Mark first sat behind the wheel of a kart when he was 12 years old, which was the beginning of a successful racing career. His first motorsport event was the Randburg Street Race where he finished 4th and has since taking numerous titles and podiums in circuit racing, off-road and rally. He was the 2012, 2013 and 2015 South African National Rally Champion and is part owner of Easylife Kitchens design and installation franchise with his brother Gavin. Mark Cronje believes his strength is his inbuilt ability to “never give up” and as far as his weakness goes – «maybe the same as my strength… I never know when to call it a day!».
Favourite motorsport event and why? «That RMCGF karting World #1 title in 2002 – winning in front of a home crowd at Zwartkops was amazing!».