PONTSHO MALEBESE, ZELDA VERSTER Make Competitive Debuts at Zwartkops

August 21, 2026

• PONTSHO MALEBESE transitions from Girls Camp Edition 1 newcomer in 2023 with zero motorsport exposure to making her first competitive race start this weekend, representing three years of karting competition and team experience.
• ZELDA VERSTER compressed her learning timeline dramatically, joining Girls Camp in July and immersing herself in the Zwartkops community before earning her competitive debut just months later alongside Malebese.
• FABIENNE LANZ, a champion and women’s motorsport advocate, mentors both rookies through the transformation journey, emphasizing sustainable pathways beyond simply opening industry doors for female competitors.
• ELKE VAN VLEDDER brings veteran racing experience to the mentorship team, creating generational knowledge transfer that supports newcomers through the demanding competitive environment rather than leaving them to navigate alone.

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