A three-in-one drag racing, drifting and spinning blockbuster featuring some of South Africa’s fastest drag racing cars and motorcycles is happening at Killarney Racecourse on Saturday 19 March. There will also be top drifters and spinners, a must for petrolheads who love big engines and tyre smoke.
The rules for the anything-goes drag racing contest are simple. As long as the car or motorcycle passes a strict safety inspection, you can run any tyres you want, with or without lights, bumpers, original glass or interior trim.
Competitors will be placed into classes based on qualifying times. That contestants in each run will always be evenly matched. Then it’s all about lightning-fast reactions and getting the power down, wheelspin is easy, but it costs you time.
By contrast, wheelspin is the name of the game in drifting. It’s all about the balance between throttle, brakes and steering – all three inputs must be exactly right to keep the car on course for a perfect run and maximum points.
Competitive spinning has evolved from street-corner exhibitionism into an extraordinary combination of brute force and finesse. It’s a lot more difficult than it looks, as some experienced ‘street outlaw’ spinners have discovered to their cost.
Tickets are limited so get yours from Computicket now or pay at the gate. Spectators get to enjoy all three events for R100 for adults, R40 for scholars under 16 and free for children under 12.
Western Province Motor Club members also get in free on production of their membership book at the gate.
All competitors, crew members, officials and spectators will be screened on entry and you must wear a mask covering your nose and mouth. People must also keep a safe social distancing space of at least 1.5 metres between persons at all times.
For more information and to enter, email race secretary Terri Philander at [email protected].
Pictures: Supplied
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