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Prestigious Racetracks Around South Africa

Racing takes place on the most prestigious tracks around South Africa, enabling riders to hone their skills on different courses and in a variety of racing conditions.

RED STAR RACEWAY

Established in 2009 by Jacques van Wyngaardt, the Red Star Raceway in Delmas is a challenging course for motorcyclists, with a mix of medium-speed bends, hairpin bends and three straights. The circuit can be run in either direction and is typically used anticlockwise from January to June and clockwise from July to December. Safety is a primary focus at the track, which hosts both races for experienced riders and training sessions for newcomers to the sport. There are two training centres onsite, capable of accommodating up to 100 people, as well as a skid pan where drivers can practice management techniques for driving in wet weather or on slippery surfaces. The facility also offers a drag strip with a 400m run and a 400m runoff.

Racing Scheduled: Round 1 - 31 January and 1 February; Round 7 - 2 and 3 October. Test your skill on this track and enter today!

"It’s a physically challenging track with lots of tight corners and hard braking – ideal for novice riders who want to perfect their skills."

David Buckham, CEO of Monocle

EAST LONDON GRAND PRIX CIRCUIT

The East London Grand Prix Circuit is a high-speed long circuit established in 1934, when Brud Bishop – the motoring editor for The Daily Dispatch – suggested that a race be held on a newly completed circular road on East London’s West Bank. The original 24.5km track was shortened to 17.8km in 1939 to avoid going through the West Bank township, with the new route running through Potters Pass and providing scenic views of the coastline. It was further altered in 1959 to produce the 3.86km Grand Prix Circuit that exists today. The circuit is widely regarded as the birthplace of motorsports in South Africa and hosted the first Formula 1 Grand Prix in Africa in 1962.

Racing Scheduled: Round 4 - 5 and 6 June. Test your skill on this track and enter today!

"The track is fast and sweeping – it’s an exhilarating ride!"

Paul Carstensen, Co-Founder of the Racing Series

ALDO SCRIBANTE, PORT ELIZABETH

The track is named after its patron, a former South African Motorsport enthusiast whose cars were driven by Dave Charlton when he won six consecutive South African Formula 1 championships in the 1970s, and has been in operation since 1975. The track is a 2.48 km paved circuit with eight curves and is known for being tight and narrow. The Aldo Scribante circuit caters for a range of motorsports, hosting regional car championships, motorcycle races and drag racing events. The track is also used by several car and tyre manufacturers as a test track.

Racing Scheduled: Round 2 - 6 and 7 March. Test your skill on this track and enter today!

"It’s a very short track, but that’s what makes it so exciting. It’s like the Kyalami Grand Prix Circuit on steroids."

Mick Landi, Co-Founder of the Racing Series

PHAKISA FREEWAY, WELKOM

Phakisa Freeway is home to the only oval speedway in Africa, although it is the Grand Prix circuit on the oval’s infield on which the majority of racing takes place. The track was built in 1998 with significant financial support from the Free State government, on the site of the former Goldfields Raceway, which was built in 1970. The construction of the new oval track – modelled on the Las Vegas Motor Speedway – was motivated by the belief that it would prove lucrative in light of rising international interest in IndyCar and NASCAR-style racing. To date, however, the oval track has only hosted one event, whilst the infield Grand Prix course has drawn far more regular activity. Three South African MotoGPs were hosted on the infield in the early 2000s, won by Garry McCoy in 2000, Tohru Ukawa in 2002, and Valentino Rossi in 2004.

Racing Scheduled: Round 3 - 8 and 9 May; Round 8 - 6 and 7 November. Test your skill on this track and enter today!

"I love to go fast and this is one of the fastest tracks we have in South Africa."

Desmond Acutt, Founding Member

KYALAMI GRAND PRIX CIRCUIT

The 4.52 km Kyalami Grand Prix Circuit is the only racing facility in Africa to be certified by the Federation International de l’Automobile (FIA) as a Grade 2 racetrack. The track was originally established in 1961 and hosted several international events until the early 2000s, when it entered a period of decline that resulted in it being put up for auction in 2014. The track was bought by motor business entrepreneur Toby Venter, whose redevelopment plan ensured that the track’s reputation was restored as a prestigious international motorsport facility. In 2019, as the final round of the South African leg of the Intercontinental GT Challenge, the track hosted the Kyalami 9 Hour endurance race, which featured a 28-car line-up and was won by Dennis Olsen, driving the Frikadelli Racing Porsche.

Racing Scheduled: Round 5 - 17 and 18 July; Round 6 - 4 and 5 September. Test your skill on this track and enter today!

"It’s a high-quality, world-class track with a long heritage, that’s what makes it special."

Christo Reeders, Founding Member

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