This weekend, the City of Cape Town will support an epic drag racing contest by locals at Killarney International Raceway, Cape {town} Etc reports.
Also read: Gayton McKenzie pledges to make spinning South Africa’s premier sport
The ‘National Battle for Bragging Rights’ follows a street racing event held at Killarney last weekend, in which more than 200 racers participated.
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‘For a long time we have worked closely with the management of Killarney racing, and as a first for South Africa, normal ‘street cars’ [can] compete with each other on an internationally acclaimed raceway,’ said Alderman JP Smith, Cape Town’s Mayco member for Safety and Security.
‘Their ‘Robot racing’ and ‘Street to Strip’ events have really taken off. Moving the street racing phenomenon off the streets and into a safe environment is our only goal.’
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In his comment section on Facebook, Smith explained that the City is working on including spinners in these events as well.
‘We did try previously, but the effort was crushed by the surrounding community at the venue, who gathered a lengthy petition.’
‘This topic has been heavily politically influenced, by others suggesting it can be easily done. It can, if done illegally. And they know we won’t go there,’ he added.
He noted that the City is looking into management agreements, in which the facility (Killarney) would be leased to the sporting body or club.
‘Any facility provided directly by the municipality must conform to the legal standards and regulations of Motorsports South Africa.’
In July, newly appointed Sport, Arts and Culture Minister Gayton McKenzie announced that he would aim to make spinning one of the ‘biggest sports’ in South Africa.
‘There’s one promise I’ve made: I will make spinning one of the biggest sports in this country. Spinning and stance [customising] are not crimes. Spinning is going to enter the rightful place. To all the spinners, I am here and I’ll make sure you get recognised,’ he said then.
As reported by BusinessDay, car spinning should be done in controlled areas (as per the law). The sport, which involves driving cars at high speed in circles and performing stunts, is regulated by Motorsport SA.
This weekend, the world’s fastest BMW is set to headline Bragging Rights at Killarney. Budler Motorsports will unleash their world record-setting Pro Mod M5 on the Killarney drag strip alongside some of the fastest drag racing teams.
These include, among a local contingent:
- ERF &
- Williams Racing
- Ultimate
- Xcede
- NV
- Nisma Performance
Spectators can look forward to seeing Shane Green, Bronny White, Juan Stemmet, Yaseen Damon and Zaeed Rajah, among others.
Details:
- Date: Saturday, 14 September
- Location: Killarney International Raceway, 6 Potsdam Road, Table View
- Time: 9am
- Website: wpmc.co.za
- Tickets: here
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