9 Hours of Kyalami promises a festival of speed, music and family-friendly fun.
Popular South African rock band Prime Circle are set to headline Kyalami's much-anticipated Nine Hours later this month.
The thrilling motorsport and music extravaganza, hosted by the South African Endurance Series (SAES), will take place at the famous Kyalami Grand Prix circuit on 29th and 30th November.
The event kicked off last month at Sunninghill's Tempo Luxury Restaurant, with host Krawi Grace Mpanza and broadcaster Prince Ndiweni introducing the exciting line-up to industry leaders, government officials, media and motorsport fans.
The line-up also includes Zakes Bantwini, Oscar Mbo, Sanel Musician, Daliwonga, Mass Music and Tamara Day.
talk to The CitizenPrime Circle band members Gavin Edwards (vocals and guitar), Marco Gomez (bass), Dale Schnetler (drums), Neil Breitenbach (keyboards), and Dirk Bischoff (guitar) will be available for the show. expressed his excitement.
“We are looking forward to experiencing all the powered cars in this endurance race, hearing the roar of the engines and feeling the adrenaline of speed on the track. It will be an exhilarating experience.” Dirk said. he said.
Dale added that fans can expect an energetic rock show that combines the group's hard and soft hits.
“We are doing our best to provide our audience with an unforgettable experience,” he said.
“The Nine Hours Rally is going to be interesting and we can’t wait to get excited and enjoy the excitement,” Neil added.
Adding to the excitement, the band revealed that they are finishing up a new album, scheduled for release on November 29th.
“We are so excited and happy to be able to share our new music with you,” said Dark.
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Exciting attractions for the whole family
In addition to the adrenaline of racing and vibrant live performances, the event features fun for all ages, including a kids zone with jumping castles and face painting, a flea market, a go-kart rental track, and an innovative virtual vs. real experience. It will feature entertainment aimed at all demographics. competition.
The flea market features a variety of merchandise and food stalls, and go-kart rentals on the dynamic handling track offer families the opportunity to get in on the racing spirit.
For tech-savvy fans, SAES is hosting its first-ever “Virtual vs. Real” challenge. Over 100 SIM racer teams compete against real racers in synchronized nine-hour races on the same track, bringing virtual racing closer to the thrill of the track and drawing new audiences into the motorsport experience.
SAES CEO Wayne Liddell said the event was a milestone in South African racing culture and a prestigious addition to the global racing calendar.
“The 9 Hours of Kyalami is a celebration of the passion, resilience and spirit of motorsport. The event not only showcases world-class racing talent, but also strengthens South Africa's place on the world motorsport map. .
“We are excited to bring together such a diverse and talented group of racers and look forward to providing an unforgettable experience for fans and attendees alike.”
“Nine Hours of Kyalami” ticket information
Ticket prices range from R150 for the public area on Friday to R450 for the fan zone on Saturday, with VIP access including food and paddock entry available for R1,750. Tempo Restaurant's elite private lounge experience offers access to the Grid Walk and exclusive views of all the weekend's activities.
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