Official Time Attack returns to Killarney
Killarney Raceway is pleased to announce the return of the Time Attack powered by MasterDrive on Saturday 20 September. It is Cape Town’s exclusive official Time Attack event, delivering heart-stopping motorsport action.
The non-championship social event welcomes an impressive array of vehicles to the 1.9km course. From drivers of street cars, historic vehicles, modified race cars, single seaters, sports prototypes to GT cars – all are invited to test their mettle against the clock.
The Time Attack sets itself apart from conventional racing. Contestants navigate the course solo, launching at 30-second intervals in a format that mirrors Formula 1 qualifying sessions.
The route runs anticlockwise, starting approximately 150m before Sarel’s Sweep, thundering down Tygerberg Straight before going through Damp’s Dip. It circumnavigates Castrol Corner, going down Joubert Straight and passing through Blockkoin Corner before finishing on the Porsche Straight.
The start adds another layer of excitement – contestants make a standing start when the flag drops, but timing only begins upon crossing the timing line 10m ahead. This demands intense concentration and precision car control from the very first moment.
MasterDrive CEO, Eugene Herbert, explains the event’s significance: “The Time Attack represents our commitment to providing motorsport enthusiasts with a platform to experience competitive racing in a safe, controlled environment. MasterDrive traditionally supports motorsport initiatives by providing safety vehicles.
“We work with organisations that offer such activities in a controlled environment. MasterDrive is appreciative of the opportunity to cater to motoring enthusiasts and we encourage drivers to express this enthusiasm at the Time Attack, ensuring they are not a danger to other road users,” says Herbert.
Coastal GM at MasterDrive, Eugene ‘Gino’ Nourse, will return to the Time Attack, competing in the vehicle he secured a podium finish in at Simola Hillclimb. “This will not be the only Simola Hillclimb victor present on the day. Other team members with top three positions podium finishes will join as well.
“Additionally, something exciting is planned for the day that has never been seen on a racetrack before. Be sure to watch content leading up to the Time Attack – it is not to be missed,” says Nourse.
Entry is strictly limited to 85 contestants, making it an exclusive opportunity for drivers seeking to challenge the clock. The previous Time Attack saw Billy Brink’s Nissan 350Z almost break the one-minute barrier with a 1:00.013 time. This year may be the year a street car finally achieves this.
Spectator tickets are available through Webtickets at R95 for adults, R10 for scholars under 16, and free admission for children under 12. Gate prices are R130 for adults, R20 for under-16s, with under-12s still enjoying free entry.
Killarney’s food and beverage outlets will be operational throughout the event, and spectators are welcomed to create their own trackside experience with gazebos, cooler boxes, and skottel-braais.
Killarney Raceway and MasterDrive look forward to another successful Time Attack event, continuing our tradition of bringing accessible, exciting motorsport to Cape Town.
