HOT SPRING REGIONAL RACING PUTS ON A SHOW AT KILLARNEY
It was an incredibly hot day at Killarney Kart Track for Round 7 of the 2024 Western Province Kart Championships, with temperatures soaring as high as the tension on track. The relentless heat laid down thick rubber on the circuit, forcing drivers and teams to tweak their setups to keep up with the ever-changing conditions. Despite the challenges, the action across all classes was nothing short of spectacular, with wheel-to-wheel battles and thrilling overtakes defining a day of intense racing. Every championship contender knew that this was a crucial round, and they delivered a show to remember!
BAMBINO
Coming into Round 7, Radhi Harris was determined to close the gap on his championship rival Caleb Lingeveldt, and he wasted no time in showing his intent. Harris stormed to a commanding pole position in qualifying, outpacing Lingeveldt by nearly seven-tenths of a second, setting the stage for a thrilling day of racing in the scorching heat.
In Race 1, Harris drove away from the pack, leaving his rivals to scrap for the remaining podium spots. Lingeveldt found himself under immense pressure from Aleena Doutie, who had his sights set on second. The battle was fierce, with Lingeveldt barely holding onto P2 by a tenth of a second at the line, just ahead of a hard-charging Doutie.
Race 2 followed a similar pattern, with Harris once again pulling away from the field with blistering pace. However, this time it was Doutie who edged out Lingeveldt for second place, crossing the line narrowly ahead of his rival who had to settle for third.
Harris completed a perfect weekend by taking another dominant win in Race 3, making it three victories from three races. Behind him, the fight for second intensified as Lehan Fourie, Lingeveldt, and Doutie went wheel-to-wheel. Fourie emerged victorious in the battle for P2, while Lingeveldt, struggling to find his previous pace, held onto third, with Doutie right on his tail in fourth.
With pole position and three race wins, Harris took a clean sweep for the weekend, doing his championship hopes a world of good. Heading into the final round, Lingeveldt, who finished second overall, will need to overcome his struggles and rediscover the form that carried him earlier in the season if he wants to challenge Harris for the title. Doutie rounded out the podium in third overall, ahead of Lehan Fourie, Ashlyn Beaumont, and Emelee Adriaans, all of whom put in solid performances in a fantastic day of Bambino racing.
BAMBINO ROUND 7 TOP 6
| POSITION | DRIVER | NUMBER | POINTS |
| 1 | Radhi Harris | 23 | 105 |
| 2 | Caleb Lingeveld | 33 | 92 |
| 3 | Aleena Doutie | 77 | 91 |
| 4 | Lehan Fourie | 35 | 90 |
| 5 | Ashlyn Beaumont | 74 | 84 |
| 6 |
Emelee Adriaans
|
27 | 81 |
MICRO MAX
Michael O’Mahoney came into Round 7 needing a strong performance to keep his championship hopes alive, and he delivered in spectacular fashion by securing pole position in qualifying. It was a vital start for O’Mahoney as he aimed to close the gap to championship leader Liam Wharton. The competition was incredibly tight, with just four tenths separating the top seven, setting the stage for some epic racing.
Race 1 was an absolute thriller, with Jayden van der Merwe grabbing the early lead. However, the real battle was just beginning as O’Mahoney, Wharton, and van der Merwe fought tooth and nail for victory. After an intense back-and-forth, it was O’Mahoney who emerged victorious, narrowly taking the win ahead of Wharton in P2 and van der Merwe in third.
Race 2 was no less exciting, as Yaqeen Gamieldien joined the leading trio to make it a four-way scrap for the win. The race was a constant exchange of positions, with all four drivers having a shot at the lead. In the end, O’Mahoney once again claimed victory, with Wharton right behind in P2 and Gamieldien taking a well-deserved P3, just ahead of van der Merwe. The margin between the top four was less than a second, highlighting the intensity of the competition.
Heading into Race 3, O’Mahoney seemed on course for a perfect day, but Wharton wasn’t about to let him walk away with it. In a gripping finale, Wharton fought back hard and managed to snatch victory by just 64 thousandths of a second, edging out O’Mahoney in what was easily the closest finish of the day. Van der Merwe finished a close third, just two-tenths off the leaders, rounding out yet another breathtaking race.
When the dust settled, O’Mahoney took the overall win for the day, but Wharton’s impressive fightback ensures that the championship battle will go down to the wire in the final round. Jayden van der Merwe’s consistent performance earned him third overall, with Yaqeen Gamieldien a strong fourth. Slater Smith, Ruhan Victor, and Jake Steyn finished fifth, sixth, and seventh respectively, while Mia Hermanus managed to beat Qaanit Doutie to claim P8 in a fiercely contested Micro Max field.
MICRO MAX ROUND 7 TOP 6
| POSITION | DRIVER | NUMBER | POINTS |
| 1 | Michael O’Mahoney | 689 | 102 |
| 2 | Liam Wharton | 646 | 99 |
| 3 | Jayden van der Merwe | 616 | 89 |
| 4 | Yaqeen Gamieldien | 639 | 88 |
| 5 | Slater Smith | 638 | 83 |
| 6 | Ruhan Victor | 613 | 81 |
MINI ROK
The Boshoff brothers, Zac and Max, locked out the front row in Mini Rok qualifying in dramatic fashion, with Zac narrowly edging his older brother by just four thousandths of a second to take pole. However, it was Max who had the last laugh on race day, storming to a commanding win in Race 1 after Zac encountered early issues that dropped him a lap down. Max’s victory came with a comfortable margin, with championship leader Logan Roehrig finishing in P2, unable to match Boshoff’s pace. Aadiv Singh secured a hard-fought P3, just ahead of an impressive Radhi Harris, who continues to show his prowess moving up from Bambino.
Race 2 was a more chaotic affair, with frequent position changes keeping everyone on their toes. Max Boshoff found himself down in P6 after the opening lap but mounted a sensational comeback, slicing through the field to take his second win of the day. Roehrig was once again in P2, maintaining his consistency, while Jose Slamet completed the podium in P3 after a solid drive.
In the final race, Max Boshoff made it three wins from three with another commanding performance. As in Race 2, Roehrig followed him home in P2, continuing to extend his championship lead. Slamet secured third place again, ensuring his spot on the overall podium for the day.
It was a near-perfect day for Max Boshoff, who took all three race wins after just missing out on pole to his younger brother Zac. Logan Roehrig will be pleased with his runner-up finishes, as they further extend his championship lead heading into the final round. Slamet rounded out the overall podium with a strong set of results. Radhi Harris finished fourth overall, ahead of pole-sitter Zac Boshoff and Aadiv Singh. Ebrahim Khalpey took seventh after a close battle with Zeph Hair, continuing the thrilling action in Mini Rok.
MINI ROK ROUND 7 TOP 6
| POSITION | DRIVER | NUMBER | POINTS |
| 1 |
Max Boshoff
|
33 | 105 |
| 2 | Logan Roehrig | 35 | 96 |
| 3 | Jose Slamet | 49 | 88 |
| 4 | Radhi Harris | 23 | 85 |
| 5 | Zac Boshoff | 55 | 84 |
| 6 | Aadiv Singh | 24 | 79 |
MINI MAX
Max Boshoff’s unstoppable form carried over to Mini Max as he clinched pole position in qualifying, edging out Kiyaan Reddi by a mere five hundredths of a second in a tightly contested session. However, it was Reddi who struck first in Race 1, delivering a brilliant performance to take the win after a thrilling duel with Boshoff. The gap at the line was razor-thin, but Reddi held firm under pressure. Zac Hindley completed the podium in P3, crossing the line less than half a second behind the leaders.
In Race 2, Max Boshoff regained control of proceedings after Reddi dropped out from the lead due to an early issue. With his main rival sidelined, Boshoff cruised to a more comfortable victory. Hindley capitalized to take P2, while Ruan Lewis drove superbly to secure third place, marking a strong comeback.
The final race of the day saw another tight battle at the front, but Max Boshoff once again proved his mettle, holding off Reddi for a narrow win. Hindley was close behind in third, continuing his consistent performance across the day.
With two overall victories to his name, Max Boshoff added the Mini Max crown to his Mini Rok success, capping off a remarkable day at the track. Zac Hindley’s solid performances earned him P2 overall, while Reddi, despite his early misfortune, secured the third step of the podium. Ruan Lewis finished fourth overall, showcasing strong pace, ahead of Zac Boshoff and Zach McAuley in fifth and sixth respectively. Lwashu Mathebula came home in seventh after a steady day’s racing, while Michael Danks struggled to find his usual pace, ending in eighth. Hugo Aggett and Zion Hair completed the top ten, rounding out another competitive day of Mini Max action.
MINI MAX ROUND 7 TOP 6
| POSITION | DRIVER | NUMBER | POINTS |
| 1 | Max Boshoff | 525 | 102 |
| 2 | Zac Hindley | 599 | 92 |
| 3 | Kiyaan Reddi | 549 | 87 |
| 4 | Ruan Lewis | 514 | 84 |
| 5 | Zac Boshoff | 535 | 81 |
| 6 | Zach McAuley | 523 | 81 |
OKJ
The OKJ class kicked off with a bang as out-of-towner Joseph Kinyua set the pace in qualifying, grabbing pole position before going on to secure a commanding win in Race 1. While Kinyua led from the front, the real action unfolded behind him as Onwabile Mcinga carved his way through the pack to claim a hard-fought second place. Championship leader Manelisi Nkomo completed the podium in third after a steady drive.
Race 2 saw Mcinga seize control, leading for most of the race until disaster struck with just two laps to go. His unfortunate retirement handed Kinyua his second win of the day, with Aleksandar Praizovic capitalizing to finish in P2, right on Kinyua’s heels. Nkomo took third again, keeping his championship aspirations alive.
Kinyua made it a clean sweep in Race 3, securing his third win of the day in dominant fashion. This time, Mcinga managed to stay in the fight, finishing second after an early battle with Nkomo, who initially led the race but had to settle for third.
Kinyua’s flawless performance earned him the overall victory in the OKJ class, with Mcinga taking second overall and Nkomo rounding off the podium in third. Aleksandar Praizovic’s solid day saw him finish fourth, doing his championship hopes a world of good. Rayan Karriem, Tristan Botha, Raffaele Musso, and Tony Aubey rounded out the top eight after another thrilling day of OKJ racing.
OKJ ROUND 7 TOP 6
| POSITION | DRIVER | NUMBER | POINTS |
| 1 |
Joseph Kinyua
|
45 | 105 |
| 2 |
Onwabile Mcinga
|
44 | 92 |
| 3 |
Manelisi Nkomo
|
16 | 90 |
| 4 |
Aleksandar Praizovic
|
15 | 89 |
| 5 |
Rayan Karriem
|
19 | 80 |
| 6 |
Tristan Botha
|
95 | 73 |
JUNIOR MAX
Sebastiano Human fired the first shot in Junior Max with a sensational pole position, signaling his intent early on. However, in Race 1, it was championship leader and birthday boy Keagan Beaumont who rose to the occasion, showcasing remarkable pace and consistency to take the win. Jordon Wadeley followed closely in P2, with Nicholas Lennox securing third. Meanwhile, pole-sitter Human had to fight back from an early drop in position, recovering to fourth.
Race 2 brought drama as both Human and Beaumont were hit with penalties. Human crossed the line first but was handed a 10-second penalty for a jump start, while Beaumont received a 5-second penalty for a false start. After the dust settled, Wadeley was declared the race winner, with Beaumont in P2 and Human relegated to third. It was a nail-biting affair, full of action and controversy.
Human redeemed himself in the final race of the day, putting together the pace that earned him pole to take a well-deserved win. Beaumont and Wadeley battled fiercely for second place, with Beaumont ultimately coming out on top and Wadeley finishing third.
When the dust settled on another thrilling day of Junior Max racing, Beaumont took the overall win, further extending his championship lead. Wadeley narrowly edged out Human for second overall, completing the podium. Nicholas Lennox finished a solid fourth for the day, ahead of Matthew Carter and Anwill April. Ashaan Reddi and Aiden Beaumont rounded out the day’s results.
JUNIOR MAX ROUND 7 TOP 6
| POSITION | DRIVER | NUMBER | POINTS |
| 1 | Keagan Beaumont | 447 | 99 |
| 2 | Jordan Wadeley | 448 | 97 |
| 3 | Sebastiano Human | 446 | 94 |
| 4 | Nicholas Lennox | 460 | 85 |
| 5 | Matthew Carter | 424 | 85 |
| 6 |
Anwill April
|
481 | 81 |
SENIOR MAX
The Senior Max action at Killarney was nothing short of spectacular, with Polo Supa Cup stars Charl Visser and Tate Bishop setting the stage by locking out the front row in qualifying. Visser narrowly edged his main circuit rival by a mere 41 thousandths of a second to take pole. Race 1 lived up to expectations with a tense battle between these two top contenders. Visser managed to fend off Bishop to take the win, while Jude Stuart worked his way through a highly competitive pack to claim P3.
Race 2 brought a change at the front as Luca Wehrli capitalized on his blistering pace to take the win. Visser, dealing with a loose exhaust early on, rejoined the race and secured the fastest lap, setting himself up for a P1 start in the final race. Bishop settled for second in Race 2, with Formula 1600 driver Storm Lanfear taking a well-earned third after holding off a fierce challenge from Joshua Smit and Ethan Deacon.
Race 3 saw Visser make the most of his pole position, converting it into a race win. But it was a nail-biter, with Bishop pushing hard to finish second and Wehrli coming in third, all within a second of each other.
After an intense day of racing, it was Bishop who emerged as the overall winner, with Visser securing second and Wehrli rounding off the podium. Lanfear finished a strong fourth, followed by Deacon and Stuart. Smit took seventh, while Gabriele Gazzilli and Mikaeel Moola completed the results.
SENIOR MAX ROUND 7 TOP 6
| POSITION | DRIVER | NUMBER | POINTS |
| 1 |
Tate Bishop
|
294 | 96 |
| 2 | Charl Visser | 257 | 95 |
| 3 | Luca Wehrli | 220 | 94 |
| 4 | Storm Lanfear | 227 | 84 |
| Ethan Deacon | 241 | 83 | |
| 6 | Jude Stuart | 276 | 78 |
DD2 & DD2 MASTERS
Jason Coetzee made his intentions crystal clear in the DD2 class with a razor-thin pole position over his rival, Joseph Oelz. In the DD2 Masters, Jared Jordan took an essential pole, setting up a promising day for both him and Coetzee. However, the action heated up quickly in Race 1 as Oelz and Matthew Wadeley went off track, leaving Coetzee to coast to an easy win. Ethan Stier secured second place while Jordan, battling with the seniors, claimed an impressive third overall, clinching a comfortable DD2 Masters victory ahead of Conor Hughes and the returning Marco Viegas.
Race 2 saw Coetzee once again assert his dominance with another win, while Wadeley showed strong form to fend off a charging Stier for second place. Oelz continued to struggle with his kart’s performance, while Jordan narrowly took another Masters win over Hughes, with Viegas close behind in third.
In the final race of the day, Oelz found his pace but couldn’t stop Coetzee from making it a clean sweep of three wins. Oelz settled for second, with Wadeley holding off Stier for third. Meanwhile, in the Masters class, Jordan completed his perfect day with a third win, again finishing ahead of Hughes and Viegas.
In the overall standings, Coetzee claimed the DD2 honors, with a delighted Stier finishing P2 and Wadeley completing the podium in third. Jordan took maximum points in DD2 Masters, with Hughes and Viegas rounding off the Masters podium.
DD2 ROUND 7 TOP 6
| POSITION | DRIVER | NUMBER | POINTS |
| 1 | Jason Coetzee | 77 | 105 |
| 2 | Ethan Stier | 42 | 91 |
| 3 | Matthew Wadeley | 52 | 88 |
| 4 | Jared Jordan | 177 | 87 |
| 5 | Conor Hughes | 188 | 84 |
| 6 | Rafe Tayler | 29 | 80 |
DD2 MASTERS ROUND 7 TOP 6
| POSITION | DRIVER | NUMBER | POINTS |
| 1 | Jared Jordan | 177 | 105 |
| 2 | Conor Hughes | 188 | 96 |
| 3 | Marco Viegas | 162 | 90 |
| 4 | Michael Jordan | 123 | 87 |
| 5 | Jonathan Wiehan | 124 | 80 |
| 6 | Aidan Hughes | 185 | 70 |
WP CLUBMANS
The Clubmans class saw an exciting day of racing at Killarney, with Polo Cup Rookie Kyle Visser grabbing pole position in the Gold class while Christopher Flack locked in pole for the Silver class. Visser’s race day began with a twist when Storm Lanfear initially crossed the line first in Race 1 but was handed a breakout penalty, gifting the Gold class victory to Visser. Zimvo Majova and Sean Le Riche completed the top three in Gold. In Silver, pole-sitter Flack took a commanding win ahead of PJ Garbutt and Alex Lepelley.
Race 2 followed a similar pattern, with Visser securing another win in the Gold class, this time ahead of Andre Le Riche and Majova. Flack continued his Silver dominance, making it two wins from two, again beating Garbutt and this time Jade Smith rounding out the podium.
In the final race, Visser completed his perfect sweep in the Gold class, with Lanfear once again falling victim to the breakout rule. Andre Le Riche managed to edge Majova for second, while Sean Le Riche and Reece Ward finished further down the order. Meanwhile, in the Silver class, Smith claimed a well-earned victory, followed by Flack and Garbutt.
Overall, Visser took the top spot in Gold, ahead of Majova and Andre Le Riche. Sean Le Riche came in fourth, followed by Reece Ward, Charlie Millar, Ghaniem Slamet, and the unfortunate Lanfear. In Silver, Flack’s two race wins secured him the overall class victory ahead of Smith, with Garbutt taking third and Lepelley in fourth.
CLUBMANS GOLD ROUND 7 TOP 3
| POSITION | DRIVER | NUMBER | POINTS |
| 1 | Kyle Visser | 232 | 105 |
| 2 | Zimvo Majova | 245 | 92 |
| 3 | Andre Le Riche | 18 | 89 |
CLUBMANS SILVER ROUND 7 TOP 3
| POSITION | DRIVER | NUMBER | POINTS |
| 1 | Christopher Flack | 69 | 102 |
| 2 | Jade Smith | 121 | 94 |
| 3 | PJ Garbutt | 77 | 94 |
CONCLUSION
It was an outstanding day of regional karting action, expertly hosted by the WPMC Karting Section. Spectators were treated to thrilling races and intense battles, setting the stage for a dramatic final showdown in the season finale on 9 November. With regional and club championships hanging in the balance, the race for the 2024 titles promises to be nothing short of epic. Don’t miss it!
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