Local racing season to resume on August 7
South Africa’s most talented drivers are preparing to return to the racing track as the Oettinger Polo Cup returns to action on August 7.
It’s been five months since the racing season in the country was brought to an abrupt halt by the coronavirus pandemic that has affected sport across the globe.
The Zwartkops Raceway, west of Pretoria, that hosted the opening round back in March will once again provide the scene for the second battle in South Africa’s most hotly contested racing series.
The scene will however be different to what it was five months ago as the entire field will be adhering to the strict Covid-19 protocols as prescribed by the government and Motorsport South Africa.
“We are delighted that motorsport as a whole has finally received the green light from the Department of Sport and Recreation following negotiations between government and Motorsport South Africa,” commented Mike Rowe, head of Volkswagen Motorsport.
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