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In a significant step for inclusive motorsport, Motorsport South Africa (MSA) has partnered with the FIA Disability and Accessibility Commission (DAA) to introduce specialised safety upgrades for quadriplegic racer Jarrod Blackman. This collaboration underscores MSA’s commitment to supporting all racers, regardless of physical ability, and marks a pivotal moment during National Disability Rights Awareness Month.

A dinner was held at Daniel Pienaar Technical High School in Kariega to celebrate two significant achievements: the presentation of the FIA President’s Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion Award to the school, and the recognition of nine South African motorsport legends. The high school, the only one in South Africa offering motorsport as a school sport, was honoured for its commitment to promoting diversity and inclusion in the sport.

Embedded within the broader framework of the FIA Sport Club Development Strategy, which aims to empower and strengthen FIA Sport Clubs worldwide, the Angola’s Karting Development Programme is a testament to the dedication of the community to foster young talent and promote the sport at its grassroots level.

Motorsport South Africa is set to host the first-ever African Karting Cup (AKC) from February 15-17 at the Zwartkops Kart Circuit in Centurion, Gauteng.

Representatives of FIA Sport Clubs from around the world have gathered for their annual regional sessions during the General Assemblies week in Baku. They reflected on a year of achievement and shared their optimism for a similarly productive 2024.

In line with the FIA’s commitment to empower regions and respond to the Presidential Manifesto, we are pleased to announce the appointment of the first two Sport Regional Coordinators for Africa and North and South America. The selection process for MENA and Asia Pacific is currently underway.

In Kariega, South Africa, the historic Daniel Pienaar Technical High School, known for producing world-class athletes, is breaking new ground by offering motorsport as an official school sport with support from Motorsport South Africa (MSA) .

Rallying is one of the greatest tests of men and machines against terrain and time. As far as rally and safety is concerned, it is generally a challenging but obligatory duty to organize a motor sport event that’s also safe to the public.

Motorsport Zimbabwe has unveiled a brand new karting track located at the iconic National Sports Stadium in Harare. The completion of this state-of-the-art facility has already attracted newcomers to the sport and is set to revolutionise the karting scene in the country.

Fifteen-year-old Taylor Hill is defying the odds and living her dream of becoming a karting enthusiast, despite being born with Charcot-Marie-Tooth disorder (CMT), a degenerative hereditary nerve disease. While most teenagers her age eagerly anticipate getting their learner's driving license, Taylor's true passion lies in the world of karting.