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PowerSeries 8

They say the show isn’t quite over until the fat lady sings.  

This is the final round of the Laude Classic Cars championship, and there are still some points up for grabs.  It has been a great championship throughout the season, with some solid performances from many competitors.  Above all, it has been a well-organized championship season and has been well supported with good grids throughout the year by all its competitors.

Even though this is the last round for this season, again, the classic car category has put out a full field of entries (30+) showing their appreciation to their sponsors and supporters throughout the season.

With the absence of Franco Donadio (Can-Am) the real fight will move to class B, with Trevor Momberg (Capri V6) leading the championship with Ferdi Mouton (Mustang V8) in a last chance effort to close in on Momberg.  Fighting for second place overall is still between Ferdi Mouton (Mustang V8), Calvin Beekman (Austin Morris) and Brian Evan (Ford Escort Mk1), with only 8 points separating 2nd place and 4th place.  

Class leaders are Michael Hitchcock (Class A), Trevor Momberg  (Class B), Trevor Hutchings (Class C), Herman de Kock (Class D), Calvin Beekmen (Class E) 

For the last time this year, there are still a few invitation cars in (Class X) that will take to the grid for the first time this season.  Ford enthusiasts should keep an eye out for Ant Corin on his Ford Capri  5L, while rotary fans can see Jan Koekemoer in an RX7.  

Grab a cooler box, your favourite piece of meat and come and support your local drivers.

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PowerSeries 7

Evans

October 19 will again provide some excellent historic racing at the Killarney International Raceway. These classic and historic car competitors have consistently produced top-quality racing this season, producing consistent big fields, which makes for a better spectator experience and a little bit harder competition.

If all goes well this coming weekend, some competitors may already have one hand on the championship while others are still fighting for the runner-up and final podium spots. This is by no means over just yet, as there are still points on the table for the taking.

Currently, there are 29 entries for the upcoming event on 19 October, with a few more still likely to enter should all their gremlins get sorted in time.

Class A will see Franco Donadio (Chev Can-AM) taking on fellow competitors Glen Uytenbogaardt (Granada Perana) and ‘never say die’, Michael Hitchcock (Ford Mustang).

Class B is once again the largest class on the day, with a few to prove a point. Bryon Bedien (Datsun SSS) has been hard at work fine-tuning their engine and hope to vastly improve its performance and lap time in class B.  Not to be outdone, Ferdi Mouton (Ford Mustang) is ever determined to regain some valuable lost points and hopes to take the top spot in his class while fending off Trevor Momberg (V6 Ford Capri).   Then there are the dark horses in the likes of Dave Alhadeff (BMW 325), Brian Evans in his very quick (Mk1 Ford Escort), as well as a very determined Jarryd Evans (Ford Capri), who could be the upsets of the day.

Class C has 5 entries to date and should be a hard, close race between both Trevor Hutchings (Mk1 Scirocco) and son Layne Hutchings (Mk1 Scirocco).

Class D with 6 entries will be hard fought between Theo Claasen (Nissan Skyline) and Herman de Kock (Mk1 Escort).

Class E will see a competent Calvin Beekman in the very well-prepared (Morris Minor), keeping the back of the field honest.

Class X has 7 entries for those new driver/car combinations that have yet to set an official time so as to be classed. Look out for Andre Fourie (VW Jetta), Jan Koekemoer (Mazda RX7), Robert Senekal (Mk1 Ford Escort 2L), and Germain Bedien (Datsun GX), who has spent his efforts improving both reliability and lap time.

Gates open at 06h30, with the first races off at 08h00.  LAUDE Classic Cars will qualify at 09h55, with their first race at 12h55.  Come down, grab your favourite spectating spot and get ready for a fantastic day of entertainment.

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PowerSeries 6

PowerSeries 6 gets underway on 31 August 2024 with another great event heading towards Killarney Raceway. The LAUDE Classic Cars competitors consistently produce a healthy field of cars, and this one should be no different. Die-hard race spectators may have to brave the chilly weather, which is still in the forecast, but the upside is that it should again add some extra HP to these classic cars where no inch will be given.

While the racing will be fast up front among the class A competitors, the real race for the championship will be between Trevor Momberg (Supergas/All-Scale Capri V6) and Ferdi Mouton (Cross Cape Forklift Services Mustang V8) in class B.  This class is currently the biggest class so expect some good racing from the likes of Jared Evans (Cape Eye Laser Capri V6), Brian Evans (Cape Eye Laser Escort Mk1), and Bruce Aven-Taplin (Toyota Corolla) to be at other.

A few new car/driver combinations are in the making and will be marked a class X competitors either in their first outing or for the first time in a new car.  Keep and eye  out for  Andre Fourie (Jetta), Dawie de Beer (Escort Mk1), Jan Engelbrecht (Cortina), Charles Arton in a (Porschee 914), Jan Koekemoer (Mazda RX-7) and Robert Senekal (EMI Group Ford Escort).

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Denis Joubert Power Series

With less than a week to go before the next Power Series, this one is rather a special one. 

Denis Joubert played a critical role in the establishment of the Western Province Motor Club in 1965 and the Killarney International Raceway in 1960. He was the inaugural secretary of the Western Province Motor Club, serving from 1965 to 1970. Subsequently, he was elected Chairman, a position he maintained for 36 years.  In recognition of his 90th birthday on June 18, this event will be commemorated as the Denis Joubert Race Day, as a tribute to a remarkable racing driver and a genuine statesman of motorsport.

LAUDE Classic cars will once again be there, with a healthy field of competitors wanting to be a part of this special event while maximising their chances within the classic car championship. Up front, the competition should be close and will be hard fought between Franco Donadio (Escort MK1), Dave Kopke (Mazda R100) and Michaeal Hitchcock (Mustang V8).   Class B is where the real fight for the current championship is between a ‘hard charging’ Trevor Momberg (Capri V6) and a ‘never say die’ Ferdi Hitchcock (Mustang V8).   

Class C is never short of a great dice with Deon Valentine (Mini) always up for a challenge with the much bigger cars in the like of father a son duo, Layne and Trevor Hutchings with Deon Conradie never out of contention.

In class D keep an eye out for Herman de Kock (Escort Mk1) and Dave Rowley (VW Beetle) who may just show a turn of pace. 

A full field is once again expected, with 32 competitors in the line-up for a great day of racing.

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LAUDE Classic Cars – PowerSeries 4

LAUDE Classic and historic racing cars will once again entertain the Killarney Raceway racegoers with a field of some 30-odd classic and historic cars.  This is undoubtedly one of the biggest categories of racing currently in the Western that is delivering good, solid fields and entertaining the local stalwarts.

Class A will have a change for some while to come with Franco Donadio (Donadio Plant Hire) returning with his old Escort MK1 after him suffering damages to his V8 Can-Am.  He will be duelling against Michael Hitchcock (Cross Cape Forklift Services) V8 Mustang and Glen Uytenbogaardt (Cross Cape Forklift Services) V8 Perana Granada.

Class B has no less than 9 entrants in with a fighting chance.  Keep an eye on both Trevor Momberg (Supragas/All Scale) V6 Capri and Ferdi Mouton (Cross Cape Forklift Services) in his V8 Ford Mustang.  Others in class B with a shout are Brian Evans (Cape Eye Laser) Escort MK1, Jared Thomson (CJ Supplies) Cortina 3.0S, Dave Alhadeff (BMW 325 iS) and Bruce Aven Taplin (Toyota Corolla).

Class C is not short of numbers either, sporting a healthy 6 entries. This one is anyone’s race, but keep a watchful eye out for Deon Valentine (Mini), Deon Conradie (Flat Four Racing), Toyota Conquest, the Hutchings father-son duo (HSC Racing) in their VW Scirroco and Golf MK2, and Rob Rowe (Veldt Reared) BMW 325 iS giving hard chase.

Class D could go any way but no doubt that Herman de Kock (Mk1 Escort GT) will be giving his all against the likes of Dave Rowley (Flat Four Racing) VW Beetle and Theo Claasen (Yesterdays Heros) Nissan Skyline GTX.

Class X has a few entries as well.  This is a class for newcomers or new driver /car combinations, as well as any invitees to the category.  Among them will be Peter Hitchcock (Cross Cape Forklift Services) Ford Mustang, Stephen Manual in a Nissan Skyline 2.8, PW Louw (PW Louw Consult) in a Mazda RX7, Bradley Rowe (Veldt Reared) BMW 2002 ti and Ian Richards Golf Gti Mk2.

Overall, there will be a full field of brilliantly prepared classic and historic racing cars that will take to the grid after lunch on Saturday, 25 May 2024 to dish up some great racing. 

Don’t miss this one.

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LAUDE Classic Cars Round 3

Classic and historic cars will once again be heading to track on 27 April 2024 to entertain the Killarney International Raceway faithful.  With yet again another healthy entry of 32 cars this promises to be another day of entertainment and great racing.  

 

More details will follow in due course.

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LAUDE Classic Cars – Round 2

Historic Car Racing

LAUDE Classic Car competitors have enjoyed a lengthy break, which has sincerely helped to get these old machines race-prepped and ready for their next round in the LAUDE Classic Car Championship.

Among the entries received to date are 2 old stalwarts who have decided to do it one more time.   (We’ve all heard that one before).  In his superb and immaculate  dark racing green with the yellow stripe Anglia we will have Derek Wilsnagh making a welcomed return while another old stalwart in his thunderous black V8 monster Chev Corvette (also with yellow stripe), none other than Robin Forbes.  Welcome back guys.

Entries so far are surely looking healthy and LAUDE Classic Cars is making sure that this category continues to grow which has become one of the biggest categories in the WPMC PowerSeries.

Class A will once again see the heavyweights do battle, with Franco Donadio ready to throw down the gauntlet and stamp his authority in this class.

Class B will once again see close competition between the V8 Mustang of Ferdi Mouton and the very quick V6 Capri of Trevor Momberg who may just deliver an upset this coming Saturday.

Class C  is as always a full field where its anyone game so have a lookout for Brian Evans (Escort MK1), father and son, Trevor and layne Hutchings and don’t discount a determined Deon Conradie (Toyota Corolla) to be right up there.

Class D is growing and will see some nice little battles between Dave Rowley (VW Beetle), Rob Rowe (BMW 325i) and keep an eye out for a hard charging Derek Wilsnagh (Anglia).

Class E is a little thin, with hopefully a few more entries still to come but watch out for Albert Cook (Opel Kadette) taking on Melt Carstens (Cortina) and Leon van Lienden (Alfa) doing battle.

Quite a few new driver/car combinations in Class X will undoubtedly want to set a decent lap time to be allocated to their racing classes, so keep an eye out for some determined racing from the likes of Andre Fourie (Jetta), Bradley Rowe (BMW 2002ti), Robert Benekal (Escort), Stephen Manuel (Skyline), Marius Fourie (Jetta) and Jarryd Evans (V6 Capri).

Gates open early so be there to grab your favourite spot.

 

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