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irrational_i · 10-26-2005, 12:48 PM

So another new single seater series is about to start.
And for some reason, which I am happy about, it is in South Africa.
I just bought a weekend pass.

Its a bit insane at roughly $125.

But since its the inaugural event I suppose I had no choice really.
My biggest annoyance is the lack of ANY useful support races. Yes fine Formula Vee can be entertaining - but really. We are talking past F1 World Champions here. Surely they could come up with the local Porsche Challenge series, or even historics racing. At least thats always amusing and in keeping with his theme.

The only concession is a little parade thingy from Investment Cars - the local Ferrari/Lamborghini/Aston Martin etc. shop. So I will be treated to some Gallardos, F360, F430, maybe an F575 or 2. I just hope Theo's Enzo is still in SA and they got him to bring that along...

I do not like being negative about a motorsport event before it starts. And I think the prices are pure exploitation. They only field 13 drivers too. Hope the cars don't break. Otherwise it will be like the Indy GP this year. : |

Here is the local site with info.
http://www.altechsagp.co.za/site/index.php
(I will be at the yellow "A" above the "Bowl Parking" on the map. Best spot by far.)

I really hope it turns out to be great entertainment. I think Nigel Mansell still has the Kyalami Lap Record at around 1:15 in a 1992 F1 car.

10-26-2005, 12:48 PM	#1
irrational_i Regular User Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 315	Grand Prix Masters So another new single seater series is about to start. And for some reason, which I am happy about, it is in South Africa. I just bought a weekend pass. Its a bit insane at roughly $125. But since its the inaugural event I suppose I had no choice really. My biggest annoyance is the lack of ANY useful support races. Yes fine Formula Vee can be entertaining - but really. We are talking past F1 World Champions here. Surely they could come up with the local Porsche Challenge series, or even historics racing. At least thats always amusing and in keeping with his theme. The only concession is a little parade thingy from Investment Cars - the local Ferrari/Lamborghini/Aston Martin etc. shop. So I will be treated to some Gallardos, F360, F430, maybe an F575 or 2. I just hope Theo's Enzo is still in SA and they got him to bring that along... I do not like being negative about a motorsport event before it starts. And I think the prices are pure exploitation. They only field 13 drivers too. Hope the cars don't break. Otherwise it will be like the Indy GP this year. : \| Here is the local site with info. http://www.altechsagp.co.za/site/index.php (I will be at the yellow "A" above the "Bowl Parking" on the map. Best spot by far.) I really hope it turns out to be great entertainment. I think Nigel Mansell still has the Kyalami Lap Record at around 1:15 in a 1992 F1 car.