The rejuvenated Inland Championship Roadshow will head to the Phakisa Freeway in Welkom on 2 April for the second round of the 2016 season.
If the first round of the year is anything to go by the Phakisa event is expected to produce even more action and excitement.
Jody Vianna (Mazda RX8) should head up the GT3 field at his home circuit
The Big Boss Auto Super Saloon category will certainly be one of the highlights of the day with the V8 rolling thunder of the GTA class a firm favourite with the crowds. The old guard was certainly given a big surprise by the new generation of youngsters who have joined the class. Seef Fourie Junior (Chev Lumina) and Amos Cockerham Junior (Chev Corvette) kept the seasoned campaigners like multiple champions Ben Morgenrood (Ford Mustang) and Franco Di Matteo (Jaguar) on their toes.
The return of Mackie Adlem (Jaguar) and Terry Wilford (Ford Falcon) to the field also added to the spectacle. Of great interest at this round will be the addition of Devin Robertson (Chev Corvette) who is expected to cause a few upsets himself. Jody Vianna (Mazda RX8) should head up the GT3 field at his home circuit with Adrian Dalton (VW Golf) a likely contender in GT4. Jimmy Tsimenglou (BMW M3) will once again challenge for the GT5 honours.
The Bridgestone BMW Club Racing Series will once again bring their one make formula back to the Inland Championship. With four different classes making up the category, the action is expected to be fast and furious.
The first round of the 2016 Inland Championship took place at the Zwartkops Raceway on Saturday 5 March, with close and competitive racing setting the tone for an exciting year ahead.
The tag line of ‘Real People, Real Racing’ rang true with the diverse field of categories catering to everyone’s taste.
Mackie Adlam took the overall win in the Big Boss Auto Super Saloons
The Big Boss Auto Super Saloons category brought out the rolling thunder with two exciting races. Series debutant Seef Fourie (Chev Lumina) grabbed pole position and comfortably led the first race until differential problems forced him to retire on lap six. Franco Di Matteo (Jaguar) went on to claim the victory ahead of Ben Morgenrood (Ford Mustang) and Willie Hepburn (Opel Rekord). Jody Vianna (Mazda RX8) took the GT3 category win with Chris Hoy (Renault Megane) taking the GT4 honours.
A drama filled second race saw the red flag come out on lap four when an electrical short caused a catastrophic fire in Hoy’s immaculate Renault. When the race restarted it was Mackie Adlem who took the lead ahead of Morgenrood and Terry Wilford (Ford Falcon). Adlem held on for the win ahead of Wilford with young Amos Cockerham Junior (Chev Corvette) grabbing third position. Hepburn claimed the GT2 honours yet again with Vianna taking the double in GT3. Adrian Dalton (VW Golf) picked up the win in GT4 with Jimmy Tsimenglou (BMW M3) taking the double in GT5.
