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At Mastercraft, quality is our top priority, and we have the best people to put our tools to the test—the Ford Castrol Cross Country Racing team! They’ve proven their talent and showcased their worth in the tough Dakar Rally, bringing home titles and trophies from Saudi Arabia.
Now, as we look ahead to the 2023 SA Rally-Raid Championship, it’s time to prepare for another exciting season. South African Rally-Raid competitors, along with local race vehicle manufacturers and constructors, are gearing up for the challenge. Mastercraft is proud to support these talented individuals and teams as they conquer popular venues and tackle diverse racing terrains.
This year, a new race has been added to the calendar with Welkom in the Free State playing host to Round Six of the 2023 SARRC. This event will take place on 6 and 7 October. The seventh and final event of the season is scheduled for 10 and 11 November and the venue will be announced soon.
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Our tools have earned the trust of the Ford Castrol Cross Country Racing team, who push them to the absolute limit and are never disappointed in their performance. From tool kits and storage units to screwdrivers, pliers, and mechanic accessories, our products are loved by professionals who demand excellence in their equipment.
Experience the same level of reliability and durability by visiting your nearest Builders or Makro store today. Invest in tools that are built to withstand the toughest challenges, just like those faced in the Dakar Rally Championship.
South African Rally-Raid Championship
RALLY INSIGHTS
The SA Rally Raid Championship previously known as the South African Cross-Country Series, regarded as one of the most respected Cross Country Championships in the world, has since 2002 attracted and prospered with long-term support from numerous companies like Absa, Donaldson Filtration Systems, Ford, Toyota South Africa, Total and Pirelli.
The SA Rally Raid Championship has the most professional, well-managed and lasting championship in the Motorsport South Africa (MSA) stable, keeping abreast with evolving local and international trends.
The championship will kick off with a return to Malelane in Mpumalanga with the opening round taking place on 24 and 25 March.
For the second round of the series, competitors will travel to the Eston and Mid-Illovo areas of KwaZulu-Natal for the traditional Sugarbelt 400 on 12 and 13 May.
This event, which ran in the area as a national championship since the early 1990s, was cancelled in 2022 due to the flooding disaster.
After three years of not competing in Botswana, the TGRSA 1000 Desert Race will return to the diamond-mining town of Jwaneng for Round Three on 23, 24 and 25 June.
This will be the only marathon event on the calendar. The Debswana Jwaneng mine is the richest diamond mine in the world and the historical Desert Race was hosted at Jwaneng from 2014 to 2018.
Competitors can look forward to being welcomed back in Botswana by local supporters, and to the biggest sporting event on their calendar.
After a break of just under two months, the SARRC will then continue on 18 and 19 August when the fourth and fifth rounds will be decided at Parys in the Free State.
This year, a new race has been added to the calendar with Welkom in the Free State playing host to Round Six of the 2023 SARRC. This event will take place on 6 and 7 October. The seventh and final event of the season is scheduled for 10 and 11 November and the venue will be announced soon.