‘Save the date’ for Tzaneen Rally excitement

Race organisers have confirmed that 32 crews will be taking part in the next phase of the 2021 WOMZA National Rally Championships.

The event was initially scheduled to take place on July 30-31, but due to the extended lockdown period, it had to be moved to another date. Tzaneen’s Peter Pilusa who was crowned the 2018 overall Group D National Rally Champion, will also be competing in Round 4.

He told the Herald that he is ready and excited to be racing at home and he hopes that the home ground advantage will work in his favour.

This year he only participated in two races.

In April he attained second position with his wife, Mavis Pilusa as his first time navigator and in June he took the third position with navigator, Kabelo Sekgobela in Nelspruit.

In the third round, his car had two broken shocks which casted a shadow on his game plan and he had to settle for position three.

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“To me, it is no longer about winning, but it is about pure enjoyment.

“Motorsport is my passion and any chance I get to compete is an honour,” Pilusa explained.

Meanwhile, Louis Menge, who was crowned World of Motorsport South Africa’s Best Navigator in the country for the 2019-2020 season, has confirmed that he will be navigating for Eddie Simpson.

“Preparation for the next event is going well and we are excited to be competing on home soil this time around,” he said.

Round five is scheduled for September 10-11 and the championships ceremony event will take place on November 13.

For more information on the event contact Cobus on 082 566 3511 or email gmc@womzrally.co.za or visit www.womzarally.co.za