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TOYOTA GAZOO RACING SOUTH AFRICA TRIUMPHS AT SAFARI 1000

Itumeleng Garebatshabe
Last updated: June 25, 2024 09:10
By Itumeleng Garebatshabe
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  • Victory for Henk Lategan and Brett Cummings
  • Manufacturer’s Award for Toyota

TOYOTA GAZOO Racing South Africa (TGRSA) has delivered an outstanding performance at the TGRSA Safari 1000, the third round of the 2024 South African Rally-Raid Championship (SARRC), held from 21-23 June in the Thabazimbi area of the Limpopo Province. The event, which replaced the TGRSA 1000 Desert Race, provided a true test of endurance with its extreme distance and three-day race format.

Henk Lategan and Brett Cummings dominated the race from start to finish, securing victory with a final time of 12hr 17min 39sec. They posted the fastest time in the 14-kilometre Castrol Qualifying Race and maintained their lead throughout the stages, showcasing exceptional skill and resilience. By the end of the race, they had built a significant time gap over their nearest competitor.

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Saood Variawa and Francois Cazalet displayed good pace while running, but their race was cut short on Saturday when they broke the suspension of their car after hitting a ditch in a fast section of the route. The thick dust made visibility difficult, leading to the incident. Unfortunately, they were unable to re-start the race on Sunday.

Guy Botterill and Dennis Murphy initially performed extremely well, but a technical problem with the throttle body on their car forced them to stop. They struggled to get going again but eventually completed Saturday’s stages, finishing in 20th position. On Sunday, they restarted and drove a solid race, providing assistance to their teammates Giniel de Villiers and Elvéne Vonk when needed.

Giniel de Villiers and Elvéne Vonk were in a solid position starting the final day, running in third place for most of Sunday. However, a broken bolt on the lower control arm of their car caused technical challenges. With the assistance of Guy and Dennis, they managed to complete the race, finishing in 14th place overall.

TGRSA Team Principal Shameer Variawa commented, “We are thrilled with the victory achieved by Henk and Brett. Despite the challenges faced by our other crews, the team’s determination and teamwork shone through. We’re proud of the effort put in by everyone.”

Toyota was also awarded the Manufacturer Award thanks to strong performances by some of the privateers who campaign Toyotas in the SARRC, further solidifying the brand’s reputation for reliability and performance.

TOYOTA GAZOO Racing South Africa remains committed to excellence and looks forward to continuing their success in the upcoming rounds of the championship. The next event on the SARRC calendar is a double-header, taking place in Parys from 16-17 August 2024. This event promises challenging terrain and greater complexity, thanks to the double-header structure of the weekend, adding excitement and unpredictability to the championship.

Final Standings for the TGRSA Safari 1000:

PositionDriverCo-driverVehicleFinal Time / Gap
1Henk LateganBrett CummingsToyota Hilux IMT EVO12:17:39
2Lance WoolridgeKenneth GilbertFord NWM Ranger T1++5:45
3Brian BaragwanathLeonard CremerCentury Racing CR7+16:21
4Gareth WoolridgeBoyd DreyerFord NWM Ranger T1++37:54
5Fouché BlignautBertus BlignautToyota DKR Hilux T1++40:56
6Eben BassonLeander PienaarToyota Hilux+48:08
7Johan HornWerner HornToyota DKR Hilux T1++51:54
8Wors PrinslooAndre VermeulenFord NWM Ranger T1++56:49
9Rudi HeinleinGerhard HeinleinRed-Lined VK56 Evo 2+1:01:01
10Johan van StadenSean van StadenRenault Duster+1:06:20
14Giniel de VilliersElvéne VonkToyota Hilux IMT EVO+1:34:14
20Guy BotterillDennis MurphyToyota Hilux IMT EVO+9:05:01
TAGGED:South African Rally-Raid ChampionshipTGRSA 1000 Desert RaceTGRSA Safari 1000TOYOTA GAZOO Racing South Africa

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