“Girl Gang”: SA Women Racing Drivers Serve Girl Power in Women's Day Motorsport Video
- South African motorsport personalities celebrated Women's Day by showing off their girl gang in a powerful racing video
- The clip features Girlie Lukhele, Nicole Torres, Ziphorah Masethe and Simphiwe Mohlahlo, four women making bold moves in South African motorsport
- The video sparked an outpouring of admiration from fans who called the women inspirational and amazing
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Three South African women who are breaking barriers in motorsport came together to celebrate Women's Day on 9 August 2026. Content creator and racing enthusiast Girlie Lukhele shared the video, introducing what she called her "girl gang" — a group of women dominating the automotive and racing scenes. One of them included Simphiwe Mohlahlo, whom Briefly News had previously featured as a Woman of Wonder for her trailblazing work as a Black female racing driver.
Filmed at what appears to be a racetrack facility, the clip features the women in full racing suits, posing confidently next to branded race cars, including VW-sponsored vehicles and a striking purple single seater. The energy is upbeat and unapologetically fierce.
The women behind the wheel
Lukhele highlighted the three women besides her, beginning with Nicole Torres, known in motorsport circles as Racing Barbie, is the co-founder of the Forza Women's Single Seaters series. She races a pink single seater car in the Forza Women's Series and has made it her mission to open doors for women across all positions in the sport.
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Ziphorah Masethe is a car enthusiast, presenter, producer and reviewer who also competes in the Simola Hillclimb. She brings high energy and personality to every car review she produces.
Simphiwe Mohlahlo, a driver in the MSA4 single seaters series, rounds out the trio. She is also a professional makeup artist, proving that racing and creativity are not mutually exclusive.
View the Instagram video below:
Mzansi cheers on SA's racing women
South Africans and motorsport fans took to her page with praise:
@nicolextorres53:
"You are so amazing, and such an inspiration to all women out there!!!! So proud of you my Angel 💗💗💗💗💗"
@simphiwe_mohlahlo77:
"Love it!!! 😍💜"
@eilz13:
"Such amazing and inspirational women 💖"
@coolcarchick:
"This is everything!!! 🙌🏾🔥😁"
@lalliesf1andmotorsport:
"Love this!! All my faves in one place 🩷🏁"
@kyplaysbass:
"Amazing! Y'all looking tough as 💪 🤩🔥"
@chloe.go.slo:
"Woohoo! Look at you girls! Keep being amazing!"
Simphiwe Mohlahlo is also among the inspiring women featured in Briefly News’ Women of Wonder 2026: Steering the Story in SA Motoring, a project celebrating the remarkable stories, achievements, and contributions of women shaping Mzansi’s motoring industry.
More Briefly News stories on Women of Wonder
- A South African mother and woman has made a name for herself in motorsport as Africa’s fastest stock-turbo GT-R racer, proving that motherhood and high-speed racing can go hand in hand.
- Pam “Paddock Princess” is a South African content creator using her passion for Formula 1 to encourage more women to engage with the sport and challenge its traditionally male-dominated image.
- Kayla Oliphant is a South African woman making waves as a talented spinner and stunt driver, showcasing her fearless driving skills and challenging stereotypes in a male-dominated motorsport scene.
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