It was a weekend to remember for the Kernick family, as father, son, and uncle shared the racetrack in the fourth round of the Historic Single Seater Championship at Zwartkops Raceway.

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They were featured in the same category, the historic formula vee class. Michael, the son, drove the 1965 Capital MK1, his father, Alan, was in the 1988 Tasman, and uncle Peter raced the 1973 Witter Vee.

Michael explained that it was a good and special day for him, racing with his two heroes. “It was really nice having two generations of the same family in the same class. Racing with, and against, my uncle and dad was special.”

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In the qualifying round, the trio managed to secure good positions and times. Michael finished first in class, Peter was third, and Alan took sixth place among the nine cars racing.
In race 1, Michael had clutch issues in the Capital, but he put up a good fight, managing to win the race and set the quickest lap of the class. His uncle managed to hold onto third spot, but, unfortunately, Alan’s 1988 Tasman faced challenges, and he was forced to stop after four laps.

The trio was back again for race 2, with Michael starting in poll position. They had good races, with Michael and Peter battling for the first spot. The Capital proved to be the best, as Michael won the race, again setting the fastest lap in class. Uncle Peter finished second, and Alan settled for sixth position in class.

“It was a magical weekend for the 1965 Capital MK1,” added Michael. “It’s the oldest car in the whole race, but I managed to be fastest in qualifying, set the fastest lap time in class in both races, and won both races. I am happy, and it is a great achievement for the little car.”

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