Magnum rally, a roaring success
The Magnum Rally never disappoints and the 2018 edition was proof of that, delivering stunners all around.
Kevin Walton (motorcycles pre-1960), Gavin Walton (motorcycles post-1961), Maggie and Pat Whelan (cars – sealed ODO) and Schalk and Susan van Niekerk (cars – open ODO) were the stars of this long weekend in Hazyview.
Not even cold, misty and rainy weather over the three days could deter enthusiasts of classic vehicles from the Lowveld’s scenery and mountain passes.
Vehicles manufactured before December 31, 1997 were eligible to participate in the event organised by the Pretoria Old Motor Club. On Thursday a distance of approximately 300km was travelled, on Friday also about 300km and Saturday 200km was covered.
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Several Lowveld teams participated, including hosts Edna and Willem Fick, Des and Lynne Atkinson; Ferdie and Willem Lourens from Hazyview; Gary Edwards from White River; Daniel and Mara Janse van Rensburg from Malalane; and Dirk and Hilma Horn from Komatipoort.
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The Ficks entered the rally with a 1989 Porsche 928, the Atkinsons with a 1976 Alfa Romeo and the Lourens couple with a 1984 Datsun. Ferdie and Willem showed immense improvement with their effort and won the SARRA Merit Award.
Edwards launched his attempt with a 1980 Suzuki bike. The Van Rensburgs drew fond attention with their 1968 VW Beetle and the Horns (Mara’s parents) drove a 1971 Alfa.
Winners’ points for the three days and final score for the rally:
Motorcycles pre-1960
First – Kevin Walton (423, 351, 283 and 1057)
Second – Gavin Hollis (688, 862, 600 and final 2150)
Motorcycles post-1961
First – Gavin Walton (207, 152, 152 and 511)
Second – Rikki and Diana Maizey (561, 260, 227 and 1048)
Cars – sealed ODO
First – Maggie and Pat Whelan (489, 237, 269 and 995)
Second – Johann and Johanna Nel (514, 481, 433 and 1428)
Open ODO class
First – Schalk and Susan van Niekerk (41, 110, 44 and 195)
Second – Robin Ross and Roger Manton and Angela (226, 155, 201 and 582)
Des and Lynne ended in overall eighth position (1596), Daniel and Mara in ninth (1596), Dirk and Hilma in 10th position (2379) and Willem and Edna 11th (2699) in this class.
