Victorious Castrol NWM Ford at Rally-Raid Season Opener

Jul 01, 2025

We’re kicking off the 2025 motorsport season with fantastic news; the Castrol NWM Ford Team has secured a dominant victory at the opening round of the South African Rally-Raid Championship (SARRC) in Bronkhorstspruit!

Gareth Woolridge and Boyd Dreyer powered their locally built NWM Evo Plus to first place, showing the kind of grit, speed and reliability that only a vehicle engineered and manufactured in South Africa can deliver. The other two NWM Evo Plus vehicles scored more valuable points for the team by finishing fifth and seventh respectively in the hot and dusty conditions.

This win is proof that Ford engineering and the EcoBoost engine are built to take on the toughest conditions and come out on top. Congratulations to the entire NWM team and sponsors. Let’s try keep the momentum going by showing our support at the next race in Parys, Free State, from 15-16 August.