SA motor racing star Robert Wolk shot dead in Kempton Park
Wolk was meant to fly to Cape Town for a racing event when he was killed.
South African motorsport is mourning the loss of celebrated racing driver Robert Wolk, 41, who was shot dead in Kempton Park on Wednesday evening. Wolk, a seasoned professional with a career spanning nearly three decades, was killed in a shocking road-rage incident on the corner of Camwood Street and Portland Drive in Esther Park.
The South African Police Service (SAPS) confirmed that Wolk was shot in the back while attempting to walk away following a collision between his Audi and another vehicle. Witnesses reported an argument breaking out after the crash, with Wolk pleading with the other driver not to shoot him. However, the assailant produced a firearm and fired as Wolk stepped out of the Audi.
The shooter then retrieved an item from the ground before fleeing the scene. Wolk's death has sent shockwaves through the racing community, with his achievements—including multiple Formula Ford titles, the SA Formula Volkswagen crown in 2013, and back-to-back SA GTC championships in 2021 and 2022—remembered fondly. Motorsport South Africa described his passing as leaving a "profound void" in the sport, praising Wolk's passion, commitment, and sportsmanship.
Tributes from fellow drivers and fans have also flooded in, highlighting his professionalism, humility, and love for racing.
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