The best of the best in the Production Vehicle category of the South African National Cross Country Series (SACCS) are ready and eager to do battle at the Berg 400 on May 17 and 18.
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With the first points on the scoreboard after the Mpumalanga 400, the Berg 400 will play an important role in the Production Vehicle championship. The competition is extremely tough and losing a few points now can change the game plan at the end of the season. Competitors and service crews would hope for a relatively dry event, as memories of a wet opening round at Dullstroom will still be in the back of their minds.
The Champagne Castle valley at the foothills of the Drakensberg has, however, received lots of rain recently and teams can expect the Berg 400 to throw a variety of terrain and conditions at them. The playing field will be level for all, as it is the first time teams will take on a national cross country event in the Winterton and Estcourt areas.
While the titanic battles in the FIA Class and Class T will be as tough as ever, teams also compete for the best overall standings and this factor adds to the level of excitement at each race.
The 64km qualifying race, which starts at 12.30pm on Friday from the Waffle Hut on the outskirts of Winterton, will determine the starting grid for the race on Saturday, when the leading team will take on the first of two 170km loops at 7.30am. The start / finish, as well as race headquarters and the designated service point (DSP), are based at the Waffle Hut and will be the hub of all the action.
Spectators will be able to follow the race between Winterton and Estcourt, with an exciting 40km stadium stage into the loop on the outskirts of Estcourt just off the Wembezi road.
Public entrance to the Waffle Hut and DSP, as well as the various spectator vantage points along the route, is free.
See more information at https://sacrosscountryracing.co.za/the-best-of-the-best-to-take-on-one-another-at-the-berg-400-cross-country-event/
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