After over six decades, South Africans and motor sports enthusiasts across the globe are set to witness the thrill of hillclimb motor sports.
As contained in a media statement made available to Motoring World on Friday, Driver applications for what has been described by speedclassic.capetown, the organizers, as Cape Town’s hottest motorsport event, closed on 15 August, 2025.
“The new event,” it stated, “offers drive a chance to compete in hillclimb action on Phillip Kgosana Drive, below the iconic Tabel Mountain, on Saturday 25 and Sunday 26 October.
“On 25 and 26 October 2025, the Mother City will witness the long-awaited return of hillclimb racing as the Speed Classic Cape Town tears up Philip Kgosana Drive in a two-day invitational celebration of speed, heritage, and engineering brilliance. And if you want to be a part of it, now is the time.”
Last seen in Cape Town in 1962, competitive hillclimb motorsport is back – and this time, it’s bigger, faster, and designed for the people of Cape Town.
Driver applications had been opened at www.speedclassic.capetown, and with only 150 driver invites going out, organisers are urged racing hopefuls to enter before the 15 August deadline.
For the fans, General Access tickets are just R200, with kids aged 6–12 getting in for only R50, and children under 6 free.
According to the organizers, Tickets give fans access to all standing spectator zones as well as the buzzing Race Village, where they’ll find plenty of seating, local food vendors, family entertainment, and front-row views of the action.
“If you want to upgrade your experience,” it explained, “there are grandstand tickets available for R1,200 and various hospitality packages on offer. With excitement mounting and demand high, tickets are selling fast so book now to avoid disappointment.
The Speed Classic Cape Town features two days of high-octane action:
- Classic Car Saturday (25 Oct): A display of vintage power and timeless design, from collectible gems to legendary race cars of yesteryear.
- King of the Mountain (26 Oct): A no-holds-barred battle of modern machines as drivers go full throttle over 1.8 km of twisting road and 150m of vertical climb.
Sanctioned by Motorsport South Africa and supported by the City of Cape Town, the Speed Classic, more than a motorsport event, is a love letter to the spirit of racing, reborn in the heart of the city.
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