Race Wars took place at the Tony Rust Racetrack on Saturday, attracting hundreds of motorsport enthusiasts for one of the country's largest drag racing events.
The event featured more than 80 driver entries, setting a national record for the highest number of participants at a local drag racing event. Competitors from both Namibia and South Africa battled on the strip as fans packed the venue to witness the action.
Organiser Bradley Ferreira expressed his satisfaction with the turnout, admitting that even the organising team did not expect such a large crowd.
South African driver Warren Witte from WW Maintenance praised the atmosphere and hospitality shown by local supporters during the event.
"The atmosphere was great from the time we arrived. The people were amazing and helped us a lot, especially with car parts. The best time I did on the track was 14.0 seconds, and I'm very happy with that. In South Africa we do this often, with drag races almost every weekend, but here in Namibia families come out to enjoy themselves, and that is the beauty of this event."
Meanwhile, Leo Pretorius from EWR Racing described the atmosphere as one of the best he has experienced at Tony Rust, noting a significant increase in attendance compared to previous years.
"The vibe is always amazing. I've never seen this many people here before. Last year it was not this busy, but this time people really turned up in large numbers, and there is also good competition. Namibia has stepped up from last year. The most challenging car was Stuta with his RS7. I don't know what he put in that car, but it moves very fast. Overall, these events are good because they keep people off the streets. If you have a car you want to drive, or if you just want to come watch with family and friends, it's a good event."
Beyond the racing, Pretorius emphasised the importance of motorsport events such as Race Wars in creating a positive environment for young people and families.
The event once again highlighted the growth of motorsport in Namibia, with regional participation, increased fan support, and community involvement showing that drag racing continues to gain momentum in the country.