A key part of sports and something that drives it is the supporting base or fans. Without the fans, games would be drab and some athletes may not be too motivated to play. But that’s by the way.
The essentiality of fan support manifested again recently at the 2024 Red Bull Shay’iMoto in Cape Town, as fans turned up in their numbers to support local drivers.
According to a Redbull article, spinning originated in Soweto in the 80s. Since then, it has grown in popularity not just in Soweto but in other cities across South Africa as well.
the 2024 Red Bull Shay’iMoto only amplified this popularity. And with the massive turnout of fans to support local drivers, it is safe to say that spinning is here to stay and will only grow in popularity.
More than that, an F1 superstar just might rise from part of the local ranks. Who knows?
