The “Ducktail” Chevron B8’s of the sixties

The “Ducktail” Chevron B8’s of the sixties

True to the era in which they were created the “Ducktail” Chevron B8 made a huge impact in the world sport car racing. Designed by Derek Bennet in 1965 the car was not only unique in design but practical and relatively cheap to run. A very effective racing car from clubman’s right through to the […]

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When Ford Ruled the World

When Ford Ruled the World

The Incredible Sixties Pre 1966/68 Le Mans/ Sebring Sports & GT cars The Castrol SA TT always brings the unexpected, and in 45 minutes give us an insight as what it was like in the mid-1960s when Ford ruled the world. The Tourist Trophy will feature no less than three/ four of the spectacular Daytona […]

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The Race of the Champions

The Race of the Champions

Legends of the 9 Hour Production Cars “I remember when I was Number One” These are the drivers who are to race one another in road-race NASCAR Legends V8’s. Pre 1966 Production Cars Sarel van der Merwe Multiple Rally Production Cars & International Sports/ GT Champion, Le Mans, USA and the Daytona 24 Hour, racing […]

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Information About the Passion for Speed Weekend’s Activities

Information About the Passion for Speed Weekend’s Activities

The ultimate track experience riding Pillion with one of the most exciting Formula cars ever built. A 1970 Formula 5000 Lola from England to give a track experience of a lifetime. One of the greatest F1 cars ever. The car which immortalized Juan Fangio in a Maserati 250F. The Past:  Share the passion of 1960’s […]

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The American Legends of the 9 Hour of The Go-Go Generation

The American Legends of the 9 Hour of The Go-Go Generation

The Big Red Galaxie No.177 It is impossible to believe that anyone would conceive of the idea of racing a big V8 American saloon which were heavy, had barely any brakes and were averse to go around corners at speed. Yet They Did It!!! And in a mighty way, which gave birth to the might […]

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A ride on the Wild Side

Riding pillion at Zwartkops – Passion for Speed on the 1st February 2020.  Some fortunate people will get the opportunity to experience what if was like to race a Formula 5000 in the seventies. They were beautiful, in 1969 as fast as many Formula One cars, but brutal. Formula 5000 originated in USA as a […]

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