Racewars returns to Lobatse - and Set for High-Octane 2025 Shutdown
Botswana’s premier drag racing spectacle is gearing up for its biggest edition yet, as the Botswana Racewars 2025 Shutdown roars into Lobatse on 13 December 2025. The event, organised by Maverick Motorsport in partnership with South Africa’s Rhyno’s Torque Show, promises a full day of high-speed action, entertainment, and community vibrancy.
Supported by headline sponsors, Skygate Motors and Custom Auto, with added backing from Paramount Promotions, Lobatse Town Council, and Dunlop Express Lobatse, this year’s showdown will bring together some of the fastest racers and most powerful machines from Botswana, South Africa, Zimbabwe, Namibia, and Lesotho.
The December meet follows the organisers’ most successful event to date. In August, Racewars pulled a record crowd of more than 2,000 spectators, including dignitaries such as Member of Parliament Kamal Jacobs, the Mayor and Town Clerk of Lobatse, and Olympic sprint sensation, Letsile Tebogo.
With such momentum, organisers say the upcoming edition is expected to surpass all expectations.
Motorsport fans can look forward to a packed programme running from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., featuring 400–500 metre drag battles designed to test speed, precision, and nerve. But the event is not just for racing enthusiasts, the organisers have positioned it as a family-friendly outing, complete with mouthwatering food offerings, local vendors, and a festive atmosphere aimed at bringing the community together.
What started nine years ago as a small motorsport gathering has now evolved into a major biannual tourism drawcard, revitalising Lobatse’s social and economic landscape. The event has become a valuable platform for local businesses, vendors, and job creation, while showcasing the town’s growing potential as a motorsport hotspot.
Maverick Motorsport says its vision extends beyond the racetrack. The company continues to work closely with the Lobatse Town Council to ensure that the Racewars brand contributes meaningfully to the town’s economic growth and entertainment profile.