Local Jimny owner is part of a world record
A resident tells of his experience being part of the world record set by Suzuki Jimny.
As September drew to a close a resident of eMalahleni, Mark Beamish, was one of 796 Suzuki Jimny owners who set a world record.
South Africa, earned the achievement of ‘Most cars to switch on their lights simultaneously’ when 796 owners switched on the vehicle’s headlamps.
The rules stated that the owners had to turn on their vehicle’s lights within five seconds for the effort to count.
SEE MARK’S VIDEO HERE:
The Jimny gathering took place in Clarens from September 22 to 24.
In true South African style, this Guinness World Records title attempt took place on National Heritage Day on 24 September, followed by a massive braai.
Congratulations to our client @Suzuki_ZA for hosting an epic Jimny Gathering festival and achieving the Guinness World Record for the biggest Jimny assembly having most cars synchronized in switching on their lights simultaneously! 🤩🏆#SuzukiSA #GuinnessWorldRecord pic.twitter.com/Vn02FI0QKQ
— Spitfire Inbound @INBOUND (@SpitfireInbound) September 26, 2023
This one-of-a-kind event brought together Jimny owners and fans from all over the country.
“It was an incredible weekend,” Mark said.
He drives a Generation 3 Jimny.
“I met some classic people. Jimny drivers are a cult with a very close-knit camaraderie.”
Suzuki Jimny shatters bizarre world record https://t.co/J2nJ6d30di
— PJ’s Glass Replacement (@pjsgReplacement) October 3, 2023
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