Cape Town will stage its first hill climb motorsport event since 1962 with the Speed Classic Cape Town on October 25-26.
A hill climb is a form of motorsport where drivers race individually against the clock on an uphill course. In this case, Philip Kgosana Drive will be closed and converted into a 1.8km race route with a 150m elevation gain. More than 140 vehicles, ranging from historical to modern racing cars and supercars, are expected to compete.
The format follows international events such as the Goodwood Festival of Speed in the UK and the Pikes Peak Hill Climb in the US.
Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis said the city is backing the event as part of efforts to grow its motorsport calendar. “Speed Classic Cape Town is going to be one of the most thrilling motorsports events ever staged in our city.”
Cape Town’s Mayoral Committee Member for Safety and Security JP Smith said: “This is an event that has been in the works for some time and we are thrilled it is close to realisation. The Speed Classic Cape Town adds to a thriving motorsport ecosystem that already generates around R350 million annually.”
