The third round of the National Hot Rod Tour adds to an action-packed race weekend in Gauteng.
The Rock Raceway will welcome two internationally acclaimed drivers to Brakpan on August 7 and 8 for a weekend of world-class tar oval racing, reports Brakpan Herald.
Cole Powell (Canada), Nascar Pinty’s Series Race Winner, multi-time feature winner, former Nascar Modified Rookie of the Year, and one of Canada’s top oval racing talents, will take on South Africa’s best in the spectacular V8 Sprint Car class.
Glen Bell (Northern Ireland), 2026 National Hot Rod World Final Champion, and 2013 National Hot Rod World Final Champion, arrives to join in the prestigious National Hot Rods, bringing championship-winning experience to South African fans.
The Speed Weekend will feature a packed programme of racing, with a variety of classes set to provide non-stop action:
August 7
Junior Stockrods
Pinkrods
Formula N
Super Saloons
8 Valve Midgets
August 8
Ninja Midgets
Stockrods
1660 modifieds
1660 Tintops
2lt Hotrods
2.1 Modifieds
National Hotrod Tour
V8 Sprint Cars
The event also marks the third round of the National Hot Rod Tour, following previous rounds in Richards Bay and Klerksdorp.
Jason Loosemore currently tops the standings, with Neville Loosemore in second and Seef Fourie in third, setting the stage for another closely contested round.
Fans can look forward to a weekend of thrilling racing. Photo: For The Love of Motorsport 
Jason Loosemore currently occupies first place in the National Hot Rod championship standings. Photo: For The Love of Motorsport 
Neville Loosemore is currently second in the National Hot Rod championship standings. Photo: For The Love of Motorsport 
Seef Fourie sits third in the National Hot Rod championship standings. Photo: For The Love of Motorsport
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