Spin Outlaws
It seems like yesterday that Spin Outlaws was introduced to motorsport enthusiasts as sister series to Drift Outlaws. It quickly rose in prominence, and participants who used to roam illegal events turned to this sanctioned series.
And it was this very illegal activity that prompted Raziek Rajah and Renzo Quickfall, Race Masters and masterminds behind Spin Outlaws, to take action and keep our roads safe.
“The thrill of illegal events speaks for itself, but we have proven that the thrill of executing an obstacle with precision at a competitive level for a greater prize in a safer space is what many spinners yearn for,” says Renzo in an interview with That’s My Car.
“Showcasing the necessary skills in a controlled environment has also brought about some interest from corporate sponsors. Hopefully, this concept would make many more motoring enthusiasts interested in participating in such types of motorsports and breaking that negative cycle of illegal events.”
Going national
When Spin Outlaws burst onto the scenes in 2021, it drew in the crowds. Spinning is one of the fastest-growing motorsport codes in South Africa, which is why it couldn’t just be contained in Cape Town and the Western Cape.
Renzo and Raziek knew that they had something good on their hands, and quickly began expanding the series to other provinces. In the process, they gained the status of being the only national spin series in South Africa.
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However, going national still meant that Spin Outlaws had to stay true to its ethos: being legal and controlled.
“With us running the series in the Western Cape, proved to the rest of the provinces that it can be done in a controlled setting,” says Renzo.
“We could then give guidelines and proof of it working to all parties interested in running the series in their provinces. It definitely was hard work getting the spinners to respect the concept and each other, but we proved that this is possible nationally.”
Renzo confirmed that the next target for Spin Outlaws is to have the series run successfully in the different regions of the competing provinces, and to reward the top guys with Provincial and National colours.
Nurturing talent
Spin Outlaws is not only about the experienced competitors, but also about grooming and nurturing younger talent. In the recent Bragging Rights event, several youngsters took to the pitch in their spin cars, wowing the crowd and putting their skills and talents on display. And they do so in a safe and controlled environment.
“The younger drivers are definitely the future of our sport and following the footsteps and accomplishments of older more experienced drivers makes more sense,” says Renzo.
“I encourage the youngsters to come and try the obstacles and come show that they can “hang” with the big boys. We have some promising prospects (youngsters), who definitely can shake up some of the more experienced guys.”
Renzo and the Spin Outlaws leadership are open to transferring their know-how to up-and-coming drivers and showing them the spinning ropes. And if they are interested, how to control a drift car next.
“In my opinion, I would say that with a safe environment and the proper guidance, it is an advantage for drivers to learn to spin first before attempting drifting,” Renzo notes.
“The one benefit we do have within the Spin Outlaws Western Cape camp is that we have seasoned and experienced spinners and drifters to help anyone interested in learning either art of motorsport.”
