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Cecil Koorts

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

2024-06-052026-05-11

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  1. March 2026
  2. February 2026
  3. Ruan Viviers and Cecil Koorts of Cema Racing are no strangers to the Namibian rally and circuit racing scenes, but the duo proved their mettle on South African soil this past weekend.

    The Namibian

    Namibian duo shines in SA off-road debut
  4. December 2025
  5. Slamet is optimistic that the strong comeback of the racing teams bodes well for a “super year” in the 2026 season.ResultsClubmans Class B: First – Eisenberg, second – Martin, third – FriedenthalClubmans Class C: First – Clive Strydom, second – Cecil Koorts, third – Marius van Zy

    The Namibian

    Racers go all out in national finale
  6. November 2025
  7. He acquired the Duster, previously owned by team Ruan Viviers and Cecil Koorts. Viviers and Koorts now race in the CR-6, formerly driven by Loic Bathfield and Johan Steyn.

    The Namibian

    Swakop rally sees highest entries in 10 years
  8. grounds, repaint markings, trim the grass and sweep debris off the tarmac. “It’s done for love and charity,” he says. “If we don’t keep our hands on maintenance, the track will fall apart.” He praises his staff for their commitment and thanks local supporters such as Cecil Koorts

    The Namibian

    Tony Rust Race Track: Keeping a legacy alive
  9. Meanwhile, Cecil Koorts is set to compete in the CR2 class with a new, as-yet-unannounced vehicle, promising strong competition in the off-road category.

    The Namibian

    Swakop Rally to end season with a bang
  10. PIT STOP … Cecil Koorts’ Lancer Evo-4 leaving the pits. Van Zyl said the high-revving engines endure extreme heat and require regular maintenance, typically after about eight laps, making reliability a constant challenge at Tony Rust.

    The Namibian

    Angolan racers shine at Tony Rust Race Track
  11. October 2025
  12. Wido Bartsch/Raymond Fourie S2 Class: First Zachary Martin/Anique Schoeman S1 Class: First Kai and Katja Pretorius; second Pieter Greeff/JP Robinson CR2 Class: First Rian Kritzinger/Dalton Bezuidenhout; second Etienne van der Heever/Willy van Wyk; third Ruaan Viviers/Cecil Koorts

    The Namibian

    Gobabis rally roars with comebacks and close finishes
Sport

Namibia karting season opens with 27 competitors at Tony Rust

The News

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

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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