SPINDERELLA showcased women in spinning displaying their grit, prowess and skills behind their powerful machines.
Wheelz n Smoke Inc., in association with Monster Energy Drink, was proud to present the Spinderella Women in Motorsport event at the Wheelz N Smoke Arcade in Johannesburg South on August 10.
This was Wheelz n Smoke Inc.’s second year running the event and young women from all over the country attended.
These women are passionate about spinning cars and have put their savings and resources into the sport.
The cars they use are altered and rebuilt specifically for drifting and spinning.
These women are dedicated and practise on an almost daily basis in order to participate in competitions to put South African spinning in the global arena.
For decades South African authorities, corporates and corporations alike identified or recognised the spinning sub-culture as an illegal activity.
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Previously, this sporting code was never affiliated to any regulatory governing federation in motorsport.
It lacked professional structure, rendering it an underground activity.
Through initiatives such as Spinderella, Wheelz n Smoke Inc. is forging a cohesive sporting code for all South African motorsport fans.
Many of the Spinderellas have grown up with this sport as part of their heritage and some have been spinning from as young as 16.
Their families travel with them to events all over the country, supporting them, while sometimes feeling slightly nervous themselves at the possible dangers the sport entails.
But they are there to support their daughters and to let them live their dream.
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Tina getting ready to spin.
Kayla as she pulls away wildly into the arena.
Lamese Daniels (20) who came to the event from Barberton, Mpumalanga. She was born into a family of spinners and this was her second year at Spinderella.
After every spin, all the tyres need changing.
A dusty, noisy, adrenaline-filled affair.
Zanele Zulu (25) from Pretoria. This was her second year at Spinderella. She got into spinning through her husband, who has been very supportive. “I love spinning, when I am in the car and on the track I am in my own world, I forget everything else,” she said.
The girls don’t stop until their car tyres are completely destroyed.
Aaliyah Cassin from Lenasia South attended Spinderella for the first time. “I am still learning, but I love spinning. Spinning fills me with passion and adrenaline. I am quite nervous about today, but also very excited. I love the adrenaline,” she said.
Tina Rossouw with another one of her cars. She has always had a love for motorsports and has worked in her father’s garage from the age of 16.
Focused, determined and full of adrenaline.
Spinning up the dust and gravel.
Fearless stunt lady hyping up the crowds as Tina goes wild behind the steering wheel.
Kayla getting ready to spin.
Tina Rossouw in action.
Tina Rossouw with her stunt lady.
Lamesa Daniels with her mother, Leanda. She supports Lamesa wherever she goes. “It can be nerve-wrecking at times, as the sport has its dangers, but I will support my daughter’s dreams,” she said.
Tina Rossouw (23) from Cape Town is studying to become a diesel mechanic and is currently in the army.
Holding on tight as Tina Rossouw spins wildly.
Kayla’s car after a decent spin.
Synovia Smith has been in the industry for over nine years and is supported by her husband and Supa Quick. She began as a stunt lady and bought her first car in 2016. She has been spinning full time since 2018 and this was her first time at Spinderella.
Zanele Zulu, ready for a spin on the track.
Fazilla Tillek from Boksburg is learning spinning from her son Reyaan.
Kayla Oliphant (18) from Kimberley started spinning at the age of 14 and was taught by her uncle. “I’ve always had a passion for this sport and for speed and I would love to take it internationally.” Kayla takes it as a serious hobby, but also plans to study psychology.
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