FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
BACKDRAFT RACING ANNOUNCES PAGID RACING AS OFFICIAL BRAKE PARTNER FOR 2026 CHAMPIONSHIP
Durban, South Africa — 14th April 2026
Backdraft Racing is proud to announce a new strategic partnership with Pagid Racing, represented in South Africa by Stradale Motorsport, as the Official and Exclusive Brake Pad Supplier for the 2026 Backdraft Racing Series.
This partnership will see Pagid Racing brake pads specified as the OEM standard across all Backdraft Racing vehicles, including all competitor entries and factory-supported cars, marking a significant step forward in the performance, safety, and technical consistency of the series.
The agreement includes a multi-year commitment and establishes Pagid Racing as a core technical partner within the rapidly growing Backdraft Racing platform.
Backdraft Racing Director, Warren Barkhuizen, commented: “Pagid is globally recognised as one of the leading names in high-performance braking. This partnership is about more than supply, it’s about raising the technical standard of the series and aligning with a brand that shares our focus on performance, consistency and credibility. Having Pagid as our OEM brake partner is a strong statement about where Backdraft Racing is headed.”
As part of the agreement, Pagid will also support the championship through branding, technical involvement, and participation within the series, further strengthening its presence in South African motorsport.
Gary van der Spuy of VMS (Vaal Motorsport Supplies) added: “We’re excited to partner with Backdraft Racing and to bring Pagid Racing into such a unique and engaging category. The series represents exactly the kind of high-performance environment where our products excel, and we look forward to working closely with teams and drivers throughout the season.”
The Backdraft Racing Series continues to grow as one of South Africa’s most distinctive and accessible racing platforms, combining raw V8 performance with a strong emphasis on driver experience, brand engagement, and technical authenticity.
This partnership with Pagid Racing marks the beginning of a broader strategy to align the series with leading global brands across key technical categories.
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