Petrolheads go for a spin at Oval Raceway
Drivers stunned the crowd with their spinning moves during a whole day of fun at the Randfontein Oval Raceway in July.
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The spinning segment of the programme at the Randfontein Oval Raceway left spectators marvelling at the skill the drivers exhibited on Saturday, 13 July.
The ‘toys’ that were showcased ranged from bakkies, Volkswagen Golfs, family hatchbacks, BMWs and even SUVs.
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Marilize Coetzee, promoter of the Randfontein Oval Raceway, said the spinning event was meant to entertain car fanatics and petrolheads, and that various drivers were given the opportunity to display their thrilling talents.
“The spinning event is one of the things that our visitors enjoy the most. It really gets the adrenaline going and always creates great excitement among those who are watching,” Marilize said.
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In the latest action at the Oval, Round 5 of Midget Madness, held on Saturday, 20 July, the results are as follows:
Midgets:
• First – Eugene Saayman
• Second – Quintin Saayman
• Third – Terrence Niemandt
Mini Flexis:
• First – Bebe Rothman
• Second – Altie van der Westhuizen
• Third – Christian Rothman
Kiddies:
• First – Kyle Saayman
• Second – Gavin East
• Third – Antowan du Toit
1660s:
• First – Ruan de Lange
• Second – Cobus Mostert
• Third – Johan Langeveld
Stockrods:
• First – Pieta Pretorius
• Second – Simoney Barkhuizen
• Third – Andre Pretorius
V8 Flexis:
• First – Charlie Rothman
• Second – Albert van der Westhuizen Jnr
• Third – Zander Minnie
2100s:
• First – Mike du Toit
• Second – Charles Muller
• Third – Mario Rabe
Lexus:
• First – Albert van der Westhuizen Jnr
• Second – Albert van der Westhuizen Snr
• Third – Louis Minnie
Rookies:
• First – Riaan Muller
• Second – Jean Crament
• Third – Brandon Bouwer
• Worst Driver of the Day – Stefano van Niekerk
• Driver of the Day – Roelof Wolfaardt
The next big event is a Dirt Oval Event as well as a Miss, Mrs and Mr Randfontein Oval Raceway pageant to be held on Saturday, 10 August.