It’s official – Cape Town is getting its own premier hillclimb event.
On 25 and 26 October 2025, vintage and modern race cars will roar up Philip Kgosana Drive in a battle for the inaugural “King of the Mountain” crown.
Dubbed the Speed Classic Cape Town, the event is being hailed as a raw test of both driver skill and machine performance.
The 2.1km course – 200 metres longer than the famed Simola Hillclimb in Knysna – features a more technical layout that promises to push competitors to the limit.
A select field of challengers
Participation in the Speed Classic Cape Town won’t be open to everyone. Entry is by invitation only (from selected applicants), with a curated grid of just 80 cars to ensure elite competition.
Entrants are selected by a committee, and applications are now open until 15 August. Drivers will be notified of the outcome of their application between 22 and 24 August.
The hillclimb route:
Philip Kgosana Drive (the former De Waal Drive) will serve as the “track” for the hillclimb time trial.
The 2.1km course, will use the contour road that runs from Walmer Estate to the bottom of Vredehoek on the edge of the city.
How the race will unfold
Each car will launch every 30 seconds, as drivers vie for class honours and a place in the final King of the Mountain Shootout – a no-holds-barred dash to determine the event’s fastest car-and-driver pairing.
Two days, two eras
Classic Car Saturday (25 October) will showcase vintage machinery in all its glory.
King of the Mountain Sunday (26 October) will feature cutting-edge performance cars and manufacturer-backed entries.
Speed Classic Cape Town entry fees and perks
Classic Car Saturday: From R10 000
Manufacturer entries: From R15 000
Shootout participation: Flat fee of R15 000 (applies to all finalists)
All entry packages include:
– Motorsport South Africa (MSA) levy
– Timing transponder
– Four access passes (for driver + crew)
– Support vehicle parking sticker
– Access to the Drivers’ Club chill zone for the driver and one guest
(Additional passes for the chill zone can be purchased at R1 000 each.)
With Table Mountain as its backdrop and a tight field of top-tier machines, the Speed Classic Cape Town is shaping up to be a new thriller on the local motorsport calendar.
Does Speed Classic Cape Town have the potential to become SA’s premier hillclimb event?
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