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The Citizen
21 hours ago
- Automotive
- The Citizen
Sam Sam not competing at Red Bull Shay' iMoto 2025
Red Bull spinning athlete, Samkeliso "Sam Sam" Thubane, is taking on a new role at Red Bull Shay' iMoto 2025 Sam Sam performs at the Red Bull Shay'iMoto at Wheelz 'n Smoke, Johannesburg, South Africa, on 3 September 2022. Picture: Mpumelelo Macu, Red Bull Content Pool The top 16 drivers for Red Bull Shay' iMoto 2025 have been announced, and this year the biggest shock is Samkeliso 'Sam Sam' Thubane's absence from the list. Fans should not fear, though, because Sam Sam makes his return as a judge at this year's event. Sam Sam poses for a portrait after winning Red Bull Shay' iMoto in Johannesburg, South Africa, on 11 September 2021. Picture: Mpumelelo Macu / Red Bull As has become known of this event, it isn't just about who can produce the thickest smoke or the longest slide. The judging criteria —vehicle control, style, showmanship, and crowd impact —reflect spinning's evolution from a street pastime to a performance art. The Durban crowd will witness battles that extend beyond the track. Old rivalries will reignite under the coastal sun, while new ones are born in the heat of competition. Chadwin 'Boksie' Hadje performs at the Red Bull Shay'moto in Cape Town, South Africa, on 16 March 2024.. Boksie became the first Capetonian to win the event, which was hosted on Century City Boulevard. Picture: Mpumelelo Macu – Red Bull Content Pool Indeed, the move to Durban represents more than a change of venue; it's a homecoming for a sport that has always belonged to the people. The Suncoast Casino location brings together the urban energy of spinning with the laid-back coastal vibe that defines Durban. Expect the unexpected: tyre smoke mixing with sea breeze, the roar of engines competing with crashing waves, and a crowd that understands both the technical precision and emotional weight of every performance. Tickets for Red Bull Shay' iMoto 2025 are available via Computicket for what promises to be a defining moment in South African motorsport. Crowd seen waving Boksie's shirt at Red Bull Shay' iMoto at Canal Walk, Cape Town, South Africa on 16 March 2024. Picture: Tyrone Bradley / Red Bull Content Pool Come for the competition. Stay for the community. Leave with stories that will last a lifetime. List of top 16 drivers at Red Bull Shay' iMoto 2025 Boksie Jabu Magesh Junior Makgasa Fire Robin Fortuin Sadz – Flyboxin Skopas / Bad Company Team 2xspicy JZ Team Kayla Team Nevs Team Osizweni Team VQ25 Vaaitjie Ziko Lockdiff ALSO SEE: From Mbombela to Salzburg: Sam Sam Spinning at Hangar-7 reopening (VIDEO)
TimesLIVE
28-05-2025
- Automotive
- TimesLIVE
Red Bull Shay' iMoto heads to Durban for the first time
Red Bull Shay' iMoto, SA's premier national spinning competition, will be staged in Durban for the first time on August 10. The event, which takes place at Suncoast Casino, brings competitive structure to spinning, a motorsport rooted in township car culture. Drivers are judged on skill, control and crowd engagement as they perform choreographed stunts in modified rear-wheel-drive vehicles. The 2024 title went to Chadwin 'Boksie' Hadjie, who unseated two-time champion Samkeliso 'Sam Sam' Thubane at the Cape Town event. With Durban added to the rotation this year, organisers have confirmed changes to the course and an expanded lineup of competitors. Winners are decided through a combination of judges' scores and crowd voting, rewarding precision and showmanship. Entries for the 2025 edition opened on May 20. Drivers can apply via the event website.
The Citizen
21-05-2025
- Automotive
- The Citizen
WATCH: It's confirmed! Red Bull Shay' iMoto 2025 is coming to Durban
The 2025 edition of Red Bull Shay' iMoto promises a new twist, with the competition happening in Durban for the first time. South Africa's premium spinning competition, Red Bull Shay' iMoto, makes a return in 2025. South Africa's home-grown motorsport phenomenon makes its Durban debut at the Suncoast Casino on 10 August 2025. What to expect at Red Bull Shay' iMoto 2025 Fans can expect raw energy, tyre smoke, and adrenaline-fuelled showmanship. Red Bull Shay' iMoto brings the art of spinning into the spotlight. This is helping to transform a grassroots cultural movement into a competitive platform. It also creates an international platform for the drivers to showcase their skill, creativity, and swagger. Chadwin 'Boksie' Hadjie wins Red Bull Shay' iMoto at Canal Walk, Cape Town, South Africa on 16 March 2024. Picture: Red Bull Content Pool The event fuses high-octane motor action with the pulse of urban street culture, in a safe and controlled manner. On Sunday, August 10, ticket holders will gather to witness the crowning of the Red Bull Shay' iMoto 2025 champion. Judged by a panel of well-known motorsport personalities, alongside the crowd's votes, the format ensures both precision and performance are rewarded. The 2024 event saw Cape Town's Chadwin 'Boksie' Hadjie take the title from two-time defending champion Samkeliso 'Sam Sam' Thubane in Cape Town. Watch Red Bull Shay 'iMoto 2024 highlights here: With Durban now hosting for the first time, 2025 promises a new twist on the course layout, even higher stakes, and a fresh wave of talent. Entries opened on Tuesday, 20 May 2025, for those who believe they have what it takes to claim the crown. Aspiring competitors are encouraged to enter the competition via the Red Bull website. You must be over 18 years old and in possession of a valid South African driver's license to enter. ALSO WATCH: Magician David Blaine hangs off a spinning car in Brakpan
