Gymkhana GRiD returns to Carnival City
This year’s event celebrates Gymkhana GRiD’s year of heart-stopping competition and features a unique competition format.
Extreme motorsport enthusiasts will be thrilled to know that the Gymkhana GRiD World Finals will take place again at Carnival City on December 1.
This will be the second time Carnival City will play host to the outrageously popular Gymkhana GRiD after it was held at the complex for the first time in 2017.
It was also the first time the Gymkhana GRiD had ventured to South African shores.
Some 50 international drivers will go head to head in two classes, burning rubber on a custom-designed track.
The layout is faster and more technical than before, offering a fresh set of challenges to test man and machine to the edge of their abilities.
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“We are thrilled to bring back the Gymkhana GRiD to Gauteng for the second consecutive year,” said Michelle Smith, marketing manager at Carnival City.
“Last year’s season finale was absolutely adrenalin pumping.
“We cannot wait to see the drivers in action again.”
She added that staging extreme motor sporting events like Gymkhana GRiD is aligned with Carnival City’s promise to provide diverse and exciting entertainment to the community.
“Over the years, we have brought to the city some of the most exhilarating motorsports, drifting and extreme sporting events to Ekurhuleni.
“Visitors have flocked to watch these events and the response to Gymkhana GRiD in 2017 was overwhelming.
“We are looking forward to hosting it again.”
Last year, reigning FIA World Rallycross champion Johan Kristoffersson (All-Wheel Drive) and four-time Gymkhana GRiD rear-wheel drive class champion Luke Woodham stole the show in the final battles, leaving the rest of the field in their dust.
Now the scene is set for a sequel of epic proportions.
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Woodham said: “There are some big names coming over to South Africa, and I want to put up a good fight for the title again.
“Certainly I never expected to win it two times in a row, let alone three or four times in succession, but I’m coming back in better shape than before – faster and stronger.”
Kristoffersson added: “Gymkhana GRiD is very different to other events, and it’s a great challenge.
“I’ve raced in a lot of different categories and styles – rally, rallycross, and circuit racing – and Gymkhana is totally unique, as it’s a mix of so many skills.
“To see all the different drivers come to race with their own cars, which they have built themselves, is really cool to see too.
“I’m definitely excited to be heading back to South Africa.”
Don’t miss the Gymkhana GRiD on December 1 from 10am.
Tickets can be purchased through Ticketpros.
Meanwhile, The Herald has a set of two general tickets to the event and you could get your hands on them.
To enter, email your full name and contact number, with the word “Brakpan” in your subject to lgreen@caxton.co.za with an answer to the question: Where is Gymkhana GRiD taking place on December 1?
Entries close at noon on November 28.
A random draw will determine the winner who will be notified telephonically.
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