Meet the Drivers

MICHAEL O’MAHONEY Event Image

Born: 20th August 2014

Nationality: South African

Current Championship: Rotax Karting Micro Max - Regional & National Championship

Driving:

  • 2021-2022 Karting Bambino
  • 2023 – Karting Bambino and Rotax Micro Max
  • 2024 – Rotax Micro Max

Michael made his karting debut in 2021 with team RDSA in the Bambino Class. In his short career he has enjoyed much success and in 2024 he made his full National Championship debut. He currently races in the Rotax Micro Max class both Regionally and Nationally. He is also a new addition to the RDSA/Racing Spirit Karting Team.

Stats:

2021

  • Debut year in Bambino class.
  • Won his 2nd ever race day in karting.
  • Bambino Rookie of the Year.

2022

  • WPMC Rising star award.

2023

  • WPMC Bambino Champion
  • WPMC Micro Max Champion
  • Winner of Cape Town Rotax National – Bambino
  • 2nd Place in African Open Final at Zwartkops Raceway
  • Awarded Western Province Junior Colours for Motorsport

2024

  • Winner of African Open Final at Killarney International Raceway – Micro Max
  • Winner of Cape Town Rotax National – Micro Max
  • 2nd Place overall in Rotax Max Challenge National Championship – Micro Max