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Cecil Koorts

Cecil Koorts — off-road racer with Cema Racing, won Wollies 200 in South Africa.

2024-06-052026-06-25

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  1. May 2026
  2. The Namibian

    Cecil Koorts described the day as highly competitive with significant driver improvement

    Source

    Cecil Koorts of Cema Racing describes the day as highly competitive, noting significant driver improvement since the first leg of the season.

    Electric karts make African debut at Tony Rust
  3. February 2026
  4. The Namibian

    Cecil Koorts finished first overall and in their class at Wollies 200 off-road race

    Source

    Competing in their Dakar-spec CR-6 vehicle, the pair dominated the field to finish first — both overall and in their class.

    Namibian duo shines in SA off-road debut
  5. November 2025
  6. The Namibian

    Cecil Koorts invested in the go-kart circuit

    Source

    He praises his staff for their commitment and thanks local supporters such as Cecil Koorts of Cema Racing, who invested in the go-kart circuit, Xico Coetzee and the Namboer team, who upgraded the drag strip, and M+Z Motors, regular hosts of motoring events.

    Tony Rust Race Track: Keeping a legacy alive
  7. The Namibian

    Cecil Koorts claimed first place in Clubmans Class C

    Source

    Namibian racer Cecil Koorts, behind the wheel of a standard Mitsubishi Lancer Evo-4, claimed first place in Clubmans Class C.

    Angolan racers shine at Tony Rust Race Track
  8. October 2025
  9. The Namibian

    Cecil Koorts said 2025 had been a strong year for karting

    Source

    Cecil Koorts of Cema Racing, a driving force behind the sport, at the event said 2025 had been a strong year for karting.

    National go-karting championships end in style
  10. August 2025
  11. The Namibian

    Cecil Koorts overtook and claimed second place in Mini Max class

    Source

    In the final laps, Cecil Koorts executed a well-timed move to overtake Nande and claim second.

    High-speed thrills at Swakop go-kart racing
Sport

Africa's first electric go-karts debut at Tony Rust track

The News

Three electric-powered go-karts made their African debut at the Tony Rust race track outside Windhoek, featured in a show race during the National Karting Championships. Young racers noted the karts' quietness and different handling compared to traditional internal combustion engines, while highlighting advantages such as minimal maintenance and computer-based tuning.

13 May 2026 · The Namibian

Wednesday 13 May

  1. Africa's first electric go-karts debut at Tony Rust track

    Three electric-powered go-karts made their African debut at the Tony Rust race track outside Windhoek, featured in a show race during the National Karting Championships. Young racers noted the karts' quietness and different handling compared to traditional internal combustion engines, while highlighting advantages such as minimal maintenance and computer-based tuning.

    13 May 2026 · The Namibian

Wednesday 25 March

  1. Namibia karting season opens with 27 competitors at Tony Rust

    The 2026 Namibia Karting Nationals opened on Saturday with 27 karters competing across various age groups and classes at the Tony Rust Race Track in Windhoek. Guido Bidoli won both DD2 classes, while rookie Zune Viviers secured third in her category, and Cecil Koorts Jr will compete in the UK Championship of the Future.

    25 March 2026 · The Namibian

Thursday 12 February

  1. Windhoek Motor Club celebrates top performers, elects new leadership

    The Windhoek Motor Club held an awards ceremony recognising top performers across circuit racing, motocross, go-karting and rallying. The club elected a new committee led by re-elected chairperson Richard Slamet and announced plans to strengthen international motorsport ties in 2026.

    12 February 2026 · The Namibian

Thursday 5 February

  1. Namibian racing duo wins South African off-road debut

    Ruan Viviers and Cecil Koorts of Cema Racing won the Wollies 200 off-road race in South Africa's North West province, finishing first overall and in their class in a 250km non-stop sprint against approximately 30 competitors. The team plans to return to South Africa on 14 February to compete at Biesiesvlei near Johannesburg.

    5 February 2026 · The Namibian

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