What to expect at Kyalami Festival of Motoring

As the countdown to this year’s Festival of Motoring to be held at Kyalami Grand Prix Circuit from August 30 to September 1 begins, the organisers, Messe Frankfurt SA, have shared more information of what to expect. Colour zones have been established for easier identification of activities and location

BLUE ZONE 

Enthusiasts of driving off-road can enjoy free 4x4 track drives. General access tickets allow for the activity and visitors need only to sign a form, and they are good to go. The drives are available on a first-come, first-served basis.

As part of the blue zone, the 4x4 food market is where visitors can indulge in a variety of meals while watching the action from a picturesque view of Kyalami. Free shuttles will be available to cart visitors to the 4x4 section.

YELLOW ZONE

The yellow zone is where the fast and furious thrive. Novice or seasoned drivers can jump into a go-kart at the dedicated track, and those who love sideways driving, high-speed slides, controlled skids, and smoke-filled drifts there will be skilled drivers showcasing their precision in the art of drifting. A motorsport village is where the pared-back racing beasts can be found here. 

Volkswagen, BMW and AMG Driving Experience instructors will give visitors a chance to feel their high-performance wares driving on the twists and turns of the legendary Kyalami track.

GREEN ZONE 

This section is where visitors line up for a ride around the famous Kyalami track in the latest models from participating OEM exhibitors. The symphony of F1-type cars as they rev their engines will also be experienced here, and skilled professionals will dish out hot laps in Lamborghini Super Trofeos, Ferrari 360, Ariel Atom, Porsche 997, and Audi R8, including the Volkswagen, BMW and AMG driving experiences.

The green zone also hosts the Galleria where most of the exhibitors will be under one roof, and the Premium hospitality sections.

 RED ZONE (Food court)

A bustling food court filled with entertainment that will keep the whole family entertained throughout the festival. 

Automotive brands participating in the 2024 Festival of Motoring event include Abarth, Alfa Romeo, BAIC, Chery, Citroën, Fiat, Haval, Isuzu, Jeep, Omoda, Opel, Porsche, Peugeot, Shelby, Subaru, Suzuki, Volkswagen (VW) and more, according to the organisers.