One of the most iconic races in South Africa makes a grand return with an adrenalin-packed racing fiesta. The Kyalami 9 Hour first premiered in 1961 and was held for the last time in 1982. This thrilling race, that holds an important place in South African motorsport history, now finally returns to Joburg's race track, accompanied by an exciting off-track programme of live music performances.

In the days leading up to the big return of the Kyalami 9 hour race on Sat Nov 23, look out for classic car parades on Thu Nov 21, spinning competitions and two other major car races, the Falken Polo Cup (on Fri  Nov 22) and the Motomart VW Challenge (on Sat Nov 23).  

The action-packed three-day event promises plenty of activities for all ages including Sodi kart racing for parents and kids on the Kyalami dynamic handling circuit and an exciting musical line-up of some of South Africa's biggest acts including Black Coffee, Shekhinah, Mi Casa and Sun El Musician.

What to look out for:
Thur 21 Nov
Thursday kicks off the event with a Classic Car and Super Car Parade, some practice laps from the drivers and entertainment from Shekhinah and the Africa Is Not A Jungle Tour featuring Black Coffee.

Fri Nov 22
The Soweto Drift 60 Minute Challenge brings six of South Africa’s top car spinners as they rattle the famous BMW 325i, also known as the “Gusheshe” in a spinning competition. The Falken Polo Cup comes up late Friday afternoon and expect some entertainment from Mi Cassa and Sun El Musician.

Sat Nov 23
The Motomart VW Challenge takes place in the morning before the main 9-hour race along with regular activities of the day that include some test laps from the drivers and entertainment from Shekhinah as she returns to grace the stage for the second time during this three-day event. The main race, Kyalami 9 Hour, kicks off in the afternoon at 13:00.