Share

Vava voom! Dare not miss this

A selection of the best racing drivers and riders in South Africa will be at Killarney on Saturday for the final Cape round of the national Extreme Festival.

Topping the list are the Sasol Global Touring Cars where an Engen Audi A3 in the hands of current championship leader Michael Stephen will be everyone’s target. But while Stephen is undoubtedly quick, it was his Audi teammate Simon Moss who led him across the line during their Festival meeting at Killarney in April.

Another driver who could cause an upset is multiple former saloon champion Johan Fourie, who will have a home circuit advantage in his EPS Courier Services BMW 2 Series. Fourie has been in cracking form recently and this may be his turn to shine. Then, Gennaro Bonafede (Sasol BMW 2 Series) and Matthew Hodges (VW Jetta 2L), are another pair who could challenge for the coveted chequered flag.

The single-seater Investchem Formula 1600 category also has an interesting local angle. Here, while the Free State’s Stuart White has dominated the title chase so far, there may be a small cloud on his horizon, because Killarney teenager Joshua Dolinschek was sensational during his most recent regional outing.

Tackling White and with both of them at the wheel of identical Mygale racers may well be a bridge too far, but it is going to be interesting to see how he fares in exalted company.

The largest entry has been received for the one-make Engen Polo Cup where 21 evenly matched cars whose young drivers, “skrik-vir-niks”, will be fighting it out.

But while the smart money is on Jeffrey Kruger in this one, lady driver Tasmin Pepper, who currently leads the Masters Class and is third on the overall points tally, set a new Polo Cup lap record time during her last visit to the Cape. Killarney is her favourite circuit and she could spring a surprise on Saturday.

There will also be events for Pirelli Sports and GT cars, as well as Mike’s Place Clubman Saloons. Motorcycle fans will be able to look forward to the races for the Red Square Kawasaki Masters Cup and the Bridgestone Thunderbikes.

There will also be an emphasis on family entertainment and Larry Soffer, who is South Africa’s top mentalist, is going to drive around the track while unsighted and wearing a blindfold.

Carnival entertainment includes live music from the Coke Gig Rig set up alongside the clubhouse. There will also be a big Airbag Jump, a Parachute Rocket, a live snake show and a giant outdoor screen at the clubhouse showing the racing from other areas of the track.

“Kortbroeke” will be able to straddle the pedal go-karts, drive mini bumper cars or play in the Kiddies’ Korner, under the watchful eyes of experienced child minders.

We live in a world where facts and fiction get blurred
Who we choose to trust can have a profound impact on our lives. Join thousands of devoted South Africans who look to News24 to bring them news they can trust every day. As we celebrate 25 years, become a News24 subscriber as we strive to keep you informed, inspired and empowered.
Join News24 today
heading
description
username
Show Comments ()
Voting Booth
Do you think corruption-accused National Assembly Speaker Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula will survive a motion of no confidence against her?
Please select an option Oops! Something went wrong, please try again later.
Results
No, her days are numbered
41% - 584 votes
Yes, the ANC caucus will protect her
59% - 824 votes
Vote
Rand - Dollar
18.88
+0.3%
Rand - Pound
23.86
+0.2%
Rand - Euro
20.38
+0.3%
Rand - Aus dollar
12.32
+0.1%
Rand - Yen
0.12
+0.2%
Platinum
908.05
0.0%
Palladium
1,014.94
0.0%
Gold
2,232.75
-0.0%
Silver
24.95
-0.1%
Brent Crude
87.00
+1.8%
Top 40
68,346
0.0%
All Share
74,536
0.0%
Resource 10
57,251
0.0%
Industrial 25
103,936
0.0%
Financial 15
16,502
0.0%
All JSE data delayed by at least 15 minutes Iress logo
Editorial feedback and complaints

Contact the public editor with feedback for our journalists, complaints, queries or suggestions about articles on News24.

LEARN MORE