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The Citizen
a day ago
- Entertainment
- The Citizen
From Mbombela to Salzburg: Sam Sam Spinning at Hangar-7 reopening (VIDEO)
At the heart of the Red Bull Hangar-7 reopening were the people and machines that shape the brand worldwide. From Mbombela to Salzburg, South African spinner Samkeliso 'Sam Sam' Thubane goes international. The spinner is representing SA at the reopening of Hangar-7 in Salzburg, Austria. Sam Sam of South Africa performs at the Red Bull Hangar-7 reopening at Salzburg, Austria, June 4, 2025 Picture: Red Bull Content Pool The event thrilled spectators with a range of extreme sports. These ranged from bikes to motorcycle displays, spinning, drifting and a F1 display by Max Verstappen and RB8. Max Verstappen of the Netherlands performs at the Red Bull Hangar-7 reopening at Salzburg, Austria, June 4, 2025. Picture: Red Bull Content Pool Max Verstappen drove the championship-winning RB8 in a motorsport display of excellence. Verstappen said: 'I've been quite often to Hangar-7 over my life so to me, it is a bit of a homecoming every time.' Aaron Colton, Connor Zilisch, Dani Pedrosa, Daniel Sanders, Mattias Ekstrom, Max Verstappen, Mike Whiddett, Nani Roma and Samkeliso Thubane. Picture: Red Bull Content Pool At the heart of the Red Bull Hangar-7 reopening were the people and machines that shape the brand worldwide. The occasion showcased high-powered motorsport, an airshow by The Flying Bulls, live music, culinary highlights and performances by international Red Bull athletes. From the outset, Red Bull Hangar-7 has been a meeting place – a stage and a work of art all in one. WATCH OUR ONE ON ONE WITH SAM SAM ALSO WATCH: It's confirmed! Red Bull Shay' iMoto 2025 is coming to Durban
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 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
