Legendary motorsport hero remembered

Curt Alchin
Curt Alchin
Image by Morne Condon

Motorsport lovers will gather at Victory Raceway this Saturday to pay tribute to the fallen iconic racing driver Curt Alchin who tragically passed away at this venue on 28 January 2012 whilst competing in a V8 American Saloon Car race. After the water pump in his car had packed up, he borrowed another competitor’s spare car, and it is believed that the accelerator cable jammed with the throttle stuck wide open after making contact with another vehicle. The car hit the wall at high speed, leaving him with severe head, neck and chest injuries, and he was pronounced dead on arrival at St. Georges Hospital. Curt was 44 years old and is survived by his twin son and daughter.

He was rated as one of South Africa’s most versatile drivers with multiple SA titles to his name, with his first coming in the 1995 Production Car Championship, followed by the 1999 Modified Saloon Championship, 2002 Standard 1600 Saloons Championship, 2005 Modified Saloons Dirt Championship as well as the 2006 Modified Saloons Tar Championship. He also competed in the Wesbank Super Series and the Engen VW Cup Series. Alchin was rewarded with National Colours for Motorsport in 2004 for his achievements in International Oval Track Racing and was also made an Honorary Member of Algoa Motorsport Club.  

At the time of going to press, entries were still pouring in, with some out-of-town drivers making their way to Victory Raceway. The classes that will be racing are the V8 American Saloons, 1660’s, 2.1 Modifieds, Pinkrod Ladies class, Heavy Metals & 1660’s. Chante Elford will be making the trip up from Joubertina to compete in the Pinkrods Class after having moved up from the Rookie Class, and V8 competitor Riaan Jacobs from George will be bringing his very quick American Saloon to compete against the likes of Pieta Victor, Sydney Vermaak, Rohan van Vuuren, Juan Roestorff & Andrew Meiring.

Gates to the venue open at 14h00, with ticket prices set at R50 per adult, R20 for children under 12 years old and trackside parking at R50 per vehicle. Racing is scheduled to get underway at 18:00.

For more information, contact Maggie Victor at 082 656 8830.

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