Historic racing in the Western Cape is undoubtedly in good shape and remains one of the top categories producing solid results, above average entries, and some stunning old cars. This coming weekend, on 2 August, will be no different, with yet another healthy field of 34 entries received and paid for. Predicted weather shows somewhat cooler conditions, which may result in and assist in some good lap times being set by a few that have yet to prove a point.
Class A competitors have turned up in force with no less than 6 entries, which includes Franco Donadio having dusted off the old Ford Escort Mk1 to do battle among the mighty V8 entries. Early indications are that Franco will have some work to do before taking up his grid position. The grid lineup should see 3 V8S, a Porsche 944 turbo of Eric vd Merwe and also the quick Escort Mk1 of Louis Powell completing the class A lineup.
Class B is, as ever, the largest with no less than nine paid entries and should produce some exciting racing where Jarryd Evans (Capri V6) is slowly stamping his authority in the class championship. Keeping him honest will be Trevor Momberg (Capri V6) with Jarred Thomson (BMW 325i) in there as well while Boetie van Zyl (Fairmont GT) will be pushing them hard hoping to challenge for top honours.
Class C, healthy as ever, is a bit of ‘anybody’s‘ race with father & Son duo, Trevor and Layne Hutchings (VW Golf Mk2 and Scirrocco) respectively giving hard chase to current class leader, Robert Rowe (BMW 325i).
Class D will see old stalwart, Herman de Kock (Escort Mk1) takimng to the grid with Derek Wilsnagh (Anglia), Malcolm Pheiffer (Alfa GT Jnr), Jacques Blom (Sapphire Cosworth) and Dave Rowly all with a shout.
Class E has 5 entries, which is very encouraging for the class and current championship leader, Calvin Beekman in the Rob Tissingting (Morris Minor) to gain maximum points and possibly even. further extend his lead. Calvin will be competing with some stiff competition coming from Bradley Rowe (in his Veldt Reared BMW as well as Daniel Loter in a wide bodied Escort Mk1.
Temperatures outside will undoubtedly be somewhat cooler, but hot inside those historic cars, all vying for top honours in each class.
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