At Crawford International Ruimsig, we are incredibly proud to celebrate the remarkable achievements of our Grade 10 #Crawfordian student, Oratilwe Phiri, who showcased exceptional resilience and determination this past weekend. Fresh off a plane from Spain, having landed on Friday, October 11, Oratilwe faced a championship-deciding race the very next day at Redstar Raceway.

Despite not having the opportunity to practice on Friday, Oratilwe bravely took to the track on Saturday. “He didn’t get a chance to practice on Friday as normal. So he had to race blindly on Saturday,” shared his father. In the morning qualifiers, Oratilwe experienced a crash that caused significant pain to his left hip, yet he fought through the discomfort and managed to qualify 2nd place on the grid. “The crash caused him much pain to his left hip and he was struggling to walk,” his father explained. Through sheer determination, Oratilwe went on to secure 2nd place in all his races for the day, confirming his 2024 Sub 500 Championship win—a true testament to his perseverance and skill.

The success didn’t stop there. Oratilwe’s younger brother, Amohelang, our  Grade 5 #Crawfordian  student, also took to the track in the NSF100 class. Despite jet lag from their international journey, Amohelang impressed everyone by finishing 2nd overall for the day, adding to what was truly a stellar day for the Phiri family. Well done to the talented  Oratilwe and Amohelang for their outstanding performances, embodying the spirit of #excellence that we nurture here at Crawford International Ruimsig.