Season opener at Aldo Scribante Raceway

After what seems like an eternity, Algoa Motorsport Club have their first round of their eight round club and regional championship taking place at Aldo Scribante Raceway in the heart of the Coega IDZ tomorrow. A highlight of the day should be the large contingent of historic and classic type cars that will be competing in the Bennett Plumbers Coastal Challenge where defending champion Darryn Vice (Hi Tech Doors / Le mans Auto Services) with his nimble Ford Anglia will have his hands full as Nick Davidson (Stu Davidson & Sons) continues to develop his very quick Ford Escort Mk1. Joining in on the action will be another three Escorts in the hands of debutant Tiaan Kleinhans (Ferobrake), evergreen Ronald Scott (Stu Davidson & Sons) as well as Barry Spriggs  (EP Electro Plating / Lochners Biltong Deli Walmer). In a somewhat unique situation, there will be three generations of one family racing in the Coastal Challenge where Johannes Marais (Syrabix Recycling) will be making a welcome return to motor racing in an immaculately prepared Ford Anglia. Having last raced when the local circuit used to be out at St. Albans, he will line-up alongside his son Winston who will be in a Lotus 7 and grandson Jeandre’ in a recently converted Ford Mustang V8.

Passion for power. Joel Steenekamp leads the pack through the esses at Aldo Scribante Raceway.
Photo by Darryl Kukard

There is certainly a renewed interest in classic V8’s and adding to the action will be the CCR Spannerworx Team of Derek Boy in his very quick Chevrolet Firenza Can-Am and Chris Nell in a Ford Capri Perana with rumours of another two hidden classics joining in on the action in the very near future. 

There is another family connection in the Regional saloons where well known racer Dean Ball (Champion Motors) in a BMW E36 will have his hands full trying to match the pace of his son Timothy who enjoyed a fantastic debut season last year in his BMW 328 Ti. Joining in on the action of the “BMW Brigade” are Marais Ellis (Summerstrand Carwash), Andrew Boshoff (Outback Group), Johan Nel (Kerbmaster) and East London visitor Paul Berry (Miles Auto Care / Robyn Berry Attorneys).

The classes that will be taking part are Open Motorcycles, CBR 150/250 & Clubman Motorcycles, EP Regional Saloons, Street & Fine cars, Coastal Challenge including Retro cars as well as the Endurance class/

There is a R60 entry fee for spectators with tickets available at the main go to the circuit and the  on-track action starts with qualifying at 8h00 and racing set to begin at 10h15 and will end at of a 45 minute 17h00 after the culmination Endurance race for cars from all classes.

Upcoming Motorsport Events for March 2024

  • 02nd March – Round one of Algoa Motorsport Championship at Aldo Scribante Raceway & Long-haul endurance race at World Inflatable Powerboat Championships at Kings Beach
  • 09th March – Dirt Oval club race at Victory Raceway & round 2 of Karting Championship at Algoa Kart Club
  • 15th March – Classic Motorbike & Scooter display at EP Veteran Car Club
  • 23rd March – Motocross Pre-National at Rover MX Track, Dirt Oval Racing at PEOTR
  • 30th March – National Motocross round 2 at Rover MX Track

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