BORCC, Cresta join hands to grow off-road racing
Larona Makhaiza | Tuesday September 3, 2024 16:22
Last year during the Desert Race, a total of 49 cars were engulfed by fire leading to the race being moved to SA for this year’s edition. However, the move did not seem to deter BORCC as the team saw it as an opportunity to make motorsport dominant in Botswana by holding the first series of events back in Jwaneng a few months back. Moin Ahmad, the race director at BORCC, stated during a media briefing in partnership with Cresta Hotels that they do not intend to look back as the organisation wants to reach new heights. “Today we stand together to celebrate a significant milestone in the history of off-road racing in Botswana. On behalf of BORCC, I extend our heartfelt thanks to our partners, Botswana Motorsport, Cresta Hotels Group, and all stakeholders including the Botswana Police Service, land owners as your collective effort and support have made it possible for Botswana to proudly host its own off-road racing championships,” Ahmad said. From the first series that was held few months ago, BORCC is set to return with another off-road race.
The race is billed for September 21 just before the Botswaana Independence holidays at the famous Mantshwabisi place. In a bid to grow the race in Botswana, Ahmad revealed that BORCC has now gotten into a partnership with Cresta Hotels to amplify the race and make it great again for the locals. “This collaboration with Cresta Hotels as our official hospitality partner marks a new chapter in Botswana’s motorsport journey. It not only elevates the profile of off-road racing in our country but also lays the foundation for Botswana’s participation on regional and global motorsports,” he said. Ahmad hoped that more people can come on board with the initiative so that Botswana as a sovereign country becomes less dependent on countries like SA to keep motorsport locally burning. Meanwhile, the general manager for Cresta Hotels Gaborone, Candice Selato, indicated that it makes them content as an organisation that they are making efforts to alleviate off-road racing in the country.
“This partnership is not just a union of our brands but a powerful collaboration aimed at promoting sport tourism in Botswana and showcasing the vibrant experiences our nation has to offer,” said Selato. The partnership between Cresta and BORCC is for this season only with prospects of possible extensions.