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Windhoek Motor Club

Also known as: WMC

Windhoek Motor Club — motorsport organization covering circuit racing, motocross, go-karting and rallying, recently held awards ceremony and elected new leadership.

2024-06-052026-06-25

What’s been said

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  1. February 2026
  2. The Namibian

    Windhoek Motor Club celebrated its top performers this past weekend

    Source

    The Windhoek Motor Club (WMC) celebrated its top performers this past weekend, recognising their contributions to motorsport at both local and regional levels.

    Windhoek Motor Club awards best performers
  3. December 2025
  4. The Namibian

    Windhoek Motor Club had a difficult 2025 season in racing

    Source

    Richard Slamet, the chairperson of the Windhoek Motor Club (WMC), admitted that 2025 was a difficult year for the sport.

    Racers go all out in national finale
  5. November 2025
  6. The Namibian

    Windhoek Motor Club runs on about N$25,000 a month with no direct support from the Ministry

    Source

    According to WMC chairperson Richard Slamet, the club runs on about N$25 000 a month, with no direct support from the Ministry of Education, Innovation, Youth, Sport, Arts and Culture.

    Tony Rust Race Track: Keeping a legacy alive
  7. October 2025
  8. The Namibian

    Windhoek Motor Club collaborated with Gobabis-based organiser Stefan Labuschagne to make the event possible

    Source

    WMC collaborated with Gobabis-based organiser Stefan Labuschagne to make the event possible.

    Big turnout at Gobabis Rally as motorsport gains momentum
  9. April 2025
  10. The Namibian

    Windhoek Motor Club will make their facilities available for the event

    Source

    Windhoek Motor Club will make their facilities available.

    War declared between Namibian, South African dragsters
  11. The Namibian

    Windhoek Motor Club was commended for efforts by chairperson ensuring tracks were race-ready after rain damage

    Source

    Richard Slamet, the chairperson of the Windhoek Motor Club, commended caretaker Geh Visagie and his team's efforts to ensure the tracks were race-ready, following damage due to heavy rains this year.

    Slow start for motorsport calendar
  12. March 2025
  13. The Namibian

    Windhoek Motor Club organized the event

    Source

    The event was organised by the Windhoek Motor Club and endorsed by the Namibia Motorsport Federation.

    Go-karting kicks off on high note
  14. The Namibian

    Windhoek Motor Club is described as lacking finance, limited sponsors, with outdated tracks

    Source

    Though Namibian motorsport is popular among participants, family and supporters, the code suffers a lack of finance, limited sponsors and outdated tracks.

    Difficult motorsport year ahead
  15. June 2024
  16. The Namibian

    Windhoek Motor Club is supporting 54th Tara Rally

    Source

    Teams had until end of May to enter the 54th Tara Rally supported by M+Z Motors, Puma Energies and Windhoek Motor Club (WMC).

    Three days of Tara Rally

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

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