New sponsor for SA Cross Country
AFTER losing Donaldson Filtration as title sponsor at the end of last season, the South African Cross Country Motor Racing Series (SACCS) has announced a new partnership with Total South Africa for the 2017 championship.
Total, which will also support the Toyota Gazoo Racing Team in the local series, has agreed to a one year deal with the SACCS and aside from funding will also supply its Excellium fuel for all six rounds on the 2017 calendar.
The series will now be known as the South African Cross Country Series Powered by Total. Each of the six events (five in SA and one in Botswana) will cater to five classes of cars, and 11 for motorcycles and quads which will all compete in qualifying prologue races on day one to determine starting positions for day two. The races are usually held on Fridays and Saturdays.
“We are proud to be associated with a company that has an impressive history in South African and international motorsport” said SACCS Chief Executive Officer Siegfried Rousseau. “Total is a global brand and it is a feather in our cap to be working hand in hand with an organisation that is one of the leading energy suppliers in Africa.”
The first race of the year is scheduled for March 31 in Lichtenburg. Race headquarters, the start/ finish and the designated service park will be located at the show grounds on the outskirts of the town, and public entry to these areas and spectator points along the route will be free of charge.
Cross Country enthusiasts can also follow all events on the RallySafe app for Apple and Android devices. The free app can be donloaded from respective app stores, and enables enthusiasts to track the cars on a detailed map as well as download split times and access results.