- The Bragging Rights franchise was started five years ago.
- More than 300 competitors were present at the event.
- Champions were crowned in the drag racing, drifting and spinning genres.
Long queuing traffic to Killarney’s entrance gates always indicates the popularity of an event, with hordes of spectators making their way to the highly anticipated racing of the day. A better day couldn’t have been asked for to house the 2025 edition of Bragging Rights at the Killarney International Raceway in Cape Town. The sun was out, summer was flexing, and petrolheads from all over were expectant for a high-octane day of motorsport.
While most people were waking up in the morning, quite a few were waiting in line at the various gates to snag the best spots around the track, with the braai skottel in tow.
More than 300 competitors across the respective genres were present on the day, chasing the title of Bragging Rights 2025. The turnout on the day was precisely what Bragging Rights founders Raziek Rajah and Nazeer Loonat would have been proud to see, a franchise started five years ago.
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Loads of Show and Shine cars were on display.
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An annual experience
Approaching the track while moving through traffic, one could already hear the tyres being shredded at the drift and spinning sections, while the drag section served up vicious exhaust notes. After entering the gate, it soon became a case of ‘where do you go first?’ The drag and spinning sections were the most popular, with the crowds constantly packed with spectators.
The gate access control was stringent, only allowing people with the appropriate armband for the media and pit crew to enter. This was pivotal in keeping honest attendance in specific areas in check, with nothing slipping between the cracks.
Many people were looking forward to seeing professional spinners Chadwin’ Boxie’ Hadjie and Jean ‘Panjaro’ Kruger show their spinning prowess, but unfortunately, both pulled out before the event. Nevertheless, more than enough talent and drivers on show left the audience with their mouths open.
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There was plenty of talent on show across the respective genres. On the spinning pitch, rookies like Aadam of Unity Motorsport and Slade Green of Greens Group were wowing the crowds, while seasoned names like Yaseen Damon, the Dada Brothers (Mano and Renzo), and Shandre Green were all gunning for the title.
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Plenty of fast cars were going down the strip at the drag racing side. While it would take some time to mention everyone, some of the standouts were Washief Sage with his R32 VW Mk1 Golf, which ran a time of 10.9 seconds, and then there was the fastest Audi RS3 in Africa, known as John Wick, which ran a time of 8.6 seconds from Daza Motorsport.
Ultimately, Shandre Green of Greens Racing took home the bragging rights, followed by Tarquin Joostenberg (Team Takes) and Naseem Ahmed (Unity Motorsport). Muhammad Uzayr Rajah, representing Razor Custom Car Show, went home with the Rookie of the Year award.
Staying with everything going sideways in drifting, Juan Stemmet took the top spot among the pro drifters, followed by Bronny White and Daniel Blaser. The Rookie of the Year award went to Dhivan Mostert.
Drifting and Spinning also drew the crowds for Bragging Rights 2025.
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There were also plenty of cars at the Show and Shine section, which featured everything from Toyota Corollas to Nissan Champs and Volkswagen Polos—all in various modification forms.
It’s worth mentioning that GHC Racing Spin & Drift Outlaws manage the spinning and drifting sections, while RACESA manages the drag racing section. IASCA South Africa handles the world-recognised sound off competition, and Cape Crews Movement handles the show and shine section for custom cars.
The crowd turnout and the number of cars participating from across South Africa further illustrate how anticipated the event has become.
