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The Herald
a day ago
- Automotive
- The Herald
Early B on song at Aldo Scribante Raceway
Hoping to at least finish on the podium at his first home race at Aldo Scribante Raceway, rap-singer Earl Swartz (Early B) went one better with two second places and a maiden win to end the day on the top step of the podium after three exhilarating heats during round five of the Algoa Motorsport Club Regional Championship on Saturday. It was a busy day for Swartz, who spent many hours engaging with the huge legion of fans who had come out to support him. 'The first thing I need to say is thank you to Liqui Moly and the team,' he said. 'The help from everyone and the camaraderie in Super Vee's are the best thing you can experience, where everyone helps everyone. 'I was lucky enough to bring my dad and a few kids from the neighbourhood to watch today, which was super special, and it was a great experience for them.' Another local hero who enjoyed a great day on his home circuit was Joshua Moore, who took his first overall win in the VW Rookie Cup Interprovincial Championship after a hard-fought battle in all three heats. With two second-place finishes and a win in the last heat, Moore now moves into the lead of the championship with two rounds to go. With the cars all identically matched, Moore knew he had to do something special in the third heat if he was to get the win. Starting from the second row of the grid, he pulled off a spectacular overtaking move in the first corner, outbraking the rest of the field. He hugged the apex to get his nose in front and somehow managed to hold it steady to emerge as the leader as they exited turn two and then fought off the pressure from the rest of the pack as they chased him to the line with the top six cars all finishing within seconds of each other. To round off the day of maiden wins, Tiann Coetzer put in a stunning performance in his Opel Tigra to win the odified saloon class to upstage the ever-consistent Deon Slabbert in his immaculately prepared VW Polo. Slabbert did, however, come back strongly to win the Bronscor Ingco 45-minute endurance race by 17 seconds, with Timothy Ball second. Rane Berry was back to his best in his Nissan Skyline and though pushed hard by Angelique Griffin in race one, cruised to overall victory in the Wide Horizon Advance Training Coastal Challenge for historic, classic and retro cars. Results: EP Regional Saloons Overall: 1 Tiaan Coetzer, 2 Deon Slabbert, 3 Ian Riddle Class A: 1 Tiaan Coetzer, 2 Deon Slabbert Class B: 1 Ian Riddle, 2 Ian Oberholzer, 3 Elan Buchman Class C: 1 Timothy Ball, 2 Johan Nel, 3 Gordon Nolan Class D: 1 Greg Forward, 2 Duncan Phillips, 3 Juan van Rooyen Class E: 1 Mark Els, 2 Alstair Mew, 3 Kiesha Potgieter Class F: 1 James Moore, 2 Michael Beukman, 3 Andrew Meyer Class X: 1 Julian Bunge, 2 Henry Adams, 3 Barry Buchman Wide Horizon Advance Training Coastal Challenge Overall: 1st Rane Berry, 2nd Tom Hugo, 3rd Neil Stephen Class C: 1 Rane Berry, 2 Tom Hugo, 3 Neil Stephen Class D: 1 Pikkie Marais, 2 Anton Ehlers, 3 Angelique Griffin Class E: 1 Johan Marais Class X: 1 Ronnie van Eyk Retro Classic: 1 Sydney Lippstreu, 2 Alwyn Kretzmann, 3 Henry Adams Motorcycles Open: 1 Dylan Grobler, 2nd Ruan van Zyl, 3rd Ivor Vermaak Powersport: 1 Ronnie Doyle 600cc: 1 Ruan van Zyl 600cc Std: 1 Dylan Grobler, 2 Ethan Diener Historics: 1 Ivor Vermaak Super Vee National Challenge: 1 Earl Swartz, 2 Tonie van der Westhuizen, 3 Blane de Meillon VW Rookie Cup Interprovincial Championship Overall: 1 Joshua Moore, 2 Christopher Tait, 3 Luke Hill Class B: 1 Andre de Lange, 2 Tinus Botes, 3 Josef Kotze Class L: 1 Nick Hodgson, 2 Andrew Fulton, 3 Sean Hepburn Bronscor Ingco 45 Minute Enduro Overall: 1 Deon Slabbert, 2 Timothy Ball, 3 Josh Moore Index of Performance: 1 Josh Moore 94.92%, 2 Riaan van Vuuren 94.33%, 3 Deon Slabbert 94.02%. The Herald
The Herald
5 days ago
- Automotive
- The Herald
From rapping to racing, Early B heads to Aldo Scribante
Home-grown rapping sensation Earl Swartz, or Early B to his thousands of fans, will be in action at Aldo Scribante Raceway for the first time this weekend when the Algoa Motorsport Club host the fifth round of their regional and club championship. Swartz, now enjoying his second season of circuit racing, will be behind the wheel of a Liqui Moly-backed Forza Super Vee single seater. 'This will be my first time racing on the full track at Scribante, so I'm super excited. I have done some drag racing here before, so at least I know my way down the main straight,' he said. 'I feel way more comfortable in the car now as we have sorted out all of the little gremlins on the car, which has resulted in me qualifying in the top three at the last three race meetings, with a fourth place being my best finish so far. 'Maybe the PE wind will give me the extra edge to get me onto my first podium finish. 'Though the goal would be to get a good result, my main objective is just to finish all three races and have fun on the track, as I am a huge car lover. 'I would like to thank Liqui Moly for making it possible for me to race and would also like to wish all of the racers across all of the classes the very best of luck for the weekend.' This weekend's race day has been dubbed The Tiny Marriner Memorial Race Day in memory of local motorcycle legend Tiny Marriner, who recently passed away at the age of 86. Marriner's racing journey started in 1957, and his talents took him across the globe to many of the famous racetracks, including the Isle of Man TT, where he proudly represented SA, earning respect from riders from all parts of the world. Always a fierce competitor, he remained a true gentleman who inspired generations of racers with his humility, passion, knowledge and his relentless passion for speed and excellence. Motorsport lovers are in for a treat as the Super Vee single-seaters are a National Challenge class and adding to the bumper-filled programme is the VW Rookie Cup Inter-Provincial Challenge Series that will also be in action, with local star Joshua Moore now just one point off the lead in the championship after three rounds. Local classes that will be in action are the EP Modified Saloons that will have 27 cars lining up at the start, the Wide Horizon Coastal Challenge for Historic, Classic and Retro Cars, Street & Fine Cars, as well as open motorcycles. The race day will end in the evening with the regular Bronscor Ingco-sponsored 45-minute Endurance Race. Qualifying for all classes will get under way at 8am on Saturday, with racing scheduled to start at 10am. Tickets to the event are available at the gate at a cost of R70 for adults. Upcoming events: August 15: Volvo Display at the EP Veteran Car Club in Conyngham Road August 16: Inner City Enduro, Baakens Valley August 22-23: Regional Extreme Festival, East London Grand Prix Circuit August 23: Dirt Oval racing at PEOTR, Club Championship round 7 August 30: Alles-op-Wiele Motor Show at Daniel Pienaar Technical High School September 6: Algoa Motorsport Club, round 6 at Aldo Scribante Raceway. September 28: Distinguished Gentleman's Drive at EPVCC. The Herald
IOL News
23-05-2025
- Automotive
- IOL News
Giuliana Saladino: the inspiring journey of South Africa's seven-year-old karting prodigy
At only seven-years old Giuliana Saladino is taking the carting scene by storm. Image: Supplied Meet Giuliana Saladino. She's only seven years old, but remember her name because, judging by her record, she's going to be another South African to make a mark in motorsport. Women in motorsport have come a long way in the last few years, and it's not uncommon to turn on the television and hear female names behind the wheel and also commentating. There have been many challenges, like the need for equal pay and commercial opportunities, like those afforded to most male sporting codes. Karting marvel Described as a karting marvel in a male-dominated sport, she sets the racing agenda with lots of help from her parents. Her impressive list of achievements includes: 2024 Prokart SSS Championship winner in the Minions class. Winner of the fastest lap trophy in the Prokart SSS Championship. Second place in the 2024 Rok Cup South Africa Nationals Championship in the Tillotson Cadets. Signed new sponsors for the 2025 season, including Supa Quick, Liqui Moly, NGK Niterra SA, Kennedy Tools, and Sparco. This year, she is starting to train in Rotax Micro Max for club races. In her blood Racing is in Saladino's blood with her grandfather, Larry Wilford, a racing legend around South African circuits, having been in the sport for over fifty years, while her brother, Matteo, 11, is also a talented kart racer. Video Player is loading. Play Video Play Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration -:- Loaded : 0% Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Window Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Dropshadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. Advertisement Next Stay Close ✕ Giuliana Saladino quickly made her mark finishing third in the 2023 SSS Championship, which was also her rookie year. Image: Supplied Based out of the Vereeniging Karting Club, she quickly made her mark, finishing third in the 2023 SSS Championship, which was also her rookie year. Giuliana's mom, Natalie, was exposed to late workshop nights with her dad teaching her how to use the tools and exercises like bleeding brakes, which captivated her interest in the sport. She wasn't allowed to participate in motorsport herself, but she makes sure her kids get to realise their shared passion for the sport. Proud mom According to Natalie, her daughter's interest was cemented when she was found in the garage, pretending to be racing in her brother's kart. In 2022, aged four, Giuliana's parents presented her with her first kart. She promptly gave it the number 4. Not because she's a Lando Norris fan, she's a diehard Ferrari fan, but because she was four. 'The track is my happy place,' said Natalie 'We are immensely proud of her. Her ambition, dedication, and drive to excel in her sport. She doesn't do it for anyone but herself. It brings her pure joy and a sense of achievement being on the track. 'She wants to become an inspiration and role model for other boys and girls.' Giuliana Saladino striking a pose in her race suit. Image: Supplied 'Always keen for one more session on practice days, Natalie says the young starlet has learnt to be a humble winner and gracious loser. 'At the tender age of seven, she can joke with her peers and have in-depth conversations with adults about the sport. Karting has brought about a maturity in her. A maturity that is important when dealing with speed, risk and awareness of not only yourself but everyone around you. 'When she was 4, she would watch Drive to Survive and say things like, 'I want to be in that movie, mommy'." She recently attracted interest from international driver academies that focus on female drivers, like More Than Equal and Iron Dames Young Talent, which are tracking her development and progress, and have requested her application for their programs when she is eligible. So, remember her name … Giuliana Saladino
Yahoo
06-05-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
NASCAR Insights: Trackhouse duo overcomes lack of speed for Texas top 10s
Ross Chastain and Daniel Suárez both overcame a lack of speed in their Trackhouse Racing Chevrolets to leave Texas Motor Speedway with top-10 finishes. According to NASCAR Insights, Chastain's No. 1 Chevrolet ranked just 23rd in overall speed in Sunday's Würth 400 presented by Liqui Moly, and Suárez's No. 99 28th. But Chastain stormed to a second-place finish despite the relative lack of pace, while Suárez came home 10th. Advertisement MORE: Texas results | NASCAR Insights analysis explained Chastain's surge was bolstered by his No. 2 ranking in restarts Sunday and bettered with defense, which ranked third overall. That continues a trend of overcoming hindered performance from his No. 1 Chevrolet, which ranks 14th this season in speed. But Chastain isn't alone. His Trackhouse teammates Suárez and Shane van Gisbergen are facing similar issues, ranking 22nd and 35th in outright speed. 'That's a working-class day,' Chastain told FOX Sports. 'Just no confidence in the car (Saturday), and you all saw that. Just the speed of the Trackhouse cars on Saturdays is just terrible. And we're just not confident — all three drivers. 'There was one pit stop today that (crew chief) Phil Surgen and the group — it takes a ton of people back at Trackhouse and on the box here and at GM Chevrolet, and they made me a confident driver all of a sudden with one adjustment. And it was small stuff. It doesn't even make sense. But after that, I was a confident driver. … But yeah, I can't drive an uncomfortable car, personally. So as soon as they got it comfortable — or at least gave me some confidence — we started going forward.' Advertisement At Texas, no one defended positions better than Suárez, a two-time Cup race winner. He maximized the productivity of his pit crew as well, which ranked fourth Sunday with front tire changer Josh Bush, rear changer Seth Gajdorus, tire carrier Charles Plank, jackman Josh Appleby and fueler Milan Rudanovic. However, the No. 99 car ranked 28th in passing and 20th on restarts. 'It was a good day for this No. 99 Kubota Chevrolet team,' Suárez said. 'We had decent speed out there. I think that we potentially had a little bit more, but we were struggling a lot on restarts all day long, except for the start of the race for some reason. All in all, it was a decent day, and it's good to get back-to-back top-10 finishes.'
