De Wet Fights Back to Fourth in Vereeniging Micro MAX Thriller

Motorsport Fanatix™ ambassador Luhan de Wet delivered another gritty and resolute performance in Round 2 of the 2025 South African Rotax MAX Challenge this past weekend at the Vereeniging Kart Circuit. Despite a dramatic Heat 2 setback, the Xtreme Racing Team driver walked away with fourth overall in the competitive Micro MAX class, reinforcing his status as a championship contender.

Luhan started the weekend strongly by qualifying third on Friday afternoon, laying the groundwork for what would be a high-stakes race day. In Heat 1, he quickly took the lead and controlled most of the 12-lap contest before finishing second. Incredibly, just 0.053 seconds separated the top three at the flag in one of the closest finishes of the season.

Heat 2 brought heartbreak. Starting from fifth position, Luhan was in the process of moving forward when contact resulted in a race-ending incident. The DNF was a significant blow to his overall result and championship lead. But as he's done before, the former national Cadet champion showed immense resilience.

In the final race, Luhan charged back in dominant fashion, taking a commanding win and recording the weekend's fastest lap. His fourth victory in this year's national campaign underscored his pace and mental toughness.

"Sometimes racing throws tough moments at you, but I've learned to bounce back," Luhan reflected after the event. "I knew I had the speed, and I just focused on delivering in the final heat. I'm really proud of the way we ended the weekend. We're still in the fight, and I'm hungrier than ever for that title."

Backed by De Wet Automotive Service & Repair Services, Luhan now turns his focus to the next national round. He is confident that his consistency, pace, and fighting spirit will keep him firmly in the hunt for the 2025 national Micro MAX crown and his dream of competing at the Rotax MAX Challenge Grand Finals.