WPMC KARTING WILL HOST WHAT IS SET TO BE A HOT DAY OF FIERY REGIONAL KARTING ACTION THIS SATURDAY
As the 2024 Western Province Kart Championships head into the penultimate round, Killarney Kart Track is ready to deliver high-speed 2-stroke thrills at this weekend’s Round 7. The pressure is on, the stakes are sky-high, and every driver knows that this weekend could make or break their title ambitions. With the championship standings tighter than ever, there’s no room for mistakes. Get ready for fireworks as the grids go all out for those crucial points, with every class primed for heart-stopping action. Here’s a look at the drivers to watch and the latest championship standings ahead of an action-packed Saturday!
BAMBINO
Radhi Harris leads the way in the Bambino class, coming into the weekend with strong momentum and holding a narrow edge over his rival Caleb Lingeveldt, who will be eager to claim the top spot. It’s been a neck-and-neck battle all year between these two, and Saturday will decide who heads into the final round as the title favorite. Meanwhile, Aleena Doutie, currently third in the standings, will need to keep an eye on Ashlyn Beaumont, as both will be looking to close in on Lehan Fourie, who has proven he can contend at the front. Rounding out the grid, Emelee Adriaans will also be aiming to make her mark in this competitive Bambino lineup.
BAMBINO STANDINGS AFTER 6 ROUNDS
| POSITION | DRIVER | NUMBER | POINTS |
| 1 | Radhi Harris | 23 | 501 |
| 2 | Caleb Lingeveld | 33 | 499 |
| 3 | Aleena Doutie | 77 | 431 |
| 4 | Ashlyn Beaumont | 74 | 412 |
| 5 | Divaaj Govender | 12 | 357 |
| 6 | Lehan Fourie | 35 | 261 |
MICRO MAX
Following his success in previous rounds, Liam Wharton enters this weekend’s races with a comfortable lead in Micro Max. However, Michael O’Mahoney is ready to challenge for the overall win on Saturday. Jayden van der Merwe is also one to watch, as he’s been in fine form recently and is eager for a victory. Ruhan Victor and Yaqeen Gamieldien remain strong contenders, while Slater Smith has proven he has the pace to fight at the front. Jake Steyn will be aiming for a solid performance, and Mia Hermanus is set to resume her rivalry with Qaanit Doutie as both continue their recent progress.
MICRO MAX STANDINGS AFTER 6 ROUNDS
| POSITION | DRIVER | NUMBER | POINTS |
| 1 | Liam Wharton | 646 | 510 |
| 2 | Michael O’Mahoney | 689 | 480 |
| 3 | Jayden van der Merwe | 618 | 453 |
| 4 | Ruhan Victor | 613 | 448 |
| 5 | Yaqeen Gamieldien | 639 | 415 |
| 6 | Slater Smith | 638 | 415 |
MINI ROK
Eight Mini Rok drivers are ready to battle it out this weekend, with Logan Roehrig firmly leading the title race. He’ll be looking to maintain his dominance, but Jose Slamet and Aadiv Singh are both eager to take the win. Radhi Harris has shown great promise in the class, so expect a strong performance from him, along with Zeph Hair and Ebrahim Khalpey. While not in title contention, the Boshoff brothers, Max and Zac, will also be aiming to mix it up at the front and secure solid points this weekend.
MINI ROK STANDINGS AFTER 6 ROUNDS
| POSITION | DRIVER | NUMBER | POINTS |
| 1 | Logan Roehrig | 35 | 484 |
| 2 | Jose Slamet | 49 | 450 |
| 3 | Aadiv Singh | 34 | 423 |
| 4 | Radhi Harris | 23 | 352 |
| 5 | Zeph Hair | 77 | 343 |
| 6 | Ebrahim Khalpey | 14 | 331 |
MINI MAX
Max Boshoff has been in top form all season and will be aiming for more victories this weekend to boost his quest for the 2024 Mini Max Regional Title. Michael Danks, however, is also in great shape and will be pushing hard for wins. Keep an eye on Zac Hindley, Zach McAuley, Ruan Lewis, and Zac Boshoff, who are all finding their stride as the season progresses and could be contenders for the win on Saturday. Kiyaan Reddi has shown his skills behind the wheel and will be looking for strong results, along with Zion Hair, Hugo Aggett, and Lwashu Mathebula. It’s a talented field, promising an exciting day for fans.
MINI MAX STANDINGS AFTER 6 ROUNDS
| POSITION | DRIVER | NUMBER | POINTS |
| 1 | Max Boshoff | 525 | 509 |
| 2 | Michael Danks | 575 | 470 |
| 3 | Zac Hindley | 599 | 461 |
| 4 | Ruan Lewis | 514 | 455 |
| 5 | Zach McAuley | 523 | 427 |
| 6 | Zac Boshoff | 535 | 402 |
OKJ
Onwabile Mcinga is set to carry his strong OKJ form into this weekend as he aims to chase down championship leader Manelisi Nkomo. These two are expected to be battling it out at the front, alongside the promising young talent of Rayan Karriem, who has been impressive all season. Aleksandar Praizovic, currently second in the standings, will be working hard to defend his position from newcomer Joseph Kinyua. Meanwhile, Tony Aubey, Tristan Botha, and Raffaele Musso add further intensity to an already fierce competition.
OKJ STANDINGS AFTER 6 ROUNDS
| POSITION | DRIVER | NUMBER | POINTS |
| 1 | Manelisi Nkomo | 16 | 461 |
| 2 | Aleksander Praizovic | 15 | 427 |
| 3 | Onwabile Mcinga | 44 | 387 |
| 4 | Reese Koorzen | 55 | 290 |
| 5 | William Marshall | 48 | 221 |
| 6 | Ethan Lennon | 32 | 210 |
JUNIOR MAX
WP Junior Max Championship leader Keagan Beaumont enters Saturday’s races as the favorite, but he’s set for another intense fight for the top spot. Sebastiano Human, Jordon Wadeley, Nicholas Lennox, and Anwill April are all hungry to climb to the top of the standings by day’s end, but they’ll need to be at their best as Beaumont brings a solid points lead into the weekend. You can never rule out an impressive showing from young Aiden Beaumont, while Matthew Carter is eager to continue his progress in the class, though he’ll have to face the challenge of Ashaan Reddi. Junior Max is set to deliver some of the closest racing action of the weekend, so make sure you don’t miss it.
JUNIOR MAX STANDINGS AFTER 6 ROUNDS
| POSITION | DRIVER | NUMBER | POINTS |
| 1 | Keagan Beaumont | 447 | 497 |
| 2 | Sebastiano Human | 446 | 474 |
| 3 | Jordan Wadeley | 448 | 468 |
| 4 | Nicholas Lennox | 460 | 448 |
| 5 | Anwill April | 481 | 433 |
| 6 | Aiden Beaumont | 476 | 321 |
SENIOR MAX
Anticipation is building for this weekend’s Senior Max races, with a full grid of highly skilled young drivers ready to battle it out. Polo Supa Cup driver Charl Visser aims to continue his impressive streak, with another WP Regional Title within his reach. But Luca Wehrli has been challenging Visser at every turn and will be determined to take the top spot this weekend. Meanwhile, the race for third in the standings is heating up between Ethan Deacon and Cole Hewetson, and it will be intriguing to see who comes out on top. Expect the second Polo Supa Cup driver, Tate Bishop, to be right in the thick of things—his talent speaks for itself. Jude Stuart can’t be overlooked either, as he has been in great form lately. Keep an eye on Formula 1600 driver Storm Lanfear, who will look to fend off young Joshua Smit, a formidable competitor in his own right, while Gabriele Gazzilli completes the grid.
SENIOR MAX STANDINGS AFTER 6 ROUNDS
| POSITION | DRIVER | NUMBER | POINTS |
| 1 | Charl Visser | 257 | 525 |
| 2 | Luca Wehrli | 220 | 468 |
| 3 | Ethan Deacon | 241 | 436 |
| 4 | Cole Hewetson | 222 | 428 |
| 5 | Storm Lanfear | 227 | 405 |
| 6 | Gabriele Gazzilli | 288 | 393 |
DD2 & DD2 MASTERS
Rotax DD2 is set to electrify the grandstands on Saturday, with championship leader Joseph Oelz ready to face the challenge from multiple SA champion Sebastian Boyd and the ever-competitive Jason Coetzee. This battle for victory promises to be thrilling, especially with Matthew Wadeley—third in the standings—showing some impressive speed of late. Ethan Stier will be eager to join the lead pack and showcase his talent, while Rafe Tayler could also spring a surprise.
In the Masters class, the battle will continue between Jared Jordan and Conor Hughes, with Jordan holding a narrow lead in the standings after a strong performance in Round 6. Michael Jordan will aim to climb up the standings but must keep an eye on Conor’s son, Aidan Hughes, who knows his way around Killarney in a DD2! The ever-quick Marco Viegas returns for some Masters action, joined by Jonathan Wiehan and Andrew Thomas. It’s bound to be a great day of racing in the DD2s!
DD2 STANDINGS AFTER 6 ROUNDS
| POSITION | DRIVER | NUMBER | POINTS |
| 1 | Joseph Oelz | 11 | 514 |
| 2 | Sebastian Boyd | 69 | 490 |
| 3 | Matthew Wadeley | 52 | 458 |
| 4 | Ethan Stier | 42 | 432 |
| 5 | Jared Jordan | 177 | 410 |
| 6 | Conor Hughes | 188 | 409 |
DD2 MASTERS STANDINGS AFTER 6 ROUNDS
| POSITION | DRIVER | NUMBER | POINTS |
| 1 | Jared Jordan | 177 | 507 |
| 2 | Conor Hughes | 188 | 496 |
| 3 | Roy Gruer | 168 | 376 |
| 4 | Neville Chapman | 116 | 268 |
| 5 | Michael Jordan | 123 | 263 |
| 6 | Eugene Clark | 133 | 246 |
WP CLUBMANS
Clubmans driver Sean le Riche has demonstrated the value of consistency this season, bringing a solid lead in the overall Gold standings into the weekend. However, he won’t have it easy—he’s set to face fierce competition from quick young talents like Andre le Riche, Storm Lanfear, Kyle Visser, and Zimvo Majova, all eager to fight for wins on Saturday. In the Silver standings, leader Christopher Flack will be ready to take on the in-form Jade Smith, along with Alex Iepelley and PJ Garbutt, while Reece Ward will look to shake things up at the front. Ghaniem Slamet rounds out the impressive grid, promising a thrilling WP Clubmans showdown this weekend.
CLUBMANS GOLD STANDINGS AFTER 6 ROUNDS
| POSITION | DRIVER | NUMBER | POINTS |
| 1 | Sean le Riche | 33 | 470 |
| 2 | Christopher Flack | 69 | 424 |
| 3 | Zimvo Majova | 245 | 410 |
| 4 | Jade Smith | 121 | 387 |
| 5 | Alex Lepelley | 29 | 290 |
| 6 | Andre le Riche | 18 | 287 |
CLUBMANS SILVER STANDINGS AFTER 6 ROUNDS
| POSITION | DRIVER | NUMBER | POINTS |
| 1 | Christopher Flack | 69 | 513 |
| 2 | Jade Smith | 121 | 458 |
| 3 | Alex Lepelley | 29 | 372 |
| 4 | Ryan Eastwood | 7 | 215 |
| 5 | PJ Garbutt | 77 | 188 |
| 6 | Brendan Lennox | 60 | 127 |
CONCLUSION
As Round 7 of the 2024 Western Province Kart Championships approaches, Killarney Kart Track is set to provide a full day of high-octane karting action this Saturday. With each class packed with talent and intense rivalries, get ready for a weekend of thrilling, edge-of-your-seat racing. Don’t miss it!
PUBLISHED ON BEHALF OF WPMC KARTING BY RACEBOOK MEDIA