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Porsche buys Kyalami

Discussion in 'Other Racing' started by Ney, Jul 24, 2014.

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  1. Ney

    Ney F1 Veteran Silver Subscribed

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    Yes, this is really great news.
     
  4. GuyIncognito

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    I imagine it will be most likely used as a winter testing location for the factory racing programs. it would take another $20mm+ to upgrade the facility to FIA grade 1 (F1/WEC) specs, if it were possible at all (proper runoff space, etc); so I'd be shocked if it were used as a top level racing venue any time soon.

    what's the club racing scene in South Africa like?
     
  5. Hugh Conway

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    Could be a new Porsche Driving experience location as well. South Africa in the Northern Hemisphere winter would be an attractive experience and Porsche is also looking to expand African market sales.
     
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    good point...Porsche is building those centers in the US as well (Atlanta, close to ATL and their new North American HQ, and in LA near LAX/405&110)
     
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    I grew up club racing there, and working the FI races and the 9 Hour Endurance races that saw such great battles between Ferrari and Porsche. The track today is configured differently to its original shape and direction but it is a wonderful venue
     
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    Glad to hear that someone bought the track and that it will not to developed for residential .
    However unfortunately South Africa has its problems and i am glad to have left and immigrated to the us.
    There was no future for me when i had my motorsports company and black empowerment was trying to take there share of the pie.

    I managed to get out at the right time and unfortunately motorsports in South Africa has a weak future .
     

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