And just like that, 2026 is in full swing, and the PowerSeries racing starts this weekend at Killarney Raceway. With so much to do, so much to repair, so much to buy, and so much to pay for new membership, competitor license, medical insurance, entry fees, let alone some racing fuel at nearly R60/Litre , did I mention school fees, new uniforms, shoes, books, etc., the first event is always a tough month.
That being said, racing in todays world, even at club or regional level requires a fair investment to be able to do what so many of us love. To soften the blow, we need sponsorship to help competitors where possible. This year we have two new sponsors for 2026 namely, Exterme Auto and Wilson Precision Engineering, who have come aboard. A hearty welcome to both. Then, a big thank you to the outgoing sponsors, DriveLines SA, Skunk Tube Works, and Golden Oak Removals, for your involvement and sponsorship during the previous season.
This event has seen 21 entries to take to the field for the first race in the 2026 LAUDE Classics championship, and some great cars and competition is indeed expected throughout the field. With some decent hot weather predicted, expect the racing to be hot as usual. With many competitors still in the process of building new cars, new engines, and upgrading existing cars, there has simply not been sufficient time to get them all of them onto the grid for this round. Be rest assured that for 2026 some serious racing will be taking to the track as the category has made the decision to move from a club championship to a regional championship with a lot at stake. We wish all competitors a brilliant year ahead, and may the best man win.
Both Pre-80 and Pre=90 categories have qualified on Friday, 06 February 2026, and the qualifying results are as follows.
