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Shane Gutzeit sets his sights on home victory

SupaDrift Series events are geared for the whole family.

DEZZI Raceway in Oslo Beach is fast becoming a favourite on the SupaDrift Series Championship circuit.

The world-class track will play host to third race on the calendar, on May 27 and 28.

Local driver Shane Gutzeit is currently leading the series, and would love nothing better than winning on his home track.

Drifting is the fastest growing motor sport code globally, and South Africa is following similar trends.

Drifting involves the intentional over steering of cars, which causes a loss of traction in the rear wheels.

Drivers must maintain control from entry to exit of a corner with the intention of gaining style points from judges and spectators.

Points are determined by style, drift angle, tyre smoke and noise maintained around a fixed course.

Tickets are available at the door: R80 for adults and R50 for children.

There’s a whole lot more coming up at Dezzi Raceway, including the 2016 Dezzi Invitational Challenge from July 1 to 3, where some 4000 spectators are expected to arrive to watch.

The Historic Tour will also be in town soon.

In addition, while fast becoming recognised as the motoring hub of KwaZulu-Natal, it is also becoming synonymous as the ideal venue for a multitude of sports, outdoor and corporate events and launches, seeing the likes of superbikes, marathons and cycle races take place.

“The tourism value-add is significant,” said Ugu South Coast Tourism’s CEO Mr Justin Mackrory.

“We are extremely privileged to partner with the Dezzi Raceway and look forward to being part of the ongoing successes and increased popularity of this track.”

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