Gear up, Mzansi! Festival of Motoring returns to Kyalami Grand Prix Circuit

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Chante Hohip

25 August 2025 | 8:45

It’s full throttle fun this weekend at the Kyalami Grand Prix Circuit.

Gear up, Mzansi! Festival of Motoring returns to Kyalami Grand Prix Circuit

An aereal view of the Kyalami Grand Prix Circuit, a motor racing circuit in Midrand, on February 3, 2025. In the aspiration of Lewis Hamilton, apostle of a return of F1 to the only continent deserted by the calendar, South Africa is mounting a bid to reorganize a Grand Prix, three decades later. Picture: AFP

702’s Bongani Bingwa speaks with Michael Dehn, Managing Director of Messe Frankfurt South Africa.

Listen below:

The eighth Festival of Motoring takes place at the Kyalami Grand Prix Circuit from 29 to 31 August.

With over 100 exhibitors and 22 leading automotive brands, it is sure to be every petrol head's dream.

Expect hot laps, a self-drive track, a 4x4 adventure, tons of motorsport action, and a family fun zone.

There's also the iconic Ultimate Car and Driver Challenge, where drivers push their skills and engines to their limits on track.

“It is all about experiences, experiencing cars, different models and cars that you’ve never sat in before, and we have really maximised on that.”
– Michael Dehn, Managing Director – Messe Frankfurt SA

Tickets are available on the Howler website.

Scroll up to the audio player to listen to the discussion.

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