Kyalami upgrade nears completion

THE phased refurbishment at the Kyalami Grand Prix Circuit, which commenced in May last year la is in its final stages.

Phase one of the project which included a comprehensive redesign and upgrade of the now 4.522km race circuit, is complete. The new layout received a specialised asphalt surface and substantial upgrades to driver, race official and spectator safety, in accordance with FIA grading.

The track has already successfully hosted two major motor vehicle launches.

The 4x4 off-road venue, designed to incorporate a variety of technical obstacles, ideal for off-road driver training and vehicle launches, is also complete.

The construction of the Kyalami pit building and international convention centre, which forms phase two of the project, is scheduled for completion at the end of the month. An international convention Centre, which will include world-class facilities, is also being constructed.

The first floor houses two grand boardrooms, four conference rooms and race control directly overlooking the circuit.

An additional launch area is situated in the pits: an exclusive space, especially adapted to accommodate vehicle activations with direct access to the pitlane and circuit.

Phase three of the project includes the construction of two multi-functional outdoor exhibition platforms, with a combined area of 35 000m².

The lower platform, which serves as a dynamic driver training area, incorporates an irrigated skid pan and a 1.1km dynamic handling circuit.

A portion of the circuit will be irrigated for wet condition driver training simulation. — DDR