The 2023 Cape 1000: Exciting new category added

SPORTSAREENA.comNovember 18, 2022

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With over 50 entries obtain and solely 5 slots remaining on the entry record for the 2023 Cape 1000 traditional automotive tribute rally, you’ll must act quick if you wish to take part in “South Africa’s Most Beautiful Drive”. Scheduled to run from 19 to 24 March subsequent yr, the confirmed entries embrace a surprising 1957 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Roadster, 1935 Bentley “Blue Train”, 1973 Ferrari Daytona GTB4, 1993 Lamborghini Diablo and the super-rare 2016 Bugatti Veyron.

“We are thrilled with the variety and standard of cars for next year’s event, says Event Director Vanessa Crichton, “and excited to officially announce a new “Specials” category to cater for so-called RestoMod or Recreation automobiles,” she says.

The 2023 Cape 1000 classes

Already confirmed for this new, fifth category is a really thrilling 1965 Shelby Daytona Coupe “Continuation”, a 1933 Ford Model B Pickup RestoMod and a 1956 Porsche 365 Speedster Recreation. The new Specials category joins the earlier 4 classes; Tribute, Classic, Modern Classic and Sports.

Inspired by legendary tribute races from everywhere in the world, the Cape 1000 sees members compete (and, take pleasure in) on among the greatest roads on the earth over the course of 4 days, with relaxed “touring” taking over 60% of the route, and the opposite 40% being the topic of timing (regularity).

As was the case this yr, the occasion begins and ends on the V&A Waterfront in Cape Town, however the route has been modified and takes rivals from the Mother City to Hermanus after which to George and Franschhoek earlier than heading again to the Waterfront. Entrants can anticipate gorgeous surroundings, nice inns and true petrolheaded camaraderie.