The goal of the test was to determine the performance characteristics of the pneumatic rear suspension, so we built a test ramp...

...so we tested softer settings... fb.me/17yAKEblL

...and we tested harder settings... (actual suspension specifications are top secret) fb.me/2brUG1FIB

Despite the broken driveshaft managed to get some useful performance feedback from the vehicle. Next step is to... fb.me/22IYNqsNn

A closer look at the rear air spring suspension

Baja 2017 "Black Widow" waiting for suspension fitment

Final assembly of our 2017 Baja car "Black Widdow" underway after painting! Not long to go...

Body panels on...

Wheels on ... almost ready to roll!

First drive for "Black Widow" - Baja 2017! Well done guys! fb.me/2sBfengit

An historic day at Madiba Racing: Testing both Baja cars today!

Brake test successful on the Black Widow but a few other issues to resolve before the race... fb.me/2tD1NP6fU

Fine tuning car No 7 this afternoon... fb.me/yKwzvH2X

Team photo shoot this morning and then more testing for car 1 and 7...

Packing up Black Widow and Pumba for the long journey to Pretoria!

Final drive before pack-up this morning - looking fast... fb.me/1toy5Kq5j

Some last minute tweaks before the race and then a dip in the pool to cool off!

Some photos from the first day of the Baja competition today...

One of the safety tests is for the driver to exit the vehicle in 5 sec from a fully strapped in position! fb.me/8AuZoTbui

Some photos of our cars in action at Baja 2017. Due to mechanical issues we didn't achieve a podium position but... fb.me/2r74yqABl