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2025 Simola Hillclimb Preview [w/video]

By Staff Writer Motorsport

We take a closer look at what fans can expect in our 2025 Simola Hillclimb Preview.  The annual Simola Hillclimb has become one of the premier motorsport events on the SA motorsport calendar. The 2025 event takes place this coming weekend, from 1-4 May at the Simola Golf Estate in Knysna. The event is loaded […]

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VW Golf GTI Returns To Race At The ‘Ring

By Banzai Matai Manufacturer News, VW

A few years ago Volkswagen Germany (ie HQ) pulled the plug on all official racing duties. Touring car activities, rallycross and WRC were all confined to the history books as the brand tackled electrification. However, the attraction was too much to resist and the GTI returns to race at the 2024 Nurburgring 24 Hours. Volkswagen […]

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2023 FIA World Rallycross Killarney [Gallery]

By Banzai Matai Gallery, Motorsport

Double Apex attended the recent 2023 FIA World Rallycross Killarney event to bring you this report and exclusive gallery of images. The FIA Rallycross championship visited South Africa after a long hiatus. The last round of the series held on African soil took place just before Covid-19 sent the world into turmoil. This visit was […]

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Ultimate Drag Race [video]

By Staff Writer Videos

The ultimate drag race pits a KTM MotoGP Bike, a WRC car, a World Rallycross car and a crazy Ford SuperVan against a Formula One car over the standing quarter mile. Follow Double Apex on Instagram and Facebook where we share more car content. Buy now and take advantage of free delivery in South Africa on orders over R349. […]

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Kyalami Loses 9 Hour GT3 Race

By Staff Writer Manufacturer News, Motorsport

Kyalami loses the 9-hour race that has been a part of the Intercontinental GT Challenge for GT3 cars since 2019. This is according to the provisional calendar as released by the series organiser.  Follow Double Apex on Instagram and Facebook where we share more car content. Shrinking Calendar A provisional 2024 IGTC calendar was shown […]

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Martini Colours Return To Racing

By Banzai Matai Manufacturer News, Motorsport

The famous Martini colours will return to the world of rallying this weekend. Two racecars were unveiled at the opening round of the 2023 FIA World Rallycross championship sporting the familiar livery. Incidentally, the series will return to South Africa with the penultimate round taking place in Cape Town later this year (more info here).  […]

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Ferrari Powered Subaru WRX STi [video]

By Banzai Matai Subaru, Videos

American rallying doesn’t get much publicity. The dirt devils of the US definitely live in the shadows of Nascar, Indy and NHRA counterparts. However, Sam Albert has been creating some really positive PR for sport with his Ferrari-powered Subaru WRX STi. Yeah, you read that right, his Subaru rally car has the heart of a […]

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Ken Block Dies Aged 55

By Staff Writer Manufacturer News

YouTube sensation and all-round petrolhead Ken Block dies in a snowmobiling accident in Utah. The rally and stunt driver was 55 when he passed on. Block is survived by his wife Lucy, and their three children. Follow Double Apex on Instagram and Facebook where we share more car content. Buy now and take advantage of […]

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Top 5 Stories of 2022

By Staff Writer Manufacturer News

Here’s our list of the top 5 stories of 2022 as read by you, our loyal readers. Double Apex entered its fourth year of operation in 2022. Our proudly South African automotive portal has grown from strength to strength increasing its viewership, both locally and abroad. Our little slice of the internet has been viewed […]

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FIA World Rallycross Returns to SA

By Banzai Matai Manufacturer News, Motorsport

The FIA announced its 2023 World Rallycross calendar yesterday. The good news for local fans is that World Rallycross returns to SA in 2023. The event will return to Killarney International Raceway after a hiatus of a few years. Follow Double Apex on Instagram and Facebook where we share more car content. “We are pleased […]

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Tanner Foust Rates 10 Movie Car Stunts [video]

By Staff Writer Videos

Tanner Foust probably needs little introduction to our audience. The American is a three-time Global Rallycross champion and stunt driver. His on-screen works include Dukes of Hazzard, Fast and Furious; Tokyo Drift, and the Bond flick No Time To Die. In the video below Tanner Foust rates 10 movie car stunts for realism and danger. […]

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Lancia Delta Evo-e by GCK Exclusiv-e [w/video]

By Banzai Matai Manufacturer News

Who doesn’t love an old rally car, especially one as iconic as the Lancia Delta. The Lancia Delta Evo-e by GCK Exclusiv-e is the latest restomod based on the famous racecar. In a twist from the usual restomod routine, this new recreation is battery powered. Follow Double Apex on Facebook and Instagram, where we share […]

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F1 in SA: Kyalami Is Ready

By Staff Writer F1

“Kyalami is ready to go.” Those were the words spoken to us in an exclusive interview with the CEO of LSM Distributors and owner of Kyalami, Toby Venter. The boss of the OT Venter Group was in the Cape to launch two new products into the local market: the recently revised Macan and all-new 911 […]

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Cape Town Formula E Track Unveiled

By Staff Writer Motorsport

A few weeks ago we brought you news that Formula E will be coming to South Africa in 2022. Read our original story at this link. Today we have the Cape Town Formula E track layout to share with you. Follow Double Apex on Facebook and Instagram, where we share more car content. Order from […]

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