must be over 18 years old and in possession of a valid South African driver's license to enter. ALSO WATCH: Magician David Blaine hangs off a spinning car in Brakpan
