Saturday 25 & Sunday 26 July 2026
Zwartkops Raceway | Pretoria
South Africa’s most exciting uphill motorsport challenge returns to Zwartkops Raceway on 25 and 26 July 2026, where over 75 competitors will battle against the clock in a spectacular display of speed, engineering and driver skill.
Now in its third year at Zwartkops Raceway, Top of the Hill has quickly established itself as one of the country’s most anticipated motorsport events, attracting an incredible variety of historic racing cars, modern performance vehicles, modified production cars, sports racers and single-seaters.
Unlike conventional circuit racing, there are no wheel-to-wheel battles. Instead, competitors have one objective… produce the fastest possible run up the famous 2-kilometre hill course. Every run demands absolute precision, commitment and courage, where fractions of a second can separate victory from defeat.
Saturday – A Celebration of Motorsport Heritage
Saturday’s programme belongs to the legends of South African motorsport.
Thirty-three classic and historic competition cars will tackle the hill, from beautifully restored MGs and Austin A35s to Cobras, Porsche legends, historic single-seaters and some of the country’s most iconic locally-built racing cars.
Among the entries are remarkable South African specials including the Protea Ford, GSM Dart, Dovey 626, Lolette V8, Thompson Special and Marauder—machines that tell the story of a generation of South African engineers who designed and built world-class racing cars when importing factory-built racers simply wasn’t an option.
The day concludes with the Classic Car Class Final, before the fastest competitors battle it out in the Top of the Hill Classic Conqueror Shootout.
Sunday – Modern Performance Unleashed
Sunday shifts the focus to modern performance.
Forty-two competitors will contest classes ranging from high-performance road cars and modified production vehicles to sports racers and spectacular single-seaters.
Expect to see everything from Volkswagen Golf GTIs and Porsche GT cars to Ferrari, Nissan GT-Rs, Shelby Super Snakes, Alfa Romeos, Audis, Formula cars and the breathtaking Gould GR55 as competitors chase class victories before the day’s three Shootouts determine the fastest drivers in each category.
More Than Motorsport
Top of the Hill offers far more than competitive action on the hill.
Throughout both days, visitors can enjoy:
• XS Promotions drifting demonstrations and exhilarating drift passenger rides.
• Continuous drift action on the skidpan throughout the weekend.
• MasterDrive Motorsport passenger ride experiences.
• A Honda Motor Southern Africa vehicle display.
• Racing simulators and interactive competitions by Lindenberg Racing (subject to final confirmation).
• A variety of motorsport displays and merchandise.
• Food and beverage stalls catering for the whole family.
Fun for the Whole Family
Top of the Hill is designed as a family day out, with plenty to keep younger visitors entertained while the racing continues on the hill.
Children can enjoy:
• Face painting
• Balloon artists
• Stilt walkers
• Jumping castles
• Jungle gym
• Push bikes
• Drift passenger rides on the skidpan (where applicable and subject to age restrictions)
Get Close to the Action
One of the unique attractions of Top of the Hill is Zwartkops Raceway’s Open Pit Policy.
There is no additional charge to enter the pits, allowing spectators to get up close to the cars, meet the drivers and experience the atmosphere behind the scenes throughout the weekend.
Event Information:
Venue: Zwartkops Raceway, Pretoria
Dates:
Saturday, 25 July 2026 – Classic Cars
Sunday, 26 July 2026 – Modern Competition Cars
Gates Open:
One hour before the first scheduled practice session on both days.
Tickets
• Weekend Pass: R200
• Daily Ticket: R120
• Children under 12: FREE
Parking
• General spectator parking: FREE
• VIP Parking (Kart Circuit): R20 per vehicle
Whether you’re passionate about historic racing machinery, modern performance cars, drifting, family entertainment or simply looking for a fantastic winter weekend out, Top of the Hill 2026 promises something for everyone.
With over 75 competitors, two full days of motorsport, spectacular drifting demonstrations, passenger ride experiences and one of the friendliest paddocks in South African motorsport, there’s never been a better time to experience the challenge of conquering the hill.
See you at the top!
Published by: Tanya Thompson
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