City of Johannesburg Executive Mayor Geoff Makhubo took a tour of the Kyalami Grand Prix Circuit ahead of the Kyalami 9 Hour endurance sports car race.
Makhubo met some of the drivers while also checking the state of readiness of the circuit which will have strict Covid-19 protocols in place. Makhubo also had a bit of fun and took to the track for a test drive.
The race, which will take place from 10 to 12 December, will be the first major international motorsport event in the country since the outbreak of the Covid-19 pandemic in March. The race, which once again stages the final round of this season’s Intercontinental GT Challenge Powered by Pirelli campaign, returned to South Africa for the first time after 37 years in 2019 and was a resounding success as the crème of global GT racing showcased their skills.
In a press release, CEO of the Kyalami 9 Hour Tom Pearson-Adams said, “We are extremely proud to be working with all of you, and very much look forward to demonstrating to the world, through our broadcast that South Africa is open for business, and can, and has, and will continue to manage and operate within our ‘new normal.’”
Owner of the Kyalami Grand Prix Circuit Toby Venter said, “Despite a difficult and uncertain year, I am delighted to welcome Stephane Ratel Organisation to the Kyalami Grand Prix Circuit for the second Kyalami 9 Hour event. This will be the final race of the Intercontinental GT Series for 2020, and I wish all teams and drivers a safe and exciting race.”
Makhubo said, “We, as the City of Johannesburg, want to forecast to the world that we are open for business. Hence these international events and sports tourism play an important role in ensuring that the economy of Johannesburg and indeed the province and country goes back to a level where we can create jobs.”
Details: https://www.kyalami9hour.com/
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