It’s official; the Bridgestone Production Car circus is headed to Durban for a street race in mid-June. The decision to run this event comes after the rest of the Super Series has abandoned the street circuit.
But the production cars won’t be the only cars on the revised street track, the premier racing class in South Africa will be supported by the Cape Town-based V8 Masters series, Lotus 7 Register and the Porsche GT3 Challenge. The collective categories should still ensure a thrilling weekend for race fans.
“I love racing here. Not only is it my home track but it focuses the senses like no other circuit in the country. Sure, it’s unforgiving, but the sport isn’t about letting the guy who makes the most mistakes win! I’m really looking forward to performing in front of a KZN crowd. It is also going to be the first time Ford Racing has been here with the new Ford Focus ST Ecoboost, so that’s another good reason to come and see us in action,” says hometown hero and Class T driver Shaun Duminy.
According to Class A frontrunner Melvill Priest, “Racing on a street circuit gives you a special buzz. It is a challenge like no other and you’ve got to be so precise if you’re going to be fast but safe. It also makes a nice change in terms of the crowd, and the atmosphere is very different from a conventional track – I can’t wait to get out there in my Mueller Sports Audi S4”
The fifth round of the Bridgestone Production Car championship takes place on June 15 and 16.
