Mogotsi, Loosemore share dominant SupaCup 1-2s
Volkswagen Motorsport closed off a significant racing era in commanding style when Jonathan Mogotsi and Jason Loosemore shared out a pair of dominant SATC SupaCup 1-2s and Judd Bertholdt impressed again to end up top rookie in the Astron Energy Polo Cup at Zwartkops’ National Extreme Festival Finals Presented by Coca-Cola on Saturday, 25th October.
“Volkswagen Motorsport dominated the SATC SupaCup to close another great season and end an important racing era for the team, “Volkswagen Head of Motorsport Mike Rowe explains. “Huge kudos to overall winner, our 2024 Astron Energy Polo Cup champion Jason Loosemore and Jonathan Mogotsi on a stunning pair of team SupaCup 1-2s this weekend, and to 2024 Volkswagen Rookie champion Judd Bertholdt, who ended up top rookie in this year’s Astron Energy Polo Cup.”
“What a way to end my prize Astron Energy Volkswagen Motorsport SATC SupaCup season,” Jason Loosemore, who earned his SupaCup drive by winning the 2024 Astron Energy Polo Cup championship, admitted. “Second on the grid alongside Jonathan, second behind him in the opening race and the win in the second to complete a team clean sweep, is an ideal result for me. Huge thanks to the entire Volkswagen Motorsport team for this incredible opportunity. Onward and upward!”
“Pole position, a race win and second in the second race and overall behind my teammate is a great way for me to close off my Volkswagen Motorsport career in the SATC SupaCup,” 2024 SupaCup champion Jonathan Mogotsi explained. “Also a huge word of thanks to my champion Genuine Parts Volkswagen Motorsport team for another special season. I’m not going very far, so watch this space for exciting news about our 2026 plans soon!”
Volkswagen Motorsport Rookie Cup champion Judd Bertholdt endured a tough Astron Energy Polo Cup final weekend but still delivered a strong result to end up Rookie of the Year: “I am absolutely delighted to be able to follow my Volkswagen Rookie Cup title up with Astron Energy Rookie of the year in 2026,” Judd reflected. “It’s been another year of huge learning and discovery and I must thank my incredible team for this wonderful opportunity. I cannot wait for what comes next!”
“2025 was a vintage season and I must salute our drivers, technicians, management and the entire team on a great effort over the past few years,” Mike Rowe concludes. “Fear not, for Volkswagen Motorsport has some great and thrilling new plans for 2026, so we wish our fans a fantastic break and Festive Season and look forward to rolling out our exciting news early in the New Year!”
*Volkswagen Motorsport salutes its racing partners, Astron Energy, VW Genuine Parts, and Dunlop Tyres.
Issued on behalf of Volkswagen Motorsport
| What | : | Extreme Festival presented by Coca-Cola Round 7 Report |
| Where | : | Zwartkops Raceway, Pretoria |
| When | : | Saturday 25 October 2025 |
| Community | : | South Africa National |
For further information please contact michael.rowe@vwsa.co.za
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