{"id":224141,"date":"2019-11-21T14:04:34","date_gmt":"2019-11-21T12:04:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/brakpanherald.co.za\/car\/news\/uncategorized\/kyalami-9-hour-expect\/"},"modified":"2020-10-01T14:55:52","modified_gmt":"2020-10-01T12:55:52","slug":"kyalami-9-hour-expect","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/develop.citizen.co.za\/germiston-city-news\/motoring\/2019\/11\/21\/kyalami-9-hour-expect\/","title":{"rendered":"Kyalami 9 Hour, what to expect"},"content":{"rendered":"

On 21 November 2019, Ryno Fourie and Justin Jacobs announced the winners of the competition during the Drive show on Caxton Radio which is live-streamed from Emperors Palace situated in Kempton Park. The competition required participants to visit their favourite Local News Network website and answer the question; when last did the Kyalami 9 hour take place. The answer was 37 years ago.<\/p>\n

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Here is the list of winners if you missed the Drive show on Caxton Radio:<\/p>\n

General Access<\/strong><\/p>

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  1. Jano Berg<\/li>\n
  2. Ntombi Nhlapo<\/li>\n
  3. Thabiso Matlaila<\/li>\n
  4. Jose da Silva<\/li>\n
  5. Nita Sequeira<\/li>\n
  6. Wayne Preston<\/li>\n
  7. Karabo Moleko<\/li>\n
  8. Chrissie Strydom<\/li>\n
  9. Brendon Barnard<\/li>\n
  10. Dale Duffin<\/li>\n
  11. Charne Westerveld<\/li>\n
  12. Denzel Norman<\/li>\n
  13. Dheshnee Baba<\/li>\n
  14. Siva Pillay<\/li>\n
  15. Jessica Kendal<\/li>\n
  16. Marinus Weiss<\/li>\n
  17. Jean-Pierre Gouws<\/li>\n
  18. Kgaugelo Lebea<\/li>\n
  19. Promise Matsilele<\/li>\n
  20. Tiyani Mabasa<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Race Fan<\/strong><\/p>\n

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    1. Mbali Skosana<\/li>\n
    2. Jenneca Smith<\/li>\n
    3. Clayton Vos<\/li>\n
    4. Nikita Botha<\/li>\n
    5. Colben Sekgobela<\/li>\n
    6. Rose Mthimunye<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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      What is happening?<\/strong><\/p>\n

      Guests can expect a weekend filled with good food, amazing entertainment and spectacular racing. Here is the A \u2013 Z of what to expect at the event:<\/p>\n

      A<\/strong>frica gets back on the map after 37 long years for the final leg of the Intercontinental GT Challenge.<\/p>\n

      B<\/strong>lack Coffee will break out big beats on Saturday, 23 November together with Transmicsoul, Culoe De Song, Lemon & Herb, Jullian Gomes and Kid Fonque.<\/p>\n

      C<\/strong>ars, the race will host 30 GT cars on the grid including the Audi R8, Bentley, BMW M6, Ferrari 458 & 488\u2019s, Lamborghini Huracan, Aston Martin Vantage AMR, Porsche 911 & 997, Merc-AMG, Honda Acura NSX and the Nissan GT-R Nismo<\/p>\n

      D<\/strong>rivers carrying the South African flag are Kelvin and Sheldon van der Linde, Gennaro Bonafede and Jordan Pepper.<\/p>\n

      E<\/strong>ntertainment – Helicopter flips, Hot Laps, Go-karting and even the chance to participate in Pit Lane Walks.<\/p>\n

      F<\/strong>amily is at the heart of this event, there is something for all ages.<\/p>\n

      G<\/strong>as – 70,000 litres of 102 Octane fuel is being imported to feed these mean machines.<\/p>\n

      H<\/strong>unger is not a problem; there will be multiple food vendors providing mouth-watering meals.<\/p>\n

      I<\/strong>ntercontinental South Africa is back on the map for this international racing series.<\/p>\n

      J<\/strong>uniors of all ages are welcome at the event if accompanied by an adult; under 16’s get free General Access and Fan Zone entry.<\/p>\n

      K<\/strong>yalami Circuit, the track measures 4,522 metres with 40 pit garages and are about 1532 metres above sea level.<\/p>\n

      L<\/strong>et the games begin with the Falken Polo Cup and Motomart VW Challenge taking place on Friday and Saturday.<\/p>\n

      M<\/strong>usic: Friday; Sun El Musician (4 pm), Mi Casa (5:15 pm) and Prime Circle (6:30 pm). Saturday; kicking off at 2:30 pm, Shekhinah.<\/p>\n

      N<\/strong>ine Hours of precision driving, even during the night!<\/p>\n

      O<\/strong>ld doesn\u2019t mean out of fashion! Honouring the Kyalami 9 Hour cars from the \u201860s and \u201870s will be on display.<\/p>\n

      P<\/strong>arking is available onsite on Friday and Saturday at R100 per car, payable in cash at the gate. There is also a \u201cPark and Ride\u201d option from Mall of Africa.<\/p>\n

      Q<\/strong>uestions anyone? Join us on our social media platforms for more info: Facebook @Kyalami9hour and Instagram @Kyalami9hour.<\/p>\n

      R<\/strong>ules: no alcohol, glass, weapons, hubblys, braais, fires or flammable items, drones or drugs.<\/p>\n

      S<\/strong>pinning and burning rubber, the Soweto Drift 60 Minute Challenge will push the famous BMW 325i to its limits.<\/p>\n

      T<\/strong>ickets – General Access, Trackside Zone, Fan Zone, and even Pit Lane Hospitality. Visit the website for more details: https:\/\/www.howler.co.za\/events\/kyalami-9-hour-2019-88a7\/tickets<\/a><\/p>\n

      U<\/strong>nlike any other racing event in South Africa’s recent history with 90 international drivers including our home-grown champs.<\/p>\n

      V<\/strong>IP suites are available with viewing decks, meals, limitless bars, a pit walk and the chance to meet Stefan Ratel, David Piper.<\/p>\n

      W<\/strong>heels for Africa – an unbelievable 4,000 Pirelli tyres will be brought in to keep the drivers at hyper-velocity.<\/p>\n

      X<\/strong>traordinary in many ways, Kyalami, the word meaning \u201cMy Home\u201d in Zulu, was inaugurated in November of 1961.<\/p>\n

      Y<\/strong>ou don’t want to be late for this one, Thursday \u2013 07:30 am to 7:30 pm, Friday \u2013 07:00 am to 08:00 pm and Saturday \u2013 07:00 am to 11:00 pm.<\/p>\n

      Z<\/strong>oom to the Kyalami 9 Hour event and be part of history in the making!<\/p>\n

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