People are gathered around the track to witness the 9-hour spectacle at the Kyalami 9 Hour race.
Many set up camp alongside the track and were prepared to stick around until the race finishes at 10pm this evening (23 November).
It’s been 37 years since the race took place at the Kyalami race track and local car fanatics were excited to be able to witness the endurance race.
Cars are lightning fast as the drive past. Racers are almost one hour into the endurance race #Kyalami9Hour @Fourways_Review pic.twitter.com/JxvTsOkAwl
— Laura Pisanello (@LauraPisanello) November 23, 2019
There are 16 South African drivers participating in the race, with drivers from 21 different nationalities taking part.
Stephane Ratel, the CEO and founder of the SRO motorsports group said that they had been keen to help revive the race and thanks to Kyalami race tracks owner, Toby Venter, the race became a reality.
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