Heartbreak in Knysna as racing driver dies at 15th Simola Hillclimb

Heartbreak in Knysna as racing driver dies at 15th Simola Hillclimb

What was meant to be one of the most exciting events of the year on the South African motorsport calendar has ended in heartbreak as racing driver Pieter Joubert died at the 15th Simola Hillclimb in Knysna on Sunday morning.

Racing driver Pieter Joubert tragically killed in Simola Hillclimb crash

Simola Hillclimb confirms competitor Pieter Joubert killed in accident

The organisers of the Simola Hillclimb, Knysna Speed Festival, have confirmed that experienced competitor Pieter Joubert tragically lost his life in an accident on Sunday morning.

Simola Hillclimb rocked by tragic death of seasoned competitor

Knysna Speed Festival, the organisers of the Simola Hillclimb, have confirmed seasoned competitor Pieter Joubert sadly passed away in an accident on Sunday morning. Joubert was out on his first run on day two of King of the Hill when he lost control of his Lotus on the fast uphill straight and veered off the course, after it appeared that something broke on the car. The scene was immediately attended to by the event’s on-site medical, fire and e…

2025 Simola Hillclimb: Records, Triumphs and a Tribute

The 15th Simola Hillclimb unfolded as a poignant blend of heartfelt remembrance and adrenaline-charged competition, with the King of the Hill challenge delivering edge-of-the-seat drama. Sunday’s condensed schedule paid tribute to Pieter Joubert, a competitor who tragically lost his life following an accident during the morning’s opening run. Despite the grief, Joubert’s brothers, Charl and 2024 champion Dawie, urged the event to continue in his…

Tragedy at Simola Hillclimb as Veteran Competitor Dies

Knysna – Pieter Joubert, a veteran of the South African motorsport fraternity died on Sunday morning in an accident at the 15th running of the Simola Hillclimb when his Mercedes-AMG V8 powered Lotus Exige veered off the course. Pieter Joubert in action at the 2024 Simola Hillclimb. It appears that a component of Joubert’s car had broken and he lost control in excess of 210 km/h on the bumpy straight heading up to Turn 3 during his first run up t…