THE MOTORSPORT LAP
Get set for adrenalin rush at Kyalami
It will be an action-filled three days of motorsport at the revamped Gauteng racetrack this weekend
The Kyalami racetrack will be a hive of activity this weekend for the inaugural Motorsport Festival. More than 400 entrants will descend on the Gauteng racetrack and the first national motorsport event to be held at the revamped circuit is expected to draw large crowds. A full three-day programme, which starts on Friday, will comprise full grids in both four-and two-wheel categories competing in various races scheduled for Saturday and Sunday. The race meeting culminates on Sunday with the new Sasol Global Touring Cars (GTC) making their long-awaited debut at Kyalami. There will be eight GTC cars representing Audi, BMW and Volkswagen as part of an 18-car grid which also features a number of other classes. Interest is mounting regarding the Volkswagen Media and Celebrity Challenge, which is sure to provide action and a touch of glamour on and off track. Motor News editor Mark Smyth will be competing in the challenge. Race fans will be able to meet the race drivers, media and celebrit...
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