It really had been forever since I did a proper track day. Lots of shotgun rides, loads of Mickey Mouse Gymkhana's and many MSA and S2S drags, but literally 10 years since I did an actual track day. I am always preaching to the "Street Racers" about taking their cars to the track and racing in a controlled environment. But I really can't stress it enough, even attending a Gymkhana - I guarantee you that you'll learn more about your car in those two or three runs than you will ever learn in normal street driving. [more]

Here's some of the action that went down at the 2013 Wheels of Fury event at Killarney. With guys from upcountry and even Mozambique joining in on the fun, it made for some great spectating action. [more]

It was only about a week ago when CapeStance announced on their site that there was going to be a second Slamometer event. It may have been short notice but word of this upcoming event spread far and wide rather quickly since their first one was a great success, even though it was held in a very much hidden away private business park in Platterkloof. Arriving at the new venue in King Edward Street, Parow, I had my concerns. Like… is my car going to be safe parked here? Should I carry all my gear with me? I felt like I was in downtown Nigeria! It wasn’t very reassuring. None the less I found a parking spot, got my gear and started walking to what inevitability was going to be a great car event. [more]

Owning your own house is a great thing, though it comes with some ups and downs. On the up side you have the freedom to do whatever you want, but on the down side you have the responsibility of maintaining your fine establishment. But, that comes with the territory and you don’t mind a little “up keep” at the end of the day. So
you’re enjoying your house… what’s next? Invite all your friends over to enjoy it with you, house party! Everyone comes over, they have a blast, good company, good food, good music and at the end of the night, or next morning, everyone leaves and then, YOU have to clean up. [more]

This event started life back in 2009 when D1S (Drift Squad) used to practice regularly at Club @mospheer in Lansdowne. Even then, it was a game changing affair. But that goes without saying because it was hosted by Drift Squad. Lights, camera, action! They’re all about putting on a great show and entertaining the crowds. Things have moved on since then, bigger venues, Killarney Race Track, and bigger names such as the stars and their cars. [more]

Thrills and spills characterised a magnificent day’s racing under sunny skies at Killarney, Cape Town for round two of the Super Series national championship roadshow. Local hero Johan Fourie (Afrox BMW) claimed the first win of the Bridgestone Production Car event as he came home one and a half seconds ahead of teammate Etienne van der Linde. Third, and glued to the BMW’s exhaust, was Melvill Priest in the Meuller Sport Audi RS4. [more]

The organisers of the Knysna Simola Hillclimb regretfully announce that the 2013 event, due to run from 17-19 May, has been cancelled for this year. All other events in the Speed Festival have also been cancelled excepting the Knysna Motor Show, which is a stand-alone event and will be held on 4 May. The event, which grew tremendously in the four years that it was run and had become one of South Africa’s premier motorsport events, has been unable to secure a title sponsor following the withdrawal of its previous sponsor, necessitating this decision. [more]

Seven teams lined up for the start of the indoor karting league in Cape Town at Kenilworth Karting on Tuesday 26 February that was dominated start to finish by Raceweb, with No Fear second and AM Racing completing the top three. There were plenty of new faces in the league, with four new teams out of the seven that took part in the race. Raceweb (returning after a year out), No Fear and Redline Racing were the established teams, and were joined by newcomers Auto Magneto (AM) Racing, Team Play, Maniacs and Sunworx. Not all of the drivers in the new teams were novices, however, as some of the drivers from 2012 who found themselves without a team joined up with the 2013 entrants. The evening started with a 15 minute qualifying session, which established a starting order that would remain almost unchanged throughout the race. [more]

Dave Charlton, one of South Africa’s most successful and respected racing drivers, died in Johannesburg on Sunday afternoon, February 24. He was 76. He won the first race he ever competed in (appropriately at the historic East London grand prix circuit in 1960) and also won his last (a charity celebrity race at Zwartkops Raceway in 1990). He competed in 13 World Championship Formula One Grands Prix and was South Africa’s champion driver for six successive years, from 1970 to 1975. David William Charlton - or Charlie, as he was affectionately known by his friends...[more]

This is some golden footage from the 2011 Top Gear Festival at Kyalami race track! Never seen before from this onboard view, David Coulthard races against James May and Jeremy Clarkson in their Renaults around the track after giving them a massive head start. He then proceeds to take on a superbike after that! A must watch! Thanks to alexanderhrabar for the footage! [more]