It is with much excitement that we can announce a new sponsorship initiative for the Zwartkops
Round of the Shelby Can-Am series next weekend. In a deal concluded late last night, Darryn
Lobb will be pairing up with current Shelby Can-Am TV sponsor, the Hollard Insurance Company.
Hollard were previously involved with the Shelby Can-Am series in 2007, when Darryn won his
first championship, as the official series sponsor. Since then, Hollard have remained involved
with the series through TV sponsorship, as well as one or 2 other initiatives. The deal to back the
2010 champion for this event is the first opportunity for Hollard to put their support behind a
specific car in the series, in addition to the TV sponsorship already in place for the series.
“I think its an exciting teaming, especially considering the current TV sponsorship that Hollard
have with our series. I believe the branding on my car will no doubt, magnify the already
attractive returns associated with being a TV sponsor of South African premier sports car
category.” Said Darryn when asked for his thoughts on the announcement.
Despite only contesting the 2011 championship on a temporary invitational basis, Darryn
still finds himself in 4th position in the championship. Zwartkops is a circuit which Darryn
has enjoyed numerous success at, including 3 of the 4 victories available in 2010, as well as a
qualifying record set last year on his way to the 2010 championship.
Other than the backing already mentioned from Hollard, Darryn is proud to announce the
assistance provided by leading South African Panelbeaters; Cornright Motors who will be
ensuring the car not only performance well, but also looks fantastic on, and off track.