The packed grid getting ready for the start of the first race
The sixth round of the INEX Legends Championship saw this popular series make their way to the Zwartkops Raceway on Saturday 16 July for yet another action packed event.
The traditional ball draw for grid positions saw Keagan Wessels (Liqui Moly) draw pole position with Jordan Larsson (N&S Bodyworks / Enviro Aire) pulling second. Lonika Maartens (Maxtrac / Denmar Steel) would line up in third position with Shjaell Nel (INEX Legends SA) joining her on the second row. Clinton Bezuidenhout (Universal Health Care) and Richard van Heerde (Browndeck Roofing) would round out the top six starting positions.
Race 1
The first race of the day was red flagged on the opening lap after a turn one incident involving Steve Nel (INEX Legends SA), who was left stranded in a car that was missing a wheel. Divan Myburgh (Bamboo Racing) took the lead at the restart of the race with Wessels and Larsson in tow.
The fifth round of the 2016 Inland Championship took place at the Zwartkops Raceway this past weekend with an action packed day proving to be one of the best events of the year.
Keagan Wessels (Pro) took the lead at the restart of the race with Divan Myburgh (Pro) and Jordan Larsson (Semi-Pro) in tow
The first race for the INEX Legends Championship was red flagged on the opening lap after a turn one incident. Keagan Wessels (Pro) took the lead at the restart of the race with Divan Myburgh (Pro) and Jordan Larsson (Semi-Pro) in tow. Larsson took second when Myburgh dropped back with a misfire allowing Seef Fourie (Pro) to slot into third as well. Fourie moved up to second a lap later and then proceeded to take the lead on the last lap to snatch victory from Wessels and Larsson.
Fourie grabbed an early lead in the second race and never looked back. A close battle behind him saw Divan taking second place ahead of his cousin Llewellyn Myburgh (Pro). Overall fourth placed Anro Stadler took the win in the Semi-Pro class while a mad dash for the line saw Masters winner Justin Robertson cross the line in 7th just behind Keagan Wessels and Clinton Bezuidenhout (Young Lion) and 0.017 of a second in front of Jordan Larsson.
The third and final race proved to be a cracker. The drama started on the opening lap when a three car pileup coming out of turn two brought out the red flag. Divan Myburgh took the lead at the restart with Clinton Bezuidenhout (Young Lion) and Fourie hot on his heels. Fourie moved up two places to take the lead on lap seven when Divan retired with engine problems. Wessels slotted into second with Justin Robertson (Master) getting the better of the rest of the pack to claim third.
The fifth round of the Inland Championship Roadshow will head to the popular Zwartkops Raceway on Saturday 16 July for another action packed event. The event marks the halfway point of the season with the various categories starting to reveal a number of championship favourites.
The INEX Legends Championship is expected to produce its usual blend of close and competitive wheel to wheel racing. Divan Myburgh has taken an early lead in the Pro class with Shaun Nel and Seef Fourie not too far behind him either. School girl Lonika Maartens currently leads the Semi Pro class with Anro Stadler and Shjaell Nel trying hard to stay in touch with her.
