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The Namibian
Zachary Martin managed to finish the rally under Super Rally rule
“Driver Zachary Martin managed to finish the rally with what Bartsch describes as "the renowned Zachary way of fighting back after entering under the Super Rally rule".”
Swakop rally records tight finishesThe Namibian
Zachary Martin secured seventh overall finish in regional standings
“This led to their withdrawal, though they secured a respectable seventh overall finish in the regional standings.”
Namibia rally teams show grit in SAThe Namibian
Zachary Martin finished second in Clubmans Class D
“Clubmans Class D: First – Rassie Rietz; second – Zachary Martin”
Bittersweet circuit racing opener makes historyThe Namibian
Zachary Martin suffered engine failure during stage two
“During stage two, Zachary Martin's car suffered engine failure.”
Swakop rally sees highest entries in 10 yearsThe Namibian
Zachary Martin with Anique Schoeman won S-2 Class (VW Polo 2.0)
“S-2 Class: Zachary Martin with Anique Schoeman (VW Polo 2.0)”
Heat and dust test National Rally Championships driversThe Namibian
Zachary Martin had technical issues including loose timing belt and dirty injectors
“Despite some technical issues in the beginning due to a loose timing belt and dirty injectors, a quick stop in the pits put Martin back in full racing mode.”
Slow start for motorsport calendarThe Swakopmund national rally championship featured a close contest in the CR 3 class, with only two seconds separating first and second place as Mathys and Anja Pretorius out performed Ruan and Suelize Viviers. Most vehicles completed the rally despite technical and mechanical challenges, with Stefan Bartsch and Alexa Montagu-Freyer winning Class S1 in their first rally.
20 May 2026 · The Namibian →
The Swakopmund national rally championship featured a close contest in the CR 3 class, with only two seconds separating first and second place as Mathys and Anja Pretorius out performed Ruan and Suelize Viviers. Most vehicles completed the rally despite technical and mechanical challenges, with Stefan Bartsch and Alexa Montagu-Freyer winning Class S1 in their first rally.
20 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Three Namibian rally teams competed at the King Price Swartland Rally in South Africa against 36 local entries. Despite technical difficulties that forced withdrawals for two teams, Wilro Dippenaar and navigator Carolyn Swan achieved a notable victory.
29 April 2026 · The Namibian →
The first leg of Namibia's national circuit racing championships attracted a record field of nine entries and was marked by fierce competition, though mechanical failures and high temperatures dampened the day. Rookie Ndapa Auala impressed in his first official tarmac outing, winning the beginners' Class X with 10 points.
18 March 2026 · The Namibian →