A wild wheeling weekend
Historic, custom and high performance
Petrolheads were spoiled for choice at the start of October, with three major events taking place on one day across the capital.
Motoring enthusiasts from across the country all converged in the capital last weekend when three of the country’s largest and most diverse motoring events took place - the Day of the Old Wheeler, Ricky’s Custom Car Shop’s (RCCS) Show Fest and the rip-roaring King of Spin.Day of the Old Wheeler
Over 160 old wheelers from every part of Namibia flocked to the Old Wheelers Club last Saturday for a fun-filled day of nostalgia and exploring niche antique vehicles of every size, shape and era.
Hundreds of enthusiasts flocked to this family-friendly event to enjoy all the old wheelers, custom builds, bikes and trucks on display, while chatting to their proud owners about their vehicles' history.
Started as a open day to increase awareness around the Old Wheelers Club and its activities, the Day of the Old Wheeler has become one of the country’s largest and most exciting motoring events, attracting huge interest both locally and abroad.
Among the highlights of the day was the raffling-off of a 1958 Morris, which was painstakingly restored by the club.
RCCS Show Fest
After a two-year break, the car customisation scene had sorely missed its mecca, the RCCS Show Fest, which has long been a highlight for fans of sleek, supped up and great sounding cars, bikes and more.
This was evident as several hundred cars converged at Ramatex in Otjomuise to show off their bespoke builds, crazy customisations and high-performance tuning. Brand-affiliated groups, such as the V-Dub crowd, Honda JDM lovers and more, lined up to share their passion for their brands and even those across the ideological battle lines.
Exhibitors across the automotive sector also gained massive visibility thanks to the thousands of people in attendance at the event.
There were tons of prizes up for grabs with cars competing in a range of categories, including custom cars - bagged and static; bikes; old schoolers as well as the ever popular limbo and sound off events, where the lowest and loudest cars competed respectively.
King of Spin
First started in 2016, King of Spin is another regional highlight, with spinners and stunt drivers from across the SADC region putting down tyre-punishing power in daring displays of stunt driving and vehicle control.
The 2022 edition saw local drivers competing for championship points, while visiting spinners from South Africa, Zambia and Botswana stunned attendees with incredible displays of skill as they performed stunts in their purpose-built spin cars. Two competitors from Botswana even showed off their skills in an Altezza they drove all the way to Namibia.
All in all, it was an epic wheeling weekend, with a motoring attraction to suit all tastes.
Here are some images from the three events, but if you’d like to see more, visit their respective social media pages to experience it yourself.