2022 Global Touring Car Championship

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The 2022 Global Touring Car Championship (commercially known as the 2022 Sasol GTC Championship) was the seventh season of the South African Global Touring Car Championship. [1] The season was contested over seven rounds, starting at the Killarney Motor Racing Complex on March 4 and ending at the Zwartkops Raceway on October 15.

Contents

Robert Wolk claimed his second successive GTC championship and Leyton Fourie took the honours in the GTC Supacup class for the first time. [2]

Calendar

No.CircuitDatesMap
1 Killarney Motor Racing Complex, Cape Town March 5
2 Zwartkops Raceway, Pretoria April 23
3 Aldo Scribante Circuit, Gqeberha May 28
4 Red Star Raceway, Delmas July 2
5 Prince George Circuit, East London August 6
6 Killarney Motor Racing Complex, Cape Town September 17
7 Zwartkops Raceway, Pretoria October 15
Sources: [3] [4]

Entry list

Drivers were split into two classes; GTC for silhouette racing cars and GTC Supacup for one-make Volkswagen Polos.

GTC

TeamCarNo.DriverEvents
Chemical Logistics Racing Toyota Corolla (E210) 1 Flag of South Africa.svg Robert WolkAll
Ford Focus Mk.4 33 Flag of South Africa.svg Julian van der WattAll
Toyota Gazoo Racing South Africa Toyota Corolla (E210) 3 Flag of South Africa.svg Saood VariawaAll
21 Flag of South Africa.svg Mandla Mdakane1-6
32 Flag of South Africa.svg Ashley Oldfield7
95 Flag of South Africa.svg Michael van RooyenAll
Universal Motorsport Audi S3 Mk.4 12 Flag of South Africa.svg Bradley Liebenberg1-5, 7
Volkswagen Motorsport South Africa Volkswagen Golf Mk.8 14 Flag of South Africa.svg Jonathan Mogotsi1-3
43 Flag of South Africa.svg Daniel Rowe1-3
WCT Engineering Audi S3 Mk.4 40 Flag of South Africa.svg Andrew RackstrawAll

GTC Supacup

TeamNo.DriverEvents
Campos Motorsport2 Flag of South Africa.svg Keegan Campos1-4, 6-7
29 Flag of South Africa.svg Rui Campos1-3, 6-7
92 Flag of South Africa.svg Jason Campos1-4, 7
Perfect Circle Racing4 Flag of South Africa.svg Keagan Masters 1-5
22 Flag of South Africa.svg André Bezuidenhout1-3
41 Flag of South Africa.svg Reghard Roets6
Van Niekerk Racing [5] 6 Flag of Scotland.svg Paul Luti1-2, 4-6
9 Flag of South Africa.svg Danie van NiekerkAll
Carello Auto/Dias Group7 Flag of South Africa.svg Calvin Dias7
1001, 3
Flag of South Africa.svg Tato Carello2, 4, 6-7
146 Flag of South Africa.svg Dominic Dias7
Nathan Hammond Racing10 Flag of South Africa.svg Sam Hammond1-2, 7
Flag of South Africa.svg Damian Hammond4-5
11 Flag of South Africa.svg Nathan Hammond1, 3-5, 7
Volkswagen Motorsport South Africa14 Flag of South Africa.svg Jonathan Mogotsi4-7
33 Flag of South Africa.svg Daniel Rowe5-7
Rembrandt Racing18 Flag of South Africa.svg Dawie Joubert1
Universal Motorsport20 Flag of South Africa.svg Jeffrey KrugerAll
Platinum Wheels27 Flag of South Africa.svg Jean-Pierre van der WaltAll
Pepper Racing29 Flag of South Africa.svg Iain Pepper4, 6
Express Hire Pty Ltd46 Flag of South Africa.svg Leyton FourieAll
Stradale Motorsport54 Flag of South Africa.svg Arnold Neveling2-5, 7
Graphix Supply World69 Flag of South Africa.svg Roberto Franco6
96 Flag of South Africa.svg David Franco1, 6
Telerex101 Flag of South Africa.svg Stefan Snyders1, 4, 6-7
Stu Davidson and Sons522 Flag of South Africa.svg Nick DavidsonAll

Results and standings

Race results

No.CircuitDatePole positionFastest lapWinning driverWinning team
1 Flag of South Africa.svg Killarney Motor Racing Complex March 5GTC: Flag of South Africa.svg Robert Wolk
GTC SC: Flag of South Africa.svg Keagan Masters
GTC: Flag of South Africa.svg Robert Wolk
GTC SC: Flag of South Africa.svg Keagan Masters
GTC: Flag of South Africa.svg Robert Wolk
GTC SC: Flag of South Africa.svg Keagan Masters
GTC:Chemical Logistics
GTC SC: Perfect Circle Racing
GTC: Flag of South Africa.svg Robert Wolk
GTC SC: Flag of South Africa.svg Keegan Campos
GTC: Flag of South Africa.svg Julian van der Watt
GTC SC: Flag of South Africa.svg Jeffrey Kruger
GTC:Auto Zone South Africa
GTC SC: Universal Motorsport
2 Flag of South Africa.svg Zwartkops Raceway April 23GTC: Flag of South Africa.svg Saood Variawa
GTC SC: Flag of South Africa.svg Jeffrey Kruger
GTC: Flag of South Africa.svg Robert Wolk
GTC SC: Flag of South Africa.svg Jeffrey Kruger
GTC: Flag of South Africa.svg Robert Wolk
GTC SC: Flag of South Africa.svg Keagan Masters
GTC:Chemical Logistics
GTC SC: Perfect Circle Racing
GTC: Flag of South Africa.svg Julian van der Watt
GTC SC: Flag of South Africa.svg Arnold Neveling
GTC: Flag of South Africa.svg Julian van der Watt
GTC SC: Flag of South Africa.svg Leyton Fourie
GTC:Auto Zone South Africa
GTC SC:Express Hire Pty Ltd
3 Flag of South Africa.svg Aldo Scribante Circuit May 28GTC: Flag of South Africa.svg Robert Wolk
GTC SC: Flag of South Africa.svg Jeffrey Kruger
GTC: Flag of South Africa.svg Bradley Liebenberg
GTC SC: Flag of South Africa.svg Jeffrey Kruger
GTC: Flag of South Africa.svg Robert Wolk
GTC SC: Flag of South Africa.svg Jeffrey Kruger
GTC:Chemical Logistics
GTC SC: Universal Motorsport
GTC: Flag of South Africa.svg Daniel Rowe
GTC SC: Flag of South Africa.svg Leyton Fourie
GTC: Flag of South Africa.svg Michael van Rooyen
GTC SC: Flag of South Africa.svg Leyton Fourie
GTC: Toyota Gazoo Racing South Africa
GTC SC:Express Hire Pty Ltd
4 Flag of South Africa.svg Red Star Raceway July 2GTC: Flag of South Africa.svg Bradley Liebenberg
GTC SC: Flag of South Africa.svg Leyton Fourie
GTC: Flag of South Africa.svg Bradley Liebenberg
GTC SC: Flag of South Africa.svg Leyton Fourie
GTC: Flag of South Africa.svg Bradley Liebenberg
GTC SC: Flag of South Africa.svg Leyton Fourie
GTC: Universal Motorsport
GTC SC:Express Hire Pty Ltd
GTC: Flag of South Africa.svg Bradley Liebenberg
GTC SC: Flag of South Africa.svg Leyton Fourie
GTC: Flag of South Africa.svg Bradley Liebenberg
GTC SC: Flag of South Africa.svg Jeffrey Kruger
GTC: Universal Motorsport
GTC SC: Universal Motorsport
5 Flag of South Africa.svg Prince George Circuit August 6GTC: Flag of South Africa.svg Bradley Liebenberg
GTC SC: Flag of South Africa.svg Leyton Fourie
GTC: Flag of South Africa.svg Saood Variawa
GTC SC: Flag of South Africa.svg Jeffrey Kruger
GTC: Flag of South Africa.svg Robert Wolk
GTC SC: Flag of South Africa.svg Leyton Fourie
GTC:Chemical Logistics
GTC SC:Express Hire Pty Ltd
GTC: Flag of South Africa.svg Robert Wolk
GTC SC: Flag of South Africa.svg Leyton Fourie
GTC: Flag of South Africa.svg Michael van Rooyen
GTC SC: Flag of South Africa.svg Jeffrey Kruger
GTC: Toyota Gazoo Racing South Africa
GTC SC: Universal Motorsport
6 Flag of South Africa.svg Killarney Motor Racing Complex September 17GTC: Flag of South Africa.svg Robert Wolk
GTC SC: Flag of South Africa.svg Leyton Fourie
GTC: Flag of South Africa.svg Saood Variawa
GTC SC: Flag of South Africa.svg Jeffrey Kruger
GTC: Flag of South Africa.svg Robert Wolk
GTC SC: Flag of South Africa.svg Keegan Campos
GTC:Chemical Logistics
GTC SC: Campos Motorsport
unknownGTC: Flag of South Africa.svg Saood Variawa
GTC SC: Flag of South Africa.svg Leyton Fourie
GTC: Toyota Gazoo Racing South Africa
GTC SC:Express Hire Pty Ltd
7 Flag of South Africa.svg Zwartkops Raceway October 15GTC: Flag of South Africa.svg Michael van Rooyen
GTC SC: Flag of South Africa.svg Leyton Fourie
GTC: Flag of South Africa.svg Robert Wolk
GTC SC: Flag of South Africa.svg Leyton Fourie
GTC: Flag of South Africa.svg Michael van Rooyen
GTC SC: Flag of South Africa.svg Leyton Fourie
GTC: Toyota Gazoo Racing South Africa
GTC SC:Express Hire Pty Ltd
GTC: Flag of South Africa.svg Bradley Liebenberg
GTC SC: Flag of South Africa.svg Jason Campos
GTC: Flag of South Africa.svg Bradley Liebenberg
GTC SC: Flag of South Africa.svg Jason Campos
GTC: Universal Motorsport
GTC SC: Campos Motorsport

Championship standings

Points system
Race Position 1st  2nd  3rd  4th  5th  6th  7th  8th  9th  10th  Pole  FL 
Points20171412108642111
Drivers
Pos.Driver Flag of South Africa.svg
KIL1
Flag of South Africa.svg
ZWA1
Flag of South Africa.svg
ASC
Flag of South Africa.svg
RSR
Flag of South Africa.svg
PGC
Flag of South Africa.svg
KIL2
Flag of South Africa.svg
ZWA2
Points
RD1RD2RD1RD2RD1RD2RD1RD2RD1RD2RD1RD2RD1RD2
GTC
1 Flag of South Africa.svg Robert Wolk12171423121234239
2 Flag of South Africa.svg Saood Variawa85222242272122208
3 Flag of South Africa.svg Michael van Rooyen474361DNF7413517161
4 Flag of South Africa.svg Bradley Liebenberg3DNSDNFDNS431135DNS6DNF1138
5 Flag of South Africa.svg Julian van der Watt61819835644DNFDNF3129
6 Flag of South Africa.svg Andrew Rackstraw94585966765445114
7 Flag of South Africa.svg Mandla Mdakane5DNS6677545363104
8 Flag of South Africa.svg Daniel Rowe23753570
9 Flag of South Africa.svg Jonathan Mogotsi76348652
10 Flag of South Africa.svg Ashley Oldfield5610
GTC Supacup
1 Flag of South Africa.svg Leyton Fourie32616112123117231
2 Flag of South Africa.svg Jeffrey Kruger21DNF31521216343209
3 Flag of South Africa.svg Keegan Campos444103353DNSDNS1276141
4 Flag of South Africa.svg Arnold Neveling225234511DNSDNS25125
5 Flag of South Africa.svg Keagan Masters 131DNF46DNF63DNF98
6 Flag of South Africa.svg Jason Campos65DNF424DNFDNF5190
7 Flag of South Africa.svg Jonathan Mogotsi7DNF432DNF3280
8 Flag of South Africa.svg Jean-Pierre van der Walt7755774886101381377
9 Flag of South Africa.svg Danie van Niekerk56778995754DNF131176
10 Flag of South Africa.svg Daniel Rowe64746458
11 Flag of South Africa.svg Tato Carello366791391041
12 Flag of Scotland.svg Paul Luti8981211119108527
13 Flag of South Africa.svg Nathan HammondDNSDNS9812912712818
14 Flag of South Africa.svg Nick Davidson10898121110131191210171515
15 Flag of South Africa.svg Damian Hammond81010811
16 Flag of South Africa.svg Reghard Roets51110
17 Flag of South Africa.svg Iain Pepper1314DNF68
18 Flag of South Africa.svg Rui Campos11DNF10DNFDNF81497
19 Flag of South Africa.svg David Franco11DNF1376
20 Flag of South Africa.svg André BezuidenhoutDNSDNF10913DNF3
= Flag of South Africa.svg Calvin Dias910151211123
22 Flag of South Africa.svg Roberto Franco1192
23 Flag of South Africa.svg Dominic Dias10171
NC Flag of South Africa.svg Sam HammondDNSDNS121115140
= Flag of South Africa.svg Stefan Snyders12DNS1412DNFDNF16160
= Flag of South Africa.svg Dawie JoubertDNSDNF0
Source: [6]

References

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