Fumes and tunes at Kyalami
KYALAMI 9-HOUR: NON-STOP ACTION ON AND OFF THE TRACK STARTS ON THURSDAY Endurance race not the only event on a packed programme this weekend.
The entertainment at Kyalami this weekend will incorporate much more than the international racing. Starting on Friday morning, a combined field of Falken Polo Cup and MotorMart VW Challenge cars will take to the circuit, with their practice, plus qualifying sessions during the day, and their first race late in the afternoon.
Race two will be held on Saturday morning, with a field of some 45 cars on track.
Other wheeled entertainment will include the Soweto Drift 60-minute challenge around the handling track on Friday, while the same venue will cater for the driving of karts by both adults and children.
To honour the history of the Kyalami 9 Hour – which first took place at the circuit in 1961 – classic and rare cars from the 1960s and 1970s, including Ferrari, Porsche, Lamborghini, Mercedes Benz and BMW, will be on display and take part in circuit parades.
For the rich, there will be helicopter flips, Hot Laps on the main circuit and pit lane walks.
Saturday will offer a music concert in the afternoon, with Black Coffee, Shekinah, Lemon and Herb, Jullian Gomes, Trancemicsoul and Culoe de Song on stage.
Tickets come in all shapes and sizes – including general access, trackside zone, fan zone and pit lane hospitality.
Each category has several options, meaning there is a price suited to every fan’s pocket.
There will be a 20% discount for any purchase of five or more tickets.
To peruse and choose the best ticket for you and your family visit howler.co.za/events/kyalami-9hour-2019-88a7/tickets.
Parking will be available on Friday and Saturday only at R100 per car, payable in cash at the gate.
Bring gazebos, umbrellas and camping chairs on to the grounds.
No alcohol, glass, weapons, hubblys, braais, fires or flammable items, drones or drugs will be allowed on the grounds.
Other than Uber, Bolt and taxis – with the drop off and collection at the main entrance – there will be a park and ride option from Mall of Africa.
For more details visit kyalami9hour.com, Facebook @Kyalami9hour or Instagram
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Gates open: Thursday – 7.30am to 7.30pm, Friday – 7am to 8pm and Saturday – 7am to 11pm.