Historic Racing South Africa competitors are preparing to bring a colourful mix of classic racing machinery to Kyalami on 13–14 November. With Porsche muscle, rotary power, a Chevrolet Camaro and a varied selection of historic saloons and sports cars, the entry list promises plenty for enthusiasts to enjoy at the SAES Season Finale.
The pre-80 Porsche contingent will be a major attraction. Josef Kotze’s Top Products Porsche IROC joins the RSR entries of George Avvakoumides, Peter Bailey, André van der Merwe, Rui Campos and Nicky Dicks. Together, they provide a formidable collection of the wide-bodied Porsches so closely associated with historic racing. Adding a more modern dimension is André van Vuuren’s Curvent Motorsport pre-2000 Porsche 996 GT3 Cup.
There will be plenty of interest beyond the Stuttgart machinery. Hennie Groenewald is entered in the Kameeldoring Motorsport Chevrolet Camaro, bringing V8 character to a field that also features Gerhardt Botha’s Icon Racing Mazda R100 Rotary. The contrast in sound and style between these cars should be a highlight in its own right.
The Datsun 240Z is well represented, with Cor Kraamwinkel, Clive Wilmot and Sophos Pantazis all entered in the distinctive Japanese sports car. Thys Volschenk’s IMC-SA pre-99 Audi S2 Quattro adds further variety, while David Hoal’s Chevron brings another intriguing name to the entry list.
Among the historic saloons, two Volkswagen Sciroccos will carry familiar colours. Johan Gouws is entered in the Keller Williams Realty-backed Mk1, while HRSA chairman André ten Napel will compete in the TNMC Medical Devices #777 Scirocco.
Ford Escort supporters can look forward to Reg Sutton, Frank Davis and Carel Pienaar, while Mike Barbaglia’s Pabar Alfa Romeo GT Junior and John Bronner’s Retro Alfa GT Junior provide Italian flair. Paulo Lopes adds his Lopes Racing Fiat 131 to the mix, with Wayne Potgieter’s Jensen Racing Datsun 1200GX completing a diverse selection of saloon machinery.
The appeal of this gathering lies in that variety: different eras, engine notes and approaches to building a racing car, brought together on the same programme. From compact saloons to wide-bodied sports cars, the field offers a vivid reminder of why historic motorsport remains such a compelling spectacle.
For HRSA competitors, Kyalami provides a fitting stage for a memorable November outing—and an opportunity to put historic racing firmly in the spotlight.
Classic cars. Distinctive sounds. Historic racing at Kyalami.
Preview based on the supplied entry list. Entries remain subject to change.
Published by: Andre Ten Napel
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