CAPE TOWN’S NEW HILLCLIMB SPECTACLE: SPEED CLASSIC ROARS TO LIFE ON PHILIP KGOSANA DRIVE
This October, Cape Town’s most iconic stretch of tarmac - Philip Kgosana Drive - will echo with the sound of high-octane history. For one weekend only, the Speed Classic Cape Town transforms the city’s skyline road into a motorsport theatre, where classic icons and modern monsters will unleash their fury against the backdrop of Table Mountain. Taking place on 25 and 26 October, the event promises to be a full sensory experience that blends South Africa’s huge passion for motorsport with Cape Town’s unmistakable flair for lifestyle and spectacle. Supported by the City of Cape Town, the Speed Classic aims to establish itself as a headline event on the global hillclimb calendar.
“We love to host world-class events,” says Geordin Hill-Lewis, Executive Mayor of Cape Town. “The Speed Classic has the potential to become a true mainstay on our city’s calendar, drawing visitors from around the world while showcasing Cape Town at its best.” Event Director Garth Mackintosh adds: “The excitement is palpable. The City has shown incredible support, and we’re ready to deliver something that’ll rival any hillclimb event on the planet.”
Classic Car Saturday: history at full throttle
Saturday, 25 October, belongs to the legends. Seventy priceless machines - some of the rarest cars on earth - will trade museum stillness for screaming revs as they tackle the twisting climb. Expect showstoppers like:
Stuart Mackay-Davidson’s 1980 Ferrari 308 GTB, one of only five in SA.
Harry Tayler’s 1930 Bentley 4.5L Le Mans, the only known example in the country.
Charles Arton’s 1979 March 79A, a one-off Formula Atlantic racer built here in SA.
Local motorsport icons will join the party too:
Franco Scribante, behind the wheel of a 1970 Chevron B19, a proper prototype racer.
Silvio Scribante, piloting a 1970s Ford Capri Perana, that proudly South African muscle car that once rewrote local racing history.
Swiss drivers Serge Endress (1965 Lola T70 Spyder) and Matthias Annefield (1971 Ford Capri Perana) add an international edge.
As if that’s not enough star power, legendary Dutch driver Jan Lammers - a 24-time Le Mans competitor and 1988 race winner - will be suiting up for the run.
“Classic cars are like art,” says Enzo Kuun, Race Director. “They belong on the road, not locked away. The Speed Classic is about bringing that heritage to life - letting people see, hear, and feel history in motion.”
Sunday showdown: King of the Mountain
The following day, the atmosphere changes gears. Sunday is about raw performance - a no-holds-barred assault on the mountain by some of the wildest machinery in South Africa.
The King of the Mountain lineup reads like a fantasy garage:
Reghard Roets - BB Motorsport Nissan R35 GT-R a.k.a Armageddon
Farouk Dangor - Ferrari SF90 Stradale (0–100 km/h in 2.5s)
Greg Parton - Lamborghini Aventador
Pieter Zeelie - Toyota MR2 Super GT (Simola 2025 King of the Hill Champion)
Dawie Joubert - Twin-turbo Ferrari-powered Lotus Exige (Simola 2024 King of the Hill Champion)
Franco Scribante - “The Sheriff” Nissan GT-R R35 pushing 1500 hp (Simola 2023 King of the Hill Champion)
Marcel Angel - Ferrari 488 GT3, straight from European competition
Byron Mitchell - Reynard Formula VW (German F3-spec, Simola 2025 single-seater champ)
Connor Kilbride - Ligier JS53-Evo 2, a featherweight prototype making its first SA hillclimb appearance
According to Steyn Momberg, Project Director, safety and professionalism are top priority: “Our course plan is fully approved by Motorsport South Africa, and we’ve repurposed the same safety barriers and catch fencing used for Formula E. The City’s Formula E disaster management team will also be on deck.”
But this isn’t just about horsepower and apexes. The Speed Classic is designed to be a lifestyle experience - a weekend of automotive culture, gourmet food, live entertainment, and family-friendly fun. Expect a race village, kids’ zones, big screens, and exclusive hospitality lounges where spectators can sip, chill, and soak up the atmosphere.
Tickets are available via Webtickets, with options for every kind of fan:
General Access: R200 per person/day
Kids: Under 6 free, ages 6-12 pay R50
Grandstand Tickets: R1,200 per day
Pit Access: R750 per day (requires General/Grandstand ticket)
VIP Hospitality: R4,500 per day (up to 9 tickets via Webtickets or email hospitality@speedclassic.capetown for corporate bookings)
Take a look at the YouTube video that shows why this new street-based hillclimb that's set to take place in Cape Town will be a great addition to the South African racing calendar: Speed Classic Cape Town 2025 | Speed Classic Cape Town
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