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The Dacia Sandriders Ready To Go On Safari In South Africa

Sun City event hosts FIA World Rally-Raid Championship for the first time
Al-Attiyah/Boulanger and Loeb/Lurquin to embark on new African adventure
Team principal Tiphanie Isnard: “We approach this event with humility but with a clear aim”

The Dacia Sandriders continues its pursuit of FIA World Rally-Raid Championship success when the first South African Safari Rally to count for the W2RC takes place from May 18-24.

Round three of the 2025 season might mark the W2RC’s first visit to South Africa but it’s a return to the continent of Africa where The Dacia Sandriders celebrated a debut victory on the 2024 season-deciding Rallye du Maroc last October.

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World Supercross Brings Championship To Africa With Historic Cape Town Debut In 2025

March 12, 2025

World Supercross announces its first-ever South African race as part of the upcoming 2025 season, bringing the action to Cape Town’s DHL Stadium
Partnering with renowned promoter Showtime Management, the championship will see the world’s best supercross riders take to Africa as they battle it out across the globe

CAPE TOWN, 12TH MARCH 2025: World Supercross is heading to Cape Town, South Africa, as part of the latest addition to its 2025 season calendar. In its fourth season, this landmark race will be the first time World Supercross action takes place on the African continent, reinforcing the championship’s commitment to entertaining motorsport audiences around the world.

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Mitas Exclusive Tire Partner for 2024 Roof of Africa Hard Enduro Race

November 12, 2024

Mitas will be sole provider for tire sales and services throughout enduro competition
The Roof of Africa race runs from November 28-30, 2024, in Lesotho

Mitas announces its newest partnership, joining up with the oldest Hard Enduro race – The Roof of Africa 2024 competition in Lesotho. From November 28-30, Mitas will be on hand to provide exclusive tire sales and service at the race site where 500+ competitors and 100 adventure riders will take on the Lesotho mountain range. (more…)