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.
The third round of the Inland Championship Roadshow will head to the rustic Midvaal Raceway on Saturday 7 May for another action packed event.
Devin Robertson – Big Boss Auto Super Saloons
The Big Boss Auto Super Saloon category is always a fan favourite with the V8 GTA class growing in strength. Ben Morgenrood (Ford Mustang) and Franco Di Matteo (Jaguar) will once again be under huge pressure from the new generation of younger driver who has entered the fray. Seef Fourie Junior (Chev Lumina) is more than capable of a podium position, with drivers like Mackie Adlem (Jaguar) and Terry Wilford (Ford Falcon) able to challenge for a victory as well. Other newcomers like Amos Cockerham Junior (Chev Corvette) and Devin Robertson (Chev Corvette) are also expected to cause a few upsets. Willie Hepburn (Opel Rekord) will be missed in the GT2 class but Jody Viana (Mazda RX8) is expected to challenge for the GT3 honours. Series newcomer Adrian Dalton (VW Golf) is a likely contender in GT4 while Jimmy Tsimenglou (BMW M3) will once again challenge for the GT5 laurels.
