The Phakisa Raceway was the venue for the second round of the 2016 Inland Championship on Saturday 2 April.
The tag line of ‘Real People, Real Racing’ rang true with close and competitive racing being seen from every category racing on the day.
Darren Winterboer claimed the double in class A in the Bridgestone BMW Club Racing Series
The Big Boss Auto Super Saloons category had two exciting races. Poleman Ben Morgenrood (Ford Mustang) grabbed the lead in the first race but this was short lived after the red flag came out after the first lap when Mackie Adlem (Jaguar) spun out and hit the pit wall.
Morgenrood once again grabbed the lead at the restart and went on to claim the victory ahead of newcomer Seef Fourie (Chev Lumina) when arch rival Di Matteo retired on the third lap with diff issues. Third placed Willie Hepburn (Opel Rekord) took the GT2 honours while local boy Jody Vianna (Mazda RX8) claimed the GT3 win.
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.
