Tanya Thompson meeting with Pontsho Mohlola & Jake Goshert, Professional Exchanges Coordinator, U.S. Embassy Pretoria, Public Diplomacy Section

Zwartkops Raceway represented in prestigious U.S. Government motorsport leadership programme

Pretoria, South Africa – Zwartkops Raceway is proud to announce that its Chief Executive Officer, Tanya Thompson, has been selected to participate in the United States Department of State’s International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP), the U.S. Government’s premier professional exchange programme. Thompson will represent both South African motorsport and Zwartkops Raceway during the specialised programme, […]

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Celebrating 25 Years of Motorsport Excellence – Passion for Speed 2026

South Africa’s premier historic racing event celebrates 25 years of motorsport at Zwartkops Raceway. Join us for a week-long experience of speed, nostalgia, and world-class racing — featuring legendary machines and passionate competitors from around the globe. Our Legacy and Commitment Our Legacy To honour motorsport history while building a global platform for historic racing […]

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The Safety Car intervention at Zwartkops Raceway

Safety car was originally introduced in the NASCAR and INDYCAR Series in the late 1960s. Le Mans came later then F1 in the eighties. There are many positive reasons, and with justification, to call for a safety car intervention. However, it has become a significant disrupter in the dynamics of motor racing. F1 has recognised […]

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The 2025 Passion for Speed – International Invitation

Greetings everyone, May 2025 be a great year of motor racing for the Legends – past and present. Zwartkops Raceway – 31st January & 1st February 2025 Red Star Raceway 7th & 8th February 2025     GENERAL ISSUES HTP – Every car competing will have to comply with MSA National Regulations. This means that […]

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Tanya Human - CEO - Zwartkops Group

New Dawn for Zwartkops

We announce with confidence and pleasure that Tanya Human has been appointed Chief Executive Officer of the Zwartkops Group from 1st June 2021. Tanya Human is focused on meeting Zwartkops’ strategic objectives of making the Zwartkops facility practical, affordable and accessible to the motoring needs of all South Africans. Zwartkops International World of Motoring stakeholders, […]

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