Glasurit South Africa and Toyota Gazoo Racing

The new TOYOTA GAZOO Racing South Africa Motorsport Hub in Kyalami was unveiled in 2025. Purposebuilt for modern rallyraid racing, the worldclass facility in Kyalami supports up to 20 race cars and features workshop and logistics areas designed for maximum efficiency, quality control, and global motorsport operations. Responsible for the building of the DAKAR racing car trucks, SVR (Shameel Variawa Racing) selected Glasurit advanced refinish technology to ensure high resistance, precision color consistency, and process reliability—making this technical alliance a performancedriven partnership.  

In 2026, as part of the technical agreement, Glasurit will supply a comprehensive portfolio of premium refinish products, along with professional refinishing equipment and continuous onsite technical expertise. In addition, Glasurit specialists will provide ongoing training and certification for SVR personnel, driving optimal system usage, and continuous improvements in application quality. 

Through this partnership, Glasurit gets access to brand visibility across Toyota Gazoo Racing South Africa activities, including social media exposure, cobranded content, and exclusive motorsport activations across events and platforms. 

“Seeing Glasurit’s innovation showcased on a platform as dynamic and respected as Toyota Gazoo Racing is a tremendous opportunity,” said Wicus Van Wyk, Managing Director, BASF Coatings Services: It’s exciting to contribute to a collaboration that pushes technical excellence while giving fans a closer look at what premium refinishing can truly achieve.” 

The partnership extends beyond team performance. Suppliers and customers across BASF’s five key South African regions—Pretoria, Johannesburg, Port Elizabeth, Cape Town, and Durban—will gain access to exclusive hospitality areas at selected races. These experiences are designed to strengthen relationships, create meaningful brand engagement, and bring customers closer to the excitement of motorsport.