Volkswagen Racing

Johannesburg, 22 July 2025 – Former champion Brad Liebenberg made a storming return to the Astron Energy Polo Cup this past weekend, taking a dominant lights-to-flag win in treacherous conditions at the Extreme Festival powered by Coca-Cola in East London. As rain-soaked chaos reigned behind him, Liebenberg kept his cool to take the chequered flag, […]

Johannesburg, South Africa – The Simola Hillclimb, South Africa’s premier motorsport event, will see an exciting mix of global and local talent this year, with seven-time World Rallycross champion Johan Kristoffersson set to make his debut in the event. Taking to the iconic Knysna hill from May 1 to 4, Kristoffersson will pilot Volkswagen Motorsport’s […]

The 2025 Simola Hillclimb promises its most electrifying edition yet – quite literally – as seven-time World Rallycross (WRX) champion Johan Kristoffersson joins the fray in his all-conquering electric Volkswagen Polo RX1e. Knysna, South Africa – 15 April 2025The iconic Simola Hillclimb, set against the forested backdrop of Knysna, has never shied away from delivering […]

Johannesburg, March 2025 – Volkswagen Motorsport launched its 2025 racing campaign on a positive note at the Killarney Extreme Festival powered by Coca-Cola in Cape Town this past weekend. With strong performances across the board, the team now turns its attention to the next challenge at Kyalami, its home circuit. In the SATC SupaCup, reigning […]

Johannesburg, 7 October 2024 – Volkswagen Motorsport delivered a captivating performance at the inaugural Zwartkops Top of the Hill Challenge in Pretoria this past weekend. Jonathan Mogotsi, piloting his formidable SupaPolo, stood out in the Hillclimb event, while Volkswagen’s Rookie Cup entrants added their own flair to the competition with stellar victories. Headlining the event, […]

Johannesburg, 2 September 2024 – Volkswagen Motorsport is ready to make a statement at the highly anticipated Zwartkops Top of the Hill Challenge, scheduled for Saturday, 5 October in Pretoria. The iconic event, known for its exhilarating hill climb, will see Volkswagen field a formidable lineup of nine race cars, led by seasoned driver Jonathan […]

After a five-year absence, Volkswagen is set to make a grand return to the Festival of Motoring at the iconic Kyalami Grand Prix Circuit. This much-anticipated event, taking place from 30 August to 1 September 2024, marks Volkswagen’s resurgence in South Africa’s premier automotive show, offering a thrilling lineup of vehicles and activities that promise […]

Johannesburg, 21 May 2024 – The second round of the Volkswagen Motorsport Rookie Cup at the Zwartkops Extreme Festival delivered electrifying action and showcased the remarkable skills of its young drivers. The spotlight was initially on Durban’s Dhivyen Naidoo, following his commanding performance at Killarney. However, it was Judd Bertholdt who ultimately stole the show […]

Jason Loosemore Seizes Astron Energy Polo Cup Championship LeadJohannesburg, 20 May 2024 – In a thrilling day of racing at the Zwartkops’ Extreme Festival, Jason Loosemore vaulted to the top of the Astron Energy Polo Cup championship standings. Loosemore secured an impressive two race victories, overtaking title rival Nathan Victor in a fiercely contested triple […]

Johannesburg, 13 May 2024 – As Volkswagen Motorsport heads to Zwartkops Raceway for the third round of the National Championship Extreme Festival in Pretoria on Saturday, 18 May, the team is firmly in the driver’s seat. In the SATC SupaCup championship, seasoned driver Jonathan Mogotsi and 2023 Polo Cup champion and SupaCup rookie Charl Michael […]