Thrills at Carnival City with GRiD finals
Some 50 international drivers will go head to head in two classes
The Gymkhana GRiD World Finals will take place at Carnival City on December 1 from 10am.
Some 50 international drivers will go head-to-head in two classes, burning rubber on a custom-designed track. The layout is faster and more technical than before, offering a fresh set of challenges to test man and machine to the edge of their abilities.
“We are thrilled to bring back the Gymkhana GRiD to Gauteng for the second consecutive year. Last year’s season finale was absolutely adrenalin-pumping,” says Michelle Smith, marketing manager at Carnival City.
Last year, reigning FIA World rallycross champion Johan Kristoffersson (all-wheel drive) and four-time Gymkhana GRiD rear-wheel drive class champion Luke Woodham, stole the show in the final battles, leaving the rest of the field in their dust. Now the scene is set for a sequel of epic proportions.
Woodham says: “There are some big names coming over to South Africa, and I want to put up a good fight for the title again. Certainly, I never expected to win it two times in a row, let alone three or four times in succession. But by all means, I’m coming back in better shape than before.”
Kristoffersson adds: “Gymkhana GRiD is very different to other events and it’s a great challenge. I’ve raced in a lot of different categories and styles, and Gymkhana is totally unique, as it’s a mix of so many skills.
“To see all the different drivers come to race with their own cars, which they have built themselves, is really cool to see.”
Tickets from R250 a person can be purchased through Ticketpro.
