From karting to single-seaters. From Gqeberha to the GT world stage.
Most racing careers begin with a family chequebook. This one began with a raffle.
At nine years old, Aashay wanted a kart his family hadn't planned for. He didn't ask for it — he organised. He built a raffle, sent it to family and friends, and raised R16,000 in three weeks.
He bought his own secondhand gear. Faced with that determination, his family invested in a used kart. First MSA licence at nine. First club race at Celso Scribante, Port Elizabeth.
"Before he was a racing driver, he was an operator."
His day starts before his competitors' alarms.
His inspiration is Kobe Bryant's Mamba Mentality — obsession with improvement, work ethic, leading by example.
Off track: warm, humble, quick to make a room laugh, deeply coachable.
Win the right way — clean, honest, earned.
South Africa exports GT champions. Aashay is on that road.
Kelvin & Sheldon van der Linde and Jordan Pepper all travelled from South African karting to professional factory GT careers. 2027 is pivotal — the season Aashay becomes a racing driver, not a karter.
"Aashay is first and foremost a fast driver, but also a driver who is willing to put in the extra work off track, in order to improve his on-track performance. This attribute, along with his willingness to learn and improve, puts him in great stead for the future!"
"Aashay Nagura is one of the most exciting drivers on the grid — his overtaking skills are second to none, with a natural ability to spot opportunities and execute amazing moves. His driving style is fearless and confident. Away from the track, he is the heart of the team. His dedication, work ethic, and constant desire to learn make him not only a talented driver but an invaluable member of the team."
"Aashay exemplifies the kind of young talent we are proud to nurture. At just 14 going on 15, his dedication is second to none — his work ethic stands out as he embraces every challenge head-on. Aashay is exceptionally coachable; he listens, adapts, and puts in the hard yards. His relentless drive will convert potential into performance."
Aashay is building toward professional GT racing — backed by a structured programme and partners who believe in earned success.
Partnership opportunities for the 2027 season are open.