Sprint action galore at oval race track

Not only were oval racing enthusiasts treated to the usual adrenaline pumping action, but also saw international oval speedster Bill Rose taking around the Polokwane Oval track on Saturday.
Rose, an American Sprint driver had an unlucky race when he crashed his car in the second heat causing him to view the rest of the event from the pits. “It happens. Accidents are unfortunately part of the game, but the friendly Polokwane Oval racers make up for everything,” Rose said.
Rose had been in South Africa for about two weeks and participated in the local race before he returned to America on Monday. “The oval season in America starts this weekend and I have some preparations to do especially now after the accident. But it has been nothing less than a pleasure to meet and mingle with Polokwane residents,” Rose said, adding that oval racing in South Africa has good synergy in general and that he plans on visiting again by the end of October.
The other classes once again saw competitive racing with JC Oosthuizen, Megan-Lee Kotze and Jean-Marie Swartz claiming the first three positions in the Ninja Midget class.
Sibling Roean and Roeline van Breda were unbeatable in the Rookies class leaving third place open to Wian Jordaan.
In the Stockrods class Hennie de Koker was hard to beat with Johan Thiart and Nico Grebe having to settle for second and third position respectively.

Heath Bent once again took the lead in the 1660’s class followed by Jan Jacobs in second and Francois Lewis third.
The final podium positions went to Johnny Durant (snr), Roelof van Breda and Rudolf Durant in the Pinto class while Brendan James, WF Weideman and Stephan Weideman claimed the first three positions in the Hotrods class.
The highlight of the event was the V8 Sprints which saw Charles Carlson finishing first followed by Willie Zurich and Kenny Gouws in second and third respectively.
The next local big event is scheduled for 29 May when drivers will battle it out in the annual Winter Trophy.

Featured Photo: Photos: RC Myburgh – Above: The favourite in the Rookie class Roean van Breda left little space for his opponents and was handed the chequered flag at the end of the race.

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