Knysna, South Africa – Against a dramatic backdrop of roaring engines, scenic mountain passes and emotional tributes, Suzuki Auto South Africa’s trio of entries carved out a weekend of plucky, punch-above-your-weight performances at the 15th edition of the Simola Hillclimb.
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A Jimny for the Simola Hillclimb?
In two weeks’ time, Knysna is set to host the 15th Simola Hillclimb event and while the likes of Johan Kristoffersson, Franco Scribante and Dawie Joubert are set to threaten the 1,9km overall track record of 38.129 seconds, a somewhat uncharacteristic vehicle is about to make its appearance.
Rospa Imports Tears Up 2024 SHC
Well-known local importer of JDM machinery makes an impressive debut at the 2024 Simola Hillclimb.
Records galore for Suzuki at Simola
Regular readers will know by now that Suzuki SA sees itself in the headlines monthly as it reaches new sales records. Now firmly in the second overall position in terms of sales, Suzuki SA reached another record over the weekend, this time on the racetrack.
Suzuki behaal nuwe rekord
Die afgelope paar maande het Suzuki SA geweldige spronge gemaak in terme van algehele verkope. Die Japanese vervaardiger, wat nou ferm in die tweede posisie sit vir algehele verkope, het die naweek nog ’n rekord behaal, die keer op die renbaan.
Roets leads Simola charge, Falkiner king of the Suzukis
As has been customary for the past four years, Suzuki (as the title sponsor) once again entered three Suzuki Swift Sport models. Weighing in at 970kg and powered by a 1.4L turbocharged engine, the 6-speed automatic Swift Sport is the perfect weapon for the 1.9km Simola Hillclimb.
Simola Hillclimb 2024: Thrilling action loading
While Formula 1 is off to the streets of Miami, where drivers and spectators alike will be greeted by cardboard representations of ocean water, the iconic Simola Hillclimb is set to host its 14th running. An event, which by now has become synonymous with South-African motorsport, sees racers with all kinds of machinery, take on a 1.9km hill, with the Knysna Heads and the Indian ocean as a backdrop.
Scheider wins in Cape Town to end the reign of Kristoffersson
Timo Scheider kept true to his statement of beating Johan Kristoffersson in equal machinery by clinching the second race of the Cape Town-based World Rallycross event. Whilst Kristoffersson won the first event on Saturday, Scheider not only won his first-ever FIA WRX race, but also kept a 40th WRX win, and a 6th World Championship, away from Kristoffersson. This will have to wait for the Hong Kong finale in November.
Bezuidenhout ryg nog ‘n titel in, Suzuki renjaers maak die titel borg trots
Andre Bezuidenhout het die naweek sy sewende Simola heuwelren verower. Die Suid-Afrikaanse renjaer en besigheidspersoonlikheid is sedert 2017 onoorwonne en het die jaar dit reg gekry om beide die “Klassieke Kar Vrydag”, sowel as die algehele Simola heuwelren te wen.
Thrilling action at the 2023 Simola Hillclimb
The 2023 Simola Hillclimb saw a total of 84 entries across all categories, anything from normal road going vehicles to single seater formula cars. As in 2022, the weather also played a major role, but this time, the rain covered the 1.9km track on the last day, rather than during the qualifying runs on Saturday.