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From 1962 to 1965 South Africa had a National Formula One Championship.  All the International names of the day came and raced in South Africa. We had the Rand Grand Prix – Kyalami, Cape Grand Prix – Killarney, Natal Grand Prix – Westmead, Rhodesian Grand Prix – Bulawayo, and the big daddy of them all […]

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 […]

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 […]

Entries are now open for the The 19th Passion for Speed on 31 January to 2 February 2020 at Zwartkops Raceway. Entries should be submitted AND paid before 15 January 2020 after which a Late Entry Fee of R 250.00 will apply. A full 3 day weekend is planned with race practice and qualifying on […]

Fantastic spectacle, close racing, a large crowd and great weather