Oval circuit racing kicks off in style this weekend

The Mahem Raceway in Pretoria will have international spectacle.

Their Chipile Motors International event will see six top British saloon car racers taking on 12 of South Africa’s quickest tin-top racers in a series of events.

The visitors will form a team, while the South African contenders will take part as two teams: the Chipile Renegades and the Midas Outlaws.

Also in action will be Rotary powered Midgets, the 360 Midas V8 Sprint Cars, the 410 ThunderSprint Cars, Ninja Midget karts and open class saloons.

Food and drink will be on sale or you may take your own; parking is free and safe and there will be a flea market. The stadium gates will open at noon, with practice sessions in the afternoon.

Admission is R50 per adult and R20 for kids between the ages of six and 12 years.

For more information, call the circuit at 012 372 3586, or Lani on 074 079 9440.

The Rock Raceway in Boksburg will start its year’s activities with a three-sided Rockmania event.

The venue will kick off with drifting, followed by oval track racing and then street drag racing, all viewed from the same grandstand spots.

There will also be a stunt, with specific details not known at this stage.

The venue gates will open at 10am, with the drifting to commence at 1pm.

Admission is R60 per adult and R30 for kids between six and 12 years old.

Refreshments will be on sale or you may take your own. DJ Rock will provide a beat throughout the proceedings.