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Wild Willie Zurich takes first win in Sprint Tour

VEREENIGING. - Top-class driving and action were expected for the first round of the USA vs SA Sprint Tour 2023 hosted at Ultimate Outlaws on Saturday and spectators got their money's worth!

March 6, 2023
Elsje Vermeulen Less than a minute
Willie Zurich in action. Photo: Elsje Vermeulen

It was a full field of drivers in action and local legend Wild Willie Zurich (with more the 35 years of experience in oval racing) clinched victory for team South Africa.

Second place went to fellow South African Shane Carlson and third place went to Keith Sheffer of Team USA.

The full results of the night’s racing will be in this week’s Vaalweekblad along with more action photos.

The man, the legend … Wild Willie Zurich. Photo: Elsje Vermeulen
The racers received a warm welcome during the opening parade. Photo: Elsje Vermeulen
Ewald van Straaten’s car covered in beautiful ladies during the parade. Photo: Elsje Vermeulen
Popular American racer Brian Tyler in action in the Sprints. Photo: Elsje Vermeulen
Charlize Carlson in action in the Sprints. Photo: Elsje Vermeueln
Gareth Dryden in action in the 2L Hotrods. Photo: Elsje Vermeulen
Tinus Smith was the champ in the Super Saloon division on the night. Photo: Elsje Vermeulen
One of the youngsters in the Development division, local lad Willie le Roux.

 

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March 6, 2023
Elsje Vermeulen Less than a minute

Elsje Vermeulen

Elsje Vermeulen is the senior editor of MooiVaal Media and editor of the Vaalweekblad. Well-known for her award-winning photography and heartwarming stories, she always has the readers’ best interests at heart. Email: elsje@mooivaal.co.za
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