The Algoa Rally Club will host the second round of the 2013, R 50 000.00 prize challenge on Saturday the 11 of May 2013.
The rally (known as the “Cape Pine Longmore Forest / Ocean Basket Rally”) will start at the Ocean Basket in Uitenhage with documentation and scrutineering before competitors will tackle a stage with easy spectator access in Uitenhage to give enthusiasts some action before moving onto the Longmore Forest.
The rest of the special stages will be run in the Longmore Forest where spectators will also be able to view the rally cars in action. The organizers are expecting at least 25 local rally cars to participate consisting of 1400cc – 2 liter VW Polo’s, Toyota’s, Fords and Nissans.
Currently leading the championship after the first round is Andrew Heine in a Toyota Auris followed by Rickus Schmidt in a VW Golf. Locals competing include the BMG/Tiger Wheel ‘n Tyre Nissan Sentra’s of Neels Vosloo and Jan Vosloo. Competition is expected to be fierce as some of the pre-season favorites are yet to score points.
The rally is also expected to draw out of town teams and competitors that are invited to participate as a pre-VW National warm up as the latter will be run on these same roads in July. This will give local enthusiasts the opportunity to view some world class rally vehicles in a relaxed environment should they decide to take advantage of this opportunity.
The rally will have a service park in the Longmore Forest that will be repeated as a base, with stages that will start and end around the service park. Parc Ferme will be in the Thornhill Hotel parking area and prize giving will be hosted by the Thornhill Hotel.
Comprehensive spectator details and maps will be available on the club website closer to the event.
For more information and updates on the rally visit the website: www.algoarallyclub.co.za or phone Roxanne on 041 3609332
Iddo Steyn an Mark Irvine in action during Round 1
Author: Webmaster AlgoaRallyClub
Website: http://www.algoarallyclub.co.za
