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official 2019
Race
programme
1 race
9 hours
19 nations
Welcome to the kyalami 9 hour 28 cars
84 drivers
37 years 10 marques
in
st
the
rd
making
21 –23 November 2019
www.kyalami9hour.com
On the track, no one can hear you scream. The 911 GT3 RS. Porsche Centre Johannesburg Porsche Centre Cape Town Porsche Studio Cape Town Waterfront Telephone 011 540 5000 Telephone 021 555 6800 Telephone 021 000 0911 www.porschejohannesburg.com www.porschecapetown.com www.porschecapetown.com Porsche Centre Pretoria Porsche Centre Umhlanga Telephone 012 816 7600 Telephone 031 514 3000 www.porschepretoria.com www.porscheumhlanga.com Power: 383 kW (520 hp); Torque: 470 Nm; 0-100 km/h: 3.2 seconds (Sport Chrono); Top Speed: 312 km/h
Race meeting officials
Officials
Race Director: Alain Adam
Deputy Race Director: Peter Roberts
Chairman of the Stewards: Greg Masters
International Steward: John Walsh
Technical Director: Claude Surmont
Technical Delegate : Xavier Schene
Chief Scrutineer: Alain Marquet
Sporting Director: Jacquie Groom
Pit Lane Official: Ghislain Verriest
Sporting Secretary: Murielle Poupier
Chief Timekeeper: Gethin Rees
ASN Steward: George Avvakoumides
Clerk of the Course: Tony Taylor
Secretary of the Meeting: Shelley-Anne Taylor
Chief National Scrutineer: Ralph Kearns
Chief National Medical Officer: Dr Pankil Patel
Chief Marshal: Grant Sim
Safety Car Driver: Ghislain Verriest / Gustav Liebenberg
Leading Car Driver: Gustav Liebenberg / Gina Eksteen
Race Control: Rob Laubscher
Clerk of the Course – Support Race: Eric Schultz
MSA Official – Spinning: Wally Pappas
Motorsport South Africa (MSA) Permit Number – 16142
This race meeting is held in accordance with the International Sporting Code of the Federation International
de I'Automobile, the General Competition Rules of Motorsport South Africa and the Supplementary
Regulations for the competition, as approved by Motorsport SA.
Support race permit number: 16143
Spinning permit number: 16188
WARNING – MOTORSPORT IS DANGEROUS
In view of high speeds attained by the competitors, accidents can happen. The promoters and organisers of this race meeting /
event / competition cannot guarantee your safety. You are present at your own risk.
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Contents
CONTENTS
Welcome History of the 9 Hour
4 Welcome message from the 9 Hour team 16 The 9 Hour endurance race – a history of a Kyalami icon
7 Message from Stephane Ratel, 20 David Piper – the 9 Hour giant
SRO Motorsports Group Founder and CEO
21 An icon reaches a milestone
9 Message from Toby Venter,
22 9 Hour race winners
Kyalami Grand prix Circuit CEO
10 The legend returns!
23 Historical facts and figures
Useful information Intercontinental GT Challenge
11 Lumirank LED Position System for identification of
24 Battle royale for Intercontinental crowns
rankings and drivers / websites and social media 28 Intercontinental GT Challenge explained
12 Kyalami Grand Prix Circuit 30 Did you know: Kyalami 9 Hour in numbers
14 Find your way around Kyalami Grand Prix Circuit 36 Teams and drivers
82 Schedule: 3 days of unmissable action 70 Entry list
79 2020 calendar
What is there to do
32 A family day out where music and motors come Support race
together with entertainment for everyone
72 Falken Polo Cup
34 Soweto Drift 60mins Challenge
73 MotorMart VW Challenge
74 Support race participants
Publisher: Kyalami 9 Hour (PTY) LTD // Advertising: Megan Ribeiro-Xavier // Design and layout: Cinnamon Graphix // Printing: Camera Press
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Welcome 4 2019 Kyalami 9 hour // Race programme
Welcome
WELCOME TO THE World-class RACE
that PUTS SOUTH AFRICA BACK ON TRACK
To all our friends, fans and families joining us at the grand Kyalami 9 Hour, we are
delighted to welcome you to what will undoubtedly prove to be not only one of the
defining races on this year’s motorsport calendar, but more importantly a milestone in
South Africa’s recent sporting history.
THE INTERCONTINENTAL GT Gennaro Bonafede and David Perel on Aside from the action-packed race,
CHALLENGE Powered by Pirelli is finally the track. Get ready to witness our every attendee, regardless of their
on African soil for the very first time, to country’s most respected speed-demons degree of passion for motorsports, will be
showcase the skill and determination of show fearless grit on their homeground delighted and enthralled by the
the world’s most distinguished drivers as tarmac. Grease, steel, rubber and abundance of entertainment, displays,
they take on the ultimate battle for global adrenaline will combine in a breath- fabulous activities and surprises which
fame in the conclusive stage of this taking fight for glory. await them at this adrenaline fueled
acclaimed racing series. What is At break-neck speeds out on the track event. This includes multiple food
expected to be one of the greatest racing just one tiny misjudgement, daring pass vendors, a dazzling line-up of musicians
events of the year, the Kyalami circuit is or slip of the wheel can make all the such as Black Coffee, and his “Africa Is
set to transform into a festival of action, difference. An incredible 50,000 litres of Not A Jungle” tour as well as Prime Circle,
entertainment and fun for the whole 102 octane fuel is being imported from Shekhinah, MiCasa and Sun El Musician,
family over three days, on the 21st, 22nd Europe, and an estimated 4,000 Pirelli the chance to test your racing skills in an
and 23rd of November. tyres will be spinning, drifting and ultra-modern go-kart, a rubber-smoking
After a prolonged wait of 37 years, the tearing up the track. performance by the Soweto Drift
Kyalami 9 Hour will be proudly hosted at Academy, the classic car parade, a
the world-famous Kyalami Circuit in dedicated Kid’s Zone and even helicopter
Johannesburg with the debut visit by “South Africa is thrilled to have flips for the brave-hearted.
the Intercontinental GT Challenge. secured the licensing rights to We appreciate your support and
Validating our place on the international host the Kyalami 9 Hour leg of dedication to the evolution of our
motorsport map, South Africa is the Intercontinental GT country’s significance on the global map
thrilled to have secured the licensing Challenge for 10 years.” through our commitment to all aspects of
rights to host the Kyalami 9 Hour leg of social development, and in this case the
the Intercontinental GT Challenge for nation building potential of international
10 years. sporting events which bring people of all
The atmosphere at the event will be The jaw-dropping machines vying for ages and backgrounds together.
super-charged as four of South Africa’s the flag include: Audi R8, Bentley, BMW We look forward with great
most esteemed and renowned drivers, M6, Ferrari 458 & 488’s, Lamborghini anticipation to your participation at the
racing for different international Huracan, Aston Martin Vantage AMR, motor event which will unite our nation.
manufacturers, take on the world’s best Porsche 911 & 997, Mercedes-AMG, See you at the track!
in a gruelling 9 Hour battle of endurance Honda Acura NSX, Nissan GT-R Nismo.
and stamina. Speed-masters, Jordan Entries are from all across the globe and Warm regards,
Pepper as well as Kelvin and Sheldon van seeing them arrive in South Africa was a
der Linde are joined by local favourites spectacular sight for all racing fans. The 9 Hour Team
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Welcome
Message from Stephane Ratel
SRO Motorsports Group Founder and CEO
IT’S BEEN 37 YEARS in the making but, It immediately became clear that reviving SRO has been so keen to help revive this
finally, the Kyalami 9 Hour is back! And, the 9 Hour was both possible and also a once great race. However, we also
what’s more, it’s staging the season finale perfect fit with SRO’s Intercontinental GT appreciate that younger and more
of the world’s only global GT3 Challenge. casual fans who perhaps aren’t aware of
championship: the Intercontinental GT The championship’s remit is very the event’s history are attending for the
Challenge Powered by Pirelli. simple: unite the world’s best standalone first time.
SRO Motorsports Group is no stranger to GT3 endurance races. And in terms of So, whoever you are and whatever your
organising major international motorsport historical significance, few can match the experience, I would like to personally
events. Indeed, Intercontinental GT Kyalami 9 Hour. welcome and thank you for visiting this
Challenge boasts five on as many Indeed, I’m sure many of you will have year’s Kyalami 9 Hour: on the one hand
continents. But reviving a once cherished been here for previous editions of the Intercontinental’s 2019 title showdown,
race from the distant past? That’s not 9 Hour. Heritage cannot be bought or and on the other the much anticipated
something we get to do very often, let manufactured, and it’s one of the reasons return of a legendary endurance race.
alone in a region that has waited so
patiently for the world’s best to return.
I therefore consider it a privilege for
SRO to be part of this significant moment
in South Africa’s motorsport history.
My experience of Kyalami stretches
back to 2000 when the FIA Sportscar
Championship held its season finale here.
That same event – the Festival of Motor
Racing – was considered a continuation
of the 9 Hour, which last ran to its full
duration in 1982. It hasn’t been staged in
any guise since I was here almost 20 years
ago promoting and competing in the
Lamborghini Super Trophy. Until this
weekend, of course!
The 9 Hour’s return owes much to
Kyalami’s current owner, Toby Venter, who
has restored the circuit to a world-class
motorsport venue. We first discussed the
possibility of staging a GT race in 2018
before I had a chance to see the
transformation for myself approximately
12 months ago.
“Reviving a once cherished race
from the distant past? That’s not
something we get to do very
often, let alone in a region that
has waited so patiently for the
world’s best to return.”
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THE GLOBA
AL LEADER IN GT RACING
W ith more than 25 years’ experie
i nce at the forefront of a continuouslly evolving industr y,
SRO Motorspor ts Group is the established international leader in GT racing.
Best known foor the development and implementation of the GT3 and GT4 regulations, SRO promotes
and organises championships that embrace profes e sional and amateur competitors. Its por t folio of
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Combining a passion for per foro mance with industr y-leading experience, SRO is ready to play a key
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W W W . S R O - M O T O RSP O R T S. C O MWelcome
Message from Toby Venter
Kyalami Grand prix Circuit CEO
CONSTRUCTED IN 1961, the original but first we had to ensure that we had a African companies, will be seen by
Kyalami circuit quickly developed into the sustainable and viable financial model. thousands of people. Everyone has their
premier motorsport facility in Africa. As Kyalami was therefore developed into a own Kyalmi story; Kyalami is not only
the host circuit for the annual 9 Hour multi-faceted facility, which includes an about rekindling fond memories and
endurance races, held in November of FIA graded race track with conference creating a new legacy, but also about
each year, Kyalami attracted many famous facilities rivalling international standards, shaping the future of South Africa.
sports car teams and drivers. The first as well as huge open air display areas, Kyalami is proud to host the
such event was won by a Porsche 550 where we have hosted a variety of events championship deciding 5th round of
Spyder driven by John Love and Dawie which have become annual fixtures on the Intercontinental GT Challenge.
Gouws in 1961. national events calendar. The Kyalami Team understand that they
The original Kyalami Circuit was The Kyalami 9 Hour event will be are privileged to serve South Africa in this
regarded as one of the greats, and was televised and streamed live via the manner, practically demonstrating our
one of the most challenging circuits of its worldwide web to the far corners of the commitment to sustainable financial
day. Kyalami was also a popular venue for globe. The entire Kyalami precinct, growth in South Africa, through local
Formula 1, the first of which was hosted in designed and constructed by South support and international relevance.
1967 and won by Pedro Rodriquez driving
a Cooper T81 Maserati, narrowly beating
John Love in his Cooper Climax.
Many motorsport legends enjoyed
success at Kyalami during the 20 grand prix
hosted at Kyalami, including Jackie Stewart
– Matra MS10 Cosworth, Niki Lauda –
Ferrari 312 T, Jack Brabham – Brabham
BT11 Climax, Mario Andretti – Ferrari
312 B, Nigel Mansell – Williams FW10B
Honda and Williams FW14B Renault ,
Alain Prost – Williams FW15C Renault and
our own Jody Scheckter in his Tyrrell 007
Cosworth claiming victory in 1975.
When the O T Venter Group
(incorporating Porsche, Bentley,
Lamborghini and Uva Mira Mountain
Vinyards) bought Kyalami in 2014, we
were determined to revive the circuit to
its former glory and to preserve a national
treasure.
Of course, we always hoped to attract
international motorsport back to Kyalami;
“Everyone has their own Kyalmi
story; Kyalami is not only about
rekindling fond memories and
creating a new legacy, but also
about shaping the future of
South Africa.”
2019 Kyalami 9 hour // Race programme 9Welcome
THE LEGEND RETURNS!
The Kyalami 9 Hour returns for the first time since 1982 this weekend when it plays
host to the Intercontinental GT Challenge Powered by Pirelli season finale.
28 GT3-specifcation supercars built by the likes of Ferrari, Bentley and Lamborghini will
battle for outright victory at this legendary event, while Mercedes-AMG, Porsche and
Audi tussle for #IntGTC championship glory. This is your guide to the #Kyalami9H.
IT'S BEEN A LONG TIME COMING. 37 years manufacturers – Audi Sport, Bentley, The event and Kyalami’s return to
in fact. But this weekend the Kyalami 9 BMW, Ferrari, Honda, Mercedes-AMG, international motorsport owes much to
Hour returns to the international schedule Nissan and Porsche – are joined by Aston the 9 Hour’s status around the world.
for the first time since 1982 when the Martin and Lamborghini for the first From 1961 to ’82 it was considered a
world’s only global GT3 championship ‘proper’ Kyalami 9 Hour in four decades. must-win endurance race for teams,
arrives in Africa for the very first time. drivers and manufacturers, just as the
The event’s spiritual successor was held four other Intercontinental GT Challenge
in different guises until 2000, but the rounds are today.
original nine-hour iteration hasn’t been “The event and Kyalami’s return It is this undeniable heritage, allied to
staged since Jacky Ickx and Jochen Mass to international motorsport owes the vision of circuit owner Toby Venter,
powered a Porsche 956 to victory in 1982. much to the 9 Hour’s status that has hastened Kyalami’s return to the
That all changes on Saturday when around the world.” highest echelon of global endurance
Intercontinental’s eight full-season racing.
10 2019 Kyalami 9 hour // Race programmeUseful information
Websites
www.kyalami9hour.com /
www.intercontinentalgtchallenge.com
Lumirank LED position Systems
for identification of RANKINGs and DRIVERs
For Different classes, different LED-colours are displayed
Pro (Overall) Silver Pro-am Am Group Nat
What you will see on the displays in the front windscreen
OUT LAP: The display shows the CARS START NUMBER AND DRIVER ID by fading.
Social Media
.(6 .(6 kyalami9hour /
intercontinentalgtchallenge
Kyalami 9 Hour /
ALL SESSIONS: What the display will show if there is NO TIMED LAP. Intercontinental GT Challenge
@kyalami9hour / @IntercontGTC
BB .(6 Event hashtags:
#Kyalami9H / #K9H / #IntGTC
DURING PRACTICE & QUALIFYING: The display shows OVERALL RANKING.
DURING THE RACE: The display shows OVERALL POSITION.
The display will also show the DRIVERS ID in between (every 3 seconds).
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THE CLASS LEADER MARKING ON OVERALL RANKING
DURING THE RACE: The display shows the OVERALL CLASS LEADER by a flashing LED.
2019 Kyalami 9 hour // Race programme 11Circuit layout
Kyalami GRAND PRIX CIRCUIT
The 16-turn, 4,522 km anti-clockwise FIA graded circuit takes advantage of the naturally
undulating landscape creating a challenging blend of sweeping, fast sections and tight,
technical corners which makes Kyalami legendary. The average circuit width is 12 meters
with the main straight being 15 metres in width.
Leeukop
10 The Crocodiles
8
13
11
The Esses 9
14
12
Mineshaft
Cheetah 15
CIRCUIT LENGTH: 4,522 km
CIRCUIT TURNS: 16
ELEVATION CHANGE: 43 m
CIRCUIT DIRECTION: Anti-clockwise
SURFACE: Asphalt
Ingwe 16
12 2019 Kyalami 9 hour // Race programmeCircuit layout
7 Clubhouse
5 Barbeque
4
6 Sunset
3 Jukskei Sweep
Crowthorne 2
1
The Kink
2019 Kyalami 9 hour // Race programme 13Event Layout
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Find your way around
Y Kyalami GRAND PRIX CIRCUIT
With a host of activities and viewing areas, explore your way around the circuit
and find your perfect viewing spot.
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2019 Kyalami 9 hour // Race programme 15History of the 9 hour
The 9 Hour endurance race
a brief history of a Kyalami icon
The first three 9 Hour races took place from 1958 at the Grand Central Circuit.
Located half way between Johannesburg and Pretoria at Halfway House, the Grand
Central Circuit was opened in late 1949 however, by the late 1950s the circuit was
showing signs of deterioration and it was clear that a new home for the growing
motorsport fraternity was required.
The start of the 1961 9 Hour race with
the winning Porsche second in line
16 2019 Kyalami 9 hour // Race programmeHistory of the 9 hour
The winning Ferrari GTO races The field race under the Dunlop
through Clubhouse at the 1962 race bridge at the start of the 1966 race
THE 9 HOUR was held consecutively until Climax as well as the Porsche 550 Spyder consecutive win, Piper and driving partner
1974 before being reduced to 6 hours for driven by Gous and his new co-driver, Alois Richard Attwood entered a brand-new
that year, due to the global oil crisis and to Klesse. Ferrari crossed the line ahead of the Ferrari 365 P2 4.4 litre in 1965. The
conform to the motorsport world Austin Healy (Maggs/Olthoff) and the strongest Ferrari opponents were the Ford
championship format of the era. From dependable Porsche, in an eventful race, GT40 entered by Peter Sutcliffe and Innes
1965 until 1973 the race was also the amid Highveld rainstorms and many Ireland; if not for a faulty rear wheel in the
opening round of the Springbok Series, an on-track incidents. A record crowd had closing stage of the race, the Ford would
endurance series held at motor racing witnessed the first of many Piper victories probably have won. The Piper / Attwood
circuits across Southern Africa. An annual as his passion for Kyalami and South Africa Ferrari narrowly won by only half a lap after
endurance race at Kyalami continued in had begun. 9 hours of racing.
various forms from 1975, with the 9 Hour The 1966 event drew 11 overseas entries
format making its return in 1981 and 1982. and Piper turned up again with an updated
The fourth Rand Daily Mail 9 Hour race “Following the end of the version of the winning Ferrari 365, now
was held at Kyalami Grand Prix Circuit on European racing season, the allure featuring a closed cockpit. Four other
the 4th of November 1961, marking the of hot Southern African summers, Ferraris were entered, two Ford GT40s a
opening of the newly constructed Midrand large enthusiastic crowds and the Lola and two Porsche Carrera Sixes. Jacky
circuit. This inaugural 9 Hour at Kyalami great Kyalami circuit soon drew Ickx made his 9 Hour debut in an Ecurie
saw forty entries line-up at the grid. Having many international entries to the Francochamps Ferrari 275LM partnered by
won the previous 9 Hour at Grand Central, ‘Elde’. The team also entered a P2/3 for
annual 9 Hour event.”
John Love and local driving ace Dr. Dawie Willy Mairesse and ‘Beurlys’. The race
Gous, started the race as favourites. The enjoyed huge local media coverage - billed
quick and reliable Porsche 550 Spyder as the “Ferrari vs Ford” duel. However, the
didn’t disappoint; Love and Gous claimed Facing strong opposition from a Shelby Ford challenge faded and David Piper
victory in the first endurance race at the AC Cobra, a Willment Ford Galaxie and clinched his fifth consecutive victory.
new Kyalami circuit. various Lotus models, Piper returned in With a reported attendance of close to
Early November was an attractive event 1963 with a new Ferrari GTO, choosing 80,000 race fans, the 1967 event drew 16
date for competitors. Following the end of talented local driver Tony Maggs as the overseas entries, including three Lola T70s,
the European racing season, the allure of co-driver. With another record crowd of two Porsche Carreras, four Ferraris and two
hot Southern African summers, large over 50,000 spectators, the Ferrari Ford GT40s and a works Renault Alpine. JW
enthusiastic crowds and the great Kyalami crossed the line first, ahead of the Cobra Automotive headed the entry list with a
circuit soon drew many international driven by Bobby Olthoff and Australian Mirage Ford driven by Belgian Jacky Ickx
entries to the annual 9 Hour event. Frank Gardner. and Briton Brian Redman. David Piper and
The 1962 event was the first to include Victory favoured Piper and Maggs as Richard Attwood had a new Ferrari P3/4 to
international competitors, increasing they won again in 1964, this time driving a defend their crown. The Ferrari took an
the entry list to 43. British racing driver new Ferrari 250LM, loaned to Piper by early lead until an incident in the pit lane
David Piper entered a Ferrari 250GTO with Maranello Concessioners because his cost valuable time, taking 20 minutes to
South African co-driver Bruce Johnstone, actual car had not arrived in time for the repair. The Piper dominance of the 9 Hour
pitting their talents against cars such as a race! ended with Le Mans and Grand Prix winner
Lotus 23, an Austin Healey 3000 and a Lola Determined to take his fourth Jacky Ickx earning victory in 1967.
2019 Kyalami 9 hour // Race programme 17History of the 9 hour
Third placed Love / Attwood Ferrari P4 Can-Am
leads the winning Mirage Ford in 1968
The Ickx / Redman Mirage Ford winner of the 1967 9 Hour The Piper / Attwood Porsche 917 took victory in 1969
The John Weyer team repeated its the Martini Porsche of Jo Siffert and
victory in 1968 with Ickx and driving “In 1974 the 9 Hour was made an Kurt Ahrens.
partner David Hobbs. Heavy rain, now a official round of the World Sports The Ferrari became the first car to
9 Hour tradition, slowed the race in the Car Championship series, the average over 100 mph for the race in
final 3 hours. Piper and Attwood suffered November race at Kyalami being favourably dry weather conditions.
another difficult race in their Ferrari. the championship season finale.” Facing little opposition, Ferrari would
Second and third place went to Ferrari make it a hat-trick of wins, adding 1971
with Basil van Rooyen and Tony Dean in a and 1972 to their trophy cabinet as the
Ferrari Dino 206 finishing ahead of the Ferrari 312P and 312PB successively
incredible Gunston liveried Ferrari P4 917 crossed the finish line in first place, stormed to victory, Clay Reggazoni and
Can-Am driven by John Love and Paul ahead of a T70 driven by Mike D’ Udy and Brian Redman won in 1971. Clay repeated
Hawkins. Frank Gardner. Piper was later involved in the victory in 1972 this time partnered by
Piper surprised many Kyalami race fans a serious accident during the filming of Italian Arturo Merzario. Niki Lauda and
when he took to the track in a new Porsche the Steve McQueen movie Le Mans, Jody Scheckter drove a March BMW to a
917 at the 1969 9 Hour - he and Richard ending his professional racing career. fourth place finish.
Attwood looked set to win. However, the Ferrari was represented by a factory The Gulf Mirage Team entered two cars
Gunston Lola T70 of Love and Redman team at the 9 Hour in 1970, when the in 1973 and started as clear favourites.
took pole position as heavy rains once newly developed 512M was entered for The distinctive blue and orange cars were
again slowed average racing speeds. Jacky Ickx and Ignazio Giunti. Two Porsche driven by Derek Bell and James Hunt,
Hampered by a fractured crankcase, it was 917 entries proved to be the main while the second car was in the hands of
to be a historic and hard-fought sixth and challengers to the lone Ferrari. The works Mike Hailwood and Hughes de Fierlandt.
final victory for Piper, when the Porsche car took victory only 90 seconds ahead of Disappointingly, both cars retired early,
18 2019 Kyalami 9 hour // Race programmeHistory of the 9 hour
The winning Ferrari (no. 6) leads the
pack at the start of the 1971 race
The start of the 1970 race with
the winning Ferrari leading
the pack into Crowthorne
The second placed Matra rounds Clubhouse
in 1974. The Team car took the win The Porsche 956 of Ickx and Mass exit Leeukop on the way to victory in 1982
allowing the slower but more reliable partnering with Jochen Mass to win the
Porsche 908 of Reinhold Joest and Herbert “In 1982 Porsche scooped the top race in the Le Mans winning Porsche 936.
Muller to win. six race positions with the works Porsche dominated the podium by taking
In 1974 the 9 Hour was made an Le Mans winning Rothmans the first three positions.
official round of the World Sports Car Porsche 956 team leading the In 1982 Porsche scooped the top six
Championship series, the November pack from start to finish in an race positions with the works Le Mans
race at Kyalami being the championship effortless and efficient display.” winning Rothmans Porsche 956 team
season finale. Sadly, one of the leading the pack from start to finish in an
requirements was for the race to be effortless and efficient display. Jacky Ickx
reduced to six hours, breaking with a and Jochen Mass took victory ahead of
sixteen-year tradition. With the Matra For five consecutive years (1975 to Derek Bell and Vern Schuppan. This was
Team certain winners of the series, Ferrari 1979) the 9 Hour was replaced by the the fourth victory for Jacky Ickx, eclipsed
elected not to enter at Kyalami. The Wynns 1000km race for saloon cars. only by David Piper with six race victories.
spectator turnout was disappointing and Although these races produced many The Porsche Team would return in 1983.
the event organizers suffered financial memorable on-track battles, the mystique On this occasion however, the 9 Hour was
losses. The Matra Simca V12 entries of of the Kyalami 9 Hour had been diluted. run as a 1000 km race. The Kyalami
Gerard Larrousse and Henri Pescarolo No race was held in 1980 and the endurance race would continue in various
sped to victory ahead of team-mates 9 Hour made two final appearances in formats until it ceased 1988. The Kyalami
Jean-Pierre Beltoise and Jean-Pierre Jarier. 1981 and 1982. By the early 1980s 9 Hour certainly represented a golden age
The sole Gulf Mirage of Derek Bell and Porsche had become the dominant force in South African motorsport history.
David Hobbs finished in third place with in the world of sports car racing. Reinhold After 37 long years the Kyalami 9 Hour
heavy rain at the Kyalami race; again. Joest returned to Kyalami in 1981, returns. A new chapter begins.
2019 Kyalami 9 hour // Race programme 19History of the 9 hour
David Piper – the 9 hour Giant
David Piper is a former British Formula 1 and Sports Car driver who started competing
in the UK during the mid-1950s, becoming well known in sports car racing circles during
the 1960s.
COMPETING ACROSS THE WORLD in exploits in South Africa, visiting Kyalami to His last 9 Hour victory was in 1969, once
privately entered Porsche and Ferrari sports compete in the annual 9 Hour race from again partnered with Attwood, driving a
racing cars, Piper also achieved success in 1962, winning his debut race, sharing a Porsche 917. Piper won a record six Kyalami
various Le Mans 24 Hour races. He was Ferrari 250 GTO with South African Bruce 9 Hour races, two victories ahead of
involved in the filming of the Steve Johnstone. Piper went on to win from 1963 Le Mans legend Jacky Ickx who recorded
McQueen movie Le Mans, tragically losing to 1966, racing various Ferraris partnered four event wins.
his leg in a high-speed accident, ending his with local ace Tony Maggs in 1963 and David and wife Liz have continued to
professional career. David was not deterred 1964 and with Richard Attwood in 1965 visit South Africa to attend Historic Events.
and continues to compete at historic and 1966. Piper also later competed in the We welcome them both to the 2019
events around the world to this day! Springbok Racing Series held in Southern Kyalami 9 Hour.
Piper became well known for his racing Africa from the mid-1960s. A true Kyalami and 9 Hour legend.
Race winning Ferrari 365 P2 in 1965
The Ferrari P3/4 in the pits in 1968
20 2019 Kyalami 9 hour // Race programmeHistory of the 9 hour
an icon reaches a milestone
2019 marks the 50th anniversary of one of the most iconic race cars of all time,
the Porsche 917, shaking the motorsport world when it was revealed at the Geneva
Motor Show in 1969.
IN TERMS OF THE RULES, 25 examples of Porsche went on to win the 24 Hours of The team retired half way on both
the car had to be built to comply with new Le Mans in 1970 with Team Salzburg 917K occasions with mechanical problems.
sporting regulations. Porsche duly (# 917 023) taking victory with drivers A second David Piper team car
complied and all 25 cars were made Hans Hermann and Richard Attwood. (# 917 012/021) was entered in the 1971
available to the Commission Sportive Porsche repeated the success in 1971 event for Mario Casoni and Tony
Internationale (CSI) for inspection. The car when a Martini Racing 917K (# 917 053) Adamowicz. The Lucky Strike car finished
was initially powered by a 4.5 litre ‘flat’ entry driven by Helmut Marko and Gils in fourth place after electrical problems
12 cylinder engine producing 520 bhp. van Lennep took the chequered flag. caused delays.
The potential of the 917 soon became The Porsche 917 made two further Jo Siffert and Kurt Ahrens entered a
apparent when it raced to its first appearances at the Kyalami 9 Hour, in boldly decorated Martini 917 (# 917
international victory at the 1000 km of 1970 and 1971. David Piper entered his 021/012) for the 1970 race. The team had
Zeltweg in the last round of the 1969 car (# 917 010) in Gunston livery for John a good race, finishing in second place,
championship. This privately entered car Love and Richard Attwood in 1970 and in only 90 seconds behind the winning
was driven by Jo Siffert and Kurt Ahrens. Lucky Strike livery for Dave Charlton and factory supported Ferrari 512M.
David Piper, a regular competitor at the Richard Attwood in 1971. Recreations of the Porsche 917 will be
annual Kyalami 9 Hour race, was one of on display at the Kyalami 9 Hour race.
the many Porsche 917 privateer teams. A special car, paying tribute to the David
Piper entered chassis # 917 010 in the “The potential of the 917 soon Piper victory, will also be on display and
1969 9 Hour race with regular Kyalami will participate in the pre-race parade.
became apparent when it raced to
team-mate Richard Attwood. Piper and Behind the wheel of the 917 replica in the
its first international victory at the
Attwood went on to win the race, despite parade will be none other than David
formidable opposition from various Lola
1000km of Zeltweg in the last Piper, in fitting tribute to this motorsport
T70 entries, resulting in the cars second round of the 1969 championship.” and Kyalami legend.
international race victory of 1969. True Kyalami 9 Hour Legends.
The 1969 winning Piper / Attwood Porsche 917 at the start of the race
The Siffert / Ahrens Porsche 917
finished second at the 1970 race
Recreating the winning 1969 9 Hour Porsche
917 as a tribute to David Piper
2019 Kyalami 9 hour // Race programme 21History of the 9 hour
9 Hour RACE WINNERS
9 HOUR RACE – GRAND CENTRAL CIRCUIT (1958 to 1960)
YEAR WINNING DRIVERS ENTRANT CAR DISTANCE/DURATION RACE TITLE
1958 A.J. Fergusson (ZA) Private Porsche Speedster- 9 hours / First 9 Hour
I. Fraser-Jones (ZA) Carrera 902.4689 km Endurance Race
1959 C.M. Fergusson (ZA) H.M. Carrington Dart-Climax 9 hours / Second 9 Hour
H.M. Carrington (ZA) 923.0076 km Endurance Race
1960 Dawie Gous (ZA) A.H. Pillman & Son (Pty) Ltd. Porsche 550 Spyder 9 hours / Third Rand Daily Mail
John Love (Rhod) 989.8169 km 9 Hour Endurance Race
9 HOUR RACE – KYALAMI GRAND PRIX CIRCUIT (1961 to 1982)
YEAR WINNING DRIVERS ENTRANT CAR DISTANCE/DURATION RACE TITLE
1961 Dawie Gous (ZA) A.H. Pillman & Son (pty.) Ltd. Porsche 550 Spyder 9 hours / Fourth Rand Daily Mail
John Love (Rhod) 1,082.509 km 9 Hour Endurance Race
1962 David Piper (UK) David Piper Ferrari 250 GTO 9 Hours / Fifth Rand Daily Mail
Bruce Johnstone (ZA) 1,113.022 km 9 Hour Endurance Race
1963 David Piper (UK) David Piper Ferrari 250 GTO 9 Hours / Sixth Rand Daily Mail
Tony Maggs (ZA) 1,198.000 km 9 Hour Endurance Race
1964 David Piper (UK) David Piper Auto Racing Ltd. Ferrari 250 LM 9 Hours / Seventh Rand Daily Mail
Tony Maggs (ZA) Maranello Concessionaires 1,222.240 km 9 Hour Endurance Race
1965 David Piper (UK) David Piper Auto Racing Ltd. Ferrari 365 P2 9 Hours / Eighth Rand Daily Mail
Richard Attwood (UK) 1,240.729 km 9 Hour Endurance Race
1966 David Piper (UK) David Piper Auto Racing Ltd. Ferrari 365 P2 9 Hours / Ninth Rand Daily Mail
Richard Attwood (UK) 1,191.590 km 9 Hour Endurance Race
1967 Jacky Ickx (BE) J.W. Automotive Mirage M1-Ford 9 Hours / Tenth Rand Daily Mail
Brian Redman (UK) 1,403.509 km 9 Hour Endurance Race
1968 Jacky Ickx (BE) J.W. Automotive Mirage M1-Ford 9 Hours / Eleventh Rand Daily Mail
David Hobbs (UK) 1,288.602 km 9 Hour Endurance Race
1969 David Piper (UK) David Piper Auto Racing Ltd Porsche 917 9 Hours / Twelfth Rand Daily Mail
Richard Attwood (UK) 1,337.848 km 9 Hour Endurance Race
1970 Jacky Ickx (BE) SpA Ferrari SEFAC Ferrari 512 M 9 Hours / Thirteenth Rand Daily Mail
Igmazio Giunti (IT) 1,518.400 km 9 Hour Endurance Race
1971 Clay Regazzoni (SZ) SpA Ferrari SEFAC Ferrari 312PB 9 Hours / Fourteenth Rand Daily Mail
Brian Redman (UK) 1,455.000 km 9 Hour Endurance Race
1972 Clay Regazzoni (ZA) SpA Ferrari SEFAC Ferrari 312PB 9 Hours / Fifteenth Rand Daily Mail
Arturo Merzario (IT) 1,497.196 km 9 Hour Endurance Race
1973 Reinhold Joest (DE) Joest Racing Porsche 908/3 9 Hours / Sixteenth Rand Daily Mail
Herbert Muller (DE) 1,475.490 km 9 Hour Endurance Race
1974* Gerard Larrousse (FR) Gitanes Matra Simca Matra Simca V12 6 Hours / Seventeenth Rand Daily Mail
Henri Pescarolo (FR) MS670C 964.440 km 9 Hour Endurance Race
1981 Jochen Mass (DE) Joest Racing Porsche 936 9 Hours / Castrol 9 Hour
Reinhold Joest (DE) 1,495.341km Endurance Race
1982 Jacky Ickx (BE) Rothmans Porsche Porsche 956 9 Hours / Castrol 9 Hour
Jochen Mass (DE) 1,563.75 km Endurance Race
* Curtailed to Six Hours
22 2019 Kyalami 9 hour // Race programmeHistory of the 9 hour
HISTORICAL FACTS and FIGURES
19 6
David Piper, pictured (right) with team
mate Richard Attwood, took a record six
9 Hour victories
The number of races held between The most victories by a single driver.
1958 and 1982.
6 – David Piper
3 races were held at Grand Central (5x Ferrari / 1x Porsche)
Circuit during 1958 to 1960 while 4 – Jacky Ickx
16 races have been held at Kyalami (2x Mirage Ford / 1x Ferrari /
Grand Prix Circuit from1961 to 1982. 1x Porsche)
3 – Richard Attwood
(2x Ferrari / 1x Porsche)
7
The number of two-time winners.
• John Love (Porsche) Jacky Ickx took four
9 Hour victories.
• AJ Furgerson (Porsche / Dart Climax) His final win was with
• Dawie Gouws (Porsche) Porsche in the last
race in 1982
• Tony Maggs (Ferrari)
• Clay Reggazoni (Ferrari)
Ferrari have taken the most 9 Hour race wins
• Reinhold Joest (Porsche)
with a total of 8 victories. Clay Reggazoni drives • Jochen Mass (Porsche)
the 312PB through Clubhouse Corner on his
way to victory in 1973
8
The most victories by a Manufacturer.
12
The most wins by a single nation.
8 – Ferrari 12 – United Kingdom
7 – Porsche 9 – South Africa
2 – Mirage Ford
1 – Matra
Dart Climax
173,72
The average speed of the fastest race
5 – Germany
4 – Belgium
2 – Zimbabwe
Italy
recorded in 1982 by the Porsche 956 Switzerland
(Ickx/Mass) – 173,72 km/h. France
2019 Kyalami 9 hour // Race programme 23Intercontinental GT Challenge preview
Jordan Pepper (Bentley Team M-Sport) and Kelvin Van der Linde (Audi Sport
Team WRT) will be looking to showcase thier skills in front of the local crowds
24 2019 Kyalami 9 hour // Race programmeIntercontinental GT Challenge preview
BATTLE ROYALE FOR
INTERCONTINENTAL CROWNS
Previous editions of the Kyalami 9 Hour have been both an individual race and event
counting towards something far bigger. And this weekend undoubtedly falls into the
latter category!
2019 Kyalami 9 hour // Race programme 25Intercontinental GT Challenge preview
FOLLOWING PRESTIGIOUS Bernhard, are joined by Blancpain GT
long-distance races held in Australia, “True to the event’s traditions, Series Endurance Cup front-runners
North America, Europe and Asia, three South African squads Dinamic Motorsport and long-time
Mercedes-AMG heads to South Africa have also entered: Stradale Porsche partners Frikadelli Racing Team.
leading Intercontinental’s Manufacturers’ Motorsport, Pablo Clark Racing Interestingly, and for the first time this
and Drivers’ Championships. Maxi Buhk and Team Perfect Circle.” year, Porsche has split its two full-season
heads Raffaele Marciello by three points, crews to increase its chances of also
and with both once again sharing winning the Drivers’ title. Dirk Werner,
GruppeM’s entry alongside Maro Engel, and Dries Vanthoor. Christopher Haase, Matt Campbell and Dennis Olsen start
only the former can mathematically win Christopher Mies and 2016 10 points behind Buhk but are scattered
the crown. Meanwhile, victory for fellow Intercontinental GT Challenge champion across three teams, while the fourth –
title protagonist Maxi Goetz – who Markus Winkelhock share a second GPX – features Spa’s winning trio of
shares one of three SPS Automotive R8 LMS GT3 entered by Land Motorsport, Richard Lietz, Michael Christensen and
Performance entries with Luca Stolz and which also represented Audi at Laguna Kevin Estre.
Yelmer Buurman – would be enough to Seca and Spa. Bentley, Nissan and Honda are again
pinch the championship regardless of Porsche, meanwhile, is the only represented by their full-season teams,
Buhk’s result. marque capable of beating while BMW’s Intercontinental
The same scenario applies to Frederic Mercedes-AMG to the Manufacturers’ commitment increases to three thanks
Vervisch who also heads to Kyalami six crown. It’s a tall order – Weissach trails to a second Walkenhorst-run M6 joining
points behind Buhk. And with Audi Sport Affalterbach by 22 points with a Suzuka 10 Hours pole-winners, Team
now unable to retain the Manufacturers’ maximum 43 available – but Porsche’s Schnitzer.
Championship, their attention will be four Pro nominations and 12 factory However, two heavy accidents in as
focused on the Belgian who reprises his drivers underline its intent. many rounds will prevent HubAuto Corsa
Suzuka 10 Hours-winning partnership 24 Hours of Spa winners, GPX Racing, from travelling to South Africa. Instead,
with WRT co-drivers Kelvin van der Linde and victory contenders, KUS Team 75 Ferrari’s Intercontinental hopes rest with
26 2019 Kyalami 9 hour // Race programmeIntercontinental GT Challenge preview
Rinaldi Racing who will be eager to add a MANUFACTURERS CHAMPIONSHIP
record-extending ninth Kyalami 9 Hour POS MANUFACTURER POINTS
win to Maranello’s trophy cabinet. 1 Mercedes-AMG 115
Elsewhere, three Aston Martin 2 Porsche 93
Vantages are heading to South Africa
3 Audi Sport 71
courtesy of Blancpain GT Series regulars
4 BMW 42
R-Motorsport and Garage 59.
5 Ferrari 31
But it’s not just international teams
making the trip to Kyalami. True to the 6 Bentley 22
event’s traditions, three South African 7 Nissan 20
squads have also entered: Stradale 8 Honda 10
Motorsport, Pablo Clark Racing and Team
Perfect Circle, the latter’s name and livery DRIVERS CHAMPIONSHIP
evoking memories of Richard Attwood POS DRIVER POINTS
and David Piper’s 1969 victory. 1 Maxi Buhk (Mercedes-AMG) 58
Three more South Africans – Jordan 2 Raffaele Marciello (Mercedes-AMG) 55
Pepper plus Van der Linde brothers Kelvin 3 Frederic Vervisch (Audi Sport) 52
and Sheldon – are all part of Bentley, Audi
Maxi Goetz (Mercedes-AMG) 52
and BMW factory rosters at Kyalami
5 Dirk Werner / Dennis Olsen / Matt Campbell (Porsche) 48
where they’re joined by compatriots
6 Maro Engel (Mercedes-AMG) 44
David Perel, Gennaro Bonafede and
Ignatius Michael Van Rooyen in 7 Yelmer Buurman / Luca Stolz (Mercedes-AMG) 38
#IntGTC-nominated entries. Lechner 8 Dries Vanthoor (Audi Sport) 37
Racing also includes rising local talent, 9 Christopher Haase (Audi Sport) 34
Saul Hack, in their driver line-up. 10 Augusto Farfus / Martin Tomczyk (BMW) 32
2019 Kyalami 9 hour // Race programme 27HOW ENDURANCE RACING WORKS
INTERCONTINENTAL GT CHALLENGE
EXPLAINED
Overseen by SRO Motorsports Group, the Intercontinental GT Challenge Powered by
Pirelli represents the world’s only global GT3 championship. The series has grown
since its 2016 debut to encompass five of the world’s biggest GT3 events on as many
continents. #IntGTC therefore represents the highest echelon of long-distance GT racing.
28 2019 Kyalami 9 hour // Race programmeHOW ENDURANCE RACING WORKS
THE PROLIFERATION of GT3 regulations, All #IntGTC entries feature a white
built on a decade of manufacturer “Ideally, all models – regardless windscreen banner. Each manufacturer
involvement and SRO’s Balance of of their shape and size – should can nominate up to four cars but only the
Performance stability, has resulted in it be able to lap within 0.2s of each top-two can score championship points:
becoming the de facto senior class for all 1st – 25pts; 2nd – 18pts; 3rd – 15pts;
of the world’s most prestigious GT races.
other.” 4th – 12pts; 5th – 10pts; 6th – 8pts;
This, as well as using the same Pirelli tyres, 7th – 6pts; 8th – 4pts; 9th – 2pts; 10th – 1pt.
offers manufacturers an incentive to
compete in all such events by employing BoP – the method by which SRO THE CATEGORIES
regional customer teams. Motorsports Group controls lap times – is All drivers are categorised one of four
The season began at the Liqui-Moly carefully calculated based on each car’s colours by the FIA depending on their
Bathurst 12 Hour in Australia before qualities and shortcomings, as well as the success and speed:
Laguna Seca welcomed the US leg two type of circuit visited. Ideally, all models – • Bronze – amateur
months later. The Total 24 Hours of Spa regardless of their shape and size – should • Silver – young or semi-professional
played host to the world’s biggest GT3 be able to lap within 0.2s of each other. • Gold/Platinum – professional
event in July and was followed by Asia’s It's this approach, honed over the last As well as overall positions, selected
round at the iconic, figure-of-eight Suzuka 15 years, that has seen GT3 prosper in all entries are fighting for one of four
in Japan. Now it’s Kyalami’s turn. four corners of the world. It should also additional class honours:
ensure that multiple manufacturers will be • Pro-Am – Crews comprising a
ABOUT GT3 & BALANCE OF fighting for victory this weekend. maximum of 1x Platinum and 2x
PERFORMANCE (BOP) Bronze drivers
First seen in 2005, GT3 has since become QUALIFYING • Silver – Crews comprising a maximum of
the world’s most successful motorsport Qualifying takes place on Friday 3x Silver drivers
class. afternoon. There will be three 15-minute • Am – Crews comprising a maximum of
Unlike single seaters or sports sessions, one for each driver. The final 3x Bronze drivers
prototypes, GT3s begin life as a qualifying time will be the average of the • Group National – Cars not homologated
production-based supercar or grand fastest laps set by each driver in their to current GT3 regulations. Driver
tourer. But while certain elements must be respective session. Should one driver fail restrictions apply
retained, manufacturers are permitted to to set a time, their car will start behind all
make significant changes designed to of the cars that have set full complement PIT STOPS
enhance on-track performance. Large rear of times. All pitstops are subject to a minimum time
spoilers and diffusers generate downforce Qualifying culminates on Friday with calculated from Pit-in to Pit-out. There is
and grip, while engines are tuned to make Superpole, where the fastest 10 cars from a non-cumulative one-second tolerance,
them more suitable for racing. qualifying battle to establish the first which may be used three times during
Nevertheless, a GT3’s potential is 5 rows of the grid. Each team must choose the race.
rooted in its original road car model, just one driver, who will complete two full
which has inherent strengths and laps. The final classifications will set the STINTS
weaknesses compared to rivals. top 10 starters. The maximum total drive time per
Maintaining a level playing field that driver is 225 minutes. Drivers may not
allows all to remain competitive is POINTS exceed 180 minutes of continuous
therefore vital. And this is where Balance 19 of this weekend’s 28 entries are eligible driving time but must also complete at
of Performance comes in. to score #IntGTC points. least 60 minutes.
2019 Kyalami 9 hour // Race programme 29Did you know
Kyalami 9 hour in numbers
13Kyalami Grand Prix Circuit is equipped
4,000
tyres will be provided by Pirelli for
50,000
litres of fuel are provided by P1
with 13 MyLaps Pro detection loops the Kyalami 9 Hour. Racing Fuels, the official fuel partner
with track sensors that can detect track for the Kyalami 9 Hour.
temperatures in 13 different locations.
Kyalami has 3 sectors for timing setup
with a speed trap loop installed just
before corner 2 Crowthorne. The
speed trap loop has been installed in
conjunction with speed simulators to
maximise the main straight speed that
can be attained before hitting the brake
makers.
16There are 16 South African drivers
21
Drivers representing 21 different
375
laps will be completed in the Kyalami
competing in the Kyalami 9 Hour. nationalities will participate in the 9 Hour calculated on an average of
2019 Kyalami 9 Hour. 1.42 minutes per lap and factoring in
8 pit stops at 50 seconds each.
28
cars make up the entry list for this
1,695
The drivers are expected to race
260
track marshals, pit lane stewards,
year’s race. This is an astonishing approximately 1,695 kms in the doctors, medics and fire fighters help
achievement for a first time Kyalami 9 Hour. to make the event happen by keeping
international race at Kyalami Grand everybody safe and ensuring the rules
Prix Circuit in over 10 years. are followed.
30 2019 Kyalami 9 hour // Race programmeWhat is there to do 32 2019 Kyalami 9 hour // Race programme
What is there to do
A FAMILY DAY OUT WHERE MUSIC
AND MOTORS COME TOGETHER WITH
ENTERTAINMENT FOR everyone
THE RACE FOR GLORY IS ON! Dynamic Handling Circuit. Younger and rare cars from the 1960’s and 1970’s,
After 37 years, the Kyalami 9 Hour race is aspiring race drivers from 3 to 6 years of age including Ferrari, Porsche, Lamborghini,
finally back in South Africa to thrill can try out Sodi’s latest product, the electric Mercedes Benz and BMW, will be on display
spectator. This mammoth battle for glory is Kid Racer (with seat space for an adult to and will take part in a circuit parade. This
now part of the celebrated Intercontinental lend a guiding hand where necessary). ‘drive down memory lane’ will take place
GT Challenge (IGTC) series, joining the This Kid Racer track will be hosted in the on Saturday the 23rd at 11:15 am, less
Liqui-Moly Bathurst 12 Hour, the Suzuka 10 Kid’s Zone. than 2 hours before the main GT race gets
Hours, the California 8 Hours and the Total under way.
24 Hours of Spa as one of the world’s most PIT LANE WALKS
loved motorsport events. Manufacturer You can book an incredible opportunity to MUSCLE CAR DISPLAY AND PARADE
supported teams will duel on-track with see the cars and drivers up-close and Various muscle cars will be on display and
private team entries for championship personal during the scheduled Pit Lane will also participate in the circuit parade
honours. Join the crowds for an immersive walks from Thursday the 21st to Saturday during the three days of the Kyalami 9 Hour
racing experience as you witness the finest the 23rd of November. This 20-minute race. A jaw-dropping selection of 1960’s
racing machines from BMW, Ferrari, Honda, experience is limited to only 1,200 fans, and 1970’s “V8 “muscle cars will add to the
Mercedes-AMG, Nissan, Porsche, Audi and providing you with enough time to see and array of activities and entertainment waiting
Bentley at the iconic Kyalami Grand Prix photograph the 30 GT cars participating in for you.
Circuit on the 22nd and 23rd of November. the race for glory.
HELICOPTER FLIPS
ARTISTS WITH THE BEATS TO GET YOUR SOWETO DRIFT ACADEMY Event goers can enjoy a 5 - 10 minute
HEART RACING Welcome to the entertaining world of helicopter ride to get a bird’s eye view over
An exciting line-up of additional spinning and burning rubber as the Soweto the race track and Sandton city for an
entertainment will bring music to your ears Drift Challengecomes to Kyalami on Friday, additional R450 per person. Space is limited
as 10 highly respected DJ’s and artists add 22 November as well as Saturday, and card facilities will be available.
their rhythms to this not-to-be-missed 23 November. The Soweto Drift 60 Minute
experience. The line-up of artists is as Challenge, in support of the Soweto Drift RACE CAR DISPLAY
follows: Friday 22 November, starting at Academy, will see six of South Africa’s finest The Kyalami 9 Hour Race has a rich
4pm – Sun El Musician (4pm), Mi Casa car spinners pushing the limits to please the heritage. All the great sports racing cars of
(5:15pm) and Prime Circle (6:30pm). crows. Favourites Kayla, Bekzin, Veejaro, the 1960s to 1980s raced at Kyalami. Event
Saturday 23 November, kicking off at King Katra, Mathi Monaija and Wothi goers can expect to see various Porsches,
2:30pm – Shekhinah (2:30pm), the Africa is Malume will perform roll backs, tyre Lolas, and Chevron recreations on display
Not a Jungle crew (3:45pm) headed by bouncing, side-to-sides and the target slide and in the parade at this year’s event. To
Black Coffee and including Transmicsoul, whilst keeping their eye on the R10 000 celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the
Culoe De Song, Lemon & Herb, Julian winner’s bounty. Porsche 917 and David Piper 1969 Nine
Gomes and Kid Fonque Hour victory, a special recreation of the
FALKEN POLO CUP AND MOTOMART 1969 car has been built by Team Perfect
THE KID’S ZONE VW CHALLENGE Circle. The Gunston Lola from the race as
Family fun will be on offer at the interactive With a reputation as two of South Africa’s well as the Lucky Strike Porsche 917 from
Kid’s Zone with the following activities: most competitive and exciting racing series, 1970 will also be on display.
Jumping castles, bumper cars, PlayStation the Falken Polo Cup and Motomart VW
games, bungee trampolines and go-kart Challenge will combine for two ‘invitational’ HOT LAPS
racing, providing thrills for race fans of races – one late on Friday afternoon and the The Kyalami 9 Hour will provide race fans
all ages. second on Saturday morning, ahead of the the opportunity to experience a high speed
9 Hour Race. lap around the Kyalami Grand Prix Circuit.
GO-KARTING Hot Laps will be available on Thursday,
Fans over 12 years of age, who want to CLASSIC CAR, SUPER CAR AND Friday and Saturday of the event. Cars
show off their driving skills, can drive Sodi K9H LEGENDS PARADE available will include Mercedes Benz AMG,
RT8 270cc karts around the Kyalami To honour Kyalami 9 Hour history, classic Nissan GTR and Ferrari 360 race cars.
2019 Kyalami 9 hour // Race programme 33What is there to do
Soweto Drift
60mins Challenge
The Soweto Drift 60mins Challenge is a Kyalami 9 Hour
legacy programme that aims to take the South African
indigenous sport of Car Spinning to the international
stage, in support of the Soweto Drift Academy.
THE COMPETITION is coordinated by the motorsport lovers about this new and • ROLL BACK – Vehicle is taken from one
Soweto Drift Academy and will feature groundbreaking facet in our domestic maneuver into a reverse roll back by
6 top car spinners who will compete motorsport space. applying the clutch, allowing the
just before the official Kyalami 9 Hour vehicle to freely role backwards towards
Intercontinental GT Challenge on JUDGING CRITERIA a barrier or some other obstacle. Just
23 November 2019. The winner will be • TYRE BOUNCE – Spinning as near as before it touches the obstacle or barrier
crowned within 60 minutes of sheer Kasi possible to the tyre barriers without the driver accelerates in first gear to
Brilliance behind the steering wheel of touching, in a circular motion, known prevent the rear bumper from touching
the famous BMW 325i, also famously as a doughnut. At least 2 flips are the barriers.
known as Gusheshe. required. • TARGET SLIDE – An object is placed on
Our experienced judges will ensure • SIDE 2 SIDE – A competitor jump the the spinning circuit. The driver must
that the competition is run fairly while straight line marking and stop closest then perform circular manoeuvres
the MC will entertain and educate to the barrier without touching it. around the object without hitting it.
34 2019 Kyalami 9 hour // Race programmeTEAMS
62 // R-Motorsport
CAR: Aston Martin Vantage AMR GT3
CATEGORY: Overall
Marvin Kirchhoefer Hugo de Sadeleer Ricky Collard
Driver Status: Gold Driver Status: Silver Driver Status: Silver
36 2019 Kyalami 9 hour // Race programmeTEAMS
76 // R-Motorsport
CAR: Aston Martin Vantage AMR GT3
CATEGORY: Overall
Jake Dennis Enaam Ahmed Maxime Martin
Driver Status: Gold Driver Status: Gold Driver Status: Platinum
2019 Kyalami 9 hour // Race programme 37TEAMS
188 // Garage 59
CAR: Aston Martin Vantage AMR GT3
CATEGORY: Pro-Am
Alex West Chris Goodwin Côme Ledogar
Driver Status: Bronze Driver Status: Bronze Driver Status: Platinum
38 2019 Kyalami 9 hour // Race programmeTEAMS
107 // Bentley Team M-Sport
CAR: Bentley Continental GT3
CATEGORY: Overall
Jules Gounon Maxime Soulet Jordan Pepper
Driver Status: Gold Driver Status: Gold Driver Status: Gold
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