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Bay set for motorsport weekend

The local KZN Drifters will be out to redeem themselves led by Shane Ferreira who was the top qualifier at the last event. David Nell, Morne Venter, Joey Govender, Gavin Puren, and his brother Brendon Puren will be hoping to clinch that magic lap whilst Nick Vrey who made the final at the last event is due for an overall victory as he has become one of the top drifters in South Africa.

THE ZCBF Showgrounds will be the venue for the first Motorsport double header of the 2015 season.

On Saturday, April 25, the Tri National Drift Car Series will hold its second leg with the qualifying runs due to kick off at 2:00pm. This series features cars from The Rock Raceway led by the entry of Mr Rock, Tim Stephens. Tim won the inaugural event in the Bay earlier this year and will be out to repeat this performance.

The local KZN Drifters will be out to redeem themselves led by Shane Ferreira who was the top qualifier at the last event. David Nell, Morne Venter, Joey Govender, Gavin Puren, and his brother Brendon Puren will be hoping to clinch that magic lap whilst Nick Vrey who made the final at the last event is due for an overall victory as he has become one of the top drifters in South Africa. The public are invited to attend from 9:00am as they partake in the very popular suicide rides. Admission to the grounds is R60-00 for adults and R30-00 for children.

Oval returns to the grounds on Sunday, April 26 at 6:00pm. Gates open at 10:00am as the drivers get some much needed practice. The event will feature the popular Lexus V8 powered Flexi-frame cars from the Rock and Bloemfontein. These closely matched cars will provide for much entertainment as they circulate lap for lap, inches from each other. Ninja Midgets; ¼ Midgets; Stock Rods; 1660 Saloons; 2L Hotrods; Hotrods and Super Saloons make up an action packed program of Oval Track Racing.

Admission to the grounds is R60-00 for adults and R30-00 for children. The public can secure a two day pass at R100-00 for adults and R50-00 for children. Contact Michelle on 082 327 3231 for enquiries.

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