TGRSA returns to Zwartkops for Round 3 of the 2026 season This weekend's programme will again feature practice on Friday, followed by qualifying and two races on Saturday. Conditions are expected to be cool and cloudy on Friday before improving to crisp and clear weather for race day. Toyota Gazoo Racing South Africa (TGRSA) heads to Zwartkops Raceway near Pretoria this weekend for Round 3 of the 2026 season, where both the GR Cup and South African Touring Cars (SATC) championships will continue their early-season battles. The compact 2,4km circuit remains one of the most popular venues on the national calendar, combining flowing sections with tight technical corners that place a premium on precision and rhythm. ALSO READ | On Test: The new Audi S3 Sportback While overtaking opportunities can be limited, Zwartkops has a reputation for producing close racing and dramatic late-braking moves, particularly as drivers fight for track position through the circuit’s demanding infield section. This weekend’s programme will again feature practice today, followed by qualifying and two races tomorrow. Conditions are expected to be cool and cloudy today before improving to crisp and clear weather for race day. The full GR Cup field will once again be in action, alongside TGRSA’s SATC entries, while the weekend will also mark the debut of the new GR Cup Hot Seat. Sim racer, content creator and rookie rally driver Girlie Lukhele will join the GR Cup Media Challenge field as a guest driver, becoming the first of three high-profile personalities set to experience the intensity of circuit racing in the GR Yaris AT race car this season. Media Cup After two rounds, Nabil Abdool leads the GR Cup Media Challenge standings on a perfect 28 points, following a dominant start to the season. Craig Nicholson is in second place on