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Francois Lottering

Francois Lottering


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Slow start for motorsport calendar

A slow start and few entries did not keep hardcore motorsport racers from hitting the tracks over the weekend. The first leg of the national circuit championships at the Tony Rust Raceway may not have boasted many entries, but the…

Francois Lottering

Women steal Swakop rally spotlight

Women racers dominated the opening leg of the 2025 National Rally Championship, braving tough terrain and technical setbacks to claim top spots in multiple classes. Both the CR-class (bakkie/off-road) and S-class (sedan) had women teams taking the podium. The first…

Francois Lottering

Hyundai Exter: Not your regular ugly duckling

To some, the Hyundai Exter could be an ugly duckling, but the vehicle is designed for a niche market with almost all the features expected from this Korean brand. Hyundai sales executive Deodat Beukes shares his sentiments, saying the Exter…

Francois Lottering

Windhoek MX event a hit, despite rain, mud

The first leg of the motocross (MX) national championship was welcomed with rain, mud and slippery riding conditions. But that did not deter riders from going full throttle during the first leg of the national MX championships at the Galinna…

Francois Lottering

Risking river crossings in heavy rains

Crossing rivers during the rainy season can be risky, with strong currents and hidden obstacles posing dangers to both vehicles and drivers. Namibia is known during the rainy season for flash floods and slippery, muddy gravel roads. And, as usual,…

Francois Lottering

Motocross: Waldschmidt learns a thing or two in Australia

Namibian motocross rider Zoe Waldschmidt recently competed in the FIM Oceania Women’s Motocross event in Australia, gaining valuable experience against top international competitors. It was the experience of a lifetime, she says. Racing against the best of the best from…

Francois Lottering

Motorsport honours the best of 2024

The Namibia Motorsport Federation (NMSF) this weekend acknowledged the sport’s top achievers and those who are going the extra mile in their contributions. Both Dippies Dippenaar and Harald Lingner were awarded the NMSF Hall of Fame award for their unselfish…

Francois Lottering

Go-karting kicks off on high note

The first leg of the go-karting national championship saw good sportsmanship between racers at the Tony Rust Race Track this past weekend. Speaking to Cecil Koorts (sr) about the event, the highlights and the road ahead for the rest of…

Francois Lottering

Young Waldschmidt set for Australian MX challenge

Every young motocross (MX) rider waits for the email letting them know they have been selected alongside a handful of others to represent their country on the international stage. This is what caught Namibian female MX rider Zoe Waldschmidt (19)…

Francois Lottering

Difficult motorsport year ahead

Though Namibian motorsport is popular among participants, family and supporters, the code suffers a lack of finance, limited sponsors and outdated tracks. Despite all these obstacles in their way, drivers still manage to pull off good performances and excellent sportsmanship…

Francois Lottering

LDV bakkie not so new at all

The LDV bakkie’s history goes back to 1896. Before the LDV group was sold to the Shanghai Automobile Industrial Corporation group, it had United Kingdom interest with the likes of Leyland and DAF vans. With British blood in their veins,…

Francois Lottering

Haval H7 comes with innovation

The Haval H7 comes jam-packed with new innovations, leaving many speechless, as is expected from the Chinese brand. One cannot ignore the Chinese motor market as they keep on improving. Their innovativeness seems to have no end as every year…

Francois Lottering