Racing enthusiasts were treated to a full day of competition at Zwartkops Raceway this past Saturday, during the third Historic and Inland Tour event of the season. The event, held in fine spring weather, featured a full roster of classic racing fields for the Pretoria cognoscenti.
In the Le Mans Prototype, Sports, GT and Trans-Am category, Seef Fourie Junior secured victory in the opening race. He was followed by Jonathan du Toit in a Chevron B8 and Larry Wilford in a Lola T70 Coupe, after a similar car driven by Niel Lobbs faded. The running order included James Temple’s Daytona coupe, Peter Bailey’s Porsche 917, and Warren Lombard’s Cobra. Larry Wilford took the win in the second heat ahead of Jonathan du Toit, Peter Bailey, and Warren Lombard.
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Ben Morgenrood’s Mustang delivered a strong performance, winning both heats in the combined Marlboro Crane Hire Legends V8, Little Giants and U2 category. Jonathan du Toit’s Chevy Nova finished second each time, with Colin Ellison’s Thunderbolt taking third in the first race.
The Evapco HRSA Sprint races saw invitation racer Nicky Dicks and Peter Bailey achieve a Porsche one-two finish in the first heat. Werner Kotze’s Mazda was third. Nicky Dicks also won the second heat, again followed by Peter Bailey and Andre van der Merwe for a Porsche podium lockout.
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Rob Clark’s Ballade won the opening Evapco HRSA Pursuit race, with Tim Crossland and Loraine Botes completing the podium. The second heat was taken by Rob van Aarle in an Escort, with Rob Clark finishing second.
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Other notable results included Ben van der Westhuizen winning both Historic Single Seater races. In the Monoposto class, Paarl visitor Dee-Jay Booysen beat veteran Allen Meyer to win both races. The Lotus Challenge victories were shared between Rudi Barnard and JP Nortje.
The event served as a precursor to the next major meeting at the circuit. The National Extreme Festival is set to celebrate a quarter century of racing at Zwartkops Raceway on Saturday, October 25.
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