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Round 2 of the RSR Club Series at Red Star Raceway drew over 100 entries, treating spectators to a day packed with thrilling racing, good food, and live music.
150 Cup & RSR 250.
Race 1.
Qualifying was razor-close, with the top four separated by just 0.520s. Pole went to #69 Tyler Morgan. The 150cc class quickly proved to be the day’s most exciting racing, as Morgan, #22 Blake Robert, #41 Jason van Breda, #110 Bohlale Mafokate, and #98 Arno Erasmus traded blows in a five-way battle.
On lap 4, Van Breda slid out, leaving Robert to cross the line first. However, a 30s penalty for passing under yellow dropped him to fourth. Morgan inherited the win, with Mafokate second and Erasmus third all three crossing the line within half a second of each other.
Race 2.
The second race was another all-out dogfight. Robert made a daring move around the outside of Turn 3 to snatch the lead from Morgan, and this time he held it to the flag. Mafokate finished a close second, with Van Breda bouncing back to claim third.
Overall Results 150 Cup.
1st #110 Bohlale Mafokate
2nd #22 Blake Robert
3rd #69 Tyler Morgan
Overall Results RSR 250.
1st #2 Byron Stephens
2nd #12 Rikus van der Merwe
3rd #37 Ethan Seeletse
Classics.
Race 1.
#91 Fergal McAdam started from pole and quickly took control. #6 Ettiene Louw crashed early, while #439 Augustine Ntwari suffered mechanical trouble, McAdam had a comfortable win. #8 Robert Coutts and #22 Mark van Belkum completed the podium.
Race 2.
McAdam once again stormed into an early lead and never looked back. Ntwari nursed his machine home in second, while Coutts took third after a close scrap with Louw.
Overall Results Classics.
1st #91 Fergal McAdam
2nd #8 Robert Coutts
3rd #439 Augustine Ntwari
RSR Masters, Grand Masters & BOTTS.
Race 1.
Pole-sitter #9 Marius Marais fought back after an early challenge from #45 Leon Horn and #350 Jan Potgieter, ultimately taking the win ahead of Potgieter and Horn.
Race 2.
Marais stamped his authority, pulling away for a dominant second victory. Horn took second, with #811 Robert Ferreira rounding out the podium.
Overall Results.
RSR Masters.
1st #350 Jan Potgieter
2nd #811 Robert Ferreira
3rd #41 Giuliano Smargiasso
RSR Grand Masters.
1st #9 Marius Marais
2nd #45 Leon Horn
3rd #24 Ian Harwood
BOTTS.
1st #72 Mick Landi
SAMRA NSF100.
Rising stars provided some of the day’s closest racing. #37 Hammaad Mussa took both wins after fierce scraps with #95 Zian Andalaft, #17 Liam Bronkhorst, and #12 Jayson Perufsky. Notably, #57 Tyler Purificati impressed on her step up from the PW50 class.
Overall Results NSF100.
1st #37 Hammaad Mussa
2nd #17 Liam Bronkhorst
3rd #12 Jayson Perufsky
RSR600 Premier, Core & Beginner.
#11 Ryan van Nieuwkerk was untouchable, claiming both race wins with commanding pace. #52 Troy Tonking and #57 Diego de Ponte shared podiums with him, though #20 Tyler Richardson nearly snatched second in Race 2.
Overall Results.
Premier.
1st #11 Ryan van Nieuwkerk
2nd #52 Troy Tonking
3rd #20 Tyler Richardson
Core.
1st #106 Jhandre Fourie
Beginner.
1st #8 Jonathan Van Niekerk
2nd #73 Bradley Jansen
The new Suzuki 8R Cup delivered tight racing. #50 Tristan Pienaar showcased the bike’s potential with back-to-back wins, not only in the 8R cup, but overall. #21 Nicole Purificati followed him home in second.
Overall Results.
Suzuki 8R Cup.
1st #50 Tristan Pienaar
2nd #21 Nicole Purificati
RSR400.
1st #77 Mueez Jassat
2nd #40 Lorenzo de Ponte
3rd #74 Tristan Henning
RSR1000 Core, Beginners & Open Superbike Premier and Novice.
A packed 22-bike grid brought fireworks. In Race 1, #24x Mark Gaines led his brother #3 Jordan Gaines and #97 Clinton Pearson to the flag. Race 2 saw elbows out as Pearson, Gaines, and #66 Darius Botha went head-to-head, Pearson clinching the win by just 0.070s.
Overall Results.
RSR1000 Core.
1st #97 Clinton Pearson
2nd #52 Eugene Levey
3rd #81 Austin Olivier
Beginners.
1st #41 Danie Momberg
2nd #95 Clifford Ogle
3rd #79 Nico Zietsman
Open Superbike Premier.
1st #66 Darius Botha
2nd #12 Louis de Ponte
3rd #7 Senshe Smith
Open Superbike Novice.
1st #24x Mark Gaines
2nd #21 Yaghya Sahabodien
3rd #30 Bradley Radestock
RSR1000 Premier, Super 1000 SBK & 1000 Unlimited.
The day rounded out with the fastest bikes on track.
#13 Dino Iozzo dominated both races, though #88 Damion Purificati pushed him hard in Race 2. #43 Jaco Gous was consistent with two third places.
Overall Results.
RSR1000 Premier.
1st #152 Tristan Mathews
2nd #33 Christo Pienaar
3rd #10 Peron Parasaramen
Super 1000 SBK.
1st #13 Dino Iozzo
2nd #88 Damion Purificati
3rd #110 Jordan King
1000 Unlimited.
1st #43 Jaco Gous
2nd #2 Mark Newland
3rd #70 Dieter Huysanen
Round 2 of the RSR Club Series was one of the most action-packed racedays of the year, with close battles across every class and plenty of drama to keep fans on their feet. The next round takes place at Zwartkops Raceway on October 5th and promises even more racing fireworks.
