Cape Town/ Vintage roars echo as Cape Town revives historic speed classic
Cape Town witnessed the triumphant return of the Speed Classic this weekend, a historic racing event dormant since the 1960s. The two-day festival celebrated automotive passion across the ages, from pre-war legends to modern supercars.
The event kicked off with a focus on classics, where the star was a 1930 Bentley Le Mans. Its driver, Harry Tayler, defied the idea of preserving such machines statically. “It’s made to be driven. It’s made for racing. So we keep racing!” he declared.
Day two opened the track to modern vehicles, like Nivan Maistry’s Ferrari. A panel-beating workshop owner, Maistry shared his story to inspire others. “I didn’t have a silver spoon,” he stated, explaining his passion was inherited from his father’s racing days in the 60s and 70s. He hopes his presence shows that the sport is accessible to anyone with dedication.
With 150 vehicles participating, the revived event was a resounding success. Organizers now aim to cement the Speed Classic as a permanent, iconic fixture on Cape Town’s calendar, ensuring the city’s racing heritage continues to thrive for years to come.
Source: africanews.com
