Regional motorsport excitement returns to Aldo Scribante Raceway this Saturday as the Algoa Motorsport Club hosts Round 7 of its Regional and Club Championship. The event promises to deliver another action-packed day of racing with title races hanging in the balance across modified saloons, classic cars, and motorcycles. Drivers and riders face razor-thin margins and intense pressure on the demanding Gqeberha circuit.
The Modified Saloon Regional Championship is shaping up to be a thrilling contest. Ian Riddle currently holds the advantage in his Mastercrete VW SupaPolo, but he is closely followed by Gregory Forward, driving the Champion Motors BMW 328, and Peter Schultz in his Algoa Grand Prix Indoor Karting Opel Supercar. The three drivers are separated by just three points, making every position, every overtake, and every point crucial to the championship standings.
The Club Championship is even tighter, with Peter Schultz leading the way, but Ian Riddle is only two points behind. Riaan van Vuuren, campaigning his AL Construction VW Polo, sits third, just five points further back. With such tiny margins separating the front-runners, round 7 promises to be a battle from the opening lap to the final flag.
The Wide Horizon Advanced Training Coastal Challenge is providing its own championship drama, with Rane Berry leading the way in his classic Nissan Skyline. Johan Marais is chasing hard in his Opel Rekord, just 14 points behind Berry, while Anton Ehlers is waiting in the wings with his Ford Escort, only three points behind Marais. Expect plenty of wheel-to-wheel action as these beautifully prepared machines trade places around Aldo Scribante Raceway.
The motorcycle field will also have plenty to prove as Ruan van Zyl makes his eagerly anticipated return to competition on his Honda CBR 600 after missing the previous round due to a hand injury. Matric scholar Dylan Grobler will also be back in action on his Yamaha R6, following the end of his school rugby commitments. They will face strong opposition from Craig Benn on his Kawasaki Ninja 400 and Brandon Willemse aboard his KTM RC390.
If the sprint-style racing isn't enough, spectators will have the opportunity to witness the 45-minute Ingco and Bronscor-backed endurance race, bringing an added element of strategy and stamina to the day's programme. With regional championship points on the line and competitors fighting for every advantage, the pressure will be intense as the season moves deeper into its closing stages.
Racing gets underway at 10h00, with tickets available at the gate for just R80 per person. Fans can expect a full day of high-octane entertainment featuring close sprint battles and a gruelling 45-minute endurance finale. For local motorsport fans, round 7 is a date not to be missed as the championship fights are tightening, the cars and motorcycles are ready, and Aldo Scribante Raceway is set to come alive once again with the sound and spectacle of regional racing.
Key points
- Ian Riddle leads the EP Regional Modified Saloons by just three points over Gregory Forward and Peter Schultz.
- The motorcycle field will feature Ruan van Zyl and matric pupil Dylan Grobler making anticipated returns.
- The event features a packed programme including modified saloons, classic machinery, bikes, and a 45-minute endurance showdown.
