VAPS Racing
Fuelled by Passion. Driven by Performance.
At VAPS HCV, performance isn’t just what we insure – it’s what we live.
From the roar of off-road engines to the spray of saltwater at full throttle, VAPS HCV proudly competes in motorsport across South Africa – on land and on water.
Because when you live for precision, teamwork, and control under pressure,
racing is the perfect way to put those values to the test.
Why We Race
- Motorsport is the ultimate balance of risk and reward and that’s what makes it such a powerful reflection of who we are.
- Every stage, every wave, and every finish line comes down to preparation, focus, and trust.
- It’s about taking calculated risks, reading the conditions, and performing when it counts.
- That’s how we approach insurance too; with precision, reliability, and the confidence to perform under pressure.
- We understand risk because we live it, support it, and celebrate it.
Rally-Raid Racing
Rally-Raid is more than a passion for us, it’s part of our DNA.
The VAPS HCV Rally-Raid Team competes in both the South African Rally-Raid Championship (SARRC) and the Off-Road North Championship, tackling some of the toughest terrain the sport has to offer.
Behind the wheel, you’ll find driver and navigator pairings like:
#343 | Red-Lined Revo
Driver: Abrie Olivier
Navigator: Iaan Olivier
#424 | Red-Lined VK50
Driver: Peet Victor
Navigator: Van Zyl Jonck
#434 | Red-Lined VK50
Driver: Tyler Botha
Navigator: Kyle Lotter
#D85 | Racing Land Cruiser
Representing VAPS with skill, courage, and consistency. Every result is a reflection of the same precision and determination that drive our business.
We don’t just insure performance; we race it.
Inflatable Boat Racing
When the wheels stop spinning, the engines don’t.
VAPS HCV also takes to the water, backing teams in South Africa’s high-octane Inflatable Boat Racing championship.
Among them, husband and wife Team of Johan and Nicolene Smith – a crew that embodies pure teamwork, agility, and control as they power through unpredictable surf and open-water conditions.
From racing through waves to flying across flatwater stretches, our boat teams showcase the same focus, communication, and risk awareness that define what we do at VAPS every day.
Land or sea, we stand with teams who perform under pressure.
The VAPS Spirit
Whether it’s off-road endurance or open-water precision, our racing journey is guided by the same values that define our insurance:
Preparation
Know the risks, plan ahead.
Performance
Execute with focus and precision.
Teamwork
Success is built together.
Resilience
Keep moving forward, no matter the conditions.
At VAPS HCV, we don’t just talk about performance - we live it, race it, and celebrate it.
Follow our Journey
As we continue to compete and support motorsport across South Africa.