South Africa To Host Round 3 Of World Rally Raid Championship

Touted as the biggest motoring event on South African soil since the 1993 Formula One race at Kyalami, Round 3 of the World Rally-Raid Championship W2RC will see drivers traverse a true 'South African Safari'.

This marks the first time the W2RC event will be hosted in South Africa and is expected to reignite the countrys motorsport industry, placing it firmly back on an international growth trajectory.

The third round of the championship will run from May 18-25, with competitors navigating a route stretching from Sun City to the desert dunes. Fans can expect to witness some of the biggest names in rally-raid racing descend upon South Africa, according to Archie Rutherford, CEO of the SA Rally-Raid Championship.

This is a moment we have worked so hard for. The world is watching and were almost ready, said Rutherford.

Motorsport South Africa MSA CEO Vic Maharaj emphasised that the event is about more than just racing its also a showcase of the countrys ability to host world-class events.