One of the true gentleman of motorsport and a motorsport legend in his own right, Jess Huggett, celebrated a unique double on Saturday 28 June 2025 during the Lime property Management Power Series fifth round at the Killarney International Raceway.
Not only did Jess celebrate his 70th birthday by racing his #70A Volkswagen Jetta Cli 2.0 in the Thermo Fires Clubmans Saloons he also celebrated 60 years as a racing driver having started racing in Micro Midgets at the age of just 10 years old.
Unfortunately the Jetta burst a tyre in the first heat, but Jess did finish the second heat.
Congratulations Jess, few will be able to do the 70 / 60 celebration!
Jess Huggett – MSA Golden Helmet Award 
Thermo Fires Clubman Saloons 70A Jess Hugett – VW Jetta Cli (1) 
Jess Huggett – Guest of Honour 
Jess Huggett – Sarel van der Merwe. Two South African motorsport legends 
Motorsport Legends – Peter Gough – Koos Swanepoel – Serge Damseaux – Jess Huggett – Martin Paetzold
Published by: Patrick Vermaak
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