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GR CUP HEATS UP AT KYALAMI WITH STANDOUT PERFORMANCES IN ALL THREE CATEGORIES

Itumeleng Garebatshabe
Last updated: April 14, 2025 17:34
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Round 2 of the 2025 TOYOTA GAZOO Racing South Africa GR Cup brought another thrilling instalment of action to the Kyalami Grand Prix Circuit this past weekend. Under clear skies and with track conditions improving throughout the weekend, the country’s top motoring journalists, Toyota dealer representatives, and emerging racing talent went head-to-head across two competitive heats. With the series now in full swing, the intensity is ramping up in the GR Cup Media Challenge, GR Cup Dealer Challenge, and GR86 Development Academy.

GR Cup Media Challenge – GR Yaris

The GR Cup Media Challenge saw a repeat of dominance from Nabil Abdool (SuperSport), who proved untouchable once again at Kyalami. The media class remains one of the most competitive of the GR Cup structure, with drivers representing top automotive media outlets in South Africa.

Qualifying was closely contested, but Abdool secured pole position with a best time of 2:07.632, ahead of Kyle Kock (CAR Magazine), who posted a 2:09.725. Phuti Mpanye (TimesLive) was third-fastest, just ahead of Lawrence Minnie (AutoTrader). Charl Bosch (Citizen) and Willem van de Putte (Independent Media/IOL) completed the lineup.

| GR Cup Media Challenge – Qualifying |

PosCompetitorBest LapBest Lap No.
1Nabil Abdool (SuperSport)2:07.6326
2Kyle Kock (CAR Magazine)2:09.7256
3Phuti Mpanye (TimesLive)2:09.9464
4Lawrence Minnie (AutoTrader)2:12.7542
5Charl Bosch (Citizen)2:13.6167
6Willem van de Putte (Independent Media/IOL)2:15.3566

Race 1 saw Abdool control the pace from the front, setting the fastest lap in the process and taking a comfortable class win. He was followed home by Kock and Mpanye, who ran closely throughout the race. Minnie and Bosch enjoyed a good scrap in the midfield, while Van de Putte brought his GR Yaris home in sixth.

| GR Cup Media Challenge – Race 1 |

PosCompetitorTotal TimeLapsBest Lap
1Nabil Abdool (SuperSport)17:26.69682:07.883
2Kyle Kock (CAR Magazine)17:45.87982:09.258
3Phuti Mpanye (TimesLive)17:48.19082:09.371
4Lawrence Minnie (AutoTrader)18:04.14182:10.841
5Charl Bosch (Citizen)18:31.21982:12.708
6Willem van de Putte (Independent Media/IOL)18:34.07082:12.997

In Race 2, Abdool once again led from start to finish, capping a perfect weekend with another victory. Kock secured another second place, with Mpanye holding onto third despite pressure from Minnie. Bosch and Van de Putte again completed the order after another clean run to the chequered flag.

| GR Cup Media Challenge – Race 2 |

PosCompetitorTotal TimeLapsBest Lap
1Nabil Abdool (SuperSport)17:27.96782:07.604
2Kyle Kock (CAR Magazine)17:47.60482:09.103
3Phuti Mpanye (TimesLive)17:51.21882:09.213
4Lawrence Minnie (AutoTrader)18:02.31482:10.351
5Charl Bosch (Citizen)18:23.23282:12.334
6Willem van de Putte (Independent Media/IOL)18:26.10382:13.021

GR Cup Dealer Challenge – GR Corolla

In the GR Cup Dealer Challenge, Mario de Sousa (Motus) was the man to beat all weekend. He set the fastest time in Qualifying with a lap of 2:08.369, ahead of Theo Brits (NMI Menlyn/Centurion) and Paul de Vos (GR Driving Academy).

| GR Cup Dealer Challenge – Qualifying |

PosCompetitorBest LapBest Lap No.
1Mario de Sousa (Motus)2:08.3692
2Theo Brits (NMI Menlyn/Centurion)2:09.9926
3Paul de Vos (GR Driving Academy)2:10.0673
4Marius Claasen (Rola Motors)2:11.4037
5Riaan du Ru (CFAO Mobility)2:11.8815
6Johan Boonzaaier (Waterberg Toyota)2:13.9306
7Kevin Crowie (Halfway Toyota)2:17.3476

Race 1 saw de Sousa control the class from the front, taking victory with a clean and composed drive. Paul de Vos followed just a few seconds behind, putting in one of his strongest performances to date in the GR Driving Academy car. Theo Brits completed the podium, fending off consistent pressure from the chasing pack.

| GR Cup Dealer Challenge – Race 1 |

PosCompetitorTotal TimeLapsBest Lap
1Mario de Sousa (Motus)17:33.27982:08.640
2Paul de Vos (GR Driving Academy)17:37.50582:09.201
3Theo Brits (NMI Menlyn/Centurion)17:43.53982:09.931
4Marius Claasen (Rola Motors)17:57.00682:11.183
5Riaan du Ru (CFAO Mobility)17:59.15382:11.657
6Johan Boonzaaier (Waterberg Toyota)18:10.93382:13.527
7Kevin Crowie (Halfway Toyota)18:36.23882:16.214

Race 2 was another masterclass from de Sousa, who went one better by finishing ahead of the entire field, including the GR86 and Media drivers. De Vos again brought home a strong second, cementing a weekend of consistency, while Brits made it a double-podium weekend with third place.

| GR Cup Dealer Challenge – Race 2 |

PosCompetitorTotal TimeLapsBest Lap
1Mario de Sousa (Motus)17:26.82582:07.510
2Paul de Vos (GR Driving Academy)17:30.90382:08.030
3Theo Brits (NMI Menlyn/Centurion)17:36.16082:08.705
4Marius Claasen (Rola Motors)17:48.59182:10.101
5Riaan du Ru (CFAO Mobility)17:52.41682:10.456
6Johan Boonzaaier (Waterberg Toyota)18:02.53882:12.343
7Kevin Crowie (Halfway Toyota)18:28.21982:15.022

GR86 Development Academy

The GR86 Development Academy continues to deliver close, competitive racing. Kent Swartz topped Qualifying with a best time of 2:09.323, narrowly beating Jason Coetzee and Khanya Ngwenya.

| GR86 Development Academy – Qualifying |

PosCompetitorBest LapBest Lap No.
1Kent Swartz2:09.3231
2Jason Coetzee2:09.4114
3Khanya Ngwenya2:09.7577
4Justin Rogers2:11.8423
5Brandon van der Walt2:11.9665
6Jordan Moodley2:12.9137
7Vatiswa Mokhonoana2:14.4884

Race 1 featured a breathtaking battle at the front. Swartz, Ngwenya, and Coetzee crossed the finish line within just half a second of each other, with Swartz edging out his rivals to take the win. The trio were followed by Justin Rogers, Brandon van der Walt, and Jordan Moodley, while Vatiswa Mokhonoana completed the field.

| GR86 Development Academy – Race 1 |

PosCompetitorTotal TimeLapsBest Lap
1Kent Swartz17:28.51482:09.698
2Khanya Ngwenya17:28.83482:09.477
3Jason Coetzee17:28.99482:09.408
4Justin Rogers17:46.06282:11.643
5Brandon van der Walt17:48.30082:11.275
6Jordan Moodley17:53.84182:12.152
7Vatiswa Mokhonoana18:21.12882:13.527

In Race 2, Coetzee reclaimed the top step with a faultless drive, taking victory by just 0.12 seconds over Ngwenya. Brandon van der Walt put in a strong showing to complete the podium, while the rest of the field fought hard in a fast-paced and tightly packed race.

| GR86 Development Academy – Race 2 |

PosCompetitorTotal TimeLapsBest Lap
1Jason Coetzee17:33.84082:10.670
2Khanya Ngwenya17:33.96082:10.701
3Brandon van der Walt17:37.37282:10.705
4Justin Rogers17:43.27682:11.998
5Kent Swartz17:44.40482:11.236
6Jordan Moodley17:51.93082:12.332
7Vatiswa Mokhonoana18:28.94482:15.098

The next round of the 2025 GR Cup Championship will be Round 3, set to take place at the Aldo Scribante Circuit in Gqeberha on 10 May 2025.

TAGGED:2025 TOYOTA GAZOO Racing South Africa GR CupGR Cup Dealer ChallengeGR Cup Media ChallengeGR86 Development AcademyKyalami Grand Prix Circuit

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