My name is Chris Swart, but everyone knows me as Blackie. I’m a straightforward, honest person who believes in respect, communication, and doing things properly. After retiring, I found myself drawn deeper into something that has always brought me joy — photography.
Today, I specialize in sports and action photography, capturing the moments where speed, emotion, and timing come together. I love working with people, and I enjoy the energy that comes with every event I cover. For me, photography is not just a job — it’s a passion. And if I’m financially rewarded for my work, that’s simply a bonus.
Every shot I take is a chance to freeze a moment that will never happen again. That’s what drives me.
Historic Inland Tour – Red Star Raceway, 25 April 2026
Red Star Raceway woke up to cold, wet weather on 25 April 2026, but the conditions did nothing to cool the spirit of the Historic Inland Tour. Despite the chill, the participants and their machines arrived with one intention — to deliver seriously hot racing.
From the moment engines fired up, the paddock buzzed with determination. Slick tyres met damp tarmac, drivers adapted, teams pushed, and the racing that followed proved that passion easily outshines the weather. What started as a grey, icy morning quickly turned into a day of intense battles, brave overtakes, and pure motorsport grit.
The Historic Inland Tour once again showed why it remains a favourite: No matter the weather, the racing stays fierce.
The Formula K Kart Circuit came alive on 16 May 2026, delivering a day packed with action, intensity, and pure racing excitement. Despite a cold, overcast morning, the atmosphere was electric as drivers pushed hard from the first warm‑up laps to the final flag.
The low, diffused light created perfect conditions for photography, producing crisp, dramatic images that captured every moment — from wheel‑to‑wheel battles to the raw determination on the faces of young racers. The combination of chilly air, high grip, and competitive spirit made the racing fast, technical, and unpredictable.
It was a day that reminded everyone why karting remains the heartbeat of South African motorsport: pure talent, pure speed, pure passion.
Red Star Raceway never disappoints. On 16 May 2026, the paddock and pit lane were filled with the excitement and energy of the Regional Extreme Festival. Even under a cold, overcast sky, the racing delivered pure adrenaline — fast machines, committed drivers, and moments that made the cameras work overtime.
Zwartkops Raceway – A Weekend of Challenges | 23 May 2026
The weekend of 23 May 2026 at Zwartkops Raceway was anything but ordinary. From the moment engines fired up, the circuit demanded respect — cold air biting at the riders and drivers, unpredictable grip levels, and a track surface that changed mood with every session.
But challenges are exactly what bring out the best in motorsport.
Machines were pushed to their limits. Riders leaned deeper, drivers braked later, and every competitor fought for control, speed, and survival through the tight, unforgiving bends of Zwartkops. Your lens caught it all — the aggression of superbikes diving into corners, the precision of GT cars threading the apex, and the raw determination etched into every moment of the day.
It was a weekend defined by courage, commitment, and the kind of racing that tests both man and machine.
